How to prepare 3-ingredient breakfast dishes in just 15 minutes

One of the best parts of waking up can be the truly satisfying breakfast that awaits you. With less than a handful of ingredients, you can make delicious week-long meals in no time.

Meal Prep weekday breakfasts are guaranteed to have something delicious to eat (goodbye, breakfast routine!) and don’t require hours in the kitchen or tons of ingredients.With 15 minutes or less of convenient prep time and just 3 ingredients (not counting the staples we all have in our kitchens like oil, salt and pepper), you can set yourself up for a week of truly satisfying breakfasts. From salted egg muffins to overnight oatmeal to waffle sandwiches, each of these easy meal ideas packs powerful ingredients like fiber and protein to help fuel you up for a busy morning.

• Puff pastry with eggs and mushrooms

Breakfast Grab and Go is enriched with this delicious 3-ingredient pastry filled with scrambled eggs and mushrooms. A sheet of puff pastry from the store makes assembly easier. They’re rich and flavorful on their own, but you can sprinkle the scrambled eggs with shredded cheese before rolling out the dough.

 

DIY: Preheat

1. oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces sliced ​​mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently; Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Beat 6 large eggs. Wipe the pan clean and spray with non-stick cooking spray.Set to medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until set; Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry into a 9″ x 11″ rectangle. Lift the dough up and lay it flat so it doesn’t stick to the countertop. Place mushrooms and scrambled eggs on top.Starting from the short side, roll out the puff pastry into a jelly shape. Using a serrated knife, cut the stem into 8 pieces and place them 3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or use a reusable insert, buy: amazon.com, $15 for two).
4. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with chopped chives if you like.
5. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for up to 4 days. Microwave in 30 second intervals until steamed.

• Blueberry muesli at night

Swapping oatmeal for pre-made granola is an easy way to add a variety of grains, nuts, and dried fruits to your oatmeal for the night without having to purchase them separately. Using frozen berry mixes is ideal here as they release their juice when thawed in the fridge. Try maple or vanilla kefir if you prefer a little sweetness.

 

• DIY:

Pour ¼ cup of granola into each of 4 mason jars or glass containers (purchase: amazon.com, $17 for 6 pack).You can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before mixing.

• Tropical greensmoothies set

Using a frozen tropical fruit blend is a handy shortcut for smoothies, as it often includes both banana and mango for an added natural sweetness. Freezing fresh spinach with fruit is a great way to keep it from going bad before you can use it. You can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before mixing.

 

• DIY:
• Divide 6 cups (a 32-ounce bag) of frozen tropical fruit mix into four resealable freezer bags (choose reusable bags—we love the Stasher bags here at EatingWell. Shop at amazon.com, $10 for 1). Add 1 cup of packaged fresh spinach to each bag, seal and freeze for up to 3 months.
• To make a smoothie, add 1 cup milk or other non-dairy alternative to blender. Add the contents of one smoothie sachet and blend until smooth.

 

• Jam sandwich and cheese waffle

 

Frozen Waffles might not sound like much on their own, but when you top them with a sweet and savory combination of jam and goat cheese, they take it to a whole new level. Assemble several sandwiches at once, toast them, then freeze them to reheat and eat when needed. Look for high-protein frozen waffles to boost your satiety factor.

 

• DIY:
• Remove 8 frozen high protein waffles from freezer (no thawing required). Spread 4 tablespoons of strawberry jam on each. Top the remaining 4 with 1 ounce goat cheese. Squeeze one of them to make 4 sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich individually in foil and freeze until ready to serve.Store
• waffle sandwiches in foil to reheat and toast in toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes or until hot in the center.