But under NO circumstances does my child ever eat Fruit Loops or a frozen breakfast sandwich. Of course it helps that I don't buy that junk but the temptation isn't even there for him. So what do we eat?
Food. Real Food.
For the purpose of this post- I will be sharing our favorite breakfast foods. Most of them take less then 5 minutes to make but some of them have been baked or prepped ahead of time. So Mama's- you will have to spend a little time on some of these items but fear not- there will be plenty of things that don't require any time at all.
Let's Go!
- Fruit. It's a staple at our breakfast table. You'll see it in lots of different forms but my favorite is to simply cut up whatever's in your fruit basket and make a big bowl of fruit salad. It's filling, healthy and tastes great.
- Smoothies. I can whip up a batch of Yogurt Berry Smoothies in 2 minutes flat. No joke. With yogurt, berries, some flax seed or chia seeds- this is a complete meal on the go.
- Toast. Occasionally we mix it up and have toast for breakfast. But here's where we probably differ from most....we eat it with organic peanut butter and banana slices. Or top with half of an avocado. And for goodness sakes, if you're not making your own bread- then please buy a good quality organic bread. We LOVE Dave's Killer Bread and I buy it at Costco so it doesn't cost quite so much.
- Parfaits. Simply genius! Kids think they are eating ice cream or a special treat but us Moms know better. Just layer some organic plain or vanilla yogurt with berries and a little granola for something fun and different. Drizzle with a little local honey if your kids will go for it!
- Muffins and Breads. Ok- so here's one of the "make ahead" items on this list. If you're planning on these being breakfast foods only- try to find recipes that are dense, nutrient packed and limited sugar. My favorite breakfast muffin is the Applesauce Oatmeal muffins. Bake a double batch and freeze half.
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- Oatmeal. Take the five minutes and make it from scratch, don't buy those little oatmeal packets full of chemicals and extra sugars. Blech! We love our oatmeal with a little organic brown sugar and cinnamon or a handful of mixed berries and a little local honey. SO good!
- Waffles and Pancakes. The other "make ahead" item on this list. Next time you make a batch of pancakes or waffles simply double or triple your recipe and put the leftovers in the freezer. Then when your kid wants a waffle, just pop it out of the freezer and warm it under your broiler for a minute. Easy peasy!
- Ants on a Log. Veggies for breakfast? Well why not! Celery, organic peanut butter and some raisins- who wouldn't love that? You can also make a few extras for a snack later in the day. A little prep work now will save you time down the road. Add in a banana for the full meal deal!
- Burritos. You can freeze these ahead of time or just make them fresh in the morning. Takes hardly any time at all! Sausage, egg and cheese burritos or if you're the kiddo, just some beans and cheese. Take it up a notch and make your own tortillas. I like this recipe here courtesy of 100 Days of Real Food. Yum!
- Biscuits. I use this recipe here and always triple it. Yields enough biscuits for dinner the previous night and then one or two mornings as leftovers. Spread with some organic preserves (blackberry is our fav!) and eat with a small bowl of fruit on the side. Perfection! These biscuits also freeze pretty well, so make a ton and stick in the freezer for another day.
So did you notice that there's not a lot of meat in this list? Eh- maybe you didn't. If you are currently eating meat at breakfast, I want to encourage you to try a few more plant based meals like those above. The reality is that you simply don't need meat for protein because a whole foods diet will provide everything your body needs. So don't worry about sending your kids off to school or your husband off to work and not filling their stomachs with "protein". If you're eating your fruits and veggies- you're good to go!
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