My first goal is improving breakfast. I want to have my kids ready for learning, but mornings can be rough. Rushed, we sometimes chose to pour a bowl of sugary cereal or grab some toaster pastry. Yes, we had left over spaghetti the other day. And I've done pizza, sandwiches and trail mix.
I often feel guilty about these "bad" breakfast days, some worse nutritionally than others. With a little planning, though, I know breakfast can be fast and healthy.
My time-saving tip is a no-brainer. Just add more healthy foods to the grocery list and less of the sugary "quick" foods. I can't tell you how many times I've thought, if only we had some yogurt, bananas, whole-grain bread or eggs. Really! Those should have been on the list. Instead, our bags are willed with "convenience" foods. Those breakfast pockets/sandwiches may seem like a good quick idea until you read the nutrition label.
Today I had time to scrambled up some eggs so they'd be filled up on protein for Friday quizzes. But for rushed days, I'm looking forward to serving up yogurt and berries, a nutrient-rich spinach-banana-berry-nutty smoothie (courtesy of my brother in law), hard boiled eggs (ready to go in the fridge) with fruit or waffles with natural peanut butter and sliced bananas.
For days when I have a bit more time, I can whip up pancakes with ground flax seeds for a fiber boost. Ham, cheese and broccoli omelets are big hits, too, so long there aren't any stems. I'm looking at recipes for French toast using whole grain, fiber-fortified bread, and breakfast pizzas — some fruity and some packed with veggies.
What are some of your favorite quick & healthy breakfasts?
Sharing a clip from the Today Show that offers some great ideas for feeding your kids at all times of the day. I do turkey roll-ups all the time in my daughter's lunch, but without the tortilla:
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Cheers!
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