Apricot, blueberry and almond muffins

25 grab and go breakfasts

Emily Marten

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Need breakfast in a flash? Get inspired for busy weekday mornings with our on-the-go ideas, from prep-ahead overnight oats to make-in-minutes healthy juices

Looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas? Whether you're needing something easy you can prep the night before or a recipe you can throw together in a matter of minutes, discover our quick-win breakfast ideas to take the pressure off weekday mornings.

From make-ahead overnight oats, chia puddings and smoothie bowls, to quick fix morning recipes, we've got plenty of ideas to keep you feeling energised until lunchtime. When you've got a little more time on your hands, discover our brunch recipes, then get more inspiration with our healthy breakfast ideas, high-fibre breakfast recipes, high-protein breakfast recipes to try and then discover even more breakfast recipes, including colourful, plant-packed recipes.

Read about what happened when a health expert swapped sweet for savoury breakfasts.

Grab and go breakfasts

Overnight oats

This healthy, no-fuss breakfast can be prepped in just five minutes the night before, ready for you in the morning. Customise with your choice of fruit, nuts, seeds and other toppings. Try more overnight oat recipes.

a bowl of oats next to plates of berries, yogurt and chopped nuts on a red napkin

Breakfast oatmeal cookies

These healthy breakfast cookies are easy to make and full of wholesome ingredients including fibre-packed oatmeal and fruit – ideal for a breakfast or a mid-morning snack.

Cookies next to tea

Chia pudding

This creamy, lightly sweetened pud is surprisingly filling due to the soluble fibre in chia seeds – topped with quickly cooked apples, it’s a simple and healthy brekkie.

Cups of Chia Pudding Topped with Apple Chunks and Raisins

Savoury granola bars with parmesan, rosemary and green olives

These savoury granola bars are a brilliant twist on the traditional sweet version, packing in lots of plant protein, healthy fats and fibre. Full of the umami flavours of parmesan, rosemary and green olives, they're a perfect snack, and you can also adapt and swap around any of the flavours to suit you.

Nutty seedy breakfast bars

Studded with almonds, cashews, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, these oat bars make for an easy breakfast on-the-go.

Apricot, blueberry and almond muffins

Make these fruity almond muffins for an energising breakfast. Banana and yogurt keep them moist, while the butter, ground almonds and oats make them filling. No added sugar means you’re getting the day off to a good start, too.

Apricot, blueberry and almond breakfast muffins

Overnight protein oats

These moreish oats come together in minutes – make them before bedtime and they’re ready and waiting for you come breakfast time.

PBJ breakfast parfait

Peanut butter is a breakfast staple and, as this fruity, tangy, crunchy creation proves, its potential goes far beyond simply topping toast.

Peanut Butter Dessert Recipe

Smoothie bowl

Start your day with an energising breakfast smoothie bowl. This fruity blend is delicious topped with a variety of berries, veg, seeds and any superfoods. The base can easily be prepped the night before and refrigerated – pop it in a jar and it's the perfect on-the-go brekkie ready to be finished with all the delicious toppings.

A colourful fruit smoothie bowl topped with a variety of berries, nuts and seeds

Sourdough chocolate granola

Mix leftover sourdough with dark chocolate chunks and porridge oats to make this deliciously simple granola.

Baking tray of sourdough chocolate granola next to a bowl of yogurt and two bowls of granola

Kefir, banana, almond and frozen berry smoothie

Full of plenty of good bacteria, this fruity smoothie recipe makes a great on-the-go breakfast idea.

Banana Smoothie Recipe with Kefir Milk, Frozen Berries and Almonds

Breakfast egg muffins

In need of a weekend brunch treat? These satisfying bacon, egg and chive muffins are like a full English breakfast in one. Enjoy them warm from the oven, spread with butter, ketchup or brown sauce. Discover more prep-ahead savoury muffin recipes.

Bacon and egg muffins on a wire rack

Healthy granola

Start every day the right way with this easy-to-make, healthy granola. Serve with milk or yogurt, and plenty of fresh fruit for an energising breakfast.

Healthy homemade granola

Vegan flapjacks

Quick to make and easy to eat on the go – fast and raw food is a healthy trend. These breakfast bars use dates and nut butter to hold together. Experiment with different seeds and nuts in your next batch, and use agave for a vegan version.

Vegan Flapjack Recipe

Green juice

Boost your energy in the mornings with this super vibrant and refreshing green juice full of vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Make it the night before and you can feel pleased with yourself the next morning.

Glass of Green Juice

Bircher muesli with chia seeds

Make up a bowl of bircher muesli with oats, milk, chia seeds, yogurt and fruit, then leave to soak overnight, so you'll have a healthy, fuss-free breakfast ready to go.

Bowl of bircher muesli with blueberries, banana and chia seeds

Homemade muesli

Make your own muesli for an energising breakfast, complete with oats and your choice of seeds, nuts and dried fruit. Serve with fresh fruit for some natural sweetness.

Bowl of muesli topped with fruit with a hand pouring milk over

Brown sugar breakfast cake

Start your day with a square of coffee-coloured yogurt sponge, topped with a swirl of brown sugar buttercream. This cake tastes even better the next day.

An iced sheet cake cut into squares with coffee on the side

Healthy banana bread

A healthy glug of maple syrup is the key to this wonderfully moist vegan banana bread, flavoured with coconut oil and desiccated coconut.

Banana loaf

Pumpkin seed butter

Make a batch of this nutritious pumpkin seed butter ahead of time and then bring it to work with you in a jar ready to slather on rye toast.

Pumpkin Seed on Rye Bread

Breakfast pasties

Jazz up your weekday breakfast with our epic mash-up of a classic fry-up and a traditional handheld British pie.

Breakfast Pasties Recipe

Blueberry smoothie

Whip up this easy blueberry smoothie using just four ingredients. Blueberries are loaded with healthy antioxidants – this is a great way to make them a regular part of your diet.

Two glasses full of blueberry smoothie on a wooden serving board

Mexican breakfast corn muffins

Check out our moist and cheesy corn muffins. Packed with Mexican flavours, these easy muffins are ready in less than an hour and make a simple and healthy breakfast.

Mexican Corn Muffins Recipe

Breakfast berry fro-yo

Check out our quick and easy dairy-free breakfast pots. Packed with mixed berries, creamy coconut yogurt and topped with crunchy granola, this recipe is great for a cooling breakfast on a hot summer’s morning.

Vegan Breakfast Fro-Yo with Berries

Rhubarb breakfast pots

Check out these rhubarb pots for a healthy low-cal breakfast. These colourful breakfast pots are simple to make and are high in protein, perfect fuel to start your day.

Rhubarb breakfast pots with granola topping served on a tray

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Emily MartenDigital Content Producer

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