Last week we touched on the importance of eating breakfast and what goes into a healthy breakfast. The next step is to start eating breakfast every day. Below are a few options that you will be able to fit into your quick morning routine:
1. Milk-based fruit smoothie – you can mix it up and carry it out the door. Include some ice, fruit, and milk or yogurt in the blend so you get a balance of fiber and protein.
2. Trail mix – make your own trail mix with nuts, cereal, and dried fruit; portion it into baggies to grab and go.
3. Yogurt and cereal – a individual serving of Greek-style low fat or non-fat yogurt is packed with 13 grams of protein or more. Combine that with cereal or fruit for a crunchy high protein/low calorie breakfast.
4. Oatmeal – oatmeal is a nutritious fiber-filled breakfast. Add dried fruit and/or nuts to flavor it up. If you’re in a rush, make a huge batch on Sunday to reheat during the week or grab an instant packet and just add water.
5. Egg sandwich – microwave an egg for 1 minute and add it to a toasted English muffin with a slice of low fat cheese. This makes a quick low calorie, protein packed breakfast.
6. Meal replacement – in a pinch, this makes an easy, fast alternative that has protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. There are various ready to drink options in a can or carton.
7. English muffin with peanut butter – you can make it quick in the morning or the night before. Stick with the English muffin instead of bread to save calories and don’t overdo the peanut butter.
8. Protein bars or granola bars – choose bars with at least 8 grams of protein so you won’t get hungry.
Remember to prepare your breakfast in advance so you can just grab it in the morning when you are in a hurry.
Rebecca
