Top 3 breakfast picks for little ones
Breakfast is absolutely important and when your child give you a million reasons why they can have ice cream and not eat healthily in the A.M., here’s your chance to beat the guilt with some really cool ideas that are equally healthy. No worries, our top 3 picks can be prepared in less than 10 mins. You will be out of the kitchen in no time and basking in the fact that you made energy-packed breakfast on the go for your little ones.
Popping a yogurt is super quick! Just in case though there’s not enough pizzazz try adding almonds, jam and raisins. They will not only give the eyes a buzz but they will add the right amount of crunch and nutritious benefits to that plain ole’ yogurt.
Well Dressed Yogurt
What you need:
A Cup of plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. honey
a small handful of oats and toasted almonds, roughly crushed
A sprinkle of raisins
Combine all ingredients in the yogurt container. Grab a spoon and go!
Besides being fun to prepare, these fruity, creamy smoothies are refreshing! Done in minutes, no shopping required, simply use what you have and love.
Rise & Shine Fruit Smoothie
What you need:
2 cups frozen mangoes or (any fruit)
2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate (or 1/2 cup orange juice)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp. honey
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until completely smooth.
Ever thought of making your own pastries fresh from the toaster? Well homemade pop-tarts are nearly as quick, they have less sugar and no artificial colors or flavours. Besides when it comes to imagining taste combinations, the sky’s the limit. You could make a different pop-toast every morning.
Pop that Toast
What you need:
2 pieces of whole wheat bread
1 tsp butter, softened
1-1/2 Tbsp. jam
1. Lightly butter both pieces of bread.
2. Spread the jam over the butter onto just one piece of bread leaving 1/2 inch border around the edges. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
3. Cut off the crust and seal the two pieces of bread together using the tines of a fork.
4. Slide into the toaster; then *pop*, breakfast is ready.
(Up to You): Add thinly sliced fresh fruit such as bananas or strawberries for a fresh flavor. Try adding peanut butter or cream cheese for an added boost of protein.
