7 Easy Power Breakfasts for Athletes

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Take oatmeal or other multigrain hot cereal, such as Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal or Old Wessex 5 Grain Cereal. Next, add diced nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans), a banana and a one tablespoon of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. This dish warms the body while providing energy-rich nutrients.

Shake It Up

If you like to drink your breakfast, try this: Add milk, yogurt, fruit, nut butter, Carnation instant breakfast and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Note: You may need a wide straw for this one.

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Curds and Whey

Cottage cheese is the easiest way to have Miss Muffet's favorite dish. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with cut fruit (e.g., bananas, melon, berries, apples, pears) with one teaspoon of ground flax seed and one tablespoon of high-fiber cereal. Although it's similar to the Greek breakfast, this option provides a slightly different flavor profile.

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