Article By: Kris Lodhi
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time to prepare a nutritious breakfast can feel like a daunting task. However, starting your day with a healthy meal doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Fast breakfast foods offer the perfect solution, making it easy to enjoy a balanced and delicious start to your day without sacrificing convenience. From overnight oats and quick air fryer biscuit bagels to protein-packed muffins, these easy, quick, and wholesome options ensure that a nutritious breakfast is always within reach, setting you up for a productive and energized day ahead.
Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
Makes 12. Temperature 350 Cook for 30-35 min.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chocolate whey protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
6 tbl refined coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mix the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Mix the brown sugar, yogurt, coconut oil, vanilla, and eggs in a separate large bowl until they are well combined. Stir in the applesauce and then the flour mixture until just combined. Fill each paper liner halfway with batter, then top each with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter. Top evenly with the remaining batter (the paper liners should be nearly full).
- Bake until the muffins are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Overnight Oats
Serving size 2
Ingredients:
Oat Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional or more milk)
- 1 tbl maple syrup
- 2 tsp chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- To make the base recipe for overnight oats, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Grab your container of choice with a tight-fitting lid and enough room for toppings. About a 16 oz. Container. Portion out into two containers
- Add any of the suggested flavor combination ingredients to make flavored oats. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days.
- When ready to eat, stir the oats again and thin with more milk, if needed. Add any additional toppings or flavorings as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use old-fashioned oats or Steel-cut. Do not use instant or quick-cooking oats they don’t absorb liquid as well.
- Refrigerate the oats overnight. The oats need a lot of time to absorb all the liquid to become thick and creamy.
- If your oats have thickened up more than you like, add a little milk to thin it out. Start with a tablespoon at a time until you have the desired consistency. Be careful not to add too much milk, or you will end up with runny oats.
Berry Overnight Oats
- ¼ cup blueberries, raspberries, blackberries,
- or strawberries sliced or mashed ( option: you can use jam instead of fresh fruit)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chips Overnight Oats
- 2 tbl chocolate chips
- 1 tbl peanut butter
PB & Jelly Overnight Oats
- 1 tbl fruit jam or 1/2 a mashed banana with a drizzle of honey
- 1 tbl peanut butter
- ¼ cup diced berries or bananas
Banana Nut Overnight Oats
- ½ banana mashed
- 2 tbl chopped nuts
- 2 tbl shredded coconut
- 1 tbl almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Protein Air Fryer Biscuit Bagels
Makes 4. Temperature 350 setting at air fryer Cook for 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
Toppings
- Nothing Bagel Spice
- Sesame Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Butter for brushing on the top
Instructions:
- Mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of Greek yogurt, salt, and baking powder.
- It should be sticky. With wet hands, form into bagel shapes.
- Spread your softened butter over the top and add your topping. Press the toppings in gently.
- Place on your air fryer sheet and cook.
