SCHOOLS IN SESSION
Summer is officially over and School is officially back in session. I don’t know if I should be doing a happy dance or crying in my cereal!
Dancing because routines are back and crying because my boys are growing up! Man time flies when you are having fun!
With school back, I have to really coach myself on getting back to a stricter routine. What do I mean? Well, being the mom of three boys I mean meals…..You know what they say, “The way to a man’s heart is through food.” And that is so true in this house.
School started back on a Wednesday here which is weird to start mid week, but I feel it gives me time to adjust.
Baby steps!
Baby steps in that this week I focused only on breakfast. I like to make sure Graeme has more protein and less carbs in the morning and zero sugar. His brain thanks me and so do his teachers! So today I am dedicating my post toward a few things I do to ensure he has just that, a healthy start. Trust me, the world is happier and so is he!
Three of these recipes you can make ahead (I usually do them on Sunday and preserve them in the fridge. All of them you just pop in the microwave for 30-60 seconds when reheating….easy peasy).
First up: I have blogged about these and they are a huge hit in my house. Sausage Balls….So good, so easy, and great for packed lunches!
Second: Have you ever heard of Protein Pancakes? You get this mix at the store, but I buy it in bulk at Amazon because we love them. You add an extra egg or two for protein when mixing it, blueberries or chocolate chips and they freeze nicely so you have them all week! And if you want to add extra fun, if it is the first day of school or a birthday, add some sprinkles and boom shaka laka you have birthday pancakes chalk full of protein!
Third is my mother’s egg cups! So good and so easy and all you do is plop one in the microwave for 30 or so seconds add some Cholula and boom you are set to jet!
Ingredients:
1 dozen eggs
1 lb. ground sausage
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup to 1 cup diced veggie (my family loves diced red bell peppers and green onions)
salt and pepper to taste
Prep:
Preheat oven to 400
Brown your sausage
In a large mixing bowl add all 12 eggs, cheese, veggies if adding veggies, sausage, salt and pepper to taste. Mix it up well.
Lightly spray a 12 count muffin tin with cooking spray.
Carefully pour your mixture into each cup. (I personally use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to spoon it in.)
Place in an oven on 400 for 15 to 18 minutes ( I like mine a little golden on top.)
Allow to cool for minimum of 5 minutes before serving.
Serve immediately or you can freeze them in a freezer bag or keep in the fridge and just microwave when you are ready!
And Last up Graeme’s personal fav is Avocado Toast. Now this cannot be made ahead of time but it is quick and healthy.
Grab a slice of bread and butter and place in the toaster. While your bread is toasting, take 1/2 of an avocado, add garlic salt, pepper, a little juice from a lemon, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Once your toast is done spread this on top and if you want even more protein, slice a hard boiled egg and place that on top of your avocado mix. Another fun thing to add is Everything but the Bagel!
So good and so hip! Ha!
So there you have it. My four go to’s to ensure Graeme gets off to a great start and honestly having them already makes for an easy, stress free, morning! My kind of morning!
Happy Back to School All!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
