We have all heard that it is really important to eat breakfast if you want to have plenty of energy and a speedy metabolism. The problem is that most people want a fast and easy option and don’t know what to choose that won’t sabotage their health. Luckily, below we give you easy “grab ‘n go” breakfast suggestions that are actually lickity-split healthy meals.

Cinnamon and Raisin Toasted Surprise:
Top a slice of whole-wheat raisin toast with non/low-fat cottage cheese and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Egg Roll Up:
Roll a whole wheat tortilla up with scrambled eggbeaters and salsa. Toss in your favorite pre-cut veggies (try onions, peppers, spinach, mushrooms).

Fruity refresher:
Stir ½ cup each of plain low-fat yogurt and orange-pineapple-banana juice with 1/3 cup of sliced banana and ½ dozen fresh or frozen blueberries. Freeze overnight in a container or in a paper cup. It will be ready to “grab ‘n go” by morning. As you let it defrost, you will have a refreshing Slushy. Or, if you use a paper cup, you can eat it like a frozen push-pop.

Mediterranean Delite:
Spread 3 tablespoons of hummus on half a toasted whole wheat pita.

Stuffed Melon:
Scoop ½ cup non- or low-fat cottage cheese into a cantaloupe or honeydew half

Easy Smoothie:
Blend a ½ cup each of plain low-fat yogurt and orange juice with ½ frozen banana and a few frozen strawberries.

Good ‘Ol Faithful:
Add fresh fruit or cereal (like Raisin Bran or low-fat granola) to plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt.

New York Style Breakfast:
Toast ½ whole-wheat bagel and spread non-fat ricotta on it with an ounce of lox

Apple, Peanut Butter Toast:
Spread one tablespoon of peanut butter on a slice of whole-wheat bread and spread another tablespoon on an apple.

Waffle Time:
Warm a whole-wheat waffle. Top with low-fat or non-fat yogurt and sliced fresh fruit

Just Like Home:
Microwave a cup of oatmeal and toss 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds on top.

Banana Wrap-Up:
Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter on a slice of whole-wheat bread. (Sprinkle with a teaspoon of sunflower seeds, if desired.) Wrap around a banana.