Fighting the morning clock? 9 no-fail
ways to get out the door on time
As the sun shines through the curtains,
you hit the snooze button again. Suddenly
you bolt up, realizing you’re running late.
You skip breakfast, grab your bag and
rush out the door. Stress levels skyrocket
and your day has barely begun.
Th e race against the clock at the start of
the day is a common problem. Mornings
shouldn’t be diffi cult and certainly not
something you dread. To get out the door
on time and with a grin on your face, consider
these nine no-fail tips.
Bedtimes aren’t just for kids: A great
morning starts the night before. A regular
bedtime is as important for adults as it
is for children. Go to bed with the goal of
getting seven to nine hours of sleep, as is
recommended for adults by the National
Sleep Foundation.
Use the night prior to your advantage:
Mornings fl ow smoothly when you do
a lot of prep work the evening before.
Th at means select outfi ts, pack bags and
backpacks, and organize any paperwork
before you hit the hay.
Stock the fridge for health and convenience:
It’s always smart to have delicious
and nutritious ingredients in your fridge
like fresh fruits, veggies and eggs. Eggs are
especially versatile and packed with nutrition.
Look for eggs with added nutritional
benefi ts like Eggland’s Best eggs. In a
hurry? Try Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked
Peeled Eggs for a ready-to-eat lunch or
snack.
Meal prep on Sunday: Another
fridge-friendly tip is to do Sunday prep
for the week. For example, chop up veggie
spears or fruits and place in individual containers
for easy grab-and-go snack options
to pair with your hard-cooked eggs.
Learn to love the alarm: Rather than
just setting one alarm for waking up, try
setting several to keep your morning routine
on track. For example, set one for
when it’s time for breakfast and another
as a fi ve-minute warning for departure.
Eliminate distractions: Th e fewer distractions
you have, the better your chances
of meeting the morning clock. Th at
means resist the urge to check your smartphone
or have a rule that the TV remains
off until all morning tasks are complete.
Check it and forget it: It can be highly
eff ective to make a specifi c list with morning
to-do’s for you and your family members.
As each task is complete, you get the
satisfaction of marking it off your list, plus
it keeps the morning moving quickly.
Adjust your attitude: A positive attitude
doesn’t only start your day out on
the right foot, it can also help you stay
focused so when you’re racing against
the clock, you win every time (and with a
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smile on your face).
Don’t forgo breakfast: Th e most important
meal of the day doesn’t have to take a
lot of time. Make-ahead breakfasts and
easy recipes are your key to a delicious
morning without running late.
Th ese delicious Make Ahead Breakfast
Bowls will fuel your family throughout
the day with superior nutrition. By choosing
Eggland’s Best eggs, you get six times
more vitamin D, 25 percent less saturated
fat, more than double the omega-3s and
vitamin B12, and 10 times more vitamin
E than ordinary eggs.
Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
into 1-inch cubes
1 green pepper, seeded then chopped
into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to
taste
12 Eggland’s Best Eggs (large)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped
toppings: tortilla chips, salsa, avocado
6 individual-sized containers with lids
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. On a large baking sheet, place potatoes,
peppers and onions in a single layer.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with
seasoned salt and ground black pepper.
Toss until evenly coated.
3. Roast for about 30-40 minutes or
until potatoes are golden brown and tender,
stirring and rotating pan halfway
through cooking.
4. Meanwhile, crack Eggland’s Best eggs
into a large bowl, then season with salt
and pepper and whisk until smooth.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium
heat, then spray with nonstick spray and
add eggs.
6. Scramble until the eggs are just barely
cooked through and still slightly glossy,
then scoop onto a plate and set aside.
7. Divide the potatoes and scrambled
eggs evenly between the containers, then
set aside to cool.
8. Once cool, sprinkle with cheese and
green onions, then cover and refrigerate.
Freeze any portions that aren’t eaten
within three days.
9. To reheat from frozen: microwave
for 1 1/2 minutes, then stir and continue
microwaving until food is reheated, stirring
between intervals. Top with optional
toppings, then serve.
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