Healthy Breakfast on the Go
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Healthy Breakfast on the Go
Description
Healthy Breakfast on the Go arranges simple wholesome ingredients into distinct layers for a nutritious and portable meal. The base consists of mashed banana combined with unsweetened cocoa powder, rolled oats or granola, and chopped nuts. This provides a thick, slightly chewy texture with a touch of chocolatey richness. Fresh strawberry slices add a juicy, bright contrast in the middle layer. The top layer pairs plain Greek yogurt blended with honey and chia seeds, offering creaminess and slight sweetness enriched by the nutritional boost of chia seeds. Finally, a sprinkle of dried fruit mix adds chewiness and extra fruit flavor.
The recipe assembles these ingredients in jars, which can be sealed and refrigerated for up to two days. Eating it chilled keeps the layers distinct and refreshing. This breakfast is well suited for those who want a balanced meal ready to grab and go, combining fruit, fiber from oats, protein from yogurt, and healthy fats from nuts. The natural sweetness is subtly varied across the layers, while the texture changes from soft banana mash to crunchy nut pieces and creamy yogurt, which makes the dish interesting to eat.
Ingredients
- For the 1st layer:
- 2 banana medium
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats uncooked or granola
- 2 tablespoons cashew nut chopped or other nut choice
- For the second layer:
- 4 strawberries sliced, large fresh
- For the 3rd layer:
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- For garnishing:
- 1-2 tablespoons dried fruit mix I used tropical dried fruit mix, your favorite
Instructions
- In a plate or bowl, mash the banana with a fork and mix it with cocoa powder, oats or granola, and nuts until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. Divide amount and place into 2 sterilized jars.
- Place strawberry slices on top of the banana layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with honey and chia seeds, and then place on top of the strawberries. Garnish with the dried fruit mix.
- Place the lids on and keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. It can be transported to work and other places, and eaten chilled either for breakfast or for lunch.