This is breakfast for solo shoppers who plan ahead — or at least pretend they do.
Boxing Day sales aren’t for the faint-hearted. They require stamina, patience, comfortable shoes — and breakfast that won’t leave you ravenous halfway through Myer.
If you’re heading out early (or even just scrolling aggressively online), this Boxing Day Sales Power Breakfast is designed to keep you full, focused, and far less likely to impulse-buy another shiny water bottle.
Best part? You can make it in advance (Christmas Eve or Christmas during a quiet spell in the evening), so you’re not scrambling on the morning of Boxing Day.
High-Protein Banana & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Serves 1)
Why this is a Boxing Day hero
- Slow-release carbs = steady energy
- Protein + healthy fats = fewer hanger moments
- Zero cooking = maximum efficiency
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat)
- ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Optional: drizzle of honey or maple syrup
How to Make It
- In a jar or bowl, mix the oats, milk, yoghurt, chia seeds and cinnamon.
- Stir through half the banana.
- Swirl in the peanut butter (don’t fully mix — peanut butter streaks are part of the experience).
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, top with remaining banana and a drizzle of honey if needed. Grab spoon. Go conquer.
Nutritional Highlights
- Protein: Keeps you fuller for longer
- Fibre: Supports digestion after Christmas indulgence
- Potassium: Helps muscles cope with standing, walking, and queue shuffling
Plan4One Tips
- No fridge access? Eat it in the car before heading in.
- Prefer crunch? Add a tablespoon of toasted nuts in the morning.
- Not a banana fan? Swap for berries or grated apple.
Perfect Pairings
- Coffee (obviously)
- A reusable water bottle — shopping centres are dehydrating places
Other Power Breakfast ideas
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👉 If overnight oats aren’t your thing, here are more easy breakfast ideas for one that don’t require much thinking before coffee.
Final Thought
Boxing Day sales reward the prepared.
This breakfast keeps you fuelled, focused, and less likely to buy things you don’t need just because you’re hungry.
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