The struggle to get to Lil’s before class is real.
Sure, you can get anywhere on campus in five minutes, but the reality is most of us simply cannot wake up at the time we originally intended, especially when midterms roll around and you’re playing the how-many hours-of-sleep-do-I-really-need-to-survive game.
Fortunately, I have some nifty breakfasts ideas that are way better for you than Poptarts or cold pizza.
1. Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are my personal favorite because you can get really creative, and it basically cooks itself overnight. On the most basic level, you need oats and a milk of your choice, but there are a variety of ways to spruce up this simple meal with spices and fruits of your choosing.
Check out recipes here and here.
2. Trail Mix
Abscond with cereal and various salad bar items the day before for a super low-maintenance breakfast. Or head to Kroger and the trail mix world is your oyster! Choose your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruits, chocolate, etc. to make your own.
3. Yogurt and Granola
This is actually one of the healthiest things you can eat that will take less than 30 seconds to make. Make it with Greek yogurt for a high-protein meal.
4. Egg Mugs
Have you ever made a mug cake? Well, egg mugs are like that except healthy. Just choose your favorite omelet ingredients, mix them in a mug, and microwave for about a minute, and voila, you are the master chef of quiches.
See one recipe here.
5. Breakfast cookies
If you’re willing to do some baking the night before, these cookies can seriously step up your breakfast game. Add/drop/swap your favorite breakfast items to bake this breakfast treat.
Recipe here.