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7 Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Room

Julia Muro
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Richmond chapter.

Eating a healthy and balanced breakfast is pretty much the best way to kickstart your metabolism in the morning. These seven recipes all contain protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, which will fill you up and give you long-lasting energy.

Not only are these breakfasts super good for you, but they also taste amazing, and you can make ’em without a full kitchen. Huzzah.

Basic Overnight Oats
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Basic Overnight Oats

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 8 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Put all the ingredients in a mason jar, or any jar with a cover, and shake until the ingredients are throughly combined.

     

  2. Leave in the fridge overnight.

     

  3. In the morning top the oats with your favorite fruits, nuts, granola, or any other toppings you enjoy.

    #SpoonTip: Top the oats with Greek yogurt in the morning for added creaminess.

Yogurt and Granola Parfait
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Yogurt and Granola Parfait

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 3 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 3 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Get a tall glass and put a layer of granola on the bottom.

  2. Layer some yogurt over the granola.

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    Repeat the last two steps, until you reach the top of the glass.

  4. Finish off the parfait with your favorite toppings.

Basic Chia Seed Pudding
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Basic Chia Seed Pudding

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 2 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Put all the ingredients in a mason jar, or any jar with a lid, and shake until the ingredients are throughly combined.

  2. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

  3. Top with fruit, nuts, nut butter, granola, or any other toppings.

    #SpoonTip: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mix for chocolate chia pudding.

Apple Slice Sandwiches
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Apple Slice Sandwiches

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Core the apple and slice it horizontally.

  2. Cover half the slices with your nut butter of choice and top them with granola and any other toppings.

  3. Sandwich the slices with the remaining apples and enjoy.

Energizing Smoothie
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Energizing Smoothie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

    #SpoonTip: Freeze the banana ahead of time for a creamier smoothie.

Microwave Oatmeal
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Microwave Oatmeal

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Place all the ingredients, except for the toppings, in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

  2. Top the oats with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

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No-Bake Granola Bites

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:13 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until it all comes together.

  2. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. You can also roll the balls in some of the extra coconut if you’d like.

     

  3. Leave the balls in the fridge for a few hours, or until they harden and enjoy.

Julia Muro

Richmond '15

Julia is a Management major and Journalism minor at the University of Richmond. She is originally from New Jersey and New York City where she loves to explore the food, health, and fitness scene. Her ideal day would not be complete with a big serving of dark chocolate. She is a health obsessed foodie who is always on the look out for the latest food trend.