I decided that this school year it will be different, so I asked Nutritional Therapist Sally Nash<\/span><\/a><\/span> for some inspiration on easy, wholesome breakfast plans that will keep the whole family\u2019s energy levels and brains going until lunchtime.<\/p>\r\n Sally explains that the sugary breakfast cereals we so often rely on give the body a short burst of carbohydrate<\/strong>. What would benefit our kids more are slower release forms of carbohydrates and breakfasts that incorporate protein. She recommends oats in porridge<\/strong> form with added fruit<\/strong> and yoghurt<\/strong>. A sprinkle of nuts and seeds on top provides protein and essential fatty acids for those busy brains.<\/p>\r\n In terms of pre-packaged cereals, Sally likes Lizi\u2019s Granola or an excellent cereal from BEAR called Alphabites which are wholegrain multigrain cereal<\/strong> letter shapes sweetened with coconut nectar rather than refined sugar. Sally explains that coconut nectar<\/strong> helps maintain energy levels for longer and kids love spelling out naughty words with their cereal as an added bonus!<\/p>\r\n Eggs are also an excellent breakfast option as they are a fantastic source of protein. Try a dippy egg served with one slice of wholemeal or rye toast soldiers<\/strong>. If you have time, an omelette made with tiny chopped up vegetables such as peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs are very healthy, and you can add a bit of cheese for added flavour and calcium.<\/p>\r\n Pancakes and buckwheat pancakes are also a great start to the day for children according to Sally. Buckwheat is a non-gluten grain derived from rhubarb. Pancakes<\/strong> served with fresh berries<\/strong>, a sprinkling of nuts<\/strong>, a dollop of natural yoghurt<\/strong> and perhaps a dash of coconut<\/strong>, agave nectar<\/strong> or honey<\/strong> will sweeten them up perfectly. If you make a bunch of pancakes on a Sunday night for example, they freeze well and you can pop them in the toaster to defrost and serve during the week.<\/p>\r\n For time efficient healthy breakfasts, smoothies<\/strong> are an excellent option and kids enjoy making them. Put some fresh fruit such as bananas<\/strong>, mixed berries<\/strong> and so forth into a blender. Add some unsweetened coconut water<\/strong>, chia seeds<\/strong> for protein and perhaps a couple of tablespoonfuls of natural yoghurt<\/strong>, then blend and serve. For added protein or a dairy free option, add half a packet of silken tofu<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\nAll delicious and incredibly healthy!<\/h3>\r\nThanks to Sally Nash<\/a> for her fabulous suggestions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBuy your breakfast and groceries<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at our\u00a0food and drink retailers and get money back for your kids. These are our most popular ones:\r\n\r\nSainsbury’s\u00a0– up to \u00a32 back for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nWaitrose\u00a0– up to \u00a33 back for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nAsda\u00a0– \u00a33.50 back for new customers for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nTesco\u00a0–\u00a01% back for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nMorrisons\u00a0– \u00a33 back for new customers for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nIceland\u00a0– up to\u00a02% back for your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nOcado\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a310 back for new customers your kids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some mornings, in the chaos of trying to find lost shoes and homework, I struggle to ensure that my children have had a nutritious breakfast before heading out the door. I decided that this school year it will be different, so I asked Nutritional Therapist Sally Nash for some inspiration on easy, wholesome breakfast plans","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8956,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3500,3348],"tags":[3318,67,3319,3320],"class_list":["post-8950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tasty-family-food-and-recipes","category-lifestyle-tips-for-families","tag-breakfast","tag-food","tag-healthy-eating","tag-sara-bren"],"yoast_head":"\r\n