The mornings are hectic.  You have to primp, prep, and plan for the long day ahead. With so much on your a.m. checklist, it’s easy to skip a balanced breakfast and opt for a quick swig of coffee or a sugary snack on the go. But Mom was right when she said that breakfast was the most important meal of the day, and this unhealthy habit is hurting your productivity and your diet. Wake up and break the bad-for-you pattern by keeping deliciously easy and figure-friendly foods in your fridge, freezer, and cupboard. These healthy morning meals will keep you going strong and satisfy your trimmed-down tummy. —Lauren Barth

Jimmy Dean D-Lights
Who wouldn’t want to wake up to something warm, hearty, and healthy? Believe it or not, it’s possible to have all three with Jimmy Dean D-Lights. These mouthwatering meals are high in taste and low in fat and calories. With 17 grams of protein and only 260 calories, the D-lights Turkey Sausage Whole Grain Bagel is simply scrumptious. The 240-calorieTurkey Bacon Bowl is another satisfying solution to the morning-meal dilemma.

Cereal and Fruit
We know what you’re thinking: Unless it’s covered in sugar, cinnamon, and artificial coloring, you’re not interested. But trust us—eating a whole-grain cereal is a great way to start the day. It’s chock-full of vitamins and fiber, so you’ll feel energized, sharp, and satiated. Pour in skim milk and add sliced strawberries, bananas, and nectarines for a naturally sweet treat.

Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Cut a cantaloupe in half and scoop out a heaping portion of 1-percent cottage cheese. This tasty low-fat food makes a refreshing morning meal. Plus, the melon is loaded with vitamins, folic acid, and antioxidants, and the cottage cheese is high in calcium and vitamin D. Don’t like cottage cheese? Then skip it and eat the fruit by itself for a little bit of fuel to get you going through the day.

Whole Wheat Toast
Pop a slice or two of whole wheat bread in the toaster oven. Skip the butter and margarine and try zesty, flavorful jams. Low in calories, this slightly sweet, grainy breakfast will do the trick till lunch.

Yogurt
Don’t even have the time to microwave a meal, cut fruit, or toast bread? Grab a yogurt for the road. You can’t go wrong with yogurt, which is full of good-for-you probiotics and high in calcium, protein, and vitamins. A small cup, be it plain or flavored, will curb your appetite and keep you looking slim and svelte.