Brain Food Breakfast

Carbohydrates fuel the brain, so this recipe is perfect for the morning of an exam or presentation.

Vegetarian, High-fiber

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1

  • ½ cup cooked regular oatmeal (not instant)
  • ½ banana
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 slice whole-grain toast
  • ½ ounce butter
  1. When the oatmeal is cooked, slice the banana into it, drizzle with honey, and add milk.

  2. To soft-boil the egg, place it on a teaspoon and lower it into simmering water for 2½ minutes. Run egg under cold water; peel off shell.

  3. Serve egg on buttered whole-grain toast with oatmeal on the side.

PER SERVING Calories: 491 | Fat: 22 g | Protein: 17 g | Sodium: 490 mg | Carbohydrates: 63 g | Fiber: 7.6 g

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