Healthy Summer Breakfasts


Is breakfast a part of your morning routine? We all need to take time to enjoy a healthy breakfast.
Eating breakfast is important as it helps our body to fuel up after a long night’s sleep.
Kids, as well as adults, who eat breakfast think more clearly and score higher on tests, and are more likely to maintain a healthy weight.  Eating breakfast is just a nutritious way to start the day giving our body the energy, vitamins and minerals it needs.

A summer breakfast can be healthy, and especially delicious, using the seasonal fruits and vegetables that are now available at our local Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores. Build a healthy morning meal around a whole grain food, add a protein (milk, yogurt, egg, peanut butter, meat or beans) and include those fresh summer fruits and vegetables. Make it a family activity by using recipes everyone can help prepare. Enjoy a breakfast together at least once a week.

Check out these quick and cool breakfast ideas for the warm summer days ahead:

  • Enjoy a whole grain cereal with milk and fresh fruit.
  • Spoon low fat yogurt, fruit and granola into a glass for a delicious Breakfast Parfait .
  • Spread a toasted slice of whole wheat bread with low fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese and top with your favorite berries .
  • Make a cool and creamy breakfast smoothie by following this Banana Berry Smoothie recipe.
  • Toast a whole grain waffle, spread it with peanut butter, add sliced fresh peaches and drizzle with a little honey.
  • Try a fruit pizza for breakfast using an English muffin and this Fruit Pizza to Go recipe .
  • Enjoy eggs with fresh or frozen vegetables in this easy Vegetable Omelet .

Make a healthy breakfast part of your summer routine. Visit the Eat Smart, Be Fit website https://www.eatsmart.umd.edu for more breakfast recipes.

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