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Breakfast on the Go? I’ve Got You Covered
Published 8 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,
You ever realize your breakfast has traveled more miles than you by 9 a.m.? Mine’s done the school drop-off, the bus commute, and once—once—made it through airport security.
Breakfast on the Go
These quick, grab-and-go ideas meet you where you are. Coffee in hand, keys in teeth, still winning.
These biscuit cinnamon rolls are quick and easy, laced with spice, and lavished with buttermilk cream cheese icing. A shortcut recipe when you want the taste of homemade buns but don't have the time—or the yeast.
This mini quiche for one, made with pastry crust, egg, cream, nutmeg, and ham or bacon, is far easier to make than you might suspect. It's also the perfect single serving.
Homemade larabars will change the way you think about snacking. Or breakfast-on-the-go. Almonds and dates form the base but the additions are up to you--tailor them to whatever your diet or cravings dictate. The variations are endless!
Our favorite oatmeal toppings are made by cooking a batch of regular rolled or steel-cut oats and then setting out an assortment of (mostly) healthy toppings, including fruits, nuts, and natural sweeteners, so everyone can make their favorite bowl.
These banana muffins with chocolate chips are relatively healthy and easy and, yes, really quite delicious. In fact, we consider them reason enough to get out of bed.
These breakfast cookies are loaded with banana, oats, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, peanut butter, figs, and chocolate chips to make a satisfying, filling breakfast. Kids love 'em. Sorta like granola cookies.
Homemade KIND bars are homemade granola bars that are actually healthy. They're easy to make, too, with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and any other add-ins you fancy (coconut, anyone?). Gluten free. Low sugar. For breakfast or any other time of day.
Cinnamon roll oatmeal is perfect for mornings when you need something filling, satisfying, and maybe a little indulgent feeling. Made with good-for-you ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and your choice of dairy, it sets you and yours up for a good day. The sweet cinnamon swirl makes sure everyone cleans their bowls, too.
This moist coffee cake gets a caffeine boost from the ribbon of espresso swirl running through it and finished with a crumbly brown-butter streusel topping.
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