Meal Type Breakfast

Green Eggs (No Ham) Sandwich

Eggs are a great source of protein, the building block of muscles! kitchen gear Measuring spoons Short glass Small skillet Spatula Plate Ingredients 2 large eggs 1⁄2 teaspoon olive or canola oil 2 whole-wheat English muffins, cut in half. Toast…

Spinach Frittata “Muffins”

An omelet is a French scrambled-egg dish, and a frittata is a kind of Italian omelet. Usually you make it in a big pan, but this recipe is for individual muffin-sized portions for a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. kitchen gear…

Egg Quesadilla

This yummy breakfast dish is like a cross between a grilled cheese sandwich and a scrambled egg — and it’s packed with protein to energize you for your school day. kitchen gear Small bowl Fork Measuring spoons Small pan Spatula…

Cheesy Green Omelet

Summer can mean a little bit more time in the morning. If you aren’t rushing off anywhere, try these for breakfast, topped with maple syrup and yogurt. Sound better for later in the day?They also make a great side dish…

Mamba (Spicy Peanut Butter)

This spicy version of the favorite sandwich spread is perfect for topping crackers, toast, or celery sticks, or for mixing into pasta to make peanut-butter noodles (just be sure to thin it with a little of the pasta cooking water…

One-Eyed Jack

This old-fashioned breakfast goes by lots of names: egg-in-a-basket, egg-in-a-hole, gashouse egg, and bull’s-eye egg, among others. But whatever you call it, it’s a fun and filling way to start your day. kitchen gear Drinking glass Small bowl Small nonstick pan Heatproof…

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This one is filled with just the kinds of ingredients to get you going! Add some toast and fruit and you’re all set! (Until lunchtime, that is.) kitchen gear Cutting board…

Crazy-Good Buttermilk Biscuits

It’s smart to bake with whole-grain flours, since they’re so much healthier and more flavorful, and these biscuits are a good place to start: they bake up puffy, flaky, and wonderful. kitchen gear Cutting board Dinner knife Measuring spoons Large…

Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie

If there’s anything more refreshing than a bright pink two-fruit smoothie, we don’t know what it is! Plus, it makes for a nice, cooling start to your day. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large plate Measuring cups…

Broiled Grapefruit

Bet you didn’t know you could cook grapefruit! Try this as a dessert or as a breakfast. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoon Small baking pan Ingredients   1 grapefruit 2 teaspoons honey Instructions   Turn…