I have a confession to make. For years I skipped breakfast. I knew it wasn't right, my mother certainly taught me better. But, once I began living under my own roof I figured I didn't have to listen to my mother any longer. When I became a mother I made sure that breakfast was available each morning for my own children. But still, I seldom ate breakfast myself.

I've since come to my senses and do eat breakfast most days. I normally miss breakfast probably one day a week only because I forget. Years of skipping breakfast can do that to a person. I've come to really enjoy my breakfast time in the mornings. My two favorites are smoothies, and believe it or not... oatmeal!

Keeping in mind that a good breakfast consists of fiber and protein I have posted post a week's worth of breakfast choices. Nothing fancy, but absolutely healthy choices. These are easy to prepare, and a couple of them only require you to grab them up on your way out of the door. Enjoy!

Simple to Fix Breakfasts

1. Sunday Breakfast: Veggie omelet (two eggs, diced red or green peppers, diced onions, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, salt, pepper, turmeric)

2. Monday Breakfast: Protein energy bar

3. Tuesday Breakfast: Oatmeal with walnuts and blueberries (click for recipe)

4. Wednesday Breakfast: Fresh banana along with handful of almonds or granola mix.

5. Thursday Breakfast: Yogurt and fruit smoothie (click for recipe)

6. Friday Breakfast: Whole wheat toast spread with peanut butter, fresh apple or pear

7. Saturday Breakfast: Cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, rye crackers

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