Put a little fun into your kids breakfast by giving them choices of their breakfast fruits! The amazing thing about fruits and vegetables is the color! The amazing Kia from Today I ate a Rainbow said about her own daughter:
We knew that if she ate produce from all the main color groups every day, she would be getting a good variety of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients
Different colors in our fruits and veggies provide different nutrients. So, why not give kids the opportunity to eat a variety of colors of fruits and veggies, all for breakfast!
This week, we used our Rainbow Oatmeal Bar Recipe. The idea was easy. I used a BIG bowl, and cooked 2 1/2 cups of quick oats in the microwave. It took altogether about 6 minutes (in intervals of stirring in between). Then I prepared bowls of fruit using fresh, frozen, or canned (peaches). The kids can scoop out some oatmeal, and then add whichever fruit they are interested in. I thought it would be fun to use the muffin tin idea, to put it altogether. Here are some fruit ideas that go well with oatmeal:
Red {Phytonutrient: lycopene & Anthocyanin}
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
Blue/Purple {Phytonutrient Anthocyanin & phenolics}
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Plums
- Raisins
White/Brown {Phytonutrient Allicin}
- Bananas
- Apples
- Nuts
Green {Phytonutrient Lutein and Indole}
- Kiwi
- Lime
- Honeydew
Orange/Yellow {Phytonutrient Beta-carotene}
- Peaches
- Cantaloupe
- Oranges
- Carrots
- Mango
- Pumpkins
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Papaya
- Apricots
I love letting the kids have healthy options, and an opportunity to eat and taste a variety of foods! Making this oatmeal bar for breakfast is a great way to do it! Serving the fruits in a muffin tin makes it more fun and enjoyable!
For more ideas on getting your kids to eat fruits and vegetables at every meal, check out our meal plans! With 28 new recipes per week, you’ll always know what to feed your kids. Check them out here.
