5-Minute Breakfast Recipes to Power Through Your Nursing Shift!

Some of us might not be morning people and would rather sleep in than be at work at 6 a.m. That’s okay—morning shifts can be tough. However, those of us who skip breakfast even when we’re hungry can aggravate feelings of restlessness and make us even hungrier later in the day, causing us to feel sluggish and lose focus when we really need it. Instead of reaching for the nearest peanut butter crackers each time we’re hungry, try out these 5-minute recipes and see if they work for you.

5 Minute Savory Microwave Breakfast Mug

Did you know that you can cook eggs in the microwave? This can help save time for mornings when some of us have to leave before the sun comes up.

This recipe requires only bread, pre-cooked sausage, veggies, shredded cheese, butter, milk, an egg, and salt and pepper. (If you’re not a meat-eater, substitute the sausage with more veggies. The exact measurements are on Budget Bytes.)

Once all of your ingredients are in bite-sized pieces, melt the butter in your cup, then whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, followed by the rest of your ingredients except the bread cubes, last to saturate in the mixture for one minute. Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds until the center is solid and the edges have begun to pull away from the mug.

Tip: If you like this recipe and want to make it faster, buy bags of pre-shredded vegetables, cheese, and cartons of eggs. Scramble six or 12 eggs at a time, then place the scrambled eggs in a storage container inside your fridge. This way, when you make breakfast in the morning, you can pour the eggs and veggie mixture into your cup without prepping.

Egg in a Hole Recipe

If you have time to warm up a skillet before leaving, try this family dish from Allrecipes. It’s a fried egg cooked inside a piece of toast for a different type of breakfast.

There are only four ingredients: bacon grease (or olive oil for a healthier alternative), one slice of bread, an egg, and salt and pepper for taste. After the grease has melted, cut a 2-inch hole in your bread slice and lightly toast it for two minutes. Flip the toast and crack your egg over the hole. Cook until the egg is firm or done to your preference, then flip again and cook for one more minute.

Healthy Avocado Toast

This recipe is extra fancy, but if you’re in a hurry, you can just open up your ripe avocado with a butter knife, cut it into small cubes, and scoop the avocado up with a spoon into a bowl to mush it up. Add some lemon juice and salt, place it on two pieces of toast, and then have quick, easy avocado toast as a light meal.

However, if you want to add some extra ingredients to make your toast taste better, insert some chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes. You can top it with a poached, fried, or scrambled egg for a protein boost.

Go-To Smoothie Bowl

Don’t like eggs or avocado? Try out this smoothie bowl that looks like a professional soft serve.

Add frozen bananas and mixed berries into your blender and blend on low. The key is how you blend, so the soft serve texture won’t work if you blend on high for a faster smoothie. Blend low until the mixture looks like Dip ‘n’ Dots.