Too Busy For Breakfast?
Breakfast is one of the most challenging meals to prepare, especially during busy weekdays. During the school year, many children don’t eat lunch until the afternoon. And we all know how challenging it can be to make time for lunch during a busy workday. Prioritizing eating a balanced and nourishing breakfast is imperative to help kids and parents alike feel and perform their best throughout the day. Eating breakfast is also a great way to regulate blood sugar, reduce cravings, and prevent over-eating later.
With a little strategizing, you can have a healthy breakfast for you and your family in a snap. To make things as easy as possible, we’ve compiled a list of quick breakfast options (savory, sweet, and on-the-run). There are even links to some great recipes! No matter your palate or schedule, there’s something for everyone. To prevent breakfast-block, print this list and post it on your refrigerator to give your mornings a quick and healthy jump-start.
Savory
Avocado toast: 1/4 smashed avocado + whole grain toast + toppings (salt and pepper, sliced tomato, cheese, scrambled egg, and seeds are all great options to try).
Scrambled eggs + frozen steamed spinach + one slice of whole grain toast.
Open-faced breakfast sandwich: whole grain toast + egg + cheese + greens.
Omelet + fresh or frozen vegetables + cheese.
Sliced tomato + cottage cheese.
Sliced turkey + cheese roll-up.
Sweet
Greek yogurt bowl: unsweetened Greek yogurt + fresh or frozen fruit + crunchy toppings (nuts, seeds, whole grain cereal, granola).
Oatmeal bowl: cooked oats + fresh or frozen fruit + crunchy toppings + sweetener (honey, maple syrup, dried fruit, nut butter).
Smoothie: protein powder or Greek yogurt + frozen fruit + frozen greens + milk or water + “extras” (flax or chia seeds, cocoa powder, nut butter, nutritional supplements).
Whole grain toast + peanut butter + sliced banana.
Banana bread + nut butter.
Fresh or frozen fruit + cottage cheese.
On-The-Run
For these quick grab-and-go options, prepare in advance and store items in individual containers or wrappings. Having a designated drawer, cupboard, or freezer shelf can make hectic mornings easy for everyone. Just grab and go!
Protein and granola bars.
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Single-serve Greek yogurt.
Single-serve trail mix.
Fresh fruit: bananas, apples, clementines, and pears are very travel-friendly options.
String cheese + fresh fruit.
What breakfast dishes and recipes do you and your family love? Share them in the comments below!