Cherry-Berry Smoothie
Come summertime, we figure we should eat as many berries as we can. This creamy fruit shake is a great way to do just that. kitchen gear Measuring cup Blender (adult needed) Ingredients 1⁄2 cup milk 1⁄2 cup plain…
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Top-Your-Own Breakfast Taco
These tacos make a great breakfast in bed to celebrate that special someone on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day (hint, hint). Add fruit kabobs and milk to make a perfectly rounded breakfast. kitchen gear Small skillet Tongs Clean dish towel…
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Put a cool, fruity smoothie in your thermos, and if you don’t drink it up for breakfast, you’ll be psyched for it at snack or lunchtime. Just give it a shake before drinking to make sure all the ingredients are blended.…
Sunshine Smoothie
This delicious drink tastes like an orange-cream bar, and will give you a little burst of summery feeling even in the dead of winter. Plus, some extra vitamin C might help you fight off cold-weather colds. kitchen gear Cutting board Dinner knife Measuring cup Measuring spoons…
Tropical Smoothie
A whole orange goes into this refreshing drink, making it nice and thick. It’s healthy enough to make a great grab-and-go breakfast and delicious enough to be an anytime treat. kitchen gear Cutting board Table knife Measuring cup Measuring spoons…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
There’s no real jelly in this smoothie — but when you blend fresh berries and peanut butter together, it tastes a lot like that favorite sandwich classic! Plus, you’ll be filling your glass with protein, which fills you with energy.…
Breakfast Kabobs
Fruit salad is even better when it’s on a stick! And it’s fun to make. What other fruits do you like? You can use those instead. (Skewers are sharp, so you’ll need a grown-up’s help. Or you can use wooden…
Whole-Wheat Flatbread
You can make your own bread! This is a good one to start with because it’s pretty quick and easy and there’s no yeast in it. kitchen gear Measuring cup Measuring spoons Wooden spoon Cutting board Skillet Spatula Ingredients …
Buttermilk Pancakes II
These pancakes are light and fluffy, and have a little added texture from the cornmeal. If you like them grainy, you can add even more cornmeal — or more whole-grain flour. If you have a hard time pouring the batter…
Orange-Banana Parfait
Spring is in the air. But before summer gets here, with all its heaps of glorious fruit, make the most of the end of winter’s bounty: juicy oranges and luscious bananas, which you can layer with yogurt and nuts for a little…