subject: Healthy Breakfast Options For Kids On The Go [print this page] If your kids are always rushing for the bus or otherwise on the go, getting a healthy breakfast into them can be challenging. However, since kids function better if they eat breakfast, it's important to try to come up with creative and healthy options that can be eaten on the go. Make eating breakfast fun with innovative recipes that don't take long to prepare and can be eaten on the way out the door or on the bus.
Muffins
Muffins are a great option for kids who don't have time to sit down and eat a full meal. Many parents shy away from muffins because store-bought muffins are often loaded with sugar and fat. Make your own muffins over the weekend or the night before you plan to use them. You can even make it a family project so that you can spend time with your kids. Use oat bran and whole wheat flour along with healthy ingredients such as bananas or blueberries and make your batter from scratch. Your kids can eat the muffins all week long and even take extras for lunchtime.
Breakfast Smoothies
Breakfast smoothies are quick to prepare and can be made while the kids are getting dressed. All you need is a blender, some milk and some fruit. For added health, consider using soy or almond milk instead of cow's milk. Once you've blended your ingredients, pour the smoothie into a plastic cup, put the lid on it and give it to your child as he walks out the door.
Fruit or Vegetable Salad
Fruit salad is a quick and healthy way to start off the day. Use grapes, strawberries or other fruits that don't require much chopping or preparation. Put all your fruit into a bowl and toss like a regular salad. You can add mangos, canned pineapple or mandarin oranges to make the fruit salad more exotic. If your kids don't like fruit, chop veetables and make a traditional vegetable salad for their morning meal. Pack salads in individual tupperwares the night before so that you just have to hand them to your kids when they get up.
