By Hannah Stafford– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team
Breakfast sets you up for the day, kickstarting your metabolism and providing the energy you need to study, work and enjoy your day.
A healthy breakfast needs to sustain you for the morning. Aim for combinations that include at least 3 food groups from MyPlate. Look for whole grain options that keep you fuller for longer and pair with foods from the dairy, fruit and veg or protein groups.
It’s best for your body if you can eat within the first few hours of waking up, but sometimes life gets in the way! Try these top 10 nutritious grab-and-go breakfast ideas to make it easier:
- Layer a cup with low-fat Greek yogurt, canned fruit (drained) and granola
- Toast a frozen wholegrain waffle and top with fresh blueberries and low-fat Greek yogurt
- Grab a zip lock bag and fill with a mix of cereals, dried fruit and nuts
- Spread peanut butter on a wholewheat tortilla and wrap around a peeled banana
- Make a batch of breakfast oat cookies in advance
- Prepare some hard-boiled eggs, store in the refrigerator for up to one week, ready to be sliced onto wholewheat toast, along with some slices of fresh tomato
- Combine wholewheat crackers with cheese and apple slices
- Whiz up a fruit and yogurt smoothie
- Microwave some quick cook oatmeal and top with cinnamon, honey and dried fruit
- Don’t forget to hydrate! Keep some cartons of 100% juice or milk to grab-and-go alongside your breakfasts
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