They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when you're trying to get enough protein. It's also when most people find themselves running out the door with no time to cook ...

The one exception? Breakfast. Her days usually begin around 5 a.m., so making breakfast the night before is non-negotiable (no one wants to be cooking an omelette at 4:30 a.m.).

And when we do grab something, it’s probably a meal our waists will hate us for later. We get it — the struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be.

We're always on the lookout for a meal we can toss into the slow cooker, simmer for several hours on a lazy Sunday, and then portion out for the week's lunches. This thick Tuscan chicken stew is a ...

Once baked, Carte said that your cache of breakfast cookies can last the entire work week, or longer. "Keep them on the counter for 4–5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.