If you think you’re doing your body a favor by not eating breakfast in the morning, then you’ve got your facts all wrong. According to Milton Stokes, chief dietitian at Barnabas Hospital in New York City, “Breakfast skippers replace calories during the day with mindless nibbling, bingeing at lunch and dinner. They set themselves up for failure.” Eating a healthy breakfast is the key to jumpstarting your day, especially if you are trying to loose weight or maintain your current weight. Waking up late for class is NO EXCUSE for skipping breakfast! Here are some affordable and healthy breakfast quick fixes that will take less than five minutes to prepare and will satisfy you until lunchtime. Bon appétit!
Peanut butter and banana flatbread
The non-fried, guilt free version of Elvis’s favorite sandwich!
What you’ll need:
- Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats- 100 calorie whole wheat thin roles (100 calories, 6g protein, 5g fiber)
- 1 tbsp of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut butter (90 calories)
- ½ of Banana sliced into pieces (50 calories)
TOTAL: 240 calories
Instructions: Heat the flatbread for 10 seconds in the microwave, spread peanut butter and cut banana into bite-sized pieces!
Oatmeal Extravaganza
If you want to make this in the school cafeteria, you can do the same with 2 scoops of oatmeal- you might want to add a tad of maple syrup or some cinnamon for flavoring since the oatmeal will be very plain!
What you’ll need:
- Quaker Instant Oatmeal Weight Control Flavor Variety Pack, 160 calories, 6g fiber, 7g protein (Banana Bread Flavor= Personal Favorite)
- ¾ cup of water (add milk if you want more protein)
- 1 box of Sun-Maid Raisins Mini-Snacks (45 calories)
TOTAL: 205 calories (water); 270 calories (milk)
Instructions: Pour the water/milk into a microwave safe bowl with the oatmeal and heat for 90 seconds- let it sit for one minute and then add the raisins!
Creamy Yogurt Delight
Get Creative! You can add in pretty much anything to Greek yogurt to make it more flavorful! If you’re able to buy fresh fruit, go for it!
What you’ll need:
- Fage Greek Yogurt Total 0%- 90 calories, 15g protein
- 1 tbsp honey- 60 calories
- Emerald 100 Calorie Packs- Cocoa Roasted Almonds
- Sprinkle in some cinnamon- 0 calories!
TOTAL: 240 calories
Instructions: Mix together and enjoy this creamy and sweet nutrient packed breakfast!
Sources
webmd.com/diet/features/lose-weight-eat-breakfast