BREAKFAST

“What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast?” Anthony Bourdain

A healthy breakfast sets the foundation for the day. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (healthychildren.org), the benefits of breakfast for children may include better memory, better test scores, better attention span and/or decreased irritability, healthier body weights, and improved overall nutrition. They say, “When it comes to getting your children to school, a healthy breakfast is just as important as gym shoes and sharp pencils.”

Oatmeal Bar

An oatmeal bar is fun and filling!
Honey                                             Apple Pie Spice
Berries                                            Chopped Apples
    Raisins                                             Cinnamon & Sugar
  Maple Syrup                                           Cream or Milk, any kind
       Brown Sugar                                           Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
               Chopped Nuts                                           Whipped Cream (see DESSERTS)
                                  Sliced Bananas                                           Long-cooking Oats, regular or gluten-free

Cook oats according to package directions. Add desired toppings. To print click here

Salsa Scrambled Eggs

The salsa gives eggs a kick.

2 Eggs
1 T Salsa
Salt & Pepper
Grated Low-Fat Cheese (optional)

Whisk eggs and salsa in bowl. Add cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir. Cook in skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until eggs have just set. To print click here.

Berry Parfait

Parfaits are always a treat. 

Honey
All-Natural Granola
Berries, fresh or thawed
Low-Fat Yogurt, any flavor

Layer half of the granola, yogurt, and berries. Repeat layers. Drizzle with honey.
For a gluten-free parfait, use gluten-free granola. To print click here.

Brown Rice Pancakes

Hearty and gluten-free.
2 Eggs                                               1/2 C Milk, any kind
1/4 t salt                                               1 C Brown Rice Flour
                               1 t Vanilla                                               1 T Melted Butter or Earth Balance
2 t Baking Powder                                                                                                         

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Cook on greased griddle. Top with fruit, applesauce, or syrup. To print click here.

For Healthy Breakfast Recipes on Allrecipes click here.