Out-the-Door Breakfasts

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Fruit and Nut Oatmeal. Add dried cranberries and almonds to instant oatmeal, and microwave for sixty seconds.

Shake It Up, Baby! Whir low-fat milk, frozen strawberries, and a banana in a blender for thirty seconds. Drink it down along with a whole-wheat bagel.

Banana Dogs. Spread peanut butter in a whole grain hot dog bun; plop in a banana, and sprinkle with raisins.

Breakfast Taco. Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over a corn tortilla; fold in half, and microwave for twenty seconds. Top with salsa.

Yogurt with Granola. Grab a yogurt and sprinkle with granola.

Sausage and Eggs. Place two egg whites in a bowl with slices of lowfat turkey or chicken sausage. Whisk together with a fork and microwave for 45 seconds.

Veggie Omelets. Place two egg whites in a bowl with diced red pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, etc. Whisk together with a fork and microwave for 45 seconds.

Farina and Berries. Pour cup farina (or Cream of Wheat) in a bowl, add berries and cover with skim milk. Stir together and microwave for 45 seconds.

Bacon and Egg Sandwich. Place two egg whites in a bowl. Whisk and microwave for 45 seconds. Place on Whole Grain English Muffin and top with one slice turkey bacon.

Grab a small glass of fruit juice or a piece of fruit to complete your nutritious breakfast!