10 Breakfast Staples I Always Have as a 20-Something on a Budget

Pairing sliced apples with almond butter or peanut butter — aka protein — makes them more filling. I like to pack an apple and a couple tablespoons of nut butter in my bag to have as a desk-side breakfast or late-morning snack. Having peanut butter on hand also means I can spread it on toast with honey or make peanut butter banana oatmeal.