Looking for a variation on your usual oatmeal? Try this one! It's simple and yummy.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup skim milk

1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter or almond butter

1 tsp. honey

Instructions:

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn to low and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information: Calories: 289, Fat: 6 g., Carbs: 46 g., Protein: 11 g.

Don't you just LOVE French toast? I do but it is such a calorie laden breakfast that it's been off my list for awhile. Until now! Welcome back French toast!

Ingredients:

6 egg whites

1 cup skim milk

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 Tbsp. olive oil

6 slices whole wheat French bread, cut into 4 (4 inch, 1/2 in. thick) slices

3 Tbsp. maple syrup

Instructions:

In a shallow bowl, combine egg whites, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread evenly in egg mixture.

Cooking in batches, place bread pieces in a single layer in skillet and cook for 3 - 5 minutes on each side unti lightly browned. Serve with syrup. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information (per 4 stick and 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup serving): Calories: 147, Fat: 3.5 g., Carbs: 21 g., Protein: 9 g.

This is a super yummy smoothie! Try this for breakfast when you're running low on time.  I like to make my smoothies at home then throw them in a portable container and drink them in the car. Gotta love healthy fast food!

Ingredients:

1 c. skim milk

1 c. ice

1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

1 Tbsp. protein powder

I Tbsp. flaxseed oil

1 banana

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Drink immediately. Makes 1 serving.

Nutritional information: Calories: 430, Fat: 15 g., Carbs: 61 g., Protein: 17 g.

I love this recipe because you can assemble it the night before. In the morning, simply heat it up in the microwave and you have a tasty, healthy breakfast!