Often I am not at my best before my first cup of coffee (we still get up to one of our little ones a lot in the night). So I like to know what I am going to make for breakfast. Luckily, my three boys all shout "more" at breakfast. It is the one meal when they really tuck in. I want to make sure what I give them is sustaining and good for them. We usually have one of three things: porridge (with lsa), cereal, or toast. Or a combination of the three. Sometimes I do feel like I would like to do something a bit different, but it has to be something they will eat that can be prepared quickly.
A good breakfast will help with energy and concentration levels throughout the day and ensure you all feel fuller longer. Good for mummies with tummies, too. But, when the spoons are flying and hungry children are desperate for something to eat it pays to have an action plan. I recently read about this easy way to plan healthy breakfasts. Essentially you just think about including three key things:
- Something filling - carb
- Something lasting - protein
- Something coloured - fruit
Munch Mummy Kate has also been thinking about breakfasts. She has started a series on "Breakfast Makeovers". See her posting from last week here, where she discusses ways to get little munchkins to eat more breakfast. And check out tomorrow's Freddie's Friday post too. Over the coming weeks she shares some great ideas for making something a bit different for breakfasts. She has some really great recipes for you to try out. I will definitely be trying them.Yay, Kate. Thanks for inspiring me - we had eggy bread this morning!
Mummy to three small boys
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