What is the quickest meal to prepare that holds enough nutrients and calories to make it to a late lunch?

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Randall F.

Try a high fiber cereal or granola with milk and a fruit like a banana, apple or orange. You can even slice some fruit and put it directly in the cereal. A balanced meal will keep you more full than just one item.

Sara E.

Oatmeal with dried fruits in it, and almond milk. Alternatively a hardboiled egg and a single piece of sourdough toast, and a piece of fruit

Todd U.

Peanut butter, jelly & banana sandwich. Nuts are very filling so using chunky peanut butter is a must, I’m a sucker for sweet jam but I’ve substituted fruit spread for a healthier lower sugar alternative and slice whatever you can fit in between for the banana And just eat the rest.

Elzbieta E.

What works best to last a long morning is a breakfast that has nutrients that take longer to digest, such as protein. A good and healthy breakfast to go for when you wanna make it to a late lunch would be some eggs, maybe some oatmeal or whole grain bread, some nuts and fruits, or if you still feel a little hungry or snacky afterwards, some nuts will do the trick for a quick and not too filling snack that will ruin your lunch.

Wendy S.

Oats. You can also make them beforehand and let sit in the fridge overnight , but I prefere them 'freshly' made. You can also make a quick omelet.

Janet J.

I like 1/2 oatmeal with a couple tablespoons of sugar free jam added. That along with some egg whites and a cup of coffee will fuel me for most of the day.

Brad P.

I think a banana or an apple. But, you don’t really prepare them. In my opinion, the quickest for me to prepare is some over easy eggs and an apple.

Art J.

I’d suggest a salad, but make sure you get enough of all food groups in it - veggies, beans, some protein (tofu, chicken, tuna, etc), maybe even throw in some pasta/ (sweet) potatoes.. Definitely quick and easy and can help you get rid of some leftovers. I try not to overdo it on the dressing, just a light drizzle of olive oil.

Ed P.

Personally, I eat a serving of oatmeal and a chobani Greek yogurt with granola. If I’m really hungry, I’ll add a piece of toast or fresh fruit.

Teresa J.

If you can cook, Omelette with some veggies. If not, yogurt+oats+nuts+some fruits(banana, apple..) If still too much time, prepare some protein bars night ahead.

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