Day 30: Eat a Big Breakfast

You have been hearing it from your mother all your life and she is correct! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Make it a habit to start each day of the school year with a nutrient-packed meal that keeps you energized all day long. Without this crucial meal you could end up sluggish and cranky on your first day of classes. Be a confident and healthy CL girl and power up with a nutritious breakfast.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1 Apple sauce

Touch of cinnamon

Microwaveable oatmeal packet

Walnuts

This recipe is simple and light! It will bring the warmth of home right to your apartment, dorm or sorority house. Simply microwave the oatmeal with the designated amount of water. Then sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts and stir in applesauce. It will all melt together and test like a piece of fresh apple pie! The walnuts provide Omega-3′s which help your brain function better and keep your skin smooth. The oats are linked to the production of serotonin in your body. Serotonin gives us the ‘feel good’ vibes, which is a major bonus. The cinnamon keeps blood sugar levels at an even keel. The apple sauce contains lots of Vitamin A. As you can see, each ingredient in this breakfast brings a health benefit to the table.

The Elvis Yogurt

Ingredients:

Medium banana

1 Tablespoon peanut butter

1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips

Vanilla yogurt or greek yogurt

This recipe is packed with protein for a powerful start to your day! Slice the banana up and mix chocolate chips, peanut butter and banana slices into the yogurt. Bon appetite! Yogurt will stick with you for a long morning of classes while providing calcium at the same time. The peanut butter adds staying power to the breakfast by providing extra protein. The banana provides fiber and potassium and the dark chocolate chips contain antioxidants. Another breakfast with a powerful punch of nutrients for a successful day of class.

Breakfast can be a fantastic way to start your day off with a positive and energetic attitude. Go into the school year ready to take on challenges with these savvy go-to breakfast options!

Maggie Young is a junior at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism. Breakfast is her favorite meal of the day and her go-to breakfast of choice is greek yogurt with almond butter and bananas!