We’ve all been there — forgetting to set our alarms, staying up too late and sleeping through an 8 a.m. class — or school’s just got us beat and we really need that extra few hours of sleep. I’m definitely a sucker for all of these whether it is for school or work, and breakfast seems to be the last thing on my mind.
I’m not going to give you a lecture on the benefits of breakfast because everyone has heard it a million times, but I am going to give you some options for tasty, quick breakfasts that you can just pop in your backpack and eat on the way to class.
Monday — Fruit smoothie
This one is a staple in my books. A magic bullet is really worth the $50 it costs at Canadian Tire and they even come with traveller glasses so you don’t have to pay extra for one of those overpriced Starbucks on-the-go cups.
- A handful of frozen berries
- 2 scoops of vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 1 spoonful of organic peanut butter
These are my basic ingredients. Oftentimes I’ll throw in a banana or some chia seeds if I have them kicking around. It takes about three minutes to make and if you’re really pressed for time, you can prep it the night before and leave it in the fridge so that you just have to blend it in the morning.
Tuesday — No-bake oat bars
I would suggest making these delicious bars on the weekend and having them cut and prepped for the whole week. There are a whole variety of recipes online and you can even put in your own additions like peanut butter, raisins, nuts and pretty much whatever you would like. Check out my favourite recipe here and enjoy!
Wednesday — Hard-boiled eggs and a piece of fruit
Most of you reading this are probably at least 18 and I would hope you know how to boil an egg by now. If not, place five eggs in a pot. Cover them with water and boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let them sit for 10-12 minutes on the hot burner.
This is another really easy meal to prep beforehand. If you really like hard-boiled eggs, I would suggest making five every Sunday night and keeping them in your fridge. This is even a breakfast you can make in first-year residence, but make sure you don’t forget about them or you’ll have a seriously stinky floor and unhappy roommates to deal with.
Thursday — Peanut butter and banana toast
If you’ve never had this combination before, I’m telling you... you’re life is about to change. When I wake up late, I try and go to the kitchen first thing to get my coffee started and throw something in the toaster so I can get ready for my day while things are cooking.
All you need is some bread, a banana and peanut butter — it’s very self-explanatory. You don’t even have to toast it if you don’t want to — just throw it in a Ziploc bag and you’re on your way.
Friday — Overnight oatmeal
I’ve never actually made overnight oatmeal, but I found a really good-looking recipe online and decided I would try it out. Check out the recipe here and try it with me! If you haven’t noticed yet, peanut butter is like my fifth food group.
This meal is something to prep the night before and let sit in your fridge overnight, so take a five-minute break from your homework because you need one. If you don’t need one, procrastinate! It’s a way of life.
I hope you all enjoy these recipes and try to get a good, healthy breakfast in before a long day of class. You’ll need the fuel if you’re an unlucky sucker like me and have class back-to-back from Buchanan to Forestry. Happy cooking!
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