For everyone, not just athletes, breakfast is crucial to starting the day off on the right track but it truly has to be one of the most neglected meals of the day.  From the “I’ll just have coffee and a muffin” crew to the “I’ll have just coffee and then have a packet of oatmeal at my desk” folks, bad habits rule the morning.  Having broken meals, those that lack protein and those that lack variety can still sabotage your good eating efforts even though you believe you are having a “good” breakfast.  The most common excuse given for poor breakfast choices:  not enough time.  Here are three ways to start your day off fast and different so as to add some fun to your morning and to allow enough time to get ready for work.

1)       Loaded Muffin

1 100% WW English muffin

½ c cottage cheese

¼ cup chopped dried fruit

Toast muffin, spread CC and sprinkle with fruit.

2)       Eggs In a Bucket

1 whole egg

3 egg whites

Finely diced cooked veggies

Salt/pepper/spices to taste

1 Slice thick cut 100% SG Multi Grain Bread

1 ramekin

Slightly mix eggs and veggies.  Pour into a greased ramekin.

Bake in oven on 350 to desired wellness (7 min. or less).  Use

This time to get ready for work.  Flip onto toast when done.  Enjoy.

3)       Breakfast Pizza

1 whole wheat pita

¼ cup marinara sauce

2 ew’s scrambled and crumbled

½ c diced cooked veggies

2 to 3 T shredded cheese

Spread sauce on pizza.  Spread crumbles and veggies on pita.

Lightly sprinkle with cheese to hold it together.  Bake in toaster

Oven until bubbly.

If you have your own version of a fast breakfast, feel free to add it below!