There are people who come to work quickly in the morning and casually mention how they read the newspaper over a long, leisurely breakfast after their morning jog. Then there are those who would happily hit the snooze button and skip breakfast entirely if it meant they could sleep seven minutes longer.
Whether you’re commuting to the office or working from home, it’s important to eat breakfast before hunger strikes. (1) Here are some quick breakfast options that show there’s more to breakfast than what’s in the cereal box:
4 quick breakfast alternatives to dry muesli
1. OVERNIGHT OATS
If you haven’t already, it’s time to revisit this new classic. This Protein-rich overnight oats Mix oatmeal, plain yogurt, fruit and a few other ingredients and simply refrigerate overnight for a healthy breakfast on the go. Swap out your favorite milk, fruit, and yogurt for your own version of this recipe.
2. Microwave eggs
Spray the inside of a baking dish or small mason jar with cooking spray. Beat two eggs, add a splash of milk, a pinch of salt and pepper and mix everything with a fork. Cover and take with you to work. When you start working, remove the lid and place in the office microwave for 30 seconds until you have warm, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. Combine this with a piece of fruit for a balanced meal.
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3. COTTAGE CHEESE
Yogurt is the dairy staple in the morning, but like granola, plain yogurt gets boring and many flavored yogurts contain added sugar. Instead, try a low-fat diet cottage cheese This is full of protein and has no added sweeteners and is the perfect base for banana slices, berries and some granola.
4. PROTEIN SHAKE
A protein shake is an easy, no-cook breakfast that’s quick to make and contains all the nutrients to keep you full until lunch. The Green mango kale protein shake contains just 6 ingredients and 42g of protein to start your day with a bang.
Originally published January 2018, updated February 2026
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