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    Home » Recipes » Wellness

    Quick 5-Minute Breakfast Ideas

    Published: Aug 5, 2018 · Modified: Dec 29, 2019 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

    Who here has skipped breakfast due to lack of time?? (I'm100% GUILTY)

    Between getting kids ready, getting yourself ready, or just waking up late, mornings can be super rushed. If you're like me and workout in the morning before work, breakfast can be even more important!

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    Why is breakfast so important?

    • Short answer: It wakes your body up. Your body has been sleeping all night, and adding food helps to jump start your metabolism.
    • It also helps keep you satisfied until lunch. This means you won't be as likely to stuff your face with a greasy cheeseburger or slurp down a large coke at lunch.
    • A balanced breakfast keeps your blood sugars stable. This means more energy throughout the day!
    Healthy 5 minute breakfast ideas that are easy to make and taste great!

    "I don't have time for breakfast"

    The # 1 excuse. That's why I've created this list of 15 breakfasts that take 5-minutes to make. Some other tips:

    • Prep breakfast the night before so that it's ready to heat/blend/whatever in the morning.
    • Make breakfast the night before, place in a to-go container and take with you/eat at work (I know this isn't possible for everyone..)
    • Plan out your breakfast the night before--set out all ingredients to make prep easier
    • Eat on the way to work (think smoothies, overnight oats)
    • Think outside of the box: feel free to grab that leftover chicken and rice, or make yourself a turkey wrap. It doesn't have to be a "breakfast food", the main point is just getting something that is healthy. 
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    What makes a healthy breakfast?

    • Balance is the key. A  healthy breakfast must include protein, which helps to keep you full and satisfied.  (This doesn't necessarily have to be meat. Eggs and Greek yogurt are both great protein sources).
    • A healthy breakfast also includes a whole grain (example: oatmeal, whole wheat bread)
    • Fruit and veggies are great to add to a healthy breakfast (the more colors, the better)
    • Healthy fats are also good--walnuts, almonds, avacodos.
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    Here's my top 15 quick & easy breakfast's that take 5 minutes or less to make:

    1. Apple slices topped with Peanut Butter and walnuts or this honey walnut cream cheese.
    2. Whole wheat toast with avocado & hard boiled egg.
    3. Air fryer turkey bacon is easy to make and eat on the go
    4. Blended smoothie (check out these healthy smoothies!)
    5. Greek yogurt topped with almonds and blueberries
    6. Kefir Overnight Oats
    7. Egg & Veggie Cups
    8. Overnight Oatmeal
    9. Health Boosting Smoothie Bowl
    10. Peanut butter on whole wheat bread topped with banana slices
    11. Yogurt Parfait (Greek Yogurt + granola + fruit)
    12. 5 Ingredient Oatmeal Balls (Prep night before)
    13. Healthy Banana Split (sliced banana, greek yogurt, fruit)
    14. Power Smoothie
    15. Protein chia pudding
    16. Peanut butter, banana and tortilla roll-up's
    17. Make some egg white wraps the night before and fill them with veggies and cream cheese right before leaving.
    18. English muffin topped with low fat cream cheese, strawberries and walnuts

    Check out this breakfast cheat sheet: screen shot it or print it out and hang on your fridge for next time you're in a pinch!

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