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Ever had one of those days where you just lay in bed for a good hour or two after waking up and you contemplate whether you should just stay there the whole day and skip the whole tedious part of changing out of your pyjamas and actually brushing your hair? Yeah, me too. But of course, chores need to get done, diapers need to be changed, and tummies need to be fed (be it your little one's, or your own). So you whimper as you slowly roll onto the floor and crawl to the bathroom and stand in the shower and sob for a few more minutes and after getting dressed, you go to the kitchen and wonder what the hell you're supposed to cook for your child without reaching for the sugar-coated multicoloured cereal yet again. Nor do you want to hand them a piece of dry toast and call it a day. So here is a tried & tested list of 10 tasty but healthy breakfast ideas you can try out for those days that you just seriously cannot function. They are easy, I promise, and will take less than 10 minutes to prepare, but are completely guilt-free because they are actually nutritious and delicious!
1. MINI BANANA PANCAKES
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This is Gemini Grrl's favourite recipe to make all by herself (under my watchful eye of course) and she eagerly eats it all up once it's fresh out of the oven.
So if my 2 year old can cook this, so can you ;)
So if my 2 year old can cook this, so can you ;)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Over-ripe Banana
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
Butter
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up the banana into a bowl.
b) Crack in the egg and mash it all up with a fork.
c) Add the vanilla and mix well.
d) Butter up a muffin pan and spoon in the mixture.
e) Bake in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown.
f) Serve with honey, butter or peanut butter.
SERVES: 1 Momma & 1 Tot OR 2 Tots
2. QUICK-BAKED AVOCADO
1 Over-ripe Banana
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
Butter
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up the banana into a bowl.
b) Crack in the egg and mash it all up with a fork.
c) Add the vanilla and mix well.
d) Butter up a muffin pan and spoon in the mixture.
e) Bake in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown.
f) Serve with honey, butter or peanut butter.
SERVES: 1 Momma & 1 Tot OR 2 Tots
2. QUICK-BAKED AVOCADO
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I LOVE avocados so much. Not only are they chockful of nutrition, but they taste heavenly and can be a wonderful alternative to cheese for those with dairy restrictions, are vegan, or just watching their diets. I may just write up a whole new blog post on it's own dedicated to my favourite avocado recipes.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Ripe Avocado
1 Egg
Pinch of Sea Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.
b) Beat the egg and carefully pour it into the little pit-groove in the avocado halves.
c) Sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper over the egg.
d) Bake it in the oven until your desired consistency, or until the egg cooks.
e) Eat with a spoon and enjoy the goodness.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Ripe Avocado
1 Egg
Pinch of Sea Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.
b) Beat the egg and carefully pour it into the little pit-groove in the avocado halves.
c) Sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper over the egg.
d) Bake it in the oven until your desired consistency, or until the egg cooks.
e) Eat with a spoon and enjoy the goodness.
SERVES: 1 Momma & 1 Tot
3. PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SANDWICH
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Bananas are so digestible and are a healthy way to start your day. So if you're looking for a fun way to jazz up the way you eat this delicious fruit, why don't you try out one of my favourite toast toppings?
INGREDIENTS:
1 Ripe Banana
4 Pieces of Wholemeal/ Multigrain Bread OR 2 Pieces of Toast (for an open-face sandwich)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Ripe Banana
4 Pieces of Wholemeal/ Multigrain Bread OR 2 Pieces of Toast (for an open-face sandwich)
Peanut Butter (Chunky for even more nutrition, but I personally prefer Smooth)
Honey (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up your banana.
b) Spread peanut butter onto your bread or toast.
c) Arrange the banana slices onto your bread or toast.
d) Drizzle with a bit of honey, if you prefer (but the sweetness of the bananas should be enough).
Honey (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up your banana.
b) Spread peanut butter onto your bread or toast.
c) Arrange the banana slices onto your bread or toast.
d) Drizzle with a bit of honey, if you prefer (but the sweetness of the bananas should be enough).
e) Fantastic with a glass of milk.
SERVES: 1 Momma or 2 Tots
4. GREEK YOGHURT FRUIT SALAD
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Greek yoghurt is another staple in my house and we love it so much! It's actually healthier than regular yoghurt and you can use it in a lot of different recipes. It's better to get the plain kind and add in any extra toppings yourself to your liking. I always add some honey for a touch of sweetness (because Greek yoghurt is rather tart) and chia seeds for the extra nutrients, as it is a superfood :D
INGREDIENTS:
2 Single Serving Pots of Greek Yoghurt
2 Single Serving Pots of Greek Yoghurt
Any Mixed Fruits & Berries
1 - 2 tsp of Honey
1 tsp of Chia Seeds
1 - 2 tsp of Honey
1 tsp of Chia Seeds
WHAT TO DO:
a) Cut up the mixed fruit or berries to bite size pieces.
b) Add in the chia seeds into the yoghurt.
a) Cut up the mixed fruit or berries to bite size pieces.
b) Add in the chia seeds into the yoghurt.
c) Add in the honey into the yoghurt and mix well.
d) Top with the mixed fruits & berries.
e) Serve chilled and pretend you're having ice cream early in the morning :P
d) Top with the mixed fruits & berries.
e) Serve chilled and pretend you're having ice cream early in the morning :P
SERVES: 1 Momma & 1 Tot
5. PEANUT BUTTER APPLE SLICES
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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away", apparently. I guess what they mean is that it's good to eat some fruit everyday as part of a healthy and balanced diet. This is also a good snack for any other time of day, plus it's super fast to make. I like to add the granola on top for the extra flavour, fibre and crunch.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Red or Green Apple
Peanut Butter
Granola
INGREDIENTS:
1 Red or Green Apple
Peanut Butter
Granola
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up your apple. The more PB you want, the thinner the slices.
b) Spread peanut butter onto each apple slice.
c) Sprinkle some granola on top.
d) Eat it as a healthy snack while watching the morning cartoons. Goes well with a tall glass of milk too!
SERVES: 1 Momma or 1 Tot
6. SOFT-BOILED EGG & BREAD DIPPERS
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Eggs are inexpensive, the easiest things to cook, but are so high in nutritional value. That's why our kitchen is always full of them! As soon as your bub is old enough, it's good to let them eat eggs for high quality protein. Most toddlers like to dip their foods, so these toast fingers are a fun way to make them finish up their meal.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Egg
1 Piece of Toast
Butter (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) Boil your egg for about 10 minutes.
b) Toast a piece of bread.
b) Remove from pot and crack open the top OR crack open the whole egg into a bowl.
c) Cut up the toast into strips for easy dipping.
d) You may choose to lightly butter the toast fingers.
e) Let your tot have fun dipping and eating this healthy breakfast.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Egg
1 Piece of Toast
Butter (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) Boil your egg for about 10 minutes.
b) Toast a piece of bread.
b) Remove from pot and crack open the top OR crack open the whole egg into a bowl.
c) Cut up the toast into strips for easy dipping.
d) You may choose to lightly butter the toast fingers.
e) Let your tot have fun dipping and eating this healthy breakfast.
SERVES: 1 Momma or 1 Tot
8. CUTE FOOD ART
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| I LOVE YOU BEARY MUCH - My very own food art creation for Gemini Grrl. It is peanut butter on bread with apple slice cut-outs and blueberries. |
INGREDIENTS:
Bread or Toast
Fruit
Vegetables
Breakfast Spread
WHAT TO DO:
a) Use a cookie cutter to cut out the shape of your food art base (for example, circle for a face).
b) Spread on any breakfast spread of your choice.
c) Cut out shapes out of fruit or vegetables and use to garnish/ decorate your base.
d) Present your work of art for your child to ooh and aah.
SERVES: 1 Momma or 1 Tot
8. OVERNIGHT OATMEAL CHIA SEED PUDDING
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As I mentioned before, chia seeds are a super food, and not only are they rich in omega 3, calcium, protein, iron, magnesium and anti-oxidants amongst other things, but they can be added to lots of different recipes without altering the taste. These humble looking little seeds will absorb any liquid they're mixed in and will swell up 2 ~ 3x their size and become fun little squishy pops in your drinks of puddings. Pair this with some rolled oats and you have a power couple right there. This is an overnight pudding recipe, which means that you have to prepare it the night before and leave it in the fridge, so you can just grab it in the morning, but to put it together takes up less than 10 minutes of your time.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbs of Chia Seeds
1/2 Cup of Milk (can be cow's milk, soy milk, almond milk, etc)
1 tbs of Rolled Oats
1 tsp of Honey (or to taste)
Mixed Berries
1 tsp of Honey (or to taste)
Mixed Berries
Chocolate Chips (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) In a small glass jar, spoon in the rolled oats.
b) Add the chia seeds.
c) Pour in the milk.
d) Add the honey and mix will.
e) Sprinkle in some mixed berries or chocolate chips for a sinful treat.
f) Mix well or close lid and shake jar.
g) Leave in the fridge overnight.
h) Eat it nice and cold the next day straight from the jar.
SERVES: 1 Momma or 2 Toddlers
a) In a small glass jar, spoon in the rolled oats.
b) Add the chia seeds.
c) Pour in the milk.
d) Add the honey and mix will.
e) Sprinkle in some mixed berries or chocolate chips for a sinful treat.
f) Mix well or close lid and shake jar.
g) Leave in the fridge overnight.
h) Eat it nice and cold the next day straight from the jar.
SERVES: 1 Momma or 2 Toddlers
9. ABC SMOOTHIE
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INGREDIENTS:
3 ~ 6 Over-ripe Banana (depending on how banana-y and sweet you like it)
3 tsp Cocoa Powder
1 Cup of Milk (Cow, Goat, Coconut, Almond, Soy - up to you!)
1 Ripe Avocado
Dash of Cinnamon Powder (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) Slice up the bananas and put in blender.
b) Scoop out avocado flesh and put in blender.
c) Pour milk in blender.
d) Add cocoa powder in blender.
e) Add a dash of cinnamon powder if you like.
f) Blend the living daylights out of your mix.
g) Pour into tall glass, add straw and any other toppings of your choice.
h) Drink up and don't even strain yourself to chew anything.
*TIP: If you like your smoothies to be cold, then I suggest you peel, slice and freeze your bananas overnight, then blend them up the next day when they're still frozen. This is better than blending in some ice.
SERVES: 2 Mommas or 3 Tots
10. NON-FUSS SAVOURY TOAST
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My Mom used to make us those super tasty prawn toasts growing up, and the Asian side of me actually doesn't mind eating it in the morning. But honestly, who wants to be shelling and mincing up prawns at the crack of dawn, right? (No, seriously, shut up). So here is my own insanely simplified version of savoury toast you can do with your eyes still half-closed.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Egg
3 Pieces of Bread
Five-Spice Powder
Cooking Oil
INGREDIENTS:
1 Egg
3 Pieces of Bread
Five-Spice Powder
Cooking Oil
Chilli Sauce or Ketchup (optional)
WHAT TO DO:
a) In a bowl, whisk up the egg.
b) Add in a small dash of the five-spice powder and mix well.
c) Heat up some cooking oil in a pan.
d) Dip each piece of bread into the eggy mixture until well coated.
e) Fry the eggy bread in the pan until crispy.
f) Cut each fried bread into 4 small squares or triangles.
g) Dip in the chilli sauce or ketchup, whichever you prefer.
a) In a bowl, whisk up the egg.
b) Add in a small dash of the five-spice powder and mix well.
c) Heat up some cooking oil in a pan.
d) Dip each piece of bread into the eggy mixture until well coated.
e) Fry the eggy bread in the pan until crispy.
f) Cut each fried bread into 4 small squares or triangles.
g) Dip in the chilli sauce or ketchup, whichever you prefer.
SERVES: 1 Momma & 1 Tot
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But seriously though, you should also buy a big box of relatively healthy cereal, some good full cream milk, fresh berries and pour your child a bowl of cereal with fruit on those days that you seriously, honestly, just can not function. Don't feel guilty about it. At least you're trying to feed you child something of nutritional value. We all deserve a break sometimes! ;)
