Description
Discover the convenience of Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls for busy mornings. Try this recipe for a stress-free start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 medium apple, diced
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granola
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Base Choose your preferred base ingredient and prepare accordingly. For overnight oats, combine 1 cup rolled oats with 1 cup milk of choice and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. For quinoa or farro bases, cook according to package instructions, let cool completely, then portion into your containers. The key here is ensuring your base isn’t too wet—strain off excess liquid to prevent soggy breakfast bowls. Your base should take up approximately one-third of each container.
- Step 2: Create Your Protein Layer In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with your chosen nut butter, stirring until smooth. If using protein powder, add it now and mix thoroughly to eliminate any lumps. This creates your protein-rich middle layer that will keep hunger at bay until lunchtime. Carefully spoon this mixture on top of your grain base in each container, creating a distinct layer rather than mixing it in. This layering technique enhances both the visual appeal and eating experience of your **Make-Ahead Break Bowls**.
- Step 3: Add Your Fruit Components Wash, dry, and prepare your fruit selections. For berries, halve larger strawberries but leave smaller fruits whole. For bananas, consider tossing slices with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning. Distribute your prepared fruit evenly among your containers, creating the third distinct layer. If using fruits that tend to oxidize quickly (like apples or bananas), consider adding these fresh each morning rather than during prep.
- Step 4: Add Toppings and Store In a small bowl, combine your nuts, seeds, sweetener, and cinnamon. This creates a custom topping mix that adds both flavor and crunch to your **Make-Ahead Break Bowls**. You can either add this topping layer immediately or store in separate small containers to add right before eating (the latter maintains maximum crunchiness). Secure lids tightly on your breakfast containers and refrigerate. Your breakfast meal prep will stay fresh for 3-4 days when properly refrigerated.
- Step 5: Serving Your Break Bowls When ready to enjoy, remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes if you prefer a less chilled breakfast. Add any reserved toppings, drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if desired, and enjoy either at home or on-the-go. For warm variations, microwave the base layer separately before adding cold toppings.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg