Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for kids when they have a full day of learning and fun ahead of them! When mornings are rushed, it can be hard to fit in a balanced and nutritious breakfast. Here are five essential breakfasts to have on hand this school year to make your morning routine a little easier.
Dr. Joey’s detox smoothie is simple to throw together and packed with nutrients to get everyone’s day started off on the right foot! This makes a great on-the-go breakfast for drinking in the car during the morning commute to school.
Dad’s morning muffins Bake these up on the weekend to have on hand for a quick and packable breakfast. No one will say no to a little muffin indulgence in the morning! These are perfect for those mornings racing kids off to cross-country practice – they also make a great lunchbox snack.
Perfect Omelette is a nutritious, protein-packed breakfast to get those little minds working before they even hit the classroom! Add in whatever veggies or cheese you want for a well-balanced start to the day. The customizable nature of omelettes means that even your pickiest eaters will be satisfied!
Applesauce flax microwave muffins come together in the microwave in under a minute! Prepare the dry ingredients the night before and you’ll have a healthy breakfast on the table in minutes. These are loaded with great fall flavours for those cool autumn mornings and pack a nutritious punch.
Power pancakes While pancakes might not be a regular weekday breakfast, these make the perfect breakfast for a special occasion like a birthday or the first day of school. Packed with protein, these can also be frozen and reheated in the toaster.
What’s your favourite breakfast for weekday mornings?