Breakfast Ideas
# 10 Great Breakfast on the Go Ideas For Everyone
Published: 05/03/2026
AuthorNestlé Cereals
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If you’ve got to blitz through the morning, sitting down and enjoying breakfast is usually the first thing to go out the window. Why not take it with you out the door instead?
There are many ways to still enjoy the first meal of the day, even when you’re in a hurry. Here is a bit of inspiration with our breakfast on-the-go ideas.
## Grab-and-go breakfast ideas to take to work or enjoy at home in the mornings
On-the-go breakfasts aren’t just good for busy mornings, but they are also great to take with you to the office. Starting your day off the right way is best done by making sure you have a nutritious breakfast. Starting the day without breakfast is like trying to keep a plant alive without watering it, soon it will start to collapse.
There are multiple benefits to starting your morning off with a balanced breakfast as well as making sure you are prepared the night before will ensure your on-the-go breakfast for the office will be both delicious and nutritious!
### Breakfast Bars Recipe
Over the years, granola and muesli-based cereal bars have grown in popularity due to their taste and convenience. That is why our easy-to-make and delicious-tasting [Shredded Wheat® breakfast bars](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/shredded-wheat-bars) are a great choice for your on-the-go breakfast. Making breakfast bars may sound time-consuming, but our recipe only takes 18 minutes to bake!
### Breakfast muffins Recipe
Having an easy and delicious grab-and-go breakfast to take to work can be difficult, especially if you feel you are short on time in the morning to put something, tasty and delicious together. Breakfast muffins have been a popular breakfast since the 19th century, when muffin men walked the town streets at teatime, ringing their bells.
Making breakfast muffins at home yourself has never been easier, as long as you have apple sauce, and multigrain CHEERIOS®, you are good to go! Our [Cheerios® Apple Sauce muffins](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/savoury/applesauce-muffins) are delicious and are a great breakfast to take to work, for you to enjoy at your desk.
### Breakfast smoothie ideas
Busy mornings and smoothies are a match made in heaven. If you’re pressed for time, there’s nothing like a fast, easy-to-make liquid breakfast that’s also full of delicious fruits to keep you going in the morning. Stock up on frozen bananas, mango, kiwi and other favourite fruits well in advance and you can create plenty of wonderful smoothie combinations for those crazy morning runs.
If you’re stuck for breakfast on the go ideas, our [Green Breakfast Smoothie](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/green-breakfast) recipe has a tasty whole grain twist that will make mornings easier and set the family up for the day ahead. Another delicious way to start the day, our [Shredded Wheat Coconut & Mango Smoothie](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/coconut-mango) recipe tastes as good as it sounds!
[](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/cinnamon-milkshake)
### Milkshake breakfast on the go
Smoothies are not the only thing food blenders are good for. Milkshakes are another on-the-go breakfast idea that are a great idea for those mad-busy mornings. The principle is the same: whizzing ingredients into a frothy mix you can drink on your way to work or as you’re getting the kids ready for school.
Try our Curiously[ Cinnamon Milkshake Mash Up](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/cinnamon-milkshake) ideas and you can have a delicious breakfast to take to work ready in minutes!
[Read recipe](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/cinnamon-milkshake)
### Overnight cereal recipes
Wouldn’t it be great if breakfast was waiting for you in the fridge in the morning? Luckily there’s a way. If you’re predicting a hectic morning for the next day, just go ahead and prepare breakfast the night before. Overnight cereals are not only one of the most popular breakfasts on-the-go, but also a super easy option for during the week. Add oats, yoghurt, and fruit and refrigerate. That’s it!
If you want to put a different twist on the classic recipe, [Cheerios® Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Cereal and Porridge](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/balanced/apple-overnight-oats) is a delicious way to enjoy your favourite cereals. Mix yoghurt, uncooked oats and cereal. Stir in apple. Refrigerate overnight and wake up in the morning to a breakfast already waiting to be served.
## Vegan on the go breakfast ideas
If you are in need of some great [vegan breakfast](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/what-do-vegans-eat-for-breakfast) ideas, then you have come to the right place! Whether you follow a completely plant-based diet, or are eating less dairy, our vegan on-the-go breakfast ideas are a great breakfast option in the mornings
### **Homemade acai bowl**
This may seem like a complicated grab-and-go vegan breakfast, however, by utilising the spare time you have the night before, acai bowls are simple and quick to make. They can be a great way to add fruit and vegetables to your breakfast.
Simply make up a smoothie using any fruit of your choosing, pineapple, banana and mango are some favourites for adding an extra bit of sweetness. Our [Cheerios Blueberry and Banana Smoothie](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/blueberry-banana) is the perfect base for your acai bowl!
Make a smoothie ready for your morning breakfast on your commute. Why not dice up some blueberries, and nuts and add some pumpkin seeds, then simply sprinkle on top of your smoothie, pop in the fridge, and there you have it!
### **Simple vegan overnight oats**
This is another night before breakfast prep. But vegan overnight oats are ridiculously easy to make.
Add 45 grams of rolled oats into a small jar, or container of your choosing. Then, 120ml of your non-dairy milk alternative choice into the oats. It can be sweetened or unsweetened, the choice is yours. Then cover the jar and refrigerate overnight. When you are ready to eat, you can add a sprinkling of cinnamon and some [fruit toppings](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/best-fruit-for-breakfast) too. Alternatively, you can add these the night before.
### **Vegan breakfast bars**
These vegan bars are tasty and full of delicious berry flavours. They are also easy to make at home too. All you need is, some orange or apple juice, jumbo rolled oats, crumbled [Shredded Wheat Original®](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat/original) biscuit (45g), hazelnuts & almonds, dried apricots, raisins, and some sunflower seeds.
Simply pop the apricots, raisins and juice into a food processor, and blend until you are left with a smooth puree. Transfer the puree to a large mixing bowl. Then put the Shredded Wheat and your oats into the food processor, then add to the puree. Do the same with the nuts and seeds, then combine all the ingredients.
Line your 18cm square baking tray with baking paper, and spread your mixture evenly. Chill for an hour then cut them into bars.
Once your bars are ready, you can store them in the pantry, or dry space, and they will last for around 3-4 days.
## Gluten-free on the go breakfast ideas
Don’t worry, we also have on-the-go recipes for those of us who follow a gluten-free diet. It can be tricky to find an interesting and tasty gluten free on-the-go breakfast to set you up for the day ahead. So, we have put together a list of [gluten free breakfast](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/gluten-free/what-cereal-is-gluten-free) ideas that will help you get through those busy mornings.
### **Gluten-free berry muesli**
Set your mornings off right with [gluten-free muesli](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/gluten-free/berry-oatmeal-muesli). This is a breakfast that will need to be put together the night before. Simply heat the oven and spread some walnuts, [GO FREE®](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/go-free) Honey or Plain cornflakes cereal and oats onto a baking tray. In a small bowl mix some honey and buttery baking spread and then drizzle over your cereal mixture.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stir halfway through. Your muesli will be ready when it is golden brown. Pop your muesli in a lunchbox with some yoghurt and berries, seal and take it with you in the morning!
### **Gluten-free muffins**
These muffins not only are delicious, but they can also be frozen, making them a great grab-and-go breakfast option. These muffins are a great twist to our apple sauce muffins!
Preheat your oven and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a mixing bowl add your buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, and eggs, then combine. Set the mixture aside.
In another bowl, place flour, crushed[ Multigrain Cheerios®](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios/multigrain), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar, and then mix. Transfer a little of this mixture to another bowl, and add your choice of berries, toss to coat.
Add your wet ingredients to your dry until combined, the batter will be thick and soft. Gently fold the coated berries and the rest of the ingredients together. Once complete, add to your tray and bake for 10 minutes.
Just because you’re in a hurry, it doesn’t mean you have to skip the first meal of the day. Our on-the-go breakfast ideas are quick and delicious! If busy mornings are how your family rolls, we put together a handy guide with [14 tips to start your morning routine](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/morning-routines/tips-minimise-stress) to help you minimise morning stress and maximise family-together time.
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