Starting your day with a healthy breakfast fuels your body in preparation for all of the activities you enjoy. A healthy breakfast helps you control your weight and may lead you to eat less fat and cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. Variety in the healthy breakfast foods you choose keeps breakfast interesting.
Quinoa
Quinoa offers an alternative to oatmeal for a hot breakfast cereal. Quinoa is often described as having a nutty flavor and delivers manganese, magnesium and iron while having a low gluten content, according to The World's Healthiest Foods website. Rinsing quinoa before cooking it helps remove a residue that sometimes makes the dish taste bitter. For a breakfast dish, add cinnamon, nuts, raisins and your choice of sweeteners, such as maple syrup, agave syrup or honey. Fresh fruit or other dried fruits also work well in a breakfast quinoa dish.
Waffle Sundaes
Whole grain waffles add fiber to your breakfast, but rich, sugary syrup adds to the calorie content without adding any nutritional value. Instead, create waffle sundaes by topping the whole grain waffles with your favorite type of yogurt. An alternative to yogurt is whipped frozen bananas. Throw two or three frozen bananas in your blender or food processor and process until they reach a creamy consistency. The taste and texture is similar to a banana-flavored ice cream. Add chopped nuts, flaxseed meal, fresh fruit and other healthy toppings to complete your waffle sundae.
Cereal and Yogurt
Whole grain cereal provides a nutritious start to your day. If you're bored with your usual bowl of cereal and milk, try using yogurt instead. Mix together your favorite cereal and yogurt in a bowl. The yogurt works better then milk for a meal on-the-go, allowing you to enjoy moisture in your cereal without spilling milk during transport. Fresh fruit chunks or nuts add more depth to the flavor.
Breakfast Wrap
Burritos and wraps aren't just for lunch. A whole grain tortilla creates the base of a breakfast burrito or wrap with nutritional value. The fillings of the wrap are a matter of personal preferences. Scrambled egg whites and sauteed vegetables with a sprinkle of cheese offers a savory breakfast wrap. Spreading the tortilla with low-fat ricotta cheese or cream cheese with honey and fruit creates a sweeter breakfast wrap. A crepe is a suitable alternative to the tortilla.
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