As a registered dietitian and a runner I like to make sure I have a power-packed breakfast before a race.  Here are some recipes that I like.  Try them out yourself for your next big race or trail running adventure!

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1-2 packets instant oatmeal

2 tbp peanut butter

1 banana

Few teaspoons chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Prepare oatmeal per directions on package.

2. Mix peanut butter into prepared oatmeal.

3. Slice banana and place on top of peanut butter oatmeal.

4. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired.

5. Enjoy and good luck!

Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients:

2 6-inch flour tortillas

2 eggs

1/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheese (pepper-jack is perfect)

1/2 avocado

Directions:

1. Scramble eggs in non-stick pan over medium heat

2. Sprinkle half of the cheese on tortilla, scatter scrambled eggs over cheese, sprinkle rest of cheese over eggs and top with last tortilla

3. Place quesadilla on paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until cheese melts.

4. Cut quesadilla into 4 pieces and spread with avocado

5. Enjoy and good luck!

Energizing Morning Yogurt

Ingredients:

1 container low-fat yogurt (any flavor)

2 tbsp chopped nuts of choice (e.g.- almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)

2 tbsp dried fruit of choice (e.g.- raisins, cherries, cranberries, etc.)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together

2. Enjoy and good luck!

Strengthening Cheesy Toast

Ingredients:

2 slices hearty wheat bread

2 slices reduced-fat cheese

1/2 apple, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Toast slices of bread in toaster, place one slice of cheese on each piece of toast and place in microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese melts.

2. OR place slices of cheese on slices of bread in toaster oven until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

3. (Optional) Top slices of cheese toast with sliced apples for extra crunch, sweetness and nutrition!

4. Enjoy and good luck!