19 Jul Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
Question: I am a Mom of 2 children ages 5 and 7. Mornings are busy in our house, as I am getting my children off to school or camp. Can you please provide me with some healthy and easy to prepare (or grab) breakfast choices for myself? I do not have the time to cook everyday.
Answer: Studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (yes, even for mom). There are quick and easy options available and with a little advanced planning, it’s all possible.
Here are five ideas to get you started:
#1: Oatmeal
Cook up a batch of oatmeal the night before and store in the refrigerator. The next morning, pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Don’t forget to top with fresh fruit or a handful of nuts.
#2: Eggs
Hard boil a dozen or so eggs and store in the fridge. The next morning grab two along with a fresh fruit or a slice of 100% whole wheat bread with a teaspoon of jam.
#3: Cereal
Whole grain cereal with low fat (1%) or skim milk is always my top choice when I’m in a rush. Don’t forget to top with fresh fruit or two tablespoons of raisins. Healthier whole grain cereal choices include:
- Kashi’s Heart to Heart
- Barbara’s Shredded Spoonfuls or Puffins
- Cheerios (original or multigrain)
- Fiber One (original)
#4: Breakfast Bar
In a real time crunch, grab a breakfast bar and pair it with a fresh fruit or yogurt. Healthier breakfast bars include:
- Health Valley Organic Blueberry Cobbler Bar (140 calories)
- Trader Joe’s Cereal Bars (120 calories)
- Kashi TLC Baked Apple Spice Cereal Bar (100 calories)
- Nature’s Choice Cereal Bar: Triple Berry (150 calories)
#5: Greek Yogurt
For a little extra protein kick, choose nonfat Greek yogurt (it has more protein per ounce than traditional yogurt) and top with 2 tablespoons of granola, nuts or fresh fruit.
TELL TOBY: What’s your go-to breakfast? Share with us in the comment area below.
Kim
Posted at 07:23h, 23 AugustFruit smoothies! Yum.
Ivan
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Ivan
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Laura
Posted at 08:52h, 14 DecemberIm a smoothie girl for bfst, but have to say that two boiled eggs and a piece of fruit is also a GREAT post workout (don’t have a lot of time) meal/snack. I boil my eggs each week too! This has saved me from the post workout bonk more than once!!! 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach)
Posted at 08:54h, 14 DecemberI’m all about oatmeal. I prep mine the night before and reheat in the morning. I also chop up apples and add cinnamon, stevia & a tiny bit of lemon juice to them the night before and reheat and add to the oats. So good and so easy.
Christine @ Oatmeal in my bowl
Posted at 09:33h, 14 DecemberI just bought me a big bag of Coach’s Oats. And my husband likes them, too. Score! Great list, Toby.
TriGirl
Posted at 11:09h, 14 DecemberI love eggs for breakfast, with salsa and a carb. But, I have a little time in the morning, so the idea of hard-boiled eggs is great!