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While many of us know we should start our day with a proper breakfast, finding the time to prepare something wholesome that we'll actually enjoy can be challenging.

While you're here, watch Dani Venn's recipe for no bake superfood breakfast bars. Post continues after video.

If you're always on the run and/or have small people who require a lot of your time, you're unlikely to whip up something for yourself.

But with a selection of these make-ahead breakfast ideas to draw from, you can somewhat plan ahead so you have to grab-and-go options to keep yourself fuelled, feeling good, and ready to seize the day ahead.

1. Blueberry Lemon and Coconut French Toast Bake.

Ready in:60 minutes

Serves:4

Ingredients:

Method:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and lightly spray the baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla, coconut, lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar and mix well. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and mix around to ensure the bread is well coated.

Step 3. Top baking dish with one cup of blueberries. Refrigerate for 30mins, or overnight.

Step 4. Bake for 35-40 mins.

Step 5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with icing sugar and more blueberries. Drizzle with natural maple syrup and serve with a side of vanilla ice cream, mascarpone or yoghurt.

You can also try the mixed berry version.

2. The Fluffiest Corn Fritters EVER.

Ready in:30 minutes

Serves:6-8 fritters (depending on size)

Ingredients:

Method:

Step 1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly, ensuring there are no clumps of flour in the batter. Season well with salt and pepper.

Step 2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add a heaped tablespoon of mixture, spread evenly to about 10cm in diameter.

Step 3. Turn when crisp and golden on the bottom. When both sides are cooked, remove from the pan and enjoy!

Notes:

3. Pumpkin Spinach and Feta Muffins.

Ready in:45 minutes

Makes:12 muffins