Try This Breakfast Time-Saver Recipe and Never Skip Breakfast Again

You forgot to set your alarm, your hair is still wet, and basically the morning routine just isn’t going according to plan. Don’t skip breakfast — it keeps your stomach from growling loudly during that early morning class or meeting. Plus, eating a filling breakfast stops you from overeating later or snacking all day.

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Make your own to-go breakfast. Sounds obvious, but even overnight oats won’t do you any good if you don’t have the time to sit down and eat them. So invest in travel-size Tupperware, reuse old jam jars, or throw it in a plastic bag and go.

Try this breakfast-on-the-go trick to make eating breakfast a joy, not a hassle. Simply plan ahead for the rush with these make-ahead breakfasts that you can pre-package, then take them with you on those mornings when you have no other option but to eat on the run.

Baked Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Cherries

If you want steel-cut oats, but you don’t have the time to wait for these slow-cooking oats in the morning, just make these healthy oatmeal bars the night before and you’ll be good to go come morning rush.

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Chia Coconut Pudding with Fresh Fruit

Chia seeds are low in cholesterol and help control hunger. Pack this easy-to-make pudding with chopped fresh fruit in to go jars the night before and grab one to eat on your morning commute — just don’t forget a spoon.

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Angela Carlos is The Daily Meal’s Cook Editor. Follow her on Twitter and tweet @angelaccarlos.