Breakfast Bite

Looking for a nutrient-rich breakfast that’s quick and easy?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but often gets overlooked by many athletes.  If it’s not quick; it’s not an option!  However, breakfast is essential to building a base of nutrition for the entire day.  Research (http://www.breakfastresearchinstitute.org/ ) shows that a breakfast of carbohydrate, protein and healthy fat jump starts the metabolism and helps you stay fueled throughout the day.

Let’s breakdown “The Breakfast Bite” ingredients… The key ingredient to this bite is oatmeal.  Rich in fiber and B-vitamins, oats are a great whole grain for breakfast.  Oats are a complex carbohydrate and great for a post-workout breakfast.  Non-fat dry milk powder is a good source of protein and calcium which contributes to bone growth and development.  Natural peanut butter is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (the “good” fat), vitamin E and protein.  Finally honey is a natural sweetener, made with no artificial ingredients.

“The Breakfast Bite” Recipe

•¼ cup honey

•½ cup natural peanut butter

•½ cup non-fat dry milk powder

•1 cup uncooked oatmeal

Mix honey and peanut butter together.  Stir in the non-fat dry milk powder and the oatmeal.  Mix well and roll into 24 bite-size balls. 

Nutrition Facts per Serving (1 ball)::

Calories: 66, Carbohydrate: 5 gm, Fiber: 1 gm, Protein: 2.5 gm, Fat: 3 gm, Cholesterol: 0 mg

Grab six to eight breakfast bites and a glass of low-fat milk and you are ready to go with a 500 calorie, nutrient-rich breakfast!  Also, three to four bites can be great for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.

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