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Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Skip store-bought instant oatmeal, and make your own instant oatmeal by just grinding up regular oats! It’s healthier, cheaper, and just as quick — thanks to our do-ahead method that lets you prepare a lot at once, and then make breakfast one bowl…

Buttermilk Pancakes

Lazy weekend mornings are our favorite kind for making breakfast with family and friends — and pancakes are always a hit! These have added texture from the cornmeal, but if you like them grainy, you can add even more cornmeal,…

Banana Dutch Baby

A Dutch Baby is a popover-like pancake that we love for its taste, but also for the way it looks: a wacky, puffy, surface-of-the-moon-like top that collapses when it comes out of the oven. It’s also called a German pancake,…

Banana Milk

You’ve probably tasted chocolate milk before, and maybe even strawberry milk, too. But banana milk? We bet that’s a new one for you! It’s cool, refreshing, just a little bit sweet, and a bit thicker than regular milk. Give it…

Fresh Pear Smoothie

This fruity smoothie gets a boost of color (and nutrition) from a handful of bright green spinach. Have it for breakfast or a refreshing after-school snack. Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza thought this could be called “Refreshing Pear Smoothie,” and…

Overnight Oats with Blueberries

We love this breakfast recipe because (1) it’s delicious, and (2) your refrigerator does all the work for you while you sleep! Plus, it’s easy to grab and go if you’re running late in the morning. kitchen gear Measuring cups…

Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

These tasty little cakes are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside—like a cross between grits and pancakes. And you can serve them sweet or savory (see our tips below). kitchen gear Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl…

Green Pineapple Smoothie

You’ll see green from the kale—which your body will love—but what you’ll taste ispineapple and banana. Want it even frostier? Add a couple of ice cubes to the blender. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring…

Baked Apple French Toast

This baked breakfast dish is a cross between bread pudding and traditional French toast. It’s an especially festive dish—our Kids Advisory Board member Thomas tested it and wrote, “My dad said it would make a great holiday breakfast.” 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…

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