Recipes for grab and go breakfasts

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even for adults.

Getting out the door on time with backpacks, lunchbags, and the kids in tow is hard enough, so many people are in need of quick and easy meals to jump start their day.

"How we break our fast from not eating all night long is extremely important, and I know that time is always an issue, so it's great to focus on things you can make the night before, grab in the morning, and head out the door," said the Nutrition Mom Stephanie Merchant.

She came up with three quick, easy, and healthy recipes for us to try.

Cereal

Ingredients:

2 cups organic rolled oats - uncooked

1/2 cup raisins or dried unsweetened fruit of choice

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/4 cup seeds of choice (sunflower, pumpkin)

1/4 cup chopped nuts of choice (walnuts, almonds)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Add all to a large bowl and mix together. Place in an airtight container.

Cinnamon Roll Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup raw walnuts

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup (packed) soaked, pitted dates (about 12 dates)

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until well combined, retaining some texture.

Pull out small pieces of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Green Smoothie Choices

Mojito

1/2 cup fresh mint

1 large lime, juiced

1 cup spinach or kale

1 banana

1/2 cup water

5 to 6 ice cubes

Chocolate Green Smoothie

1 cup almond milk

1 banana

1 cup of spinach or kale

1 tbsp of raw cacao

5 to 6 ice cubes

Taste of the Tropics

1 banana

1 orange

1 cup of spinach or kale

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup of ice

Blend all and enjoy!