Easy Breakfast Nourish Bowls

No Time for Overnight Oats? Try These Easy Breakfast Nourish Bowls instead.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably had every intention of prepping your oats the night before, but there’s never quite enough time – between dinner, after-school clubs, and sorting out packed lunches – to pull that overnight oats jar together. But don’t worry—this is where an easy, energising breakfast nourish bowl comes to the rescue.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Nourish Bowl

This is not so much a recipe as it is an assembly job—perfect for those mornings when you’re rushing to get out the door but still want something nutritious. Packed with all the good stuff, it’s quick to throw together, and it’ll keep you fuelled until lunchtime.

The base of this bowl features mashed banana—an excellent way to use up bananas that are almost too ripe. Mix it with plain yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, a sprinkle of ground nut mix and granola, and you’ve got yourself a breakfast that feels indulgent but is full of protein, fibre, and healthy fats.

What You’ll Need

• Mashed Banana: A natural sweetener that also provides a nice creamy texture.
• Plain Yogurt: Rich in probiotics, and balances out the sweetness of the banana.
• Peanut Butter: Adds protein and healthy fats to keep you full.
• Chia Seeds: Packed with omega-3s and fibre—these tiny seeds are a nutritional powerhouse.
• Ground Flaxseed and Nut Mix: I like to use Linwoods Milled Flaxseed, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts & Co-Enzyme Q10, which you can pick up in most supermarkets and health food shops.
• Granola: For a final bit of crunch, add your favourite granola. I like one with a good mix of oats and seeds for extra energy.

How to Make It

1. Mash the banana in a bowl with a fork. I like to leave a few lumps for texture – but that’s up to you.
2. Add a dollop of yogurt and peanut butter.
3. Top with chia seeds, ground flaxseed & nut mix, then add granola for crunch and texture.
4. Enjoy!

Why It Works for Busy Mornings

The best part? It takes five minutes to throw together. I love it because it gives me that same comfort and energy as overnight oats, but without the need for planning ahead. It’s also customisable—switch out the peanut butter for almond butter or jam. Add any dried or fresh fruit you have lying around.

If you ever get a chance to prep in advance (or have a less crazy evening), I’ve got a fantastic overnight oats recipe that I’ll share soon, for when you have a bit more time to set things up the night before. But for now, this breakfast nourish bowl is the perfect solution when you’re running behind but still want to start your day off right.