Make and Freeze Back-to-School Breakfasts
When you cook and freeze breakfast items ahead of time, you’ll always have something handy to serve before school, even on hectic mornings. Try making double or triple batches of any of these recipes.
Pancakes
Instead of buying mixes, make homemade pancakes and let them cool before storing in the freezer. Use these tips to lighten up your next batch.
Recipes to try:
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (pictured at top)
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Muffins
Extra-large store-bought muffins are typically brimming with calories. Make your own so you control the muffin size and ingredient list.
Recipes to try:
Tara Donne
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Quiches & Frittata
Cook these egg dishes ahead, and then let them cool before freezing them. Pop them in the oven or microwave to reheat. Eggs offer an easy way to get in hunger-fighting protein.
Recipes to try:
Armando Rafael
Smoothies
Place the smoothie ingredients in a freezer-safe container and freeze. Toss in the blender—it’ll take 2 minutes to whip up a healthy breakfast you can feel good about serving.
Recipes to try:
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Tara Donne, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
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