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4 Ways to Make Busy School Mornings Easier on the Whole Family

October 26, 2016 by Kathryn 32 Comments

There’s so much that can sidetrack a family on a busy morning. From picky kids to forgotten homework to unpacked lunches, getting kids fed, clothed and out the door on their way to school can feel downright impossible sometimes. Luckily, I’ve done quite well at setting a morning routine this year and for the most part, even a busy morning goes quite smoothly. But some days, it seems like the morning brings nothing but challenges. So, when Quaker Canada offered to send me a special package to help manage those busy mornings and share my experience, I was thrilled. Here’s what I learned after a week:

boy eating breakfast

1) A Little Nighttime Preparation Makes Mornings Easier

My oldest son loves oatmeal for breakfast and usually there’s enough time to put the kettle on, boil water and make him a couple packages of his favourite Quaker Instant Oatmeal. But some mornings, even that few extra minutes of breakfast preparation can make the morning feel rushed. So, for the first time last week, I tried Overnight Oats. I’d heard a lot about the concept in the last few months. Just mix equal parts oats and liquid, and then add toppings, sweetener and flavouring as desired. I used milk as the liquid and added blueberries and maple syrup for flavour, then refrigerated the mixture overnight. The next morning, Zackary sat down to a delicious, creamy and hearty breakfast…no extra time required! [Read more…]

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Kick Off the New School Year with New Snacks from Kellogg’s Canada-Giveaway

September 3, 2016 by Kathryn 140 Comments

Once the school year starts, the contents of our cupboards change a bit. Quick and easy breakfasts and snacks become a priority both for my boys and for me personally! And this year, Kellogg’s Canada has some great treats both for the lunchbox and for at home that are sure to please kids and adults alike!

kellogg's nutri-grain fruit and nut bars

My boys’ personal favourite is the new Kellogg’s Brown Rice Rice Krispies Squares. Made with puffed brown rice, these squares boast eight grams of whole grain per serving, yet still have the classic flavour that kids love. They’re perfect for an after-the-sandwich snack in the lunchbox! [Read more…]

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Streamline School Mornings with Kid-Friendly Breakfasts Ready in 5 Minutes or Less!

August 4, 2016 by Kathryn 18 Comments

While the start of a new school year is always exciting, it’s also pretty hectic. That’s especially true in the mornings! Between packing lunches, checking homework, signing agendas and making breakfast, I sometimes feel like I’ve worked a full day just getting the boys off to class!

All that hustle and bustle means that breakfast is sometimes pretty unimaginative. That’s why this year I’ve come up with four easy breakfast ideas for kids that are healthy, kid-friendly and ready in five minutes or less! When breakfast is this simple, there may just be time to spare on school mornings.

bagel bites recipe

Savoury – Breakfast Bagel Bites with Chipotle Salsa

New Breakfast Bagel Bites are one of the easiest and most delicious choices for a busy morning, but they’re even better when served with this simple salsa!

My spice-loving oldest son loves the hint of heat and Mexican flair that this meal offers. I love that the Bagel Bites can be heated in the microwave, so that they’re ready in less than three minutes. The smoky salsa blends so well with the bacon and sausage in these bites, but regular salsa or even ketchup is tasty with Breakfast Bagel Bites too!

bagel bites recipe

Breakfast Bagel Bites with Chipotle Salsa

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

Quick and delicious savoury bagel bites with smoky salsa.

Ingredients

  • 4 Breakfast Bagel Bites, desired flavour
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp. liquid smoke

Instructions

  1. Place Breakfast Bagel Bites on included crisping tray and microwave until heated throughout, according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, mix salsa, chili powder and liquid smoke together until well combined. Serve Bagel Bites hot with salsa for dipping/topping.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1331mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 8g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

Sweet – French Toast Sticks

french toast sticks

If your child loves French Toast and you’ve never tried freezing it, you’re missing out on a great quick and easy breakfast choice! While it does require a bit of advance preparation, the work will be worth it on that first busy school morning.

Just place a slice of frozen French Toast in the toaster and when it pops, breakfast is ready! With protein, calcium and whole grains, it’s a sweet and tasty way for your kids to start the day!

french toast sticks

French Toast Sticks

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Make-ahead french toast perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Syrup, to serve

Instructions

  1. Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla until combined. Place bread on cookie sheet and pour egg mixture overtop slices. Flip bread after one minute, and then let sit until egg mixture is fully absorbed and bread is saturated (about 3 minutes).
  2. In a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat, fry bread slices until cooked through and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. Place cooked French Toast on a cookie sheet and freeze for 10 minutes. Remove from freezer and individually wrap each slice in plastic wrap. Freeze until needed.
  4. To serve, unwrap frozen French Toast and cook in toaster until heated through. Cut into sticks and serve with syrup.
© Kathryn
Cuisine: French / Category: Breakfast

Drinkable – Berry Yogurt Smoothie

For the reluctant breakfast eater, try making breakfast into a drink instead! Creamy Greek yogurt and milk provide calcium and protein, while fresh or frozen fruit add vitamins and natural sweetness.

Ready in minutes, it’s an easy-to-customize breakfast choice that can be made with a variety of delicious fruit. Strawberries and peaches are my personal favourite, while my boys prefer a blend of blueberries, strawberries and banana.

Want to make breakfast even more fun? Blend up a smoothie the night before and pour it into popsicle moulds for breakfast freeze pops!

breakfast smoothie

Berry Yogurt Smoothie

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

A drinkable breakfast smoothie that's easy to customize.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen fruit

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed.
  2. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 16g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

Make-Ahead – Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bars

For those mornings when everyone slept in late and there’s no time to eat at home, keep a batch of these Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bars wrapped and ready in the freezer.

With oat bran, ground flax, blueberries and honey, they have plenty of fibre and nutrients to power a child through his day, and a taste that kids and adults will both love. These bars offer grab-and-go convenience with great homemade taste.

blueberry bran bars

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bars

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Hearty breakfast bars to grab and go on busy mornings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose or whole wheat
  • 1/2 cup ground flax
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of 9"x13" pan. Combine dry ingredients in small bowl.
  2. Combine butter and honey in medium bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in flour mixture until blended.
  3. Gently fold in blueberries and almonds. Spread in prepared pan, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. Cool and cut into 16 bars. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze until needed.
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

bagel bites boxes

As somebody who prefers savoury to sweet, the Breakfast Bagel Bites are my personal favourite of these easy breakfast ideas for kids, and I was especially excited to see that they boast 8-10 grams of protein per serving! Getting enough protein in the morning isn’t always easy, but these breakfast morsels make it a breeze!

The Sausage, Egg & Cheese variety has all the flavour of a breakfast sandwich with just 200 calories per serving and since Bagel Bites are baked, not fried, they fill my boys up without weighing them down.

I know there will still be mornings during the school year that don’t give me a minute to spare and leave me feeling exhausted when the kids are finally out of the house. At least with these four easy breakfast ideas for kids, I’ll be able to get the boys on their way knowing that they’re energized for the day…even if I’m not!

Looking for more great breakfast recipes for kids? This make-ahead Breville waffle recipe for classic waffles is sure to be a hit as well!

today's parent parents of influence

Disclosure: I received the products mentioned in this post for free from Bagel Bites and I am being paid by Rogers to review them. The opinions expressed in my blog are my own and not those of Rogers or Today’s Parent.

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Wake Up with an Easy Three-Star Yogurt Parfait Recipe

August 13, 2015 by Kathryn 31 Comments

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and to ensure that I have the energy I need when I’m especially busy, a good breakfast is a must. This month, as part of the President’s Choice Guiding Stars program, I was challenged to create a recipe using only ingredients that the program has awarded three stars.

Since so many women find it hard to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, I decided to share my quick and easy Berry Yogurt Parfait recipe! It’s filling, packed with nutrition and uses all three-star ingredients!

breakfast berry parfait recipe

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Breakfast is Quick and Delicious with the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

October 1, 2013 by Kathryn 235 Comments

Breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day. From simple cereal to a large breakfast buffet, it’s always such satisfying food and I love finding new and fun ways of making breakfast exciting. Now while I mostly prefer home cooked meals, I have to admit that my boys and I love indulging in the occasional fast food breakfast too. Those yummy breakfast sandwiches are just such a treat!

Now, Hamilton Beach has released a new appliance that will let anyone enjoy customized breakfast sandwiches that are quicker, cheaper and healthier than anything at a fast food restaurant. The new Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker prepares hot and fresh breakfast sandwiches in just five minutes and I was so excited when I received one of the new Breakfast Sandwich Makers to test out.

hamilton beach breakfast sandwich maker [Read more…]

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