5 to Try for Breakfast on the Fly
A healthy-hot breakfast and crazy-busy schedule are no longer incompatible concepts. Fast food chains have heard the cry of the multitudes and there are more options available than ever before to eat well – even when you’re in a hurry. So if you don’t have the time, or the ingredients, to put together something warm and tasty before you head out the door, here are 5 breakfasts to try from one of the fast-food chains you pass on your way to your busy day. Click on the pictures for the nutrition details.
1. Starbucks – it’s not just for coffee anymore. Skip the sugary beverages and filler-up with the Egg and Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich. A whole-wheat English muffin with egg and cheese satisfies for about 280 calories. Add a plain cup of coffee or tea and breakfast is served!
2. Fast doesn’t have to equal sandwich. McDonald’s offers Fruit & Maple Oatmeal. Ordered without the brown sugar, it’s still sweet from the fresh and dried fruits as well as the light cream. It’s a great vegetarian option!
3. Coffee and no donuts. But you won’t feel deprived with Dunkin’ Donut’s Egg White and Cheese Wake-up Wrap. Amp it up with an iced Caramel Latte Lite on the side and you’re still under 360 calories! The wrap is just one of the under-400 calorie options on the new DD Smart menu.
4. Get your sweet on. If you’re looking for something sweet without breaking the calorie bank, try the French Toast Sticks at Burger King. With it’s 1-oz syrup mate it comes in at about 350 calories and a surprisingly low (275mg) sodium count.
5. If you have a bit more time, Panera has some good choices. An interesting 300-calorie option is the Almond Quinoa Oatmeal. Steel-cut oats are topped with quinoa, honey, cinnamon and the satisfying crunch of toasted almond slices.
Every morning, I eat two hard-boiled eggs, spinach and cottage cheese…yes, I know, I’m weird. 🙂 Great suggestions!
Hard-boiled eggs are a great start to the day – and easy to take with in a hurry. You did lose me with the spinach! 🙂
I lose most when I mention the spinach. 🙂
Today, bacon roll (no spread or sauce to show willing) and a cup of latte coffee…….. on the fly, as we were travelling. £6 total.
I’m not sure what a bacon roll is, but I like it already!
Oh most definitely. Nice fresh bread bun (aka bap or roll) filled with three big rashers of crispy bacon. 😀
Mouth watering!!
Now I’m hungry, and breakfast is a nighttime away! 😀
I guess you’ll have to make due with Juice and grains! (Do I have that right??)
Oh my! I never eat fast food. It’s usually oatmeal for me with raisins, half an apple and cinnamon, or a protein shake with berries and half a banana.
Sounds good, Sunni!