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…
Meal Type Breakfast
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…
Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen fruit, such as bananas, strawberries, peaches, or mango 3 cups nonfat plain yogurt 1 ½ cups granola Optional Ingredients 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds Materials 6 cups or bowls Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring…
Fruit Salad
Ingredients 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen mango chunks 2 medium bananas 2 kiwis 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice 1 Tablespoon honey Optional Ingredients 3 Tablespoons mint leaves ½ cup shredded, toasted…
Frittata
Ingredients 1½ pounds seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, turnips, or bell peppers 2 medium onions 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 12 medium eggs 1 teaspoon dried dill, thyme, or oregano Non-stick cooking spray ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground…
Fresh Fruit with Warm Honey Yogurt Topping
Ingredients 4 cups fresh fruit, such as berries, melons, pears, plums, peaches, or a combination 1 lemon 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 2 Tablespoons honey Materials 4 small bowls Box grater Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Microwave-safe bowl Sharp…