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Break-the-fast with these 11 kid-friendly breakfast ideas straight from the chaotic kitchen of a registered dietitian and Mom, as well as lots of great tips and tricks for making breakfast easy, fun and nutritious on busy school-day mornings.
Growing tired of the same old oatmeal? Stir things up with these oatmeal "un-muffin" muffins that can be made ahead, frozen and easily reheated. You can eat on-the-go as a muffin (pair with greek yogurt for more protein) or transformed into a warm bowl of comforting cinnamony oatmeal by mashing with a fork and adding yogurt or milk.
You won't believe that these delicious pancakes only contain TWO ingredients when you taste them. They are delicious and nutritious and can be made ahead and enjoyed over and over again. Eat as a traditional pancake or toast in the toaster and add peanut butter for an on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Muffin-tins are handy for more than just muffins! These muffin-tin breakfast burritos are wholesome, delicious and filling. These are best eaten fresh, but can be frozen and reheated for busy mornings. Serve with salsa or a piece of fruit!
One savoury, one sweet! These breakfast quesadillas are delicious and super easy to make. My kids love them! Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, these think-outside-the-box quesadillas will be a hit in your house for sure!
Oatmeal is our go-to breakfast in the Fall and Winter months. Full of nutrients, filling and delicious, it's a gold standard for healthy breakfasts. When you add protein with milk, yogurt, nuts or nut butter as well as fruit, you've got yourself a balanced meal that will keep you full for hours. This banana coconut oatmeal recipe is to-die-for and can be made in a big batch for all-week enjoyment!
Sick of cereal?! Here are six healthy, kid-friendly breakfasts perfect for busy school-day mornings, or lazy weekends. All balanced and nutritious, these breakfasts will help your kids star their day off right by allowing them to concentrate and focus in school as well as have energy for their daily activities!
Oatmeal happens almost everyday in my house. With the exception of the summer months (when instead I throw oats into cookies, muffins, and smoothies), my family eats oatmeal for breakfast everyday. Oats are not only versatile, quick and easy to prepare (contrary to popular belief), and nutritious, but according to a recent, long-term study put out by Harvard University, the benefits of oats stretch far beyond getting a good dose of fibre and feeling fuller longer.
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it's true, it really is. But you may wonder why it's so important—are there really that many benefits? And if so, what are they? To hopefully convince you that breakfast is a no-brainer, I've put together five life-changing benefits that you will reap from eating within an hour or waking up.
Sarah is known as the "Non-Diet Dietitian", because her mission is to inspire people to enjoy food in an intuitive and non-restrictive way, while respecting their health at the same time. Sarah is Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist specializing in pediatric/family nutrition and picky eating. She's also a freelance writer and appears regularly in local and national media.
She's also a mother, a wife and a lover of chocolate, red wine, coffee and pretty much all foods. She aspires to become remotely as amazing a cook as her Mom is and to one day find that "sweet spot" balance between being a great Mom/wife and running a successful part-time business (she's a dreamer too!).
She enjoys practicing yoga, jogging and spending time with her two young kids and husband.