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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Parfait usually refers to an ice-cream concoction layered in a fancy glass – but it’s really a French word that means “perfect.” When you try our healthy breakfast version, we think you’ll see why! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
This oatmeal puts all the spicy-sweet flavors of carrot cake right into your breakfast bowl! We love the chewy texture of steel-cut oats, but if you prefer regular oatmeal, simply add all the ingredients at once and follow the directions…
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…
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…
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…