Recipes for snacking on the go

Lazy oatmeal with blueberries and almonds

This healthy oatmeal can be made the night before for breakfast the next day. Simply refrigerate the ingredients overnight in a glass jar or other lidded container. If you prefer a hot breakfast, remove the lid and microwave the oats for 1 minute. Pour into a bowl or simply grab the jar and spoon for an on-the-go snack.

Recipe: Overnight Oats: Blueberry Almond No-Cook Oats

Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie

This fruit smoothie makes a filling breakfast thanks to the addition of oatmeal. You can follow our advice and add oatmeal (and therefore fiber) to any smoothie.

Recipe: Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie

Yogurt and Berry Parfait

Homemade granola is easier than it looks—make a big batch and use it all week for breakfast parfaits.

Recipe: Berry parfait with yogurt

Breakfast burrito

This delicious, convenient breakfast takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Ellie Krieger scrambles 1 whole egg and 1 egg white, then tops the burrito with black beans, avocado, and tomatoes.

Recipe: Cheese and bean flatbreads for breakfast

Ham and Cream Cheese Rolls

Elevate your lunchbox meal by turning ordinary sandwiches into fun, bite-sized wraps.

Recipe: Kid-Friendly: Ham, Green Onion, and Cream Cheese Rolls

Mini Chicken Pies

These fiber-rich, single-serve pies are the perfect healthy snack or on-the-go meal. Make a large batch and freeze them, then simply pop them in a preheated oven without defrosting.

Recipe: Whole grain chicken pot pie

Kale Bean Burrito

Cooked until bright green, collard greens are the perfect substitute for wheat tortillas. Cook a whole head of kale and store the leaves in the refrigerator, sandwiched between damp paper towels; use them to wrap your favorite foods for a quick vegetable burrito.

Recipe: Kale Wrapped Bean Burrito

Broccoli and Cheddar Roll-Ups

Instead of store-bought semi-finished products, fill homemade dough preparations with cheddar, broccoli, sour cream and chives.

Recipe: Spring rolls with cheddar cheese and broccoli

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Hearty grain salads are easy to make in large batches and take with you throughout the week. Olives, red peppers, chives, and green beans add a variety of color and texture to Giada's nutritious salad.

Recipe: Mediterranean Spelt Salad

Pizza sandwich in a waffle iron

Think of these sandwiches as a quick pizza. Cooked in a waffle iron, all the cheesy goodness stays inside, making them perfect for on-the-go eating.

Recipe: Pizza sandwich in a waffle iron

Chia seed pudding

Giada De Laurentiis's chia seed pudding, made with milk, yogurt, and maple syrup, is covered and refrigerated overnight. The next day, it makes the perfect snack or breakfast on the go.

Recipe: Chia seed pudding

Cookies for breakfast

Yes, Ellie serves cookies for breakfast—but they're incredibly nutritious. Plus, they're easy to eat on the go. The secret ingredient? A jar of baby carrot puree.

Recipe: Breakfast cereal cookies

Protein bars

Alton Brown bars contain healthy grains, peanut butter, and dried fruit. Store them in an airtight container for up to a week; they make a great, filling snack.

Recipe: Protein bars




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