Amy Smith-Shively

Hectic mornings don’t often leave time for a healthy breakfast, but it’s crucial that kids start their day with a balanced meal. If families have an unbalanced menu for their waking hours, they might end up feeling even hungrier after eating. If making a healthy breakfast seems daunting as your family gets ready for back to school, a few tips can help families get on the right track.

5 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Low-fat Greek yogurt with less than 12 grams of sugar per serving with ½ cup fresh fruit that is in season topped with whole grain granola (protein, fruit, grains)

Two hard-boiled eggs with one whole-wheat waffle and one serving of fruit (protein, grains, fruit)

Lower-sugar oatmeal cup with fresh fruit and about 1 tablespoon of either peanut butter or almond butter (grains, fruit, protein)

Avocado toast prepared with ¼ avocado and salt/pepper, one slice toasted whole-wheat bread topped with one slice of turkey bacon

Vegetable quiche cups prepared with eggs, low-fat cheese, and vegetables of choice (protein, vegetables, grains)

Don’t Forget to Check the Labels

When there isn’t time to prepare a proper meal, it can be tempting to resort to instant oatmeal or granola bars. It’s a good idea to check the nutrition labels on those kinds of foods to make sure that they have less than 8-10 grams of added sugar in them.

If the added sugar content is more than that do so in moderation, this can help to support a balanced diet.”

With these simple tips in mind, families can make sure they have a great start to heading back to school.

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