Busy families are about to be in full gear with the beginning of school just around the corner. As you prep, plan, gather school supplies, match up wardrobes and purchase additional help for classrooms and teachers, remember, your kids need to be packed with more than pens, pencils and notebooks. They need to be filled up each morning with nutrition and fuel that’s packed with protein to keep them going through classes and often extending through after-school activities. With the chatter and chaos of busy mornings, parents need all the help they can get and we are here to provide you with seven protein packed breakfasts that are absolutely perfect for back to school and beyond!
Make Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins
The words “make ahead” flash an imaginary “sold sign” on the idea. Anything you can grab, warm and go are perfect for those first days of adjustment and well into the full swing of your new year. The variations in these little yummies are sure to wake up your students and send them off with determination to have a great day! With ham and cheese, buffalo and chicken, Mushroom pepper and spinach, spinach and cheese as well as Kimchi and more, there are plenty of variations here to suit the whole family!
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
What kid, or adult, can say no to a breakfast that resembles a milkshake? They will never know it is packed with protein and nutrition, but you will as you send them off feeling good about the long lasting health benefits! Just stick with your story of serving a peanut butter banana milkshake for breakfast!
Quinoa Protein Bars
Satisfy the cravings of a chocolatey, chewy treat while disguising quick and easy, natural superfood into a superhero breakfast for those hectic school mornings. If you’re running too late for a healthy breakfast, add this bar to lunch boxes for a pick me up with a lasting boost to get them through after school practices and activities.
Protein Salmon and Eggs on Toast
When you are in serious need of a full tank of fuel for your body, this healthy helping of protein includes salmon and eggs on toast to fill your tank with a high efficiency option! Plus, it’s easy to make and will be ready to serve in ten minutes! If you want to add extra benefits while being a bit trendy, add avocado which will keep you full longer, protect your heart, prevent diabetes complications, aid in healthy digestion, protect your eyes and increase brain function, which is a great way to start any school day!
Southwestern Protein Breakfast Burrito
This breakfast gem will cost you 20 minutes to create, but being an easy, on the road item, you’ll save time in the long run while savoring the flavor of Mexico as an eye opening breakfast.Your kids will dub you as the coolest of parents with this comfort food and hot breakfast made fresh for them!
Huevos Rancheros, a traditional breakfast of Mexico!
While virtually in Mexico, check out this 20 minute investment which is a small price to pay for a popular Mexican breakfast favorite called Huevos Rancheros.It is packed with the protein of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas. It will not initiate or be cause for a siesta, but instead will keep your energy and concentration levels revved up for hours!
Breakfast Berry and Yogurt Crunch
Similar to loaded ice cream, this is a healthy breakfast treat that is made for a slowdown, sit down, catch your breath kind of breakfast with family. Though prep time to serving time is only ten minutes, this one will give you the opportunity to de-stress and encourage your students to be the best they can be while being sweet, kind and 100% themselves. What better way to start a new school year?
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