Monday Message - More Breakfast Tips

Still Struggling with Breakfast Time?

Take breakfast off the back burner! Follow these Kids Eat Right Tips to fuel your kids with a healthy breakfast, no matter how rushed they are.

Get your kids to enjoy veggies for breakfast. How about spinach in an omelet or sweet potato hash?
View the ideas below and be sure to check out the "Kid Friendly" tips from kidseatright.org

• Add fresh or frozen chopped spinach, mushrooms, or diced tomatoes to scrambled eggs or omelets. Make scrambled eggs with leftover veggies in the microwave for an even faster healthy breakfast.
• Add grated carrots or zucchini to pancake, quick bread or muffin batter.
• Bake muffins ahead of time and freeze; toast and spread with peanut butter for a satisfying breakfast.
• Whirl carrots and fresh orange juice in a blender for a refreshing breakfast beverage. Or blend kale and spinach with apples, oranges, melon or pears. Add a scoop of yogurt if desired.
• Make a breakfast burrito by wrapping low-fat cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and diced bell peppers in a whole-wheat tortilla.
• Try an egg sandwich on whole grain toast with fresh tomato slice, sauteed mild banana or anaheim peppers & arugula.
• Saute sliced potatoes with onion & peppers for a side dish.
• Add fresh basil or cilantro to omelets, egg sandwiches, etc.