Not much we can do about Common Core at the moment, except make sure our State Test warriors are sent off this week with bellies full of healthy breakfasts. A few ideas for those of you in the same boat this spring:
Yogurt Parfaits [1] – Lately we’ve been switching out the granola for Kashi 7-Whole Grain Nuggets (Kashi’s answer to Grape Nuts). Abby appreciates a good crunch.
Breakfast Cookies [2] – Make a batch of these ahead of time and withdraw from the cookie bank all week long. {PS: Don’t tell them there’s quinoa in there.}
Fruit Smoothies [3] – The classic. Definitely add some protein powder (or peanut butter or avocado) to give it some staying power.
Smashed Avocado on Toast [4] – See yesterday’s post way at the bottom. I’m beginning to think there is no snack or meal problem that this does not solve — it’s pulled its weight as a healthy afterschool snack, pre-soccer-practice not-quite-a-snack-not-quite-a-meal, quick weekend lunch, and now, as pre-State Test brain booster.
Andy’s Oatmeal with Fruit [5] – It takes a little while to make, but the upside is enormous here. No chance anyone’s getting hungry halfway through reading comp with this in the gut.
Good luck everyone!