Breakfast for Teens

Coconut Bananaberry Muffins

low cholesterol

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup ground oats (use a coffee grinder)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs or egg replacement
• 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350.

2.     In one bowl, mix the wet ingredients and sugar.

3.     In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.

4.     Mix the two together until just mixed (don’t overdo it!) and fold in the berries.

5.     Fill greased muffin tins more full than normal for muffins as these don’t expand a lot.

6.     Bake for about 16-20 minutes.

Awesome Breakfast Burritos

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This one is simple and very quick to boot, plus it is perfect for picky eaters because you can pick what you want inside.

INGREDIENTS:

• large flour tortillas
• scrambled eggs or egg replacement
• chopped tomatoes
• chopped onion
• cheese or vegan cheese
• fresh salsa (see sauces and dressings for the recipe)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Just spread egg, tomatoes, onion, cheese and salsa on each tortilla and roll it up for a fantastically awesome breakfast burrito that won’t make them late for school.

Fruit Coffee Cake

vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup rice milk
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed with ¼ cup water (egg alternative)
• 1½ cup fresh fruit, finely diced
• 2½ cups flour (plus 2 Tablespoons)
• 1 Tablespoon citrus zest
• 1½ cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1½ sticks margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1¼ teaspoon baking soda
• pinch salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and greasing the baking dish with margarine or cooking spray.

2.  In a small bowl, combine milk and vinegar and put to the side.  In a second small bowl, combine the ground flax seed and water and put to the side.

NOTE: You can grind your own flax seed in a coffee grinder.

3.  In a bowl, stir together fruit, citrus zest and 2 Tablespoons of flour and put to the side.

4.  Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon then add 4 Tablespoons of cold margarine (cut into small pieces) to the mixture and mix together with a butter knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles a semi-dry, coarse oatmeal.  Put this mixture in the freezer.

5.  Sift the rest of the flour with the baking soda, baking powder and salt and put to the side.

6.  Cream the remaining margarine and sugar in a large bowl for about a minute, then slowly add the other ingredients in small increments and in this order:  add flour and mix to combine.  add milk and mix to combine.  Repeat until all flour and milk is incorporated, then mix in flaxseed, followed by the fruit.

7.  Transfer your dough into the waiting baking dish and sprinkle the top liberally with the crumble topping from the freezer.

8.  Bake at 350 for about 30-35 minutes.

Pineapple Raisin Oatmeal

heart healthy

low cholesterol

vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 oz can of crushed pineapple with liquid
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Mix water and pineapple in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until boiling.

2.    Mix the rest of the ingredients in and stir, then microwave for an additional 45 seconds or so until the oatmeal begins to thicken.

3.  Cover and allow oatmeal to stand for 5 minutes before serving.



Simple Breakfast Bars

Tweens & Teens

Everyone knows that  tweens & teens can be pretty picky when it comes to what they’ll eat and most of them seem to prefer skipping breakfast over eating something that might actually be good for them, but the recipes in this section are sure to win them over in no time.

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
• 2 2/3 cups dry oats
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup each of any 4 of the following:
  carob chips, chopped nuts, coconut, raisins, dried cranberries dried apples, dried apricots, dates or figs.  Basically any combination of dried ingredients that equals about 2 cups

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix well with a spatula or big spoon.

2.  Spray a 9″ by 13″ pan lightly with cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan evenly.

3.  Bake in a 350 degree oven until the top shows the first sign of browning.

4.  Cut the bars as soon as you remove the pan from the oven but don’t remove them from the pan until they have completely cooled.

TIP: Spray a little cooking spray on your spatula for easier removal.