Get to snacking with this quick and easy snack idea

Moms always makes sure their kids are getting a nutritious breakfast and are happily starting off their days, but it is equally important for moms to eat something that is both healthful and satisfying. An easy and better-for-you option to help power mom through the day is an open-faced sandwich packed with whole grains, protein and fiber.

“A nutritious, enjoyable and easy meal can be hard to find! As a busy mom, I find open-faced sandwiches to be a great solution,” says Registered Dietitian Katie Cavuto. “I recommend using 100 percent whole grain bread as a nutritious foundation, such as the new Healthfullbreads, and then experimenting with seasonal fruits and veggies like arugula and avocado - the options are endless!”

Any meal is fair game: Breakfast is a great time to make an open-faced sandwich because you can jazz up your morning toast with a variety of nutrient-rich ingredients like eggs, lox and avocado. Open-faced sandwiches are also great as an afternoon snack, especially after the gym. I like to layer one slice of 100 percent whole grain toast with better-for-you ingredients filled with protein and fiber, like almond butter and banana.

Go 100 calories or less: When shopping in the bread aisle, make sure to read the labels. I always make sure the bread I am purchasing is made with 100 percent whole grains and that each slice of bread contains 100 calories or less. I recommend the new Healthfull(R) whole grain bread varieties because they come in flavorful varieties such as Steel Cut Oats & Honey, Nuts & Seeds and Flax & Sunflower and have 80 calories per slice! The bread alone will satisfy your taste buds, meaning the less ingredients (and calories) you’ll want to pile on.

Avocado & Egg Open-Faced Delight

Ingredients:

*1 slice of Healthfull(R) Steel Cut Oats & Honey bread, toasted

*1/4 avocado, mashed

*1 hard-boiled egg, sliced

*3 cucumber slices

*1/4 teaspoon chili oil

*Lime zest

*Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

*Spread mashed avocado onto toast.

*Top with egg slices and cucumber sliced.