Easy, Frugal Breakfasts!
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And that children that eat breakfast do better in school than those who don´t. However, we also all know that it isn´t always easy to find time to prepare that all-important meal or to convince our children to eat it! One way to create a positive attitude toward breakfast in your children is by showing them that you enjoy breakfast! Eating breakfast as a family is a great opportunity to spend some quality time together. Spending time together, making breakfast can turn out to be a child´s favorite part of the day! By being creative and maybe just a little bit organized, you can make a variety of tasty and healthy breakfasts. Try these ideas:
- for a quick and easy breakfast try a toasted bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese.
- or peanut butter spread on whole-wheat toast.
- how about a fruit smoothie? Toss whatever fruit you have in the blender with milk.
- when you have a little time, prepare a large batch of pancakes or waffles. Freeze in a single layer, then stack in a zip-top bag. In the mornings, pop one into the toaster, then top with fruit and yogurt.
- or spread peanut butter and jelly between 2 pancakes.
- try some non-traditional foods, like leftover pizza--kids nearly always go for it!
- kids don´t want to drink their juice? Try this easy recipe for Orange Juice Smoothies.
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 or 6 ice cubesMix all ingredients in blender till smooth.
Breakfast doesn´t have to be ham and eggs anymore! Nor does it have to be cold cereal. By using a little creativity you can have a healthy breakfast every morning!
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