5 Minute Breakfasts

So, I posted a mini-rant on Facebook about the evils of Pop-tarts. This sparked some thoughts. Why do parents give that crap to kids? Because it's quick. (And Kelloggs has expensive advertising companies brainwash kids and their parents, but that's another post.) So I though I'd come up with a list of alternatives to the pre-packaged nonsense that some people consider breakfast that take 5 minutes or fewer to make and provide good nurtition for growing children.

• Oatmeal, old fashioned or quick cooking: Cooks on the stove (5 minutes to cook) or in the microwave (1-2 minutes). Kids can add their own flavors with blueberries, cinnamon, honey, nutmeg, etc. High in fiber and vitamins. If you pour milk over it, you get bonus clacium!
• Cold cereal: Takes less than a minute. Get quality cereal (fewer than 6 grams of sugar per serving and made with whole grains) like Cheerios. Add a banana or some berries and milk and voila!
• Eggs and toast: Eggs cook quick. Put the bread in the toaster while the eggs are cooking. Add a few grapes (cut up for younger kids) or oranges on the side. Great for families with multiple kiddos.
• On the run? Try homemade breakfast sandwiches. Fry eggs, top with cheese and put on toast, an English muffin or bagel. Wrap it in a paper towel and grab a box of raisins, preferably organic. You're ready to head out the door, and there's no need to stop by a drive thru.
• Smoothies: Also great for on the go! I discovered the beauty of smoothies durring my crazy month of June. Green smoothies are great for sneaking veggies in. Berry smoothies are full of antioxidnets. There are a million combinations out there. There's bound to be one that works for your family. I love my Berry, Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie! Make leftover smoothies into ...
• Breakfast popsicles: They take almost no time because they're already in the freezer, and the kids think they're getting a treat.
• Frozen waffles/ pancakes: I'm not talking about the ones you buy in the freezer section. They're full of hydrogenated oils and other gunk. When you have a pancake/ waffle morning on a Saturday, make a double batch and freeze them. A cup of fruit salad on the side or strawberries on top go great. Maybe an egg or some sausage (cooked when you make the pancakes, so they're heat-and-eat style) for protein? Another option for protein is to top the waffles/ pancakes with peanut butter. Yum!

Any other suggestions?