This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at GWU chapter.
Three Healthy Breakfast Options You Can Make In Your Dorm
In college, convenience and practically are a must. However, health often takes a toll when it comes to simple breakfast options. Here are three quick, easy, and delicious recipes that you can make to jumpstart your busy day!
Berry Blast Smoothie
Blend ingredients together in a NutriBullet or other blender:
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk preference)
- 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon of raw almond butter (optional)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder of your choice
- Toppings (optional): raw cacao nibs, coconut flakes, chopped almonds, or granola.
Overnight Oatmeal
At night, prepare a mason jar filled with:
- 1/3 cup regular oats
- 1.25 cup milk of your choice
- 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder or protein powder (optional)
- Dash of honey or maple syrup
- Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries
In the morning, your yummy breakfast will be ready to eat! You can add toppings like granola and almond butter on top for extra flair.
Almond Butter Toast
- Toast two slices of bread (my favorite is Food for Life’s “Ezekiel” Sprouted Bread)
- Spread a teaspoon of raw or roasted almond butter on each slice of bread
- Top with cocoa nibs, cinnamon, and sliced banana
Bon Appétit!