Make Mornings Easier With Simple Breakfast Prep

Warm Maltese mornings move faster once the sun is up, so a little evening preparation goes a long way. With a few practical jars and tools, breakfast can be ready to grab before the heat properly sets in.

Prepare the night before for an easier start

KORKEN jars with lids come in a range of sizes, which makes them handy for setting out breakfast staples the evening before. Overnight oats, chopped fruit or granola can all be measured into jars and left in the fridge, ready to be pulled out first thing rather than assembled half asleep.

For anything that benefits from a fresh topping, an UPPFYLLD grater with container makes quick work of chocolate or similar extras, grating straight into its own container rather than onto a board that needs washing up. It is a small step, but one that keeps the morning kitchen calmer, something worth having in any compact Maltese home where counter space is often limited.

KORKEN jar with lid, clear glass, 0.5 lKORKEN jar with lid, clear glass, 1 lIKEA 365+ carafe with stopper, clear glass/cork, 1 lPOKAL glass, clear glass, 35 clUPPFYLLD grater with container, set of 4, mixed coloursRÖRT spoon, round/beech

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A few extras that make the routine run smoothly

Once the jars are sorted, it helps to have the right tools and glassware close by. A DRAGON spoon or DRAGON teaspoon is useful for stirring, serving or simply scooping out a portion of yoghurt or compote without reaching for something larger than needed.

For drinks, an IKEA 365+ carafe with stopper keeps juice or cold coffee fresh in the fridge overnight, while POKAL glasses are a sturdy, everyday choice for serving it in the morning. Together with the UPPFYLLD grater with container and a stack of KORKEN jars, this small collection covers most of what a simple, make-ahead breakfast needs, without cluttering already tight kitchen storage in a Malta apartment or maisonette.

KORKEN jar with lid, clear glass, 0.5 lDRAGON spoon, stainless steel, 19 cm, 4 packUPPFYLLD grater with container, set of 4, mixed coloursIKEA 365+ carafe with stopper, clear glass/cork, 1 lPOKAL glass, clear glass, 35 clDRAGON teaspoon, stainless steel, 13 cm, 4 pack

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Maltashopper stocks these jars, tools and glassware for homes across Malta and Gozo, making it easier to set up a breakfast routine that actually suits busy mornings.

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