Smarter Health: Fast Breakfast Fixes

[Jenn D.]

A sesame bagel and cream cheese. This not-very-rich-in-nutrients combo is what I've been having for breakfast every morning for about 4 months now. I don't need a nutritionist to tell me this isn't the best way to start my day; but it is the easiest, tastiest, and most filling option I have. Who has time for breakfast in the morning?
A long time ago, I was way more creative with my breakfasts. Here's some of my all-time favorites that I should probably get back to--and fast!

Waffle & Cottage Cheese This is one of the tastiest morning treats. Try whole grain waffles with a 4oz container of low-fat cottage cheese, and blueberries. Sprinkle a tablespoon of almonds on there for added protein.

Peanut Butter, Honey, and Banana Two slices of whole grain bread (the kind with the added fiber), honey, half a banana sliced up and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Very filling.

Egg McMuffin  One egg, one slice of low fat cheese, one whole grain english muffin. A side of fruit, like strawberries or melon. (If I have time, a scrambled egg plus spinach or peppers makes this even healthier and more filling.)

Egg & Spinach Pie Mix egg beaters (or something similar), feta cheese, spinach, chopped peppers and diced ham and pour into a baking dish that was sprayed with olive oil (or PAM). Bake till cooked through. Eat all week long with a slice of whole grain toast, or an english muffin.

What's your typical breakfast like?

[melaniecerise]

toaster waffles with a nice strawberry cream cheese or we also do like a waffle sandwich, put an egg and bacon or sausage on it, not the healthiest but good on the go

[JayBearsmomma]

Yum sounds good eggs keep u fuller longer... I find with cereral I am always hungry like an hour later

Quoting 4kidz916:

On weekdays we are usually scrambling to get out the door on time so the kids eat cereal or a breakfast bar and I grad coffee.  On the weekends we usually have a more healthy breakfast.  Sometimes we have scrambled egg whites with turkey bacon and we also have a lot of muffins and fruit.

[JayBearsmomma]

I never thought of doing spiniach pie in cupcake pans great idea

Quoting lovinangels:

I like taking your egg and spinach pie and doing it in little cupcake pans, with other veggies, too.

[JayBearsmomma]

Fresh strawberries are always in our house during the summer. Yum!

Quoting usmclife58:

And egg mcmuffin is one of my favorite breakfast items. Especially with a few strawberries on the side.

And my husband LOVES peanut butter and honey on a bagel.

[melaniecerise]

we also like bagels and cream cheese and bagel sandwiches. I also make english muffin sandwiches. Sometimes the kids just like the easy scrambled eggs and a biscuit or toast

[louannwilkins]

I'm bad about not eating breakfast or if I do it's something not healthy.  I love the idea of the banana, honey and pb.  I love all three things.  The egg on the english muffin sounds really good too.  When I am not in such a hurry and I'm thinking about grabbing something healthy I love yogurt with fresh fruit added to it.  Thanks for the ideas.

[frndlyfn]

It depends sometimes something as simple as several pices of toast or scrambled eggs. English muffin with Peanut butter.glass of milk or OJ.

[momkaribg]

I love egg mcmuffins. I usually eat yogurt and fruit for breakfast.

[KayMMIV]

I usually just eat bran flakes. Got a nursing baby and need the iron =)

[JoyJoy]

 i usually dont eat breakast