5-minute breakfasts for busy mornings

Smoothie

Are you squeezed for time in the morning? While there’s nothing wrong with an on-the-go breakfast, it’s worth carving out a couple minutes each morning to make a wholesome meal.

Start small, by going to bed 10 minutes earlier and setting your alarm clock 10 minutes earlier. Then you can whip up a 5-minute breakfast and have time to eat it. Here are five ideas — one for each day of the workweek.

Smoothie
Morning egg & protein plate
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Arrange all ingredients on a plate.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 273 Calories
  • 16 g Total Fat
  • 9 g Saturated Fat
  • 304 mg Sodium
  • 199 mg Cholesterol
  • 18 g Total Carbs
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 8 g Sugars
  • 15 g Protein
  • 151 mg Potassium
Smoothie
Smoked salmon on rye
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 servings

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Spread cream cheese on slice of rye bread.
  2. Top with smoked salmon and chives.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 160 Calories
  • 7g Total Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 450 mg Sodium
  • 23 mg Cholesterol
  • 15 g Total Carbs
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 3 g Sugars
  • 10 g Protein
  • 71 mg Potassium
Smoothie
Blue-green smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. In a blender, puree ingredients (except almonds) until smooth. Add ice for thicker consistency if desired.
  2. Serve almonds on the side.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 396 Calories
  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 298 mg Sodium
  • 12 mg Cholesterol
  • 51* g Total Carbs
  • 8 g Fiber
  • 39 g Sugars
  • 30 g Protein
  • 322 mg Potassium

*Note: You may need to adjust carbohydrates, depending on your nutritional needs.

Smoothie
Pear & swiss quesadilla
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Place pear slices and Swiss cheese on top of the tortilla, roll up, and microwave for 15-30 seconds, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 386 Calories
  • 9 g Total Fat
  • 5 g Saturated Fat
  • 418 mg Sodium
  • 20 mg Cholesterol
  • 56 g Total Carbs
  • 11 g Fiber
  • 20 g Sugars
  • 22 g Protein
  • 208 mg Potassium
Smoothie
Peanut butter & banana smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Use 6 ice cubes for a thicker consistency.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 320 Calories
  • 9 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated Fat
  • 270 mg Sodium
  • 6 mg Cholesterol
  • 48 g Total Carbs
  • 6 g Fiber
  • 32 g Sugars
  • 17 g Protein
  • 900 mg Potassium

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