You just hit the snooze button for the fourth time and realize it’s a mad dash to make it to work on time. After you take a shower in record breaking time and throw on your Tuesday best, you realize you have just a few minutes to grab a bite to eat. Breakfast has often been labeled the most important meal of the day yet for some reason it is also the most neglected. While we should be nourishing our bodies with proper nutrients, most people end up reaching for the largest iced latte and crumb donut they can get their hands on.
But I’m here to tell you that eating a healthy breakfast on the go doesn’t have to be a challenge nor time consuming.
Here are 5 Fast Breakfast Meals for you to try This Week
Energy Oatmeal
Prep Time 3 minutes | Calories 335
Ingredients:
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup water
1 serving blueberries
Half a banana
Cinnamon to taste
Directions: Microwave one serving of oats in one cup of water. Add blueberries, half of a sliced banana, and a pinch of cinnamon for added taste. This energized oatmeal is the perfect start to your hectic work day to help jumpstart your metabolism.
Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes | Calories 230
Ingredients:
2 Egg Whites
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin
1 slice reduced-fat cheese
2 pieces of Deli Ham
Directions: Throw a couple of egg whites and Deli Ham on the skillet for a minute or two, top with a piece of Reduced-Fat Cheese, and place onto a toasted Whole Wheat English Muffin. The process is as simple as that. This option is both cheaper and healthier than your local fast food joint around the corner.
Power Shake
Prep Time 2 minutes | Calories 280
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 scoop of protein powder
1 cup of Almond Milk
10 ice cubes
Directions: Simply throw all ingredients in a blender and mix to desired thickness. For extra taste, feel free to add a serving of peanut butter. This portable beverage can be consumed on the go for extra convenience. The power shake is also perfect post workout for those early morning risers.
Zesty Avocado Toast
Prep Time 5 minutes | Calories 260
Ingredients:
1 slice of whole wheat bread
¼ of an avocado
1 hardboiled egg chopped
¼ cup of chopped onion and tomato
Hot sauce to taste
Directions: Prepare hard boiled eggs in advance for extra convenience. Toast one slice of whole wheat bread and evenly spread ¼ of an avocado. Top with chopped onion and tomato. Add hot sauce if you’re one of the individuals that like it extra spicy.
Low Carb Morning Scramble
Prep Time 10 minutes | Calories 320
Ingredients:
4 egg whites
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped tomato
1 serving low-fat cheddar cheese
3 pieces Turkey bacon
Directions: Fire up the stovetop with egg whites and chopped veggies. Add one serving of low-fat cheddar cheese and three pieces of chopped Turkey bacon. This healthy breakfast scramble is the perfect choice for those individuals attempting to stick to a low carb diet.
Being short on time is no excuse to resort to donuts and sugar ridden coffee drinks. Just take a few minutes out of your morning to prepare a healthy breakfast that’s low in calories and big on taste. Experience a newfound sense of energy to help jumpstart your morning and fuel the day.
