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5 Quick and Easy Breakfasts

For the lazy and in-a-rush college student

Sep 22, 2015

As a college student I'm constantly struggling between eating healthy and eating fast. I've never been a morning person and getting out the door on time is not my strong suit. In my haste to make it to class on time, I often forget the breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you're full before you head to class you will be more alert, more receptive to information, and less likely to snack before lunch. In fact, protein in the morning can actually help you lose weight.

So, here are 5 quick and easy breakfasts that are actually good for you.

Avocado on Toast

Find a thick, hearty, chewy bread with lots of seeds and grains (my favorite is Trader Joe's Six Grain), lightly toast it and top it with about a quarter of a ripe avocado. Add salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne and you'll have a breakfast high in vitamins, protein and healthy fats. If you're feeling particularly ambitious add a fried egg on top, or melt some cheese.

Yogurt and Granola

This one is particularly easy if you don't even want to leave your room. Buy any kind of single serving yogurt (though I prefer Greek) and either granola or granola cereal. All you have to do is mix the two together and add any fruit of your choice and you're ready to eat. It's great if you're in a rush or super lazy, and it tastes delicious

Eggs

Eggs are great. They are filled with protein, iron, Vitamin A, B12, B2 and more. They are also relatively low-calorie and very filling. It takes probably 10 minutes to cook them from start to finish, and paired with a slice of whole grain toast, they can hold you over until lunchtime.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a totally underrated breakfast food, and with the invention of instant oatmeal there is no excuse not to eat it. If you have a coffee maker you can boil water by running it through your machine, without the grinds, and you'll have oatmeal in 3 minutes or less. Add berries or fruit (raspberries and blueberries are my favorite) and walnuts or almonds if you have them. Oats are high in fiber and potassium, and nuts are very high in protein.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit isn't as filling as other options, but it is healthy and delicious. If you are planning an early lunch of have packed snacks for the day, grapefruits are packed with Vitamin C, great for your skin, and studies have shown that they assist in weight loss when combined with a reasonable diet. Top it off with a little bit of honey and you have a sweet start to your day.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there is no excuse for skipping. Breakfast aids in regulating blood sugar and weight, helps you focus throughout the day, and can even increase short term memory. So take a few minutes in the morning and make sure you start your day right.

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