Ah, breakfast. The most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, with busy mornings rushing off to work or school, many of us end up skipping it. We’ll make do with a cup of coffee or tea, or a granola bar grabbed from the pantry and call it a day. For a lot of people, there’s simply too much happening in the mornings to make eating breakfast much of a priority. Fortunately, we have a solution! Below you’ll find quick breakfast recipes and easy morning meals that are simple, healthy, and delicious. As easy to transport as they are to make, these grab-and-go breakfast ideas help ensure you get a nutritious morning meal that fits with your schedule.
Overnight Oats Your Way
Overnight oats are delicious, and you can customize them using all your favourite ingredients! Prep them the night before and store them in the fridge for the following morning. Not into meal prepping? Simplify your busy morning with our Farm Boy™ Overnight Oats and Instant Oatmeal Cups!
Directions
- Scoop about ½ cup Farm Boy™ Organic Large Flake Oats into a mason jar or reusable glass container. Add 2 tsp chia seeds.
- Combine these dry ingredients and add 2/3 to ¾ cup milk of your choice and preferred sweetener.
- Cover your oats with a lid and keep them in the fridge to soak overnight.
- When you’re ready to go, just grab your container from the fridge, add more milk until it reaches your desired consistency, top with fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds, and enjoy!
Flavour Combos
Combine ½ cup oats with 2/3-¾ cup milk, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp almond butter, ¼ cup fresh blueberries.
Combine ½ cup oats with 2/3-¾ cup milk, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp grated carrots, ½ Tbsp shredded coconut, 1 tsp chopped pecans or walnuts.
Combine ¾ cup oats with ¼ cup milk, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger.
Yummy Yogurt Parfaits
Another easy breakfast idea is a yogurt parfait. Full of protein, calcium, and vitamins, it’s a wholesome option that can be modified based on your flavour and dietary preferences. It’s a quick and easy breakfast that can be prepped the night before or the morning of!
Directions
- In a reusable glass container or mason jar, scoop ½-¾ cup of Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt or Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Probiotic Yogurt.
- Layer with preferred fruit.
- Top with your favourite Farm Boy Cereal.
- Drizzle with Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup or Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Honey and enjoy!
Flavour Combos
Top ½-¾ cup yogurt with 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Apple Cinnamon Cereal and half a medium apple cut into cubes. Finish with a drizzle of Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup.
Top ½-¾cup yogurt with 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Chocolate Raspberry Cereal and your favourite fresh or frozen berries. Finish with a drizzle of Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Honey.
Top ½-¾ cup yogurt with ¼ cup combined chopped mango, kiwi, and banana. Finish with 1 Tbsp shredded coconut and drizzle of Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Honey.
Grab & Go Gourmet
Packed with protein and loaded with gourmet flavour, these cheesy egg bites are easy to put together and freeze beautifully. This quick breakfast recipe cooks in the oven in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy mornings. Whip up a big batch of them as part of your weekend meal prep, heat during the week, and enjoy!
Full Recipe: Cheesy Breakfast Egg Bites with Prosciutto and Pesto
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Farmstead Fontina, Farm Boy™ Prosciutto, Farm Boy™ Fresh Basil Pesto.
Easy Breakfast Smoothies
Smoothies are the ultimate easy breakfast idea! Not only are they quick to make, but they’re a great way to get your greens, protein, and other nutrients. (Our line of frozen fruits and veggies are flash-frozen to lock in all those important vitamins.) Simply blend your favourite fresh or frozen fruit with your milk or juice of choice and enjoy! Add an extra dose of protein with a scoop of Farm Boy™ Protein Powder (available in four delicious flavours), yogurt, nut butter, or hemp seeds.
Blend ¾ cup Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt with 1 cup Farm Boy™ Frozen Dark Cherries, 1 scoop Farm Boy™ Vanilla Protein Powder, and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Thin with milk or water if too thick.
Blend 1 cup Farm Boy™ Frozen Pineapple Chunks with ½ cup banana (or Farm Boy™ Frozen Sliced Bananas) and ½ cup Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Milk.
Blend 1 cup Farm Boy™ Frozen Chopped Spinach or Chopped Kale with ½ cup banana (or Farm Boy™ Frozen Sliced Bananas), ½ cup Farm Boy™ Frozen Pineapple Chunks, ½ cup Farm Boy Frozen Mango Chunks, 1 scoop Farm Boy™ Vanilla Protein Powder, and 1 cup preferred milk.
Easy Breakfast On-The-Go Options
When you’re rushing off in the morning, stop by your nearest Farm Boy to explore a variety of hot breakfast options made fresh daily! In our Chef’s Market you’ll find delicious handhelds like our Western Wrap, Sausage Egg Croissant, and Vegan Egg & Cheese Wrap! And don’t forget the hot cup of coffee!
