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Starting 2020 Off Right with our Back to Breakfast Routine

An easy breakfast at home or on-the-go!

By Melissa Basgall, Macaroni Kid Kansas City Kansas - Leavenworth January 15, 2020


I don’t know about you, but in our house, the busiest time of day is the morning. My husband and I both have a long commute to work, and on top of my commute is the preschool drop-off. My husband and I also value our sleep, so we’re not those people who get up early and have extra time in the morning. That means every morning is a mad-dash to get ourselves ready, get our daughter ready, grab a quick breakfast, and get out the door. 


The last few weeks we’ve had a lot of time off with the holidays, so we’ve had a lot of lazy, lounging morning involving long drawn out breakfasts. This week, we’re back to the grind which means it’s time to get back to a good morning routine, and a quick and easy, delicious, nutritious breakfast for all three of us.  



To help get us back on track and back to our regular routine, I have this week’s breakfast routine all planned out by pairing BELVITA Breakfast Biscuits, Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt and fresh fruit. This tasty combo is healthy and convenient, and I can feel good about it because I”m getting myself and my husband the nourishment they need and a great start to the day. My husband and daughter have breakfast together each morning while I get ready. Combine this low-prep breakfast for my husband with cereal for my kiddo, and they have more time to have fun together and do all that giggling I hear from the next room each morning. This meal requires zero dishes, just spoons and napkins, which also means no cleanup and no dirty dishes waiting in the sink when I get home from work. It’s also great for me because while everything is out on the table, I can toss a piece of fruit, a BELVITA Breakfast Biscuit, and a Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt into a lunch box so I can eat my breakfast on the go. And of course, this mamma needs her coffee, so I also grab a hot cup of coffee with whatever creamy and delicious flavor of International Delight® I have stocked in the fridge. Currently, my new favorite is Caramel Macchiato, but I also love International Delight® French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Cold Stone Sweet Cream.



My husband is a fruit flavor guy, but I love chocolate flavors. Luckily, BELVITA Breakfast Biscuits come in a ton of different flavors and forms. Crunchy Blueberry, Crunchy Orange Cranberry, Soft Baked Banana Bread, Protein Blueberry Almond, Sandwich Dark Chocolate Creme and so many more. BELVITA Breakfast Biscuits also come in a variety of value packs so you can get everyone’s favorites.


Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt comes in a variety of flavors as well, and at 80 calories, and 12g of protein per 5.3oz serving, I sometimes throw an extra one in my lunchbox for a carefree afternoon snack that helps me stick to my eating routine throughout the day. Some of my favorite flavors are Strawberry Cheesecake, Cherry, Banana Cream and Salted Caramel, though they have more yummy flavors than I can possibly list here. 


All of the products that are part of my morning routine are on sale at Target right now through the Target Circle app. BELVITA Breakfast Biscuits are 15% through 2/1, International Delight® Coffee Creamer is 10% off through 1/25 and Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt Is 10% off through 1/11/2020 and then again 1/23/2020-2/1/2020 



This post is sponsored by © Mondelฤ“z International group and © 2019, The Danone Company, Inc. All opinions are my own.