Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Kids

    

     Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and is vital to the health and growth of your child. healthy breakfast is also an excellent start to your child's school day. It's the brain food they need to be alert and active for the day's studies.

      Most often, it's hard to get children to sit down in the morning to a full-course meal. But there are other quick, healthy alternatives if you find your child too sleepy for a full meal or if time is an issue. Breakfast may be more encouraged if you get your little one involved in actually preparing the morning meal. Try it once and see what comes of it. Let them know how important their help in the kitchen really is to you. This may also be a good time to get your whole family gathered around the table. It all depends on your family's schedules and activities.

      If you find yourself getting kids interested in a full meal in the morning to be difficult ... do not worry . It is very important to at least a few other healthy fast food options. There are many quick and healthy options for you to choose. 

Here are some food choices to get your kids moving in the morning. 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 1 : Smoothies :

      Drink a refreshing smoothie, it is much easier to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and children love them. Smoothies offer a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables. They are so easy and fun to do.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 2 : Banana Pineapple Smoothie :

Ingredients : 

• 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple.
• 2 bananas sliced.
• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk.
• 1 cup non-fat yogurt (any flavor).
• Ice cubes.
• Sweetener if desired. 

Instructions : 
Mix fresh pineapple, bananas, soy milk, yogurt, and ice cubes in a blender.

Blend until smooth . Serves about 4.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 3: Carrot Apple Juice Smoothie :

Ingredients : 

• 1 cup peeled and diced carrots.
• 1 1/2 cup apple juice.
• 1/2 cup cold water.
• Ice cubes. 

Instructions : 

Mix all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas #4 : Bagels and muffins :  

     For healthier muffins or bagels of course, you need to bake the homemade type. It is best to make them with whole wheat flour. Homemade bran muffins are excellent with some low fat butter and low sugar jelly or jam and are also a good source of fiber. Apple or pear butter on top will also give you some added variety.

     Below is a nutritious recipe shown I think your children will Love it. Who says you can not have pizza for breakfast? 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 5 : Muffin Pizza :

Ingredients: 

• 2 english muffins.
• pizza sauce.
• grated mozzarella cheese.
• 1 slice low-fat deli chopped ham.
• 2 scrambled eggs (may substitute egg beaters). 

Instructions: 

     Cut the 2 muffins in half. Top with pizza sauce, grated cheese, chopped ham, and eggs. Place under toaster oven for a minute or two. Adjust settings to your liking. Offer your child a piece of fruit on the side. 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 6 : Fruit salad : 

     There are many variations of fruit salads and really, they are great at any time of the day, not just for breakfast. Fruit salads are excellent with some non-fat yogurt dip. 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 7 : Breakfast Casseroles: 

     There are several types of Casseroles for breakfast. And to be healthy, you can add vegetables that you like and is highly recommended to add to your daily intake of vegetables. Using turkey bacon or sausage and low fat cheeses is ideal when it comes to healthy casseroles. Also using an egg substitute such as egg beaters will give you less fat and cholesterol. With casseroles, you can make them ahead the night before and pop them in the oven in the morning. 

Healthy Breakfast Ideas # 8 : Last Minute Breakfast : 

     Always have dried fruits, nuts, dates, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and trail mixes on hand to toss into sealed plastic bags for those mornings when time just doesn't permit for a breakfast meal. Make for sure each child gets one of these bags before leaving the house. 

     just a few ideas to keep breakfast healthy for your little ones. I hope i helped you with this article, Also...don't forget to eat a good breakfast yourself.

Enjoy & Bon Appetit