It’s common to rush in the morning, especially with the daily commute worsening because of today’s traffic. In our haste, we neglect to provide the proper nourishment our bodies need at the start of the day. Even if we do have breakfast, because of the lack of healthy choices, we settle for the convenient options like instant coffee or chips.

Fortunately, eating a nourishing breakfast isn’t as difficult or tedious as it seems. We’ve compiled three healthy and easy-to-prep recipes you can try to help get you started.

 

VEGGIE SANDWICH

What you’ll need:

  • Carrot slices
  • Cucumber slices
  • Greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, or spinach
  • Hummus or pesto
  • Red bell pepper strips
  • 2 slices of whole grain bread

Procedure:

  1. Slice the veggies thinly.
  2. Spread the hummus on each side of the bread.
  3. Stack the veggies on one slice of bread, then place the second slice of bread on top.    

Tips: 

  • You can also use a pita pocket to secure the veggies.
  • You can generally put anything in your sandwich, but for this recipe, we recommend using the ingredients above.
  • You may pre-slice the veggies a night before to shorten your assembly time in the morning.
  • You can use store-bought hummus or pesto but you can also make your own. It’s best to make big batches during the weekend and keep it refrigerated for a longer shelf life.
  • To keep the bread from getting soggy, keep the hummus or pesto in a separate container until you’re ready to eat.
  • A healthier alternative to bread are greens like romaine lettuce to make a veggie wrap.

 

 

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

What you’ll need:

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of coco nectar (or any sweetener of choice)
  • ¼ dried fruits
  • ¼ nuts
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of peanut butter

Procedure:

  1. Heat pan over low-medium fire. Add the oil, peanut butter, and sweetener. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Turn off heat and set aside.
  2. Mix rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruits in a separate bowl.
  3. Pour in peanut butter mixture and stir until dry ingredients are coated with mixture.
  4. Transfer to a food container and place in the refrigerator to set for an hour.
     

Tip:

  • You can enjoy the Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars for breakfast with your coffee or tea. It’s also a great afternoon snack especially when you need a burst of energy.

 

 

OATS CHAMPORADO

What you’ll need:

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or 4 to 8 small squares of your favorite dark chocolate bar
  • ½ tablespoon coco sugar or muscovado
  • 1 cup of plant-based milk
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: trail mix, nuts, seeds, or fruits as garnish

Procedure:

  1. Heat your pot on medium-high fire and add oats and milk. Stir constantly until soft.
  2. Add cocoa powder and sugar. Mix until all ingredients are combined. If using chocolate bar, melt it in microwave first before adding it in the pot.
  3. Stir until the milk starts to boil. Once mixture has thickened, turn off the heat.
  4. Add a pinch of salt and mix.
  5. Transfer to your food container to cool and garnish.

Tips:

  • You can opt to prepare this the night before. Combine all the ingredients in a container like a mason jar and mix. Heat in the microwave at the office for 90 seconds to 2½ minutes. Top with a pinch of salt and garnish.
  • It’s best to use quick-cooking oats for this method.
  • If possible, do not use refined sugar to prevent an energy crash. You can also omit sugar entirely and just add fresh or dried fruits for a dose of sweetness.