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On-the-go breakfast options



Try one of these tasty breakfast ideas

On-the-go breakfast options


If you’re in need of a quick breakfast, consider starting your day with one of these tasty breakfast ideas. This on-trend Acai Bowl with Whole-Wheat Toast provides a flavorful serving of fresh fruits while Overnight Oats can be made the night before for a grab-and-go solution as you head out the door in the morning.

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Acai Bowl with Whole-Wheat Toast

  • 1 frozen acai smoothie pack (100 milligrams)
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 medium frozen banana, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread
  • fresh blueberries
  • granola
  • coconut flakes
  1. Under warm water, thaw frozen acai smoothie pack about 5 seconds.

  2. In blender, combine acai, milk, banana and mixed berries. Blend until smooth.

  3. Toast bread slices to desired doneness.

  4. Pour acai mixture into bowl and garnish with blueberries, granola and coconut flakes before serving. Serve with toast.

Overnight Oats

  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons mixed dried fruit
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  1. In bowl or jar, combine oats, milk and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. Before serving, stir in dried fruit, walnuts and honey.

Recipes adapted from MilkPEP

(Family Features) 



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