Brilliant breakfast solutions
Anyone with kids will know that mornings can be tricky. As a mom of three boys (all under 6!) Cath Bothner, a food strategist at Woolworths, knows what a circus it can be. Here, she offers some tips for common breakfast challenges and how to get everyone fed and out the door without any major meltdowns.
1. The challenge: the picky eater
The solution: Give them some choice in the matter by getting them involved in choosing their own toppings to add to mini breakfast fritattas.
The recipe: Mix 4 free range eggs with a dash of milk and salt and pepper. Divide between the moulds of a muffin pan. Divide 3 tablespoons grated parmesan among the 6 holes. Now let your kids choose their own toppings to add, which could include:
- mushrooms
- tomatoes
- grated cheese
- leftover roasted chicken, etc.
Pop into the oven at 180°C, roast for 10-15 minutes until golden and enjoy!
2. The challenge: the sleepy head
The solution: The best course of action for a tot that’s not truly awake yet, is to have something ready that goes down easily.
The recipe: Bircher muesli is your best friend here. The night before, soak some oats in liquid – like water, milk or nut milk. Be sure to just cover the oats with liquid. The next morning, add toppings like grated apple, cinnamon, a little bit of honey if needed, chopped nuts, plain yoghurt or fresh fruit like blueberries. Yum!
3. The challenge: extra early (or super rushed) mornings (#sports)
The solution: Prepare something the day before which be enjoyed on the go in the morning.
The recipe: killer banana muffins
Cream 125 g butter until light and fluffy. Beat 2 extra large free range eggs and add gradually to the butter, creaming as you go. Add 2 tablespoons yoghurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and 60 g raw chopped almonds. Fold in 6 ripe mashed bananas. Sift together 250 g flour, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt. Fold into the banana mixture. Pour into a muffin tray lined with paper. Top with blueberries or granola. Bake at 180°C for 50 – 60 minutes until golden brown and firm.