Sweet DIY Breakfasts for Teens on the Go
- Piece of Cake Staff
- Apr 22
- 3 min read
Written by Lauren Graham
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The way you start the morning and fuel yourself can heavily dictate how the day unfolds. Making sure to nourish your body with healthy, balanced, and tasty food is a must. Even if you’re in a crunch for time in the morning to get to class or work, eating a nutritious breakfast will give you the energy you need to begin the day. So, here are three of my go-to sweet breakfast recipes that are easy to prepare and fun to eat.
1. Overnight Oatmeal
Preparing oats overnight has quickly become a popular breakfast idea all over social media, and for good reason. Oats are a substantial source of multivitamins and minerals that your body needs daily. Packed with several crucial B vitamins for cell metabolism and manganese and iron for bone health, oats are truly a supergrain. Plus, they are a wonderful source of protein and can be completely customized. For example, you can soak oats overnight in your milk of choice and then flavor them with whatever toppings you desire.
This viral overnight oat recipe is my all-time favorite. Not only is it delicious, but it’s super fun to eat and simple to prepare. All you need are old-fashioned rolled oats, agave, the milk of choice, raspberry preserves, a 70% dark chocolate bar, and coconut oil.
Place 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats into a jar and add 1 ½ cups of your preferred milk. Pour in the desired amount of agave syrup.
Combine ingredients. Add a layer of raspberry preserves to the top of the oats. Set aside in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
After 4 hours or the next morning, add the dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-second intervals or until all the chocolate is melted.
Pour the chocolate on top of the overnight oats and freeze for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
2. Chia Seed Pudding
Oats aren’t the only superpower grains. If you’re not a big fan of oatmeal, chia seeds are a great alternative that are incredibly good for you. These cute little seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica, a flowering plant from the mint family that originates from the south of Mexico. Despite their size, these seeds are bursting with nutritional value. Filled with high amounts of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds promote digestive health and work to reduce high blood pressure. They can be incorporated into a variety of things, from meals to drinks. But my favorite way to eat them is chia seed pudding. It has all the feel of a dessert, and the nutritional value to match.
Mango “Sticky Rice," a popular Thai dessert, can be enjoyed for breakfast too, with this chia seed pudding recipe. Mango Sticky Rice is a traditional Thai dessert with tasty tropical flavors of fresh sliced mango and sweet coconut glutinous rice. It’s light, refreshing, and absolutely addictive. All you need is fresh mango, coconut milk, chia seeds, agave, and toasted coconut flakes.
In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup of chia seeds and 2 cups of coconut milk. Add in the desired amount of agave syrup.
Mix ingredients until combined and section the seeds into three jars or cups.
To thicken, cover the chia seed mixture and refrigerate for about an hour.
Top the pudding with fresh mango cubes and toasted coconut flakes. Enjoy!
3. Smoothies
Nothing quite satisfies like a good smoothie. From the smoothies that transport you to a tropical destination to the ones that prep you for the gym, they are a great way to get fruits and/or vegetables into your morning meal. And they are good vessels for incorporating protein and multivitamins as well. The best part about smoothies is that you can make them however you want. You can add peanut butter, protein powder, leafy greens, and more. Here is one of my favorite smoothie recipes that tastes delicious and looks pretty cool.
Here is one of my favorite smoothie recipes that tastes delicious and looks pretty cool. This smoothie recipe has the perfect ratio of fruits and veggies that not only taste great but also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Its vibrant green color is fun to look at as well. The best part of this smoothie recipe is that it takes little to no time to assemble. Plus, it’s completely mobile, so you can sip this delicious smoothie anytime, anywhere.
To a blender, add:
Frozen spinach cubes
Frozen kale cubes
Frozen mango chunks
Frozen pineapple chunks
Frozen banana slices
A tablespoon of agave or honey
Coconut water (to the desired consistency)
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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