Back-to-School Breakfast Tips
Mornings are busy and breakfast is usually one of the first things to go. Yet, studies show that children who eat breakfast tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and better test scores. They are also less likely to be overweight. However, an estimated one in six children skips breakfast each day. For teens, it's closer to one in four.
If mornings ever feel like too much, nutritional counseling from Baptist Health can help.
Nutritious and Quick Breakfast Ideas
- Eggs
- Oatmeal
- Greek yogurt
- Breakfast smoothies
- Fruit
- Cottage cheese
- Overnight oats
- Whole grain pancakes
- Egg muffins
- Breakfast quesadillas
- Granola
- Low-sugar cereal
- Nut butters
- Cheese slices
- Whole wheat pita
- Bran muffins
- Whole grain muffins
- Breakfast bars
- Drinkable yogurt
- Protein breakfast “cookies”
Breakfast Tips for Busy Mornings
- Prepare as much as you can the night before. Get the plates and utensils ready, place fresh fruit in a bowl, etc.
- Get your children up earlier. Some kids skip breakfast because they aren’t hungry when they wake up in the morning. Get them up 10-15 minutes and have them perform their chores (such as walking the dog) to work up an appetite.
- Let your children help plan for and prepare breakfast. Give your kids some leeway to make their own choices. However, avoid sugary cereals. Doing so can help support the prevention of health issues like prediabetes.
- Have grab-and-go alternatives. Make sure you keep fresh fruit, individual boxes of cereal, drinkable yogurt or trail mix on hand for days when there is little or no time to eat.
If you're unsure what your child needs, the Baptist Health pediatric care team can help you figure it out.
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