Breakfast is the most important meal of the day--especially for coaches and athletes who eat an early dinner, and have practice late in the evening. Every second of sleep is essential, so a quick-and-easy breakfast is the way to go!

This easy recipe can be whipped up in just minutes and you'll have a grab-and-go breakfast that's yummy and healthy. Prep for just a few minutes over the weekend, and you're set for the week!

Breakfast in a Jar

Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Must refrigerate overnight.

What You Will Need:

• Mason jars or any small glass jar
• Oatmeal or granola (your choice)
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Peanut butter, or almond butter or peanut butter powder
• Cinnamon
• Honey
• Almond/coconut milk
• Fresh fruit of your choice
• Options: raisins, cranberries, almonds--whatever you like!

Directions:

• Measure half a cup of oatmeal/granola and pour in the jar
• Sprinkle some chia seeds and flax seeds into the mix--shake jar to mix up
• Add a teaspoon of your favorite peanut butter, almond butter or peanut butter powder
• Sprinkle cinnamon or sugar/sweetner on top
• Add several squeezes of honey
• Pour milk until it's just slightly over the top of the mixture.
• Refrigerate overnight
• Check after several hours to see if you should add more milk
• When it's time to eat, add sliced bananas, berries or peaches to the top

Recipe by: Maria Nguyen Harrelson

By: Vicki Dill