Getting in a breakfast rut is easy. Your body deserves a “break from the fast.” With just a little planning ahead, your mornings can be much less stressful and still filled with a nutritious breakfast. Eating on the go doesn’t have to mean fast food, skipping breakfast or just eating toast. These 10 grab-and-go breakfasts will get you and your family out the door with a balanced and delicious start to your day.
- Every kiddo loves waffles. Try them this way without all the sugar: Toast a multigrain waffle, add two tablespoons peanut/almond butter or seed butter, polka dot in raisins or dried apricots. Easy and mess free to take on the go!
- Kids love making smoothies. This has great protein and good fats to keep kids full until lunchtime! Blend almond/rice milk, a frozen banana, almond butter, 1 T. cocoa, 2 T. plain Greek yogurt and a few pieces of ice.
- A healthy take on a fast food favorite: Toast a multigrain English muffin, top with a sliced hard-boiled egg and low fat cheddar cheese. This breakfast sandwich packs a delicious and satisfying punch!
- Easy to prepare the night before: Sliced apple, three pieces of cheddar cheese, handful of walnuts. Good fats, fiber and protein—guaranteed to keep you going all morning!
- Another easy smoothie: 1 c. frozen berries, 1 c. almond milk, squirt of honey, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder and a few ice cubes. Blend, add a lid and a straw and you are out the door!
- The updated PB&J: 2 pieces sprouted grain toast, 2 T. peanut (or seed) butter, a small pour of raw honey, dash of cinnamon and a few raspberries. No one can turn this one down.
- Another easy one to do the night before: Soak oatmeal in equal parts milk and blueberries overnight. Splash with some extra milk and a dash of cinnamon on your way out the door and eat as a thick cereal full of fiber and antioxidants.
- An easy build-your-own breakfast: Plain Greek yogurt with a handful of almonds, a sprinkle of fresh blueberries and a drizzle of raw honey. Mix together and eat up. A delicious blend in every bite.
- For the savory breakfast eater: Toast multigrain bread, spread on ricotta cheese and top with roasted tomatoes. Filling, tasty and healthy—a great way to start your morning!
- A healthier twist on the traditional bagel: Toast half a whole wheat bagel, melt low fat mozzarella cheese and top with fresh chopped red pepper. Another way to get your grains, protein and a nice crunch packed with vitamins.
Jessica Pflumm loves to find creative ways to make breakfast fun and easy for her family. She is an advocate of never (never) skipping breakfast and lives in Overland Park