5 African Breakfasts You Can Actually Make Before Work

Let’s be real with ourselves, most mornings feel like a race. You hit snooze too many times, brush your teeth while checking emails, and promise yourself that black coffee counts as breakfast. But deep down, you know the truth that it doesn’t, you need something way than just that, something that get you through the day or even half of the day

Now imagine starting your day with the flavors of home. The kind of breakfast that hugs your stomach, wakes your brain, and still gets you to work on time. Yes, it’s possible. African breakfasts don’t always take hours to make, and some can fit right into your Monday-to-Friday hustle.

Here are five you can pull off before work without losing your boss’s trust and both you and your family are still filled and fuilled 

1. Akara and Bread

If breakfast had a superhero, it would be akara. These golden bean fritters are crisp on the outside, soft inside, and high in protein to fuel your morning. Pair them with fresh bread, and you’ve basically built the ultimate commuter snack. In Lagos, it’s the breakfast that disappears before you blink. In the U.S., it’s your portable slice of home.

You can click here to shop for your beans flour to make Akara

2. Plantain Porridge

There are days when the morning feels heavier than your laptop bag. That’s when plantain porridge saves the day. Sweet, soft, and filling, it’s the breakfast equivalent of a hug from mama. Pro tip: cook it the night before, reheat in minutes, and carry that warm comfort with you. It’s Monday blues therapy, African edition.

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3. Moi Moi in Cups

We all want to eat healthy but not everyone has two hours before work to steam beans. Enter moi moi in cups. Make a batch on Sunday, divide into small containers, and reheat during the week. It’s protein-rich, wholesome, and portable. The best part? Your coworkers will be jealous of your mysterious “African breakfast cupcakes.”

You can shop your moi moi flour and moi moi pouch here

4. Egg Stew and Yam

Egg stew is proof that the best things in life are simple. Tomatoes, onions, peppers, and eggs fried into a quick, rich sauce. Toss it over boiled yam slices you prepped the night before, and breakfast is ready in under 15 minutes. It’s spicy enough to wake you up and classy enough to make you feel like you’re eating brunch before 9 a.m.

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5. Puff-Puff and Tea 

Not every breakfast has to be serious. Some mornings just need puff-puff. Light, fluffy, slightly sweet, these little balls of joy go perfectly with hot tea. They won’t make you run faster to the bus stop, but they’ll make the journey funnier. And honestly, isn’t that half the point of breakfast?

We are here to remind you that breakfast doesn’t have to be boring toast or an overpriced bagel. With the right pantry, you can bring the comfort of Africa into your weekday mornings. Whether it’s akara on the go, plantain porridge for comfort, or puff-puff for joy, your mornings can taste like home again.

At MamaJones, we’ve stocked everything you need,  from beans to yam, plantains to spices. So you can start your day the African way without stressing your wallet or your schedule.

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