You know the importance of serving your family a healthy breakfast, but there's often not a lot of time in the mornings. Here are a few simple and healthy breakfast ideas that you can have on the table in just 20 minutes and give your family the nutrition they need for a great start.

Cereal and soy milk

Soy milk is full of healthy protein. Choose a cereal that has high fiber content and is free of high fructose corn syrup. Read labels on the cereal carefully and then stock up on your family's favorites.

Whole wheat toast and natural peanut butter

Whole wheat toast is full of fiber and good carbohydrates to get you through the morning. Children love the idea of eating peanut butter for breakfast, which makes this meal a winning treat in most households. Look for natural peanut butter. The only ingredient should be peanuts. Add a piece of fruit, such as a banana or apple, and you have a well-rounded and easy breakfast.

Yogurt and fruit

A container of vanilla yogurt and some fresh fruit are all you need for this healthy and fun breakfast. You can buy frozen berries, thaw them in the microwave and then drizzle them over the yogurt. You can also pair yogurt with peaches, melon or bananas for a sweet breakfast treat. Add a handful of natural granola or sliced almonds into the mix for a fun and delicious crunch.

Breakfast smoothie

If you want to make the previous idea even easier, throw the yogurt and fruit into a blender with some juice or organic milk and a few ice cubes. You can make large batches of smoothies to feed your whole family. You can even sneak in some spinach in the mix to add to the nutrition of the drink. Experiment with different flavor combinations so you can always have something new.

Home baked goods

Visit our recipe section for healthy and hearty muffin recipes that feature whole wheat flour and applesauce to replace some of the fat and sugar in traditional recipes. Spend some time on Sunday afternoon baking up the next week's breakfast. Children will love to get in on the baking process and you can make creating your breakfast for the week a whole family event.