Easy, Nutritious Foods for Breakfast on the Run

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Research shows that children and adults who eat breakfast perform better. Many people say they don’t have time for breakfast, but there are easy and creative ways to start the day. A healthful breakfast should have a balance of complex carbohydrates such as cereals or breads, fruits and vegetables, protein foods such as peanut butter, nuts, eggs, dairy, fish and meat and a small amount of fat. This mixture gives the body energy for the morning.

Try these ideas for easy and nutritious foods to start the day.

• Rolled tortilla sandwiches made with slices of cheese and ham
• Sandwiches such as turkey and cheese or peanut butter and jelly
• Leftover pizza or any leftover pasta
• Pita bread stuffed with scrambled eggs
• Rolled pancake sandwich made by spreading thin layer of jelly, peanut butter or applesauce and rolling around a banana or slices of apples
• Homemade muffins with grated carrots, raisins and nuts for added nutrients
• Fruit breads such as banana, strawberry or cranberry
• Cereal bars
• Trail mix made with toasted oat cereal, raisins and nuts
• String cheese
• Milkshake or fruit smoothie made with fresh fruit
• Spoon-free yogurt
• Banana, apple, pear, peach or your favorite fresh fruit