We’ve all heard it time and time again. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast is a movement, and beautiful sweet potato waffles and #YolkPorn Instagrams inspire the average person to be the best version of themselves.
However, breakfast at work never seems to be quite as imaginative. It doesn’t have to be this way, though.
Check out these recipes created by some of our favorite foodie bloggers that will energize your morning AND be beautiful enough to share photos of.
Peanut Butter & Banana Crunch Overnight Oats
Recipe courtesy of Leah Goldglantz via Leah's Plate
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 bananas
- 3 tsp peanut butter
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter granola
- 1 tsp raw honey
Easy to carry out the door and eat at your desk. See the full recipe here.
Greek Yogurt Dessert Bowl
Recipe courtesy of Weichen Yan @lucky__peach
Ingredients:
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Peach syrup
- 1 banana
- Granola
- Crunchy peanut butter
- Strawberry spread
- Strawberries
- Quinoa puffs
Keep a tub of plain Greek yogurt in the office fridge and add all of the fruits and toppings your heart desires. 1 cup of Greek yogurt = about 20 g of protein.
Chia Seed Pudding
Recipe courtesy of Courtney Swan via RealFoodology.com
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 dates
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- A few grinds of himalayan pink salt
Chia seeds are a superfood that pack a nutritious punch. They're a great way to start your day and like overnight oats, you can prep them the night before so you can grab them on your way out of the house.
Avocado Toast
Recipe courtesy of Emily Vanderburg @sweetpotato_sneakers
Ingredients:
- Sprouted rye bread
- 1/2 of an avocado
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- Trader Joe's chili lime salt seasoning
Full of fiber, protein, healthy fats, and flavor, this toast will keep you full until lunch and make you the envy of all your office peers.
See the full recipe here.
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Granola
Recipe courtesy of Danielle via Danielle's Kitchen
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp agave
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Scoop some into a baggie, top your Greek yogurt with it, enjoy it as cereal, the possibilities are endless...
Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
Recipe courtesy of Madeline Heising via A Graduated Kitchen
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 2 cups frozen cherries
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (or raw cacao)
- 2 cups almond milk
- Dessert for breakfast in a carryable mason jar. What more can you ask for?
Cranberry Almond Energy Bites
Recipe courtesy of Stephanie d'Orsay via itrainthereforeieat.com
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup coarsely ground almonds
- 2T real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup crunchy salted peanut butter
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Simple, clean, and fun to make, these energy bites are perfect for breakfast on-the-go.
And if you forget to prep the night before, you can grab an Eat Your Coffee Bar for a quick breakfast.
Made with all-natural ingredients, infused with a full cup of coffee, and extremely photogenic, Eat Your Coffee Bars are always a perfect start to your workday.