- If mornings are hectic, get breakfast going the night before. Before bed, set the table with bowls and spoons, and leave cereal boxes in a convenient kids-can-reach location. In the morning, you’ll just need to add the milk!
- And whether you choose to assemble the breakfast basics the night before or during the morning rush, involve your kids in the process. It opens up an opportunity to teach them the basics of healthy eating, especially for what many consider to be the meal that shouldn’t be skipped.
- Children aged four to six can help set the table and choose cereal. Keep cereal boxes on a low shelf for easy access.
- Six to ten-year-olds can pour cereal and milk into bowls.
- Tween and teens can help by cutting fruit, pouring drinks and cleaning up.
Think outside the box
If you are looking for a change from cereal with milk, try one of these equally quick and delicious morning options:
For more great ideas and tips seeIf you are looking for a change from cereal with milk, try one of these equally quick and delicious morning options:
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Combine fruit, yogurt and cereal for a delicious
breakfast delight. Or, if you have the time, layer these
ingredients into a tall glass for a parfait
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Spread nut butter on a banana and roll it in your
favourite cereal
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Add bran cereal to a fruit smoothie to boost the fibre
content
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Make ahead and freeze a batch of bran muffins or
cereal bars using bran or whole grain cereal
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Sprinkle high fibre cereal and fruit atop frozen
pancakes or waffles
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Make on-the-go trail mix by combining cereal, nuts
and dried fruit in a portable container
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Who says cereal and milk need to be eaten in a bowl? If
you do need to dash and dine, for an equally nutritious
option, bring a bag of cereal and a portable cup of milk.
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