Quick, easy breakfast ideas to start your day right!

  • In a hurry…set up your blender the night before with skim milk, frozen strawberries and banana.  Leave in the refrigerator overnight.  Blend in the morning and you are ready to go.

  • Spread almond butter on toasted whole wheat bread or whole grain english muffin.  Top with banana or apple slices.
  • Stuff a whole-wheat pita with a sliced, hard-cooked egg and low-fat shredded cheese.
  • Pour a cup of whole-grain cereal, top with blueberries, sliced peaches or any favorite fruit.  Pour on fat-free or 1% milk.
  • Make a packet of plain oatmeal with water or fat-free milk for added calcium.  Top with a tablespoon of dried fruit and a tablespoon of chopped walnuts.
  • Top a lowfat whole grain waffle with fruit and lowfat yogurt.
  • Layer low-fat yogurt with your favorite crunchy cereal and a handful of berries.