Breakfast on the Go for Kids

By More Food

If you are eyeing the beginning of school with the mixed emotions of excitement and apprehension, you are in good company. After all, ensuring that your children have everything they need can be overwhelming.

Good news is, your SNAP benefits can be helpful when meal planning fun, easy, and healthy recipes for everyone in your household.

Here are a few ideas that will not take too much of your precious time and your children are sure to love:

Turtle Apple

Ingredients

  • 1 apple (small or medium)
  • 10 slices of mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

  • Wash apple. Cut in half.
  • Place apple half in center of small plate.
  • Put mandarin oranges next to apple to create arms, legs, and head.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 58kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: N/A
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Calcium: 9mg
  • Sugar: 11g

Notes

Adults: If you are preparing this dish with children, make sure you are the one using the can opener and knife, and that you discard the sharp-edged lid from can immediately.

Recipe and nutrition facts retrieved at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/turtle-apple

Eagle Nest

Ingredients

  • 2 canned peach halves
  • 2 tablespoons cottage cheese, low-fat (1 ounce)
  • 1/2 tablespoon raisins (6 raisins)

Directions

  • Place one peach half, cut side up, in center of plate for nest.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese in center of nest.
  • Place raisins on cottage cheese to make eggs.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 143kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 102mg
  • Calcium: 32mg
  • Sugar: 25g

Notes

Adults: If you are preparing this dish with children, make sure you are the one using the can opener and that you discard the sharp-edged lid immediately.

Recipe and nutrition facts retrieved at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/eagle-nest

Banana Breakfast Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, low fat
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 medium bananas
  • 3 medium tortilla, whole wheat

Directions

  • Mix cinnamon, cream cheese, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Spread that mixture on the tortilla.
  • Place a whole banana on the tortilla and roll up.
  • Place it on a hot griddle or pan.
  • Grill the tortillas both sides are golden.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 123kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 133mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 8g

Recipe and nutrition facts retrieved at: https://www.superhealthykids.com/kid-friendly-power-breakfasts-go/

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