Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
There are people who rush into work in the morning and casually mention how they read the paper over a long, leisurely breakfast after a morning jog. Then there are those who would happily hit the snooze button and skip breakfast altogether if it meant they could get an extra seven minutes of sleep.
Whether you’re commuting to the office or working from home, it’s important to eat breakfast before a hunger strike. (1) Here are some quick breakfast options that show there’s more to breakfast than what’s in the cereal box:
4 quick breakfast alternatives to dry cereal
1. OVERNIGHT OATS
If you haven’t already, it’s time to revisit this new classic. These protein-packed overnight oats mix oats, plain yogurt, fruit, and a few other ingredients and simply refrigerate overnight for a healthy breakfast on the go. Swap out your favorite milk, fruit, and yogurt for your own version of this recipe.
2. MICROWAVE EGGS
Spray the inside of a ramekin or small jar with cooking spray. Beat two eggs and add a splash of milk, some salt and pepper and mix with a fork to combine. Cover and carry with you to work. When you get to work, remove the lid and pop it in the office microwave for 30-second intervals until you have warm, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. Pair this with a piece of fruit for a balanced meal.
You may also like
8 Delicious Ways to Get 30g of Protein for Breakfast (Recipes Included!)
3. CURD
Yogurt is the staple dairy in the morning, but like cereal, plain yogurt is getting boring and many flavored yogurts contain added sugars. Instead, try low-fat cottage cheese, which is full of protein and has no added sweeteners, and is the perfect base for banana slices, berries and some muesli.
4. PROTEIN SHAKE
A protein shake is an easy no-cook breakfast that’s quick to prepare and contains all the nutrients to keep you full until lunchtime. This Green Mango Kale Protein Shake has only 6 ingredients with 42g of protein to start your day with a bang.
Originally published January 2018, updated February 2026
The post 4 Quick Breakfast Alternatives to Dry Cereal appeared first on the MyFitnessPal Blog.
Breakfast,Grocery Shopping,Healthier Swaps,Meal Planning & Recipes,Nutrition,eating for weight loss,healthy eating tips,mindful eating,nutrition tips
#quick #breakfast #alternatives #dry #cereal
