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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sourdough chocolate granola

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Breakfast pasties

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

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.

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.

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.

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.