Back-to-School Breakfast
by Kimberley
We all know we need to eat it. We all know
it's good for us. Breakfast. I think it just might be the most
"pinned" topic for back-to-school. Whether it is the morning routine
or lack of appetite first thing, breakfast is hard to fit in once the school
year starts. A great strategy is to pack breakfast in your child's bag, giving
them something to snack on before the bell rings, or a healthy snack to start
the day.
I bake our own granola and cereals to
ensure the highest quality food is going into my little one's tummies first
thing in the morning. I have experimented with many granola recipes but I
always come back to this one for its ease and simplicity. This basic granola
allows you to add any extras that you want- nuts, dried fruit, flaked coconut,
or seeds. Or stick with the basic recipe to accommodate for allergies. (Check
out my Bake Like a Pro tip for
really healthful cooking and baking!)
If the morning is rushed, pack this granola (which is great to eat dry with your fingers) for a morning snack and you know that your kids are starting their day with something filling and nutritious. To make it even better, pack a few of these adorable Lunch Notes by Eye Candy Creative Studio so that you can send a little love in their bag and brighten their day.
Simple
Granola Recipe
(makes 8 servings; recipe can be doubled)
- In a large bowl, mix 4 cups whole rolled
oats (not quick oats) with 1/2 cup honey.
- Once mixed, add 2 teaspoons of
cinnamon (or other spice such as ground ginger or pumpkin pie spice), and mix
to combine.
- Bake in a 300 degree preheated oven
for 15 minutes, remove from oven and toss.
- Bake for 15 minutes more, remove
from oven, toss gently on pan, and allow to cool on pan.
- Once cooled, granola
can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Bake
Like a Pro Tip
So many baking and cooking recipes call for
spraying pans and dishes with vegetable oil spray. It is such a convenient
product that makes clean up much easier. However, if allergies or health
concerns make you shy away from these products, there are some alternatives. I
bought this pump spray bottle at my local kitchen shop. I have seen several
bottles like it. It allows you to fill the bottle with the oil of your choice
and then you can spray your pans. I use organic canola oil in this bottle for
when I need to spray pans. It also cuts down on the cost significantly because
oil is much more cost effective than the canned sprays.
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Guest Contributor: Kimberley Mulla
My
Mom gave me my first cookbook when I was six years old. I have been baking &
cooking ever since.
I specialize in artisan marshmallows & confections. I want to sell a product that I would feed my children. The ingredients are simple, often local, organic & fair trade as well.
I specialize in artisan marshmallows & confections. I want to sell a product that I would feed my children. The ingredients are simple, often local, organic & fair trade as well.
I love making
marshmallows. Every single one. It brings me so much joy to create something
unique, tasty, and delightful.
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Love this! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely - Kimberley has the best recipes! =)
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