We are celebrating Family Mealtime this month! Having meals and also preparing recipes together is a beneficial way to engage with your children. Try this chilled yummy recipe with your family….it is kid approved!
Greek Yogurt Banana and Blueberry Pancakes
Enjoy these gluten-free delicious pancakes for breakfast or Sunday brunch. Try with any fruit combinations! Remember, some flavored yogurts and oats may contain hidden gluten; make sure to read the label for gluten-free.
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Beef Fajitas
In the upcoming weeks one of the greatest seasons of the year will be starting…football season! Which means friends, family, and of course food! Here is a simple and healthy beef fajita recipe to help keep your tailgate or backyard watching party safe and healthy.
Peanut Butter Banana Toast
Get your young children involved with this peanut butter banana toast. (or other nut butters!) Spread nut butter on toast and let children decorate the top with sliced banana.
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole wheat bread toast
- 1/2 tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter
- 1/2 Banana Sliced
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Recipe Notes
Importance of Family Breakfast
Breakfast is a great time to start the day off right and connect as a family. Here are a few tips for how to make breakfast your first ‘family mealtime’ of the day!
Gather around the table as a family and eat breakfast together.- Talk about the plans for the day and what everyone is looking forward to. Here are a few examples:
- What are you most excited about doing today at school (or work)?
- What are you looking forward to doing this afternoon when we get home?
- How can you be kind or helpful to others today?
- Empower children to be part of preparing breakfast. It does not have to be complicated, slice some strawberries or bananas (or have older children help!) and let younger children place these on whole grain waffles or toast spread with low-fat cream cheese or peanut butter. This is a fun and easy way to get children active in making a nutritious breakfast.
For more tips on living a healthy lifestyle in 2016, check out this fact sheet from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (http://www.eatright.org/~/media/eatright%20files/nationalnutritionmonth/handoutsandtipsheets/nutritiontipsheets/16healthtipsfor2016.ashx).
Try out theses Cream Cheese and Strawberry Waffles!
