| If you’re a busy mom, you’ve probably had | | | | the toaster or toaster oven. No need to spend tons of |
| more than your share of cold breakfasts that | | | | money on the now rare Eggo Waffles! |
| weren’t really thought through. A couple of leftover | | | | Coffee Cake: There are infinite variations of coffee |
| biscuits with jam, cold pizza . . . the reason we fall into | | | | cake recipes and you can make them for a year |
| the cereal rut is because we run out of ideas and | | | | without ever repeating. They are really quick to whip |
| aren’t able to get things done on time. If you’re | | | | up and while they do have to bake, you can be getting |
| looking for quick recipes for breakfast, it’s really a | | | | the kids dressed or having a shower during this time |
| matter of thinking ahead. | | | | since you don’t have to stand there watching over |
| Meal planning can be invaluable, even if you only do it | | | | the food. |
| for breakfasts. Have everything on hand and look for | | | | Poached Eggs: There are a lot of things you can do |
| recipes for breakfast that you can even make the | | | | with poached eggs. They’re super simple, just drop |
| night before. This saves a lot of time in the morning | | | | the egg into boiling water. Serve as is, poach in soup or |
| and ensures that you can get everything done and | | | | serve hot on top of cheese and toast. |
| everyone fed on time. Need some ideas? | | | | Smoothies: Why stick to solids? You can whip up a |
| Rice Pudding: Traditionally a dessert, this dish is actually | | | | very tasty smoothie with a little milk or yogurt, a couple |
| excellent as a breakfast and you don’t even have | | | | of bananas and any other fruit you might like. Some |
| to cook anything extra! Just use leftover rice from | | | | people take this a step further and make healthy |
| dinner, add in eggs, milk, raisins and spices and a little | | | | green smoothies by adding spinach which doesn’t |
| sugar and you’ve got yourself a delicious breakfast | | | | flavor the smoothie but adds vitamins and fiber. |
| that can be served cold or heated in the microwave. | | | | There are so many ways to make breakfast for your |
| Waffles and Pancakes: The next time you make | | | | family without having to get up hours in advance. |
| either of these Sunday favorites, make a double batch | | | | You’ll all feel a lot better if you have a nice meal in |
| and freeze half. Just layer them with wax paper | | | | your stomachs as you head off to school and work, |
| between and pop into a zipper bag. To thaw, toss in | | | | too! |