10 Back-to-School Power Breakfasts
By Christine Climer
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for growing
school children. It provides the necessary brain and body power
to make it through the first half of the day. Children who start
out each school day with a good breakfast perform better academically
and have fewer behavior problems.
Give these fast, fun breakfasts a try — and don’t
forget to set a good example by eating a healthy breakfast yourself!
1. Whole-grain banana muffins with cream cheese spread
2. Apple slices and a breakfast pizza (English muffin topped
with scrambled egg and melted cheese)
3. Fruit and yogurt smoothie with whole-grain toast
4. Sugar-free, whole-grain, cinnamon French toast with orange
juice
5. Steel-cut oats topped with fresh berries or raisins
6. Bean, cheese and bell pepper quesadillas
7. Whole-grain bagels with tzatziki and sliced olives
8. Turkey and cheese wraps with whole-grain tortillas and carrot
sticks
9. Vegetable quiche (mini quiches made in muffin tins are great
for little hands!)
10. Whole-grain toast with nut butter and cubed melon
© Christine
Climer
NFO Health & Wellness Editor Christine Climer
is a registered nurse with experience in pulmonary disease,
pediatrics, home
health and hospice services. Also trained in early childhood
education, she specializes in the promotion of early childhood
health. She lives with her husband and three children (including
a set of twins) in Texas and enjoys researching health issues
and gardening.
