Its 6:30 a.m. and your alarm goes off with that horribly annoying buzz sound. You hop out of bed, flick on the coffee maker, jump into the shower, and then run around soaking wet trying to figure out what to wear. By the time you make it out the door (5 minutes late), you have forgotten about breakfast, as usual.
Whether you're the cereal snacking type, the coffee and chocolate lover, or the salty, crunchy craver, here are 10 quick and healthy breakfast suggestions.
Please note - We don't want you to have to do any thinking in the morning. All preparations should be done the night before!
1. Fresh and Tangy Fruit Smoothie - Combine your favorite cut up summer fruit in a juice blender the night before, with some soy milk, water or fruit juice. Instead of hitting the coffee pot when you wake up, simply add ice to your fruit mixture, blend and pour into a to-go cup. You'll have a delicious, antioxidant and protein-rich drink to sip on throughout the day!
2. Quick and Chocolaty - For those of you who prefer something chocolaty flavored, try mixing up a vitamin-enriched meal supplement with some low fat milk, hot cocoa powder and ice. You'll have a vitamin rich, ice cold, invigorating shake to keep your energy levels going throughout your day!
3. The perfect duet, Crunchy but Smooth - 1. In a brown paper bag, prepare a plastic spoon, a Ziploc bag of granola, and a container of your favorite Bio yogurt 2.Grab the bag as you run out the door!
4. Breakfast lover's sandwich - Using olive oil, 2 eggs, salt and pepper, fry up a golden brown omelet. Place omelet on a whole wheat roll decked with two slices of tomato and a layer of crisp lettuce. Wrap in foil and refrigerate. Grab sandwich before running out door! - This complementary duet of protein and complex carbohydrates should keep you well energized and satisfied throughout your morning!
5. Coffee and Chocolate - If you're one of those people with chocoholic cravings, this breakfast is for you. Fill a snack sized zip loc bag with antioxidant rich, dark chocolate-covered Raisinets or Craisins to tote along with your morning cup of coffee. This palate-pleasing duo will help get your brain going, and keep your energy levels raised all morning long!
6. The Salty Crunch - For those of us with salty / crunchy cravings, try packing a bag of multi-grained crackers combined with a container of low fat cottage cheese for a protein- and fiber-packed heart-healthy meal on the go!
7. A colorful combination - For both a visual and palette pleasing breakfast, in a disposable container combine strawberries, kiwis, pomegranate seeds and a handful of chopped walnuts. This antioxidant, fiber- and protein-rich is a sure winner for keeping energy levels up and preserving your youthful glow.
8. The Breakfast Bar - Too lazy for preparations? Try Fig Newtons, Nutri-Grain, Nature Valley or Chewy granola bars for a vitamin-enriched energy boost to get your morning going.
9. Cereal Medley - A personal favorite of mine, due to its infinite variety.. Mix up your favorite whole grain cereal (I like oatmeal squares or honey nut shredded wheat) along with a variety of dried fruit and nuts to create your own vitamin- fiber- and energy-rich breakfast medley.
10. Instant oatmeal - Instead of filling your cup with coffee, try hot milk. Add a packet of instant oatmeal and stir with a plastic spoon for a filling protein- and fiber-rich breakfast you can eat on the go!
