Who doesn’t need easy breakfast ideas?
After all, what you have for breakfast is the foundation for your food consumption and energy level for the rest of the day.
But let’s be real—we are all a bit sleepy in the early morning hours. And it’s a lot of work to get everyone dressed and out the door.
Well, fret no more because we’ve pulled together a list of our favorite ZEGO breakfast recipes and no-cook combos that will make breakfast deliciously easy.
So whether you have one hour to prep on Sunday or you are eating on the fly, you can enjoy a ZEGO Café Breakfast any day of the week with our easy breakfast ideas.
The first step is to order a ZEGO Breakfast Café bundle, or select your own favorite flavors of our Muesli and Mix-Ins as well as our Double Protein Oats and Pure Plant Protein on our website. Then jump into these fantastic recipes.
- Overnight Oatmeal
- Baked Oatmeal
- Smoothies
- Protein Balls
- Pancakes and Waffles
- Oatmeal
- Leftover Waffles
- Muffins
- Scones
- Instant Breakfasts
1. Gluten-Free Overnight Oatmeal
Use ZEGO’s Muesli to make delicious gluten-free, nut-free overnight oats. Invest in some pint-sized Ball jars or use a bowl and simply combine our muesli with yogurt or your favorite plant-based milk. We use about 1/2 muesli for 3/4 cup liquid. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. With 2 flavors to choose from, Cinnamon Twist and Apple Cranberry, you have 2 mornings taken care of in about 15 minutes for a family of 4. This is a fun job for young kids too.
2. Baked Oatmeal
Make one batch of baked oatmeal to use this week and one to freeze for next week.
Use ZEGO’s Double Protein Oats and add in your favorite Mix-Ins flavor (Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry, or Chocolate Chip). We like using a round pan because the slices feel more like a cafe-style breakfast but any shape will do. We have several recipes on our website:
- Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Mix-Ins Berry Oatmeal Bake (with pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
- Birthday Cake Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal
- Gluten-Free Churro Baked Oats
- Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Poppyseed Baked Oats
30 minutes for 2 days of breakfast for a family of 4. Make a double recipe and freeze in slices for another week.
3. Smoothie Day
Make Friday smoothie day! Combine 2T ZEGO’s Pure Plant Protein Powder, 2T seed butter, frozen berries, Mix-Ins, 2T Muesli, and water (the Muesli and water replace dairy-free milk you might usually use). You can measure all these out ahead of time into a Ball jar and simply pour it into your blender the day of. Estimated prep time: 10 minutes.
4. Protein Breakfast Balls
With protein balls, be sure to make some extra for snacks between video calls or after school. Pro-tip: These are fun recipes to engage the kids with!
Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls tastes like a peanut butter cup but without all the sugar (and without peanuts if you substitute sunflower butter).
If you are looking for a tart chocolatey flavor bomb, you’ve got to try our simple Raspberry Chocolate Protein Balls by @theallergychef.
To bring a little love into your day, make these heart-shaped Chocolate Protein Hearts.
And, don’t miss using our Apple Cranberry Mix-Ins to create scrumptious Cranberry Oat Protein Balls!
5. Make Ahead Gluten-Free Pancakes and Waffles
You may not think of pancakes as an easy healthy breakfast idea. It’s time to rethink.
You see, if you make them right, pancakes can be both healthy and fast. Just use a blender for the batter, two pans for the making, and freeze them so you can toss them in the toaster oven to reheat later.
Insider tip: Sprinkle them with water before you reheat them. It helps keep them from drying out.
We have several delicious pancake recipes on our website. Because oatmeal pancakes may take longer to cook depending on how thick your batter is, use low heat so they don’t burn. Get cooking with one of these delicious gluten-free pancake recipes:
- Banana Bacon Oatmeal Gluten-Free Pancakes
- Double Protein Banana Gluten-Free Pancakes
- Sourdough Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes
- Muesli Sourdough Pancakes
6. Oatmeal
And don’t forget OATMEAL as a go-to easy breakfast!
To make it an easier, make a large batch on Sunday and use it all week with different toppings. Remember that oatmeal needs friends to make sure all the protein is bio-available (it’s low in the amino acid lysine).
So be sure to add a small amount of foods higher in lysine to balance it out. And if you do, your morning bowl will keep you feeling full longer. (Hints: pumpkin seeds, yogurt, nutritional yeast all are high in lycine.)
Here are some easy breakfast ideas for turning ZEGO’s delicious Double Protein Oats into amazingly delicious oatmeal.
- Combine with Cranberry or Apple Cinnamon Mix-Ins
- Add other toppings like berries and nuts/seeds
- Stir in a little yogurt for probiotics
- Add milk or dairy-free milk (though dairy free milk won’t add lysine)
- Add Chocolate Chip Mix-Ins for a treat!
- Make it savory by adding sautéed onion, bacon bits, and 2t nutritional yeast or cheese/cheese substitute – make it simple and savory by just adding 2t nutritional yeast to plain oatmeal (nutritional yeast is high in lysine)
- Having a midnight snack? Try our Sleepytime Oatmeal with pistachios, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamon. It will help you (or your little one) relax and fall asleep faster!
7. Leftover Oatmeal Gluten-Free Waffles
Leftover Savory Oatmeal Waffles? Yup, we said it. It’s perhaps our favorite easy healthy breakfast idea.
You simply use ½ cup of your leftover Double Protein Oats oatmeal, ½ cup tasty dinner leftovers, and an egg (or flax egg) in a mini waffle maker. Be sure to top with complimentary yumminess like guacamole or shredded cheese/cheese substitute. You’ll fall in love! We’ve got a few great recipes on our site like:
- Savory Gluten-Free Waffles with Roots & Radicchio
- Savory Green Gluten-Free Waffles
- Savory Mexican Style Gluten-Free Waffles with Guacamole and Greens
8. Gluten-Free Muffins
Muffins or bread may sound too time-consuming or unhealthy for breakfast. But trust us, you’ll be delighted with all these recipes. And, they freeze and reheat so well–use them anytime you need a quick healthy breakfast idea.
We use our glute-free Double Protein Oats, Mix-Ins, and Muesli for these recipes. Sometimes you’ll grind them into flour. Other times use them whole. Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week long!
- Gluten-Free Cranberry Pecan Protein Muffins
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Sourdough Muesli Muffins
- Mix-Ins Breakfast Bread 3-Ways – Cranberry, Chocolate Chip, Apple Cinnamon
9. Gluten-Free Circle Scones
Why should scones be just a cafe treat? With our recipes and half an hour on the weekend, you’ll have a tasty, flaky, hearty scone any day you want to.
Discover your favority recipe.
- Cranberry Lemon Cookie Scones (more dense and crunchy)
- Cinnamon Twist Cookie Scones
- Circle Scones (lighter, flakier)
10. Instant Breakfast Ideas
No time to prep? No worries. Here are some great ideas for instant breakfasts.
- Combine ZEGO Muesli with non-dairy yogurt or milk and eat like you would cold cereal. If you have time, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to soften.
- Add Mix-ins to your favorite dry cereal flakes to add nutrition and staying power.
- Spread some seed or nut butter on a rice cake, pancake or toast and top with your favorite Mix-Ins flavor.
- Spread some avocado on gluten-free toast and top with Cranberry Mix-Ins.
- Need to jump in the car or bus? Bring a bag of Mix-Ins! They are packed with nutrition and are so satisfying—a couple of handfuls will keep your body and brain happy for hours.
Let us know your favorite easy healthy breakfast ideas using your favorite muesli products! We’d love to add them to our recipes and share them with everyone.
Be well,
Colleen, ZEGO Founder
One of our favorite influencers, Amanda @plant__creations developed this beautiful Peanut Butter Cookie recipe for us and with a delicious kiss of maple syrup and coconut sugar! You’re going to want to save this recipe.
And, be sure to follow Amanda for other amazing plant-based recipes and tips!
INGREDIENTS:
1+1/2 cups oat flour (made using ZEGO’s gluten-free Double Protein Oats)
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or sub for sunflower seed butter)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
2 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup chocolate chunks
METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper. Make your oat flour by adding the oats to a blender and blend on high until a fine flour forms.
In a large bowl, add in the oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
In a small bowl, add in the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, water, and vanilla. Combine well until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients in the bowl with the dry ingredients and combine until the cookie dough comes together. Fold in your chocolate chunks.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the cookies and place on the baking sheet. Flatten each one a little as they will not spread out much in the oven. Bake at 350 for about 13 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! Keep stored in an airtight container at room temp or in the fridge for longer.
As you may have heard our product line has changed a bit recently. We are now focusing on our core products, Double Protein GF oats and Muesli. Though our product line is changing a bit, we want to remind you that all our bagged items will remain Top 14 Allergen Free and Gluten Free!
On this episode of Food Gossip – find out if the US is actually sending its best produce to Europe!?
Follow @zegofoods + @colleen_kavanagh_z for more Food Gossip dropping on Fridays!
FIBER – most people only get 50% of the recommended daily value of fiber. ZEGO's Purity Protocol Gluten Free Oats have 20%-40% more fiber than typical oats.
Fiber's not only important for removing waste from your body so you don't become a toxic mess.
It also contains Beta Glucans which improve gut and heart health, strengthen the immune system, and reduce symptoms of skin diseases
One of many reasons to eat ZEGO's Double Protein Oats! Stay tuned for more nutrition info on this amazing specialty product.
Double Energy Oats!
💪💪20g protein + 6g fiber + 25% Daily Value for iron 💪💪
And did we mention DELICIOUSLY flavored with molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon?
Did you know that protein, fiber, and iron are key to maintaining your energy level?
– Protein helps the body stay satiated after a meal
– Protein and Fiber help keep blood sugar balanced (which keeps your energy balanced)
– Iron helps carry oxygen to your muscles and your brain
– Fiber is high in beta-glucans which are beneficial to gut health…a healthy gut absorbs more nutrients…more nutrient absorption means more energy!
This recipe has 20g protein, 6g fiber, and 25% DV of iron. 💪💪 Best of all, it’s made with all REAL FOOD ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup Double Protein Oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/3 cup boiling water
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 rounded teaspoon blackstrap molasses
2 egg whites (you can sub 1 whole egg), whisked together
METHOD:
– Boil water.
– Stir oats, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract into boiling water.
– Simmer for 10 minutes (cook oats until they are on the dry side).
Turn off the heat.
– Stir in the molasses. (Tip: use the same spoon you measure the molasses with to stir into the oats.)
– Whisk the egg whites into the oats slowly. (Tip: Wedge the handle of the pot between your elbow and body to keep it from spinning when you are whisking the egg whites in.)
– Oats should be creamy and delicious.
Enjoy with your favorite fruit. Store for up to a week in the fridge or bake extra oatmeal into muffins—fold in your favorite frozen fruit or a banana for extra flavor and nutrition!
Do you buy sprouted products? Make sure you are getting what you are paying for. Ask the company to send you a picture of the sprouted grain.
You see, some companies are just soaking their grains, not actually sprouting them. Sprouting takes longer and is much more involved (you need to change the water a few times, for example).
I called one such company, and they told me their sprouting process is done by a 3rd party and that 3rd party won’t share with them any information about it. Hmmmm . . .
On Jan. 1 sesame was named by the FDA as the 9th major allergen, which means it must be labeled in plain language on packaged food.
Sensitivity to sesame can range from mild symptoms like hives or severe symptoms like anaphylaxis.
If you are allergic to sesame, be sure to watch for non-food items! "Sesamum indicum" is frequently found on labels for cosmetics, medications, nutrition supplements, perfumes, essential oils, and even pet foods.
And, of course, know that all ZEGO products are free of sesame and produced in a sesame-free facility.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Fiber is important for gut health which is important for overall wellness and a strong immune system. Our Purity Protocol Double Protein Gluten Free Oats have about 20-40% more fiber and nearly double the protein than your typical grocery store oats.
Why? Heat treating destroys nutrients but we cold press our Double Protein Oats. This preserves their nutrition so you get more fiber and protein.
According to the FDA, you should get 28g of fiber daily. A single serving of our oats has 6g, giving you 20% of your daily need. Add some raspberries and boost your fiber intake to 30% of the RDA! 💪💪💪
It warms our hearts to know that every day people enjoy our purity-verified breakfast and snack products. We feel like we are all sharing a virtual meal of goodness together, supporting our health and the health of our planet.
Thank you for communing with us!
Gather around for another installment of Food Gossip!
This episode comes from our founder @colleen_kavanagh_z and she has some hot tea 🍵to share about our gluten free oat competitors.
Follow @zegofoods and @colleen_kavanagh_z for more tips and info from an industry insider and activist 💪
Did you hear? We are discontinuing our Sacha Inchi Protein Powder. It will be gone from our store by the end of the month, so make sure you grab yours now.
Follow along on our stories to see the most updated quantities available!
Egg White Energy Oats!
💪💪20g protein + 6g fiber + 23% Daily Value for iron
Did you know that protein, fiber and iron are key to maintaining your energy level?
– Protein helps the body stay satiated after a meal
– Protein and Fiber help keep blood sugar balanced (which keeps your energy balanced)
– Iron helps carry oxygen to your muscles and your brain
– Fiber is high in beta-glucans which are beneficial to gut health…a healthy gut absorbs more nutrients…more nutrient absorption means more energy!
This recipe has 20g protein, 6g fiber, and 23% DV of iron. 💪💪 Best of all, it’s made with all REAL FOOD ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 C Water
2/3 C ZEGO Double Protein Oats
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Black Strap Molasses
2 Egg Whites
pinch salt
METHOD:
– Boil water with pinch of salt
– Stir in ZEGO Double Protein Oats, vanilla, cinnamon and let simmer for 10 mins
– Turn off heat and remove from burner
– Stir in molasses
– Add egg whites slowly (1/4 at a time) while whisking vigorously
Store for up to a week in the fridge!
ZEGO helps protect you from heavy metals, pesticides, and common allergens through our rigorous testing standards and commitment to transparency.
Why do we test? Organic oats, for example, can have glyphosate and cadmium contamination that is unknown to the farmer due to pesticide application drift or historic heavy metal contamination. So we test for both to make sure our products don't show any glyphosate residue and only natural levels of heavy metals (if any at all).
But that’s not all. We also use the highest quality oat seeds. So you not only get the safest food but also superior nutrition – almost double the protein and about 30% more fiber and more iron than typical brands.
This one is all about plant protein! We know it’s a hot topic especially in the 🌱plant🌱 based community. Many of you are wondering “how do I get the right amount of protein from a plant based diet?”
Our Founder Colleen has some insight for you! Watch the full episode (#161) of the Heal Thyself Podcast with Dr. G 🎙️
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
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Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our fruit bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory. Check out our stories for the most updated info on quantities that remain.
We are so sorry to see these products go–we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
*********************************
Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our Fruit Bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory. Check out our stories for the most updated info on quantities that remain.
We are so sorry to see these products go–we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
*********************************
Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our fruit bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory.
Stock remaining:
(Stock is selling VERY quickly. Some of these may be out of stock within hours.)
Just Fruit Pear (81 – 12 bar boxes)
Just Fruit Cherry (57 – 12 bar boxes)
Just Fruit Raspberry – SOLD OUT
Fruit Chia Strawberry (111 – 12 bar boxes)
Fruit Chia Raspberry – (46 – 12 bar boxes)
Fruit Chia Cherry – SOLD OUT
Chocolate Berry Decadence – (11 – 9 bar boxes)
Mix-Ins (150 bags of each flavor)
Pure Protein (170 bags)
We also have new products we were going to launch this January that will now be a "special edition" only of our fruit bars. Stay tuned for more on those.
We are so sorry to see these products go-we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
The most 💣oatmeal bowl by @vegancaroline – you definitely want to save this one. It's better then any other oatmeal bowl out there because it is super high in protein (15g) and fiber (10g)! Not to mention delicious 🤤 Find the full recipe linked in our bio!
Part 2! Our Founder Colleen gives the inside scoop on greenwashing in the industry. To hear the full interview check out Episode 65 of the @just.ingredients podcast.
Our Founder @colleen_kavanagh_z talks to Karalynne Call on the @just.ingredients pod and breaks down the term greenwashing.
Listen to the full episode called “Surprising Truths About Food Regulation” and watch out for part 2!
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Organic Plant Based Protein Powder (15oz bag)$29.99 — or subscribe and save 10% -
Organic Gluten-Free Muesli: Nut Free Cinnamon Twist (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe and save 10% -
Organic Muesli: Apple Cranberry (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe and save 10% -
Sunny Day Fruit Bars – Apple Strawberry$9.99 — or subscribe and save 10% -
Sunny Day Fruit Bars with Benefits – Apple Cherry$9.99 — or subscribe and save 10%
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