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Peanut butter and bananaSlather peanut butter on a whole grain English muffin in the evening. In the morning, add banana slices. Kipper pairs this breakfast with a Noosa yogurt and takes her tea to-go in a travel mug.Banana quinoa muffinBananas win again as an energizing carbohydrate choice. Follow <a href=/articles/2018/01/banana-quinoa-muffins>this make-ahead muffin recipe</a> from Lisa Hayim, RD, which boosts the nutrition factor with antioxidant-rich cacao powder and adds satiating healthy fat in the form of peanut butter. You can do this the night before or make a big batch over the weekend and freeze them.Chickpea saladIf you prefer a more savory breakfast, try <a href=/articles/2018/02/chickpea-salad>this option</a> which features chickpeas peppered with lots of herbs and topped with microgreens, yogurt, and an egg. The idea is to prep everything in individual containers; then you can throw it all together at your desk for a satisfying breakfast rich in complex carbs and protein. Overnight oats with fruit compoteAll you need is a glass jar and a few ingredients. <a href=/articles/2014/09/breakfast-series-week-4>This recipe</a> from Marissa Lippert, RD, combines oats, almond milk, dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and a tiny bit of agave. In the morning, top with fruit compote for a cool, creamy breakfast.Blueberry turmeric smoothieWith wild blueberries and turmeric, <a href=/articles/2017/07/blueberry-turmeric-smoothie>this smoothie</a> contains several antioxidants. It also features a touch of black pepper, which may seem surprising, but it can actually help the body absorb curcumin, the active anti-inflammatory ingredient in turmeric, explains Kara Lydon, RD, a yoga instructor based in Boston.

“Trainers and nutrition experts alike all urge their clients to start the day with a healthy breakfast to wake up the metabolism from the overnight fast and for great energy and cognitive focus,” says <a href=/articles/2014/12/nutrition-advice>Cassie Kipper, RD,</a> personal training manager at Equinox Santa Monica.Here, five grab-and-go options that can be made the night before.