Are you back at work onsite instead of at home? Do you have kids back at school? Maybe you're spending more time in the car now and have to bring a snack along so that you don't come home famished. If you or yours are going to be spending more time out of the house now, it's a good idea to power up with a balanced breakfast before getting out. Don't forget balanced snacks to help you stay energized!
Here are some tried-and-true ideas from Dina and Noa:
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs + cheese in a wrap (can add spinach, mushrooms, or veggie of your choice)
Toasted whole wheat pita + banana and peanut butter (try in panini-maker) + cup of milk
Bran flakes + freeze-dried raspberries + milk
Oatmeal squares topped with almond butter + cup of milk
Overnight oats + blueberries + slivered almonds
Oatmeal made with milk +walnuts + maple syrup
Spinach cake muffin + cup of milk + orange slices
Greek yogurt + fruit + granola + nuts
Avocado toast + tomatoes + cup of milk
Smoothie made with frozen fruit and milk + whole grain muffin
Whole grain pancakes +yogurt + berries
Snacks:
Hippeas chickpea puffs
Landau soy chips
Roasted chickpeas (also available pre-packaged)
Hummus/guacamole packets + veggies or pretzels
Homemade trail mix (nuts, cereal, dried fruit, chocolate chips)
Ants on a log (celery + PB + raisins or chocolate chips)
Sliced banana or apple + nut butter
Larabar
Kind bar
String cheese + popcorn or natural veggie chips
Greek yogurt + berries or sliced fruit
Pepper stuffed with tuna or cottage cheese
Cheese + crackers + olives or tomato slices
Oatmeal cookies + cup of milk
Egg salad on rice cakes
Orange + a couple of squares of dark chocolate
Grapes + nuts (almonds/cashews/pistachios/peanuts/walnuts/sunflower seeds)
Tip: combine a starchy food or fruit with a source of protein or fat to keep your blood sugar levels more stable and give you longer-lasting energy.