Berry Bold Banana Smoothie
Smoothies are fun to make for breakfast and snacks. You can use any fruit you like, but this version is pretty perfect, so check it out! Be sure to use bananas that are overripe to give the smoothie a velvety…
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Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries are amazing brain food. Just half a cup a day keeps your brain cells healthy and your memory strong. (In lab experiments, rats that eat blueberries keep their brain power much longer than rats that don’t!) Plus, blueberries are…
Baked Vegetable Frittata
A frittata is like a cross between an omelet and a quiche, and you can eat it hot or cold, which makes it a great do-ahead breakfast. Plus, the protein in those eggs is going to give you lots of…
How to Hard-Cook and Peel Eggs
An egg is a perfect meal in a shell! Eggs are delicious, inexpensive, and full of fantastic nutrients like protein and B vitamins. Plus, if you can cook an egg, you can make a meal. Try all our recipes, then…
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…
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…