Breakfast in under a minute

I have just finished writing two articles on how to have more time in the morning. I'm hoping someone will realize my brilliance and publish them, but until then, cross your fingers for me. Although the writing was focused on beauty routines, I am now in the spirit of time saving techniques and thought I'd pass on some great breakfast ideas that are quick and easy too. Your kids will love them and you'll love that they are healthy, easy and give you the opportunity to sit and read the paper (or whatever you do in the morning).

Peanut butter oatmeal:
Mix some plain instant oatmeal with some water. One Tbsp. of oatmeal for one tsp. of water, but measuring takes time so just make it watery. Microwave for 25 seconds. Add a little peanut butter and serve.
Variations:
Peanut butter and honey.
Peanut butter and jam.
Peanut butter and Nutella (J's personal favourite).
Peanut butter and brown sugar.
Peanut butter and ketchup (I have never served this but I know E would eat it).

Disclaimer: this is not a peanut-free blog, but I do offer peanut free options. For all those with household peanut allergies, I recommend substituting Wow butter for these recipes. The Nutella option has hazelnuts and I'm not sure of a substitution for that.

Quick Toast:
This is not ready in under a minute but takes less than a minute of preparation time so I'm including it. Put bread on a tray and spray with cooking spray. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes and spread with whatever: peanut butter, jam, butter, ketchup......
 Cheese and Crackers:
This is not a standard breakfast, but in France they have grilled cheese as a breakfast food and this is the quick alternative. Besides, cheese is healthy (not the processed kind, please) and crackers are okay. Add a little fruit and your kids will have a full meal. They'll love it.

Fruit Plate:
This is a light breakfast for all those children who aren't hungry in the morning. Fill a plate with grab-and-eat fruit (apples, bananas, berries, grapes) and serve. Wash it first, but slicing is optional. It will add more seconds but you can probably still make it in under a minute.

Yogourt Parfait:
This is another of J's favourites. Get a bowl and a tablespoon. Layer in the bowl two spoonfuls of yogourt and one spoonful of dry cereal (rice krispies, cheerios, cornflakes, whatever) and repeat once or twice. Slice up a banana on top and serve.You can even use granola if you're feeling fancy.

Quick eggs:
Break an egg into a microwaveable dish. Mix with a fork and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir and serve with ketchup or spices.

Cereal:
This is perhaps the quickest of all. Pour cereal into a bowl and top with milk. This only counts as a healthy breakfast if you use a healthy cereal.