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Quick and Healthy Breakfasts

Brynn demonstrates whole grain waffle-wich sandwiches and tea latte. (MP4, 03:50)

Savory Waffle-wich

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Sweet Waffle-wich

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Chai Tea Latte

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-Brynn, University of California, Irvine

Jordan prepares overnight oats. (MP4, 04:57)

Overnight Oats

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-Jordan, Lasell College

Karlene shows how to make a breakfast bar. (MP4, 01:14)

Breakfast Cereal Bar

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-Karlene, University of Alabama

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My favorite quick and hot breakfast is Banana Oats Bake. Mix a mashed banana, 3 Tbsp. oats, 1 tsp. brown sugar (optional), and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Mash into the bottom of a bowl sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave for 90 seconds. Let sit 30 seconds and then invert or eat from bowl. You can top it with peanut butter for added protein.

-Brittany A., Lincoln Land Community College

Take ½ cup of quinoa, 1 cup of water, some diced apples, and some cinnamon and sugar. Microwave quinoa in water until it boils. When water is absorbed add in the other ingredients.

-Amanda G., Onondaga Community College

I like to make cheesy eggs. Take a couple of eggs, slice and dice American or other cheese and mix together in a bowl. Microwave until eggs are done and cheese is melted.

-Troy C., Mountain Empire Community College

I take ½ cup of raw organic oatmeal, 1 cup of water, and ½ cup frozen organic or homegrown blueberries, raspberries, or any berries you like. Microwave until done in 30-second intervals.

-Evelyn S., College of Southern Idaho

Take some precooked diced ham, sold in stores, and throw it in a bowl. Throw in some shredded cheese with some chopped up spinach. You’ll need a microwave omelet maker. Crack open three eggs and agitate with a fork. Pour the eggs in both halves of the omelet maker. Microwave on high for one minute and 30 seconds. Remove omelet maker and add the ingredients from the bowl into both halves of the omelet maker. Put back in microwave for another minute on high. Now close the lid on the omelet maker and cook for another 30 seconds. Once complete, slide omelet out of maker onto plate. Add your toppings (in my case, salsa and sour cream) and enjoy. If you’re in a real hurry, toast up two pieces of Texas toast and make it an omelet sandwich to go.

-John T., Ashford University

I love making eggs in the microwave. I crack a couple eggs in a microwave safe dish (use egg whites if you'd like), add a tablespoon of water, whisk with a fork, and microwave for 1.5-2 minutes.

-Jessica S., Winona State University

Boil almond milk in the microwave. Pour over a bowl of old fashioned oats containing peanut butter, sliced almonds, and a tablespoon of raw honey.

-David L., Mohawk Valley Community College

I like to make a healthy egg sandwich. Toast a whole wheat English muffin. Then take 1 or 2 egg whites and microwave them on a saucer plate covered with a bowl for about a minute. If you want a hard yolk, be sure to poke it so it runs with the whites. Place eggs on the English muffin. I usually spread strawberry jam on my muffin, others like butter. You can also add cheese while the egg is warm so it melts, and salt and pepper to taste.

-Melissa P., Mount Mercy University

Mix canned tuna fish, mayo, diced tomatoes, peppers, scallions, and cheese in a bowl. Microwave for 50 seconds and spread on crackers.

-Karina J., Hunter College

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