Healthy On-The-Go Breakfasts

It’s extremely important to get a good, healthy diet in with everyone’s busy lives these days, and since everyone seems to be looking to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or simply eat healthier, it’s always a challenge to find a diet that will work best for you. Kids, of course, should not be dieting, ever. The simple rule of limiting processed foods, candy, sodas and other unhealthy foods is efficient enough, but adults find it much harder to balance their weight out. Many kids think that skipping breakfast is a good idea- in fact, it’s not at all. As you all have probably heard, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and studies show that skipping breakfast slows down metabolism rates, too. However, it’s not always convenient to find a time to fit in that extra 15 minutes in the mornings, so here’s a list of foods that are healthy, easy, and ready for on-the-go people.

1. Special K Low Fat Granola
This has only 190 calories and 3 grams of fat per ¾  cup, and is easy to pour over yogurt, fruit, and milk. This is great for eating in the car, or even walking. Adding fruit and milk will give it extra protein and antioxidants to give your day a healthy start.

2. Kellog’s Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles
These nutritious waffles take only minutes to toast, coming out freshly-hot and tasty! Top with jelly, peanut butter, or if you’re feeling good, even a little bit of nutella, and you’re set. 2 of these waffles have only 170 calories and 2 grams of fat. These are perfect for wrapping up in a napkin and taking with you on your dash to the bus, and adding a glass of milk will give it added protein as well.

3. Quaker Oatmeal Squares
These squares are the perfect, dream-come-true breakfast. Pop the box open, and the world is yours. Eat with fruit, accompany with milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, or even peanut butter, just make sure to keep these squares fiber-ful and healthy!

4. Friendship 1% Lowfat Cottage Cheese
We all know cottage cheese is a slimming, filling food, and now it gets even better! With only 110 calories and 4 grams of fat per half cup, adding fresh berries or dried fruit will make this healthful breakfast a delicious treat! It takes only seconds to pop open the lid and take out your spoon, so dig in!

5. Thomas' Hearty Grains 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
There isn’t even need to cook these tasty muffins, just pop them out of the box and enjoy with your choice of spread. Even a little bit of honey will give you a natural sugary, and deliciously sweet taste for the perfect breakfast. Accompany with a glass of skim milk for protein, and this morning meal is set.