3 DIY Breakfast recipes your kids can make
Involving your child in meal preparation can be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Apart from teaching your child basic cooking skills, you can use this opportunity to bond better with them. Here are 3 no-flame recipes to get you started. The 3 dishes taken together make a filling and healthy breakfast combo.
Sprout salad
Sprouts are the perfect way to start a day. Your child can easily prepare this customised sprout salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled sprouts mix, including whole green gram, chickpea, Bengal gram, green peas
- ½ cup finely grated or chopped carrot and cucumber mix
- 1 cup finely chopped red or white onion
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- ½ a lemon
- Black salt or rock salt and pepper
- Optional ingredients: 1 chopped green chilli, ½ cup chopped tofu or paneer
Preparation
Put the boiled or soaked sprouts into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add all the chopped ingredients, squeeze in the lemon, add salt and pepper. Stir with a long spoon or fork, and then toss twice to mix everything well. Do not refrigerate, this is ready to eat.
Stuffed eggs
Fresh poultry eggs are healthy for kids, and goes very well after the sprouts.
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Mustard and tomato sauce
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Herbs mix (for garnishing)
- Salt and pepper
- Optional ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions
Preparation
Slice the boiled eggs in halves and scoop the yolks out. Put the yolks into a bowl and mash them smoothly with a spoon. Add mayo, mustard, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to it, and onions if you want. Now use a small spoon to fill the egg whites with the yolk stuffing. Microwave for 30 seconds, add garnishing and serve with fresh toast.
Thick smoothie
Smoothies are refreshing and healthy. After the sprouts and eggs, a glass of smoothie is healthier than tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiled milk
- 1 cup fruit and vegetables mix (ripe papaya, banana, and spinach)
- 1teaspoon of seeds and nuts trail mix
- 1teaspoon of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pistachio) and raisins
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a blender, except the nuts and raisins, and mix till it looks smooth. Pour it into a glass and refrigerate to chill. Sprinkle the nuts and raisins on top and serve with breakfast.