14 Genius Hacks For A Quick Breakfast On-The-Go

14 Genius Hacks For Breakfast On-The-Go
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Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it's arguably the most delicious. Sadly, we often let breakfast fall by the wayside with insanely busy schedules.

But abandon breakfast no more. We've rounded up 14 hacks to ensure you get in your first meal of the day without wasting any time.

1
Prepare your pancake batter in an old ketchup bottle.
Your Modern Family
Make it the night before, then shake before pouring into a heated pan in the morning. Get the instructions at Your Modern Family.
2
Make waffle cinnamon rolls.
Little Bit Funky
Buy the prepared cinnamon rolls, stick them in a waffle iron and drizzle with frosting. Get the instructions at Little Bit Funky.
3
Bake your eggs in an avocado.
Lil' Luna
Because then you can take them with you on the road. Feel free to add toppings like cheese or bacon. Get the how-to at Lil' Luna.
4
Make your pancakes in a jar and take them with you.
Boy & The Rabbit
No griddle necessary. Instructions are over at Boy & The Rabbit.
5
Make hard boiled eggs in advance.
Dessert Now Dinner Later
Make a bunch of hard boiled eggs to have in your fridge whenever you need some protein. Find out how to make these eggs that can be easily peeled at Dessert Now Dinner Later.
6
Make a month of frozen smoothies in an hour.
Hello Natural
Time saver for an entire month? Yes please. Get the instructions at Hello Natural.
7
Prepare energy bites you can eat on the go.
Gimme Some Oven
These peanut butter energy bites require no baking and very little time. Win, win. Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.
8
Make some cereal bars the night before.
Chew Out Loud
Much easier than milk and a spoon when you're running out the door. And you can replace the given cereal with your personal favorite. Find the recipe at Chew Out Loud.
9
Make a muffin in 60 seconds.
The Diva Dish
Muffin? Yes. Only a minute? Double yes. Get the recipe at The Diva Dish.
10
Bake ahead and freeze some savory mini egg muffins.
Ring Finger Tan Line
These grab-and-go breakfast muffins can be frozen and reheated for whenever you're in a rush. Grab the recipe at Ring Finger Tan Line.
11
Mix up some overnight oats.
A Pumpkin and a Princess
The only thing you'll have to do in the morning is throw the container in your bag. Get the recipe for these banana blueberry overnight oats at A Pumpkin And A Princess.
12
Whip up a batch of breakfast cookies in advance.
Five Heart Home
Cookies?! For breakfast?! Done. Find the recipe over at Five Heart Home.
13
Eat your yogurt on a stick.
Caramel Potatoes
Yogurt + fruit - bowl - spoon. Get the instructions at Caramel Potatoes.
14
When in doubt, reheat breakfast pizza.
Yellow Bliss Road
Pizza is best in the morning. Make it the night before for dinner, then take a slice or two on the go. Get the recipe for this one at Yellow Bliss Road.

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Before You Go

Breakfast Superfoods
Eggs(01 of08)
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Why We Love Them: Eggs sometimes get a bad reputation, but they contain 13 essential nutrients, says Susan Mitchell, Ph.D., RD, including protein. Research shows that a high-protein morning mealwards off unhealthy snacking later in the day. "A minimum of eight to 10 grams of protein and preferably 20 to 25 not only provides satiety, but helps maintain muscle mass over time," she says.Plus, the yolks are rich in the B vitamin choline, important for memory, as well as carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote eye health. And with seemingly endless ways to prepare them, there's an egg for everyone. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="49">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10687935@N04/8482641188" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Robert S. Donovan" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10687935@N04/8482641188" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="50">Robert S. Donovan</a>)
Coffee(02 of08)
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Why We Love It: While too much will no doubt give you the jitters, your morning cup is packed with antioxidants, says Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD. In moderate amounts -- and without the cream and sugar! -- coffee seems to have heart benefits and may slow cognitive decline. It may also ward off some cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, the most common cancer in the world, and protect you from type 2 diabetes. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="43">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15216811@N06/8564995905" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Nicola since 1972" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15216811@N06/8564995905" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="44">Nicola since 1972</a>)
Bananas(03 of08)
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Why We Love Them: This easy grab-and-go option has been maligned for being starchy and caloric and placed by some on the "to don't" list permanently. That shouldn't be so, says Upton. A medium banana is rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, which we don't often get in the typical American diet without a heavy dose of sodium, she says. "A medium banana has 422 milligrams of potassium and no sodium," she says. "That combination helps control blood pressure. We need to shift that by eating foods more high in potassium." (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="38">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53133240@N00/5215826887" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Muffet" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53133240@N00/5215826887" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="39">Muffet</a>)
Grapefruit(04 of08)
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Why We Love It: Another great source of vitamin C and potassium is the whole family of citrus fruits. They also pack a good deal of fiber, says Upton, to help you feel fuller longer. In fact, a 2006 study found that making half a grapefruit your "appetizer" of sorts (at any meal, but breakfast seems most fitting to us!) can speed up weight loss. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="35">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/69302634@N02/7710621710" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Helena Jacoba" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/69302634@N02/7710621710" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="36">Helena Jacoba</a>)
Berries(05 of08)
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Why We Love Them: Just about any variety you can think of will be jam-packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber, all for very few calories. Some research suggests they also carry anti-cancer properties, says Upton, and can combat the typical neurological decline associated with aging. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21001756@N06/3715806806" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Stacy Spensley" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21001756@N06/3715806806" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">Stacy Spensley</a>)
Greek Yogurt(06 of08)
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Why We Love It: Like eggs, Greek yogurt is a great source of hunger-busting protein, says Mitchell. It's also a great source of calcium, says Upton. Just stay away from the flavored varieties. "It's diluted with added sugars," she says. Instead, opt for low-fat plain and sweeten with fresh fruit -- like those berries! (credit:Kostas Tsironis/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Tea(07 of08)
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Why We Love It: Thanks to antioxidants called flavonoids, regular tea drinkers benefit from some powerful immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Green, black and white teas seem to protect against some cancers, heart problems and diabetes -- as long as you don't load up your mug with sugar! Tea also contains a compound called l-theanine, says Upton, which "activates areas of our brain that make us feel awake and more able to focus." (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99658898@N00/8372741608" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="iriskh" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9edc80e4b03a1dcc9e6e1b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99658898@N00/8372741608" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">iriskh</a>)
Oatmeal(08 of08)
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Why We Love It: This staple of a nutritious breakfast is deserving of its reputation. Loaded with dietary fiber, oatmeal can hep keep you fuller for longer, says Upton, and can lower cholesterol. Whether you prefer steel cut, instant or old-fashioned doesn't matter, just skip the flavored kind, which packs added sugar, she says. In terms of toppings, almond or peanut butter with banana or nuts with berries can help round out the ideal breakfast blend of protein, carbs and fat, says Mitchell. (credit:Getty Images)

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