Thanks to my dad making breakfast for me every morning until the day I left for college, I now feel incredibly weird and sick if I don’t eat it, like I’ve left my nose or my left leg at home.

But I know it’s not that way for everybody, and some of us struggle to find the time to even make breakfast. Is it worth it? Hell, yes! Eating a great, healthy breakfast will prevent mid-morning munchies and leave you feeling much more alert and energetic. Not a fan of oatmeal or cold cereal, though? No problem. Try these fab alternatives:

Breakfast Burrito: No, I’m not talking about that abomination they serve up at McDonald’s that’s stuffed with sausage, cheese, and trans fats. I’m talking about utter deliciousness. In a bowl, mix two tablespoons of peanut butter (crunchy or creamy, your choice) with one sliced banana, a generous dollop of honey, and a few walnuts or bits of crunchy granola. Spread the mix on a tortilla, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds, and you have a tasty power breakfast to go.

Mighty Muffins: I’ve tasted a lot of muffins, and these are hands-down the best and healthiest I’ve ever tried. You’ll need one banana, 2/3 c of whole-wheat flour, ½ tsp baking soda, 3 tablespoons of shortening or butter, 1/3 c of sugar, one egg, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ tsp salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ¼ c sour cream.

Mash the banana and beat the egg, then mix them with all the other ingredients. Divide into muffin cups and bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes. The batter will make enough for 4-6 giant muffins, and that’s enough to give you great breakfasts all through the week.

Power Smoothie: Smoothies are definitely up there on my list of favorite foods in the world. A nice, tall one makes a filling breakfast, and there’s next to no prep work: just toss stuff in the blender. If you don’t have a blender, a food processor works fine, too. The nice thing about smoothies is that they’re forgiving, and you can add and subtract ingredients to your liking. My current favorite blends one banana (freeze it overnight first to make the smoothie frostier), three strawberries, one half-cup of milk, and one half-cup of vanilla yogurt. Yum!

Got any other power b-fast suggestions?? Let us know!