We've all heard more than once that starting the day with a healthy breakfast is great for the brainand the belly. But with all that prework hustle and bustle, not everyone has time to whip up a hot stack of pancakes or bake a fancy frittata. Make your morning routine a breeze by preparing a few nutritious staples ahead of time, like hearty oatmeal cups, simple egg dishes and grab-and-go bars. Your alarm clock will thank you!

1.MAKE-AHEAD INSTANT OATMEAL JARS 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 152mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 6g

2. CAULIFLOWER-CRUSTED SPINACH FETA PIE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 136; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 13g

3. 1-MINUTE BERRY PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE FOR TWO 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 156; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 57mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 5g

4. PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 131mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 11g

5. LEMONY STRAWBERRY OAT SOAK WITH KIWI MINT

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 186; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 75mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 8g

6. SAVORY SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 206; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 196mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 5g

7. PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 284; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 231mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 13g

8. KETO WALNUT-CASHEW PORRIDGE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 60mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 8g

9. VEGAN CHICKPEA FRITTATA

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 126; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 223mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 6g

10. GOLDEN OVERNIGHT OATS WITH BLUEBERRIES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 212; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 91mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 6g

11. AVOCADO, KALE AND SPINACH SMOOTHIE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 35mg; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 7g

12. VEGAN BANANA MUFFINS WITH ALMOND-APPLE SPREAD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 125; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 22mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 3g

13. COLD BREW MOCHA SMOOTHIE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 154; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 9g

14. GREEN SMOOTHIE OVERNIGHT OATS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 218; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 33mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 13g

15. APPLE CIDER MINI MUFFINS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 98; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Sodium: 74mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 2g