BREAKFAST
The Most Important Meal of the Day Breakfast jumpstarts your brain, body and starts your day off right. Studies have found that students who have a filling and healthy breakfast perform better in school. Adults are more productive at work and can maintain a healthy weight if they don’t skip the first meal of the day. Of course it’s difficult to create healthy breakfasts consistently- especially if you’re a night owl. Use these recipes and tips to give your day a boost! Pancakes Is there a more quintesentially American breakfast than pancakes? While many families consider pancakes to be too fussy and messy for an everyday meal, they can actually be great for on-the-go mornings! You can prepare your mix the night before, stored in a large covered measuring cup in your fridge. Heat up your pan or griddle when you wake up and start the coffee maker and you’ll be ready to begin your day with just one dirty pan after breakfast. Pancakes are also a great way to sneak in more vegetables and fresh fruits into
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your child’s diet. You can top their plate with fresh berries and a teaspoon of jam instead of sugar syrup. Finely shred up to two cups of zuchinni and add to your favorite pancake recipe with a tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice for a pancake that taste just like grandma’s delicious zuchinni bread! Of course, pancakes are a great choice for a sweeter breakfast too. You can mix in chocolate and candy pieces, crushed nuts, chopped fruit, even caramel sauce right into your batter to create a delectable pancake. Don’t forget to top off with whipped cream!
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