Now that summer is winding to an end and the start of school is just around the corner, I’m sure the thought of “how will I find the time to make nutritious food with the busy schedules?’ Has crossed your mind a time or two. Well fear not, because here are some easy, healthy and yummy suggestions for breakfast, lunch and dinner once things start to get crazy.
Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the one most often skipped because people are in a hurry. These recipes are not only good for you but something you can make quickly or even ahead of time.
Berry Frozen Yogurt Bites with Granola– perfect for breakfast or even a snack that everyone is sure to love. Also this is one you can make ahead of time so you can just grab and go.
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole-this make ahead breakfast is simple, delicious and something that’s quick to eat on a busy morning.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars– these no bake bars only require 6 ingredients and can be made in just 10 mins! That’s a breakfast win.
Pumpkin Pancakes– everyone loves pancakes! And this quick and easy recipe is one everyone is sure to love.
Lunch
Making lunches for kids once back in school can become very mundane and boring. You run out of ideas quickly and you and the kids get tired of the same thing over and over. Here are some ideas to keep the kids happy and full and you can rest assured they are getting a nutritious meal each day.
Option 1–Almond Butter + Jelly (or PB+J), string cheese, fruit cup and chips
Option 2- Turkey and cheddar roll up, berries, yogurt and trail mix
Option 3- Cheese quesadilla, guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips and strawberries
Option 4- Deli meat and cheese kabobs, red pepper slices, apples and fruit snacks
Option 5- Hard boiled eggs, baby carrots and ranch, pretzels and applesauce
Dinner
Finally, dinner, the meal you may dread after a long day of work or taking care of the house and running errands. But it is one that must be done and sometimes quickly. Here are some ideas that are sure to be delicious, healthy and take away the stress of making the final meal of the day.
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta– this one skillet meal makes for a fast dinner and easy clean up.
Mini Meatloaves with Green Beans and Potatoes– the meatloaf and side dishes go on two sheet pans so everything can be ready at the same time.
Easy Chicken Fried Rice– mixed veggies make this chicken fried rice recipe healthy and easy when using frozen vegetables.
Fish Nuggets with Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges– using panko bread crumbs give these oven baked fish nuggets a yummy deep fried crunch without the grease.