No Cereal? What do I feed my kids?
Trying to get away from cereal has been a challening step for our family because cereal is simple, fast, and easy. We even switched to " healthy" brand cereal only to find that, in most cases, it's still highly processed and sugared. Also, many cereals, even the expensive organic ones, are produced by companies that are or support GMO practices and oppose GMO labeling.
So then, what do we feed our families for breakfast without spending yet another hour or two in the kitchen? Here are a few things we have worked out breakfast in our family.....most of these the o,der kids can prepare for themselves:
1. Homemade whole grain toast with organic, all natural (no sugar added) peanut butter
2. Organic yogurt mixed with peanut butter (same as above) and ground flax......plain, vanilla, or banana yogurt work best
(I like to use plain as often as possible for less sugar.....I then sweeten it myself with agave, raw honey, or stevia, and then mix in some organic ground cinnamon or organic applesauce. I get flavored yogurt from a local farmer -- it's sweetened with cane juice so it doesn't create a rapid sugar spike as other pre-sweetened yogurts do). This breakfast is high in protein, fiber, healthy fats like Omega 3's for focus and concentration, probiotics for good digestion and immunity.
3. Organic apple, plain yogurt, raw honey, cinnamon, and flax blended together in blender or processor (slice deseed the apple first)
This dish is loaded with Omega 3's, probiotics, and fiber. Your kids are also receiving sugar naturally as well as vitamins and some protein.
4. Smoothies: green smoothies, fresh or frozen fruit smoothies.
See my recipe section for smoothie recipes.....plain yogurt, raw honey, and fresh or frozen fruit (as chemical-free as possible) are great starts! What a great way to boost their little immune systems for back to school or hubbies at work, especially through the probiotics and alkalizing power of the greens, vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals in the fruits and veggies. The best start you can give them.
5. Spelt pancakes with raw honey or agave and fresh fruit or frozen fruit compote for toppings instead of syrup. This is a family favorite, though more time consuming.....
6. Homemade protein bars or granola bars paired with some fresh fruit.
See the treat section of the recipes on this blog for these simple, amazing tasting, mostly raw bars that are packed full of nutrients like Omega 3s, lignans, alpha linoleic acid, protein, fiber, and antioxidants). I often double and triple the recipe and then freeze them to keep a continuous supply on hand.
7. Homemade whole grain muffins seved with fresh fruit or homemade applesauce or homemade bagels topped with peanut butter or organic cream cheese (heavenly homemakers has a recipe for this if you want a truly healthful version -- looks pretty simple).
See recipe section for recipe ideas and ingredients: pumpkin muffins, cranberry walnut, blueberry or triple berry.......whole wheat or spelt bagels: Tuscan flavor, salt, cinnamon raisin, or plain seem to be the favorites around here. What's your favorite?
There you go! Let me know what you have found that works in your morning routine!!!!!!
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