Fast Breakfast Ideas

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When you eat breakfast, you literally “break your fast”, taking in nutrition to get through the day. You can make a quick breakfast, loaded with protein, dairy and carbohydrates, helping to concentrate better and maintain a healthy weight. Put the briefcase down and try these fast breakfast ideas.

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Introduction

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day since it gives you the beginning-of-the-day boost that helps you concentrate at work or school. After a night-long fast, your body needs an infusion of fuel in order to function well. Here are some fast breakfast ideas.

Families are often rushed in the morning, showering, combing hair, putting on makeup, gathering homework assignments, briefcases, coats, hats and gloves. Breakfast sometimes gets shoved aside in the mad rush, with parents deciding to buy coffee and students opting to get a fat-filled mid-morning snack.

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Benefits of a Healthy Breakfast

When you eat breakfast, you’re less likely to experience a mid-morning energy slump and grab a fat- and sugar-laden donut or candy bar, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Children who habitually eat breakfast are better able to understand their teachers and assignments in school. Their problem-solving abilities are better and they’re also more mentally alert.

Foundation for a Healthy Breakfast

A healthy breakfast contains several basics. These include: low-fat protein like peanut butter, water packed tuna or a hard boiled egg, whole grains like a cold cereal, bagels, hot cereal and muffins, low-fat dairy products like cottage cheese, yogurt and skim milk, and fruits/vegetables–100 percent juices with no extra sugars and fresh vegetables and fruits.

Foods from these basic groups provide low-fat dairy and proteins, complex carbohydrates and just a little fat, helping you to feel satisfied until lunchtime, according to the Mayo Clinic website.

Shakes and Smoothies

Blend a smoothie with low-fat yogurt, dried fruits and some nuts and give this to your children. It satisfies the sweet tooth and gives them needed nutrients.

For yourself, blend together low-fat milk, dry oatmeal, berries, and whey powder for a quick-to-drink protein shake, according to the Buzzle website.

Fruit Salad and Cheese

This is a breakfast idea you can make and eat at home or take to the office. Cut up fresh fruits (your choices). Grate up some low-fat cheese–or cut it in small cubes, throw in some chopped walnuts or other nuts, and enjoy a tasty, nutritious breakfast.

You benefit from the low-fat dairy in the cheese. The complex carbohydrates in the fruit give you needed energy and help you feel full throughout the morning.

Vegetable Pizza

Left over vegetable pizza from the night before contains several of the foods you need for a healthy breakfast. You can re-heat some slices or eat them cold for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

Left over pizza is popular with students, from middle school through college. It’s quick and filling, so pull the zipper bag of pizza out of the refrigerator and call your family to eat.

Vegetable Wraps

Here are some other fast breakfast ideas. Cut up some fresh vegetables, grate cheese, and spoon some salsa into a bowl. Heat up some whole-wheat flour tortillas, spread the veggies and cheese on, spoon the salsa on top and roll the tortilla up for a delicious, nutritious vegetable wrap.