Breakfast On The Go
It is easy to skip breakfast if you are in a hurry, but here are some portable options, which can be eaten on the go. Pack a wet wipe to clean up sticky fingers!
All of these breakfasts take only 5–10 minutes to make.
Smoothies in plastic cups with screw-top lids, insulated coffee cups are ideal. Shake well before drinking.
Granola
This delicious granola is very versatile. You can have it for breakfast with milk. It’s also very good on its own as a snack or layered with yoghurt, honey and fruit. If your child is anti nuts or allergic then you could substitute pumpkin seeds instead.
Wholegrain cereals are a good source of iron. However, it is difficult for our bodies to absorb iron from a non-meat source (red meat provides the most easily absorbed form of iron). To improve the absorption of iron from breakfast cereal you will need to give your child vitamin-C rich fruit, like kiwi or berry fruits, or vitamin-C rich juice, like orange or cranberry juice.
Ingredients
- 175 g (6 oz) rolled oats
- 70 g (2 1/2 oz) coarsely chopped pecans
- 20 g (3/4 oz) shredded/desiccated coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 60 g (2 1/2 oz) soft brown sugar
- 2 tbsp canola or sunflower oil
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 50 g (2 oz) raisins
This delicious granola from the Fussy Eaters’ Recipe Book. Come & chat to other parents on my community forum, there is great advice plus lots of homemade recipes on www.annabelkarmel.com.
