Here are some helpful and healthy tips from Ourlife Fresh for preparing this important weekday meal.
- Set up to-go bags the night before. Include low-fat yogurt, a plastic zip bag of low-fat, low-sugar granola, a hard-boiled egg and maybe some whole strawberries or blueberries.
- Have a smoothie. Just make sure to add some protein, like yogurt or soy protein powder, to keep you satisfied longer.
- Make quick and healthy breakfast sandwiches with toasted whole grain frozen waffles, peanut butter and sliced bananas.
- Set foods aside the night before: cut up fruits, pour cereal or prepare mixtures for baked or scrambled eggs.
- Consider steel-cut oats for a healthy and convenient meal. Combine oats and water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover and let set overnight. The next morning you simply reheat.
- Use your microwave. Most hot cereals have microwave instructions and will save you time and dishes to clean.
- Keep your freezer stocked with frozen whole-grain waffles and healthy breakfast burritos (check the natural frozen-food section of your favorite grocery store).
- Don’t think of berries as an extravagance. They are packed with antioxidants and can transform a boring bowl of cereal into a something special.
- Keep hard-boiled eggs in your fridge. They’re an easy dose of high-quality protein.
- Always keep a bowl of fresh seasonal fruits available for the easiest grab-and-go.
