One quick breakfast idea for your teen is granola and fruit.
Getting teens to eat breakfast before rushing out the door to school can be a challenge. Having a repertoire of quick and easy breakfasts in your cookbook or pantry can set breakfast on a faster pace, making mornings easier. Make sure to have packaged options along with the ingredients for homemade choices to give your teen a variety of quick choices.
Cereal
Cereals can be served hot or cold.
A bowl of cereal can be a healthy and fast option for your teen in the morning, especially if it is low in sugar and is a whole grain cereal, such as shredded wheat, puffed wheat and oatmeal.
Yogurt
Yogurt comes in a variety of flavors and to-go packaging.
Yogurt is an easy addition to many breakfasts. It pairs well with granola, cereals, sandwiches and fruit. All you need is a spoon to eat it with, and the containers are almost always disposable, allowing your teen to take it on the go.
Packaged Bars
Grocery stores carry a variety of prepackaged breakfast bars. You can choose from a mixture of granola, fruits, nuts and even yogurt-covered bars for your teen. Pulling one of these from the cabinet makes a quick breakfast, and it is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Breads
There are a multitude of choices available when it comes to bagel flavors.
Choices like bagels, English muffins, toast and other breads can become a quick breakfast option. Grab them as they are or toast them and add a topping, such as butter, cream cheese, peanut butter or jam, and your teen is ready to go.
Fruit
For an especially fast-paced morning, grab a bag of dried fruit and nuts for breakfast.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fruit can be a quick and effective . Depending on what your teen likes and what is in season, both dried, canned and fresh fruits provide an easy breakfast.
Smoothies
Most people think of fruit when making smoothies, but don't be afraid to experiment with vegetables too.
A smoothie is an delicious option for breakfast that is easily transportable via a travel cup. Your teen can make his own smoothie using whatever fruits, yogurts or milks they like in a matter of minutes with a blender.
Sandwiches
Making a sandwich the night before speeds up the breakfast routine in the morning.
Preparing a sandwich the night before can save time in the morning. Whether you make a BLT or a sandwich with baked beans and cheese -- a choice suggested by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research -- all you need to do in the morning is heat it up and eat.
Frozen Meals
Many grocery stores carry frozen breakfasts; some are even fortified with important vitamins and minerals. You can find waffles, pancakes, French toast, breakfast sandwiches and even eggs. All you need to do with most of these prepared meals is heat them in the microwave or toaster, making them a quick fix.
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