4 Under 10 Minute Breakfast Ideas
By: Joanna Kesner (Sports Mom of 4 & Content Creator @ AGS)
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and as parents of athletes, we need to make sure that our active athletes have the energy and nutrition they need for their day.
But with the million things we need to do each morning to get the kids out of the house, that's easier said than done!
So that's why we made these 4 recipes to make your mornings easier. With these recipes, you can whip up a a tasty and nutritious breakfast in just 10 minutes. Enjoy!
1. Smoked Salmon Open-Face Sandwich
Ingredients
1 ¾ ozs. Sourdough Bread
1 ½ tbsps. Cream Cheese, Regular
⅛ Cucumber (thinly sliced)
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
2 ozs. Smoked Salmon
1 tbsp. Red Onion (thinly sliced)
2 tbsps. Sunflower Sprouts (optional)
Directions
Spread the cream cheese on the sourdough. Top with the cucumber slices and season with salt and pepper. Add the smoked salmon, onion, and sprouts on top. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
Calories: 270
Carbs: 27g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 17g
Notes:
Leftovers
This is best enjoyed immediately after making.
Gluten-Free
Use gluten-free bread or a tortilla instead.
Diary-Free
Use a dairy-free cream cheese.
Additional Toppings
Capers and/or fresh herbs.
2. Blueberry Granola Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
1 cup Frozen Blueberries
½ cup Frozen Cauliflower
¾ cup Oat Milk
1 ½ tbsps. Sunflower Seed Butter
1 cup Granola
1 tbsp. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Directions
Add the blueberries, cauliflower, milk, and sunflower seed butter and blend until smooth (scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula or adding another splash of milk if needed as the smoothie should be thick).
Transfer the smoothie to a bowl and top with the granola and coconut. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
Calories: 517
Carbs: 58g
Fat: 29g
Protein: 13g
Notes:
Leftovers
This is best enjoyed immediately.
Serving Size
One serving is approximately equal to 1 ½ cups.
Additional Toppings
Chopped nuts, seeds or sliced fruit, like strawberries or bananas.
Likes It Sweet
Add maple syrup, honey, or dates to taste.
No Oat Milk
Use another milk instead, like almond or coconut.
3. Yogurt Banana Split
Ingredients
½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp. All Natural Peanut Butter
1 Banana (sliced in half lengthwise)
1 ½ tsps. Maple Syrup
½ oz. Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cacao, chopped)
Directions
Stir together the yogurt and peanut butter in a small bowl.
Place the banana halves onto a plate. Top with the yogurt mixture, maple syrup, and dark chocolate. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
Calories: 403
Carbs: 50g
Fat: 17g
Protein: 17g
Notes:
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Diary - Free
Use coconut yogurt.
Nut - Free
Use tahini, sunflower seed butter or pumpkinseed butter, or omit the peanut butter.
Additional Toppings
Add fresh fruit, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles.
4. Whipped Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tbsps. All Natural Peanut Butter
2 tbsps. Granola
2 tbsps. Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tsp Maple Syrup
Directions
In a bowl, whisk the yogurt and peanut butter together vigorously. Top with granola, blueberries, and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
Calories: 476
Carbs: 35g
Fat: 25g
Protein: 31g
Notes:
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size
One serving is equal to approximately one cup of yogurt.
Diary - Free
Use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
More Flavor
Swirl berry jam or chia jam into the yogurt.
