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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

This recipe by Randy Rabney, creator of theconsciousplate.com is a super-simple, healthy breakfast recipe that will use up your leftover squash. It’s perfect for the winter season and it’s a great way to get vegetables into your child’s breakfast – that’s right – VEGETABLES! And believe me, they’ll LOVE it.     Ingredients: Organic rolled [...]

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Chocolate peanut butter banana French toast

For an energizing meal, serve this French toast cut up into fingers along with sliced fruit and a glass of milk. Ingredients 4 eggs 250 mL (1 cup) milk ½ ripe banana 5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla 8 slices of day-old whole-wheat bread 20 mL (4 tsp) peanut butter 20 mL (4 tsp) chocolate hazelnut [...]

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BREAKFAST COOKIES

Though these are called “breakfast” cookies, they’re extremely delicious and can just as easily be served as dessert. No matter how this cookie crumbles, you’ll enjoy it as a tasty treat at any time of day!       1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed golden brown sugar 2 large [...]

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Spinach, Bacon and Potato Frittata

On the weekend, my mother hosted a beautiful breakfast party (in my honour, might I add). She had eleven guests including one baby. Among other delicious treats, my wonderful mother decided to serve Eggs Benedict. While this has always been one of our favourite breakfasts, it was not the ideal menu item for such a [...]

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Whole Wheat Honey Muffins with Strawberry Salsa and Honey-Vanilla Yogurt

These muffins are a delicious and healthy option for your children’s breakfast, lunch, snack or even dessert! Try them on their own or with these suggested toppings for a little extra flavour. Muffins: Makes 10 muffins 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 pinch salt ¼ cup butter (melted and unsalted) 1 egg [...]

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Peek-a-boo Eggs

Here’s a fun way to get your kids to eat eggs, which are easily digested and an excellent source of protein, vitamin A and iron. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada says that when it comes to eggs, kids don’t have to be as restricted as adults. Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends [...]

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Overnight breakfast strata recipe

If your child often does not eat a good lunch at school, consider packing her a hearty breakfast that includes eggs. The protein helps keep her feeling full longer. This is a great recipe for using up stale bread. For omelette ideas, together you can visit the Egg Farmers of Canada’s website recipe section at [...]

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