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Our search for great recipes landed us on the About Food website. If you ever find yourself in a rush to get the kids ready, fed and on the bus for school...well check out these quick, fun and easy recipes from Kids Cooking on About.com.
Easy Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings
Healthy Smoothie - It only takes about 5 minutes to make a smoothie, and they are so healthy. A single homemade smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. The frozen fruit in this recipe gives it a wonderful icy, milkshake-like texture and flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup cranberry raspberry juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
2 fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
-GREAT with fresh or frozen strawberries-
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Photo Credit: Martin Poole/Getty Images
Muesli - This muesli recipe makes a hearty and healthy breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Don't like macadamia nuts or pistachios? Feel free to substitute walnuts, pecans or your favorite nuts for the ones suggested in this homemade muesli recipe. This muesli recipe tastes great with any type of nuts.
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. honey
2 cups corn flakes
1 cup puffed rice
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries, cranberries or raisins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 15-20 servings