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Smart Start: Back to School Breakfasts
Getting a smart start to your day is always important, but especially when it's back to school season! Whether you’re sending your little ones off to school or you’re starting up classes again yourself, breakfast is an essential part of the equation for effective learning.
Most of us have heard the saying that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day,” but why exactly is that? After a long night of fasting, your body is ready to be replenished with the macro- and micronutrients it needs to function properly. The first meal of the day fuels your brain and muscles with energy so that you can stay focused and take in new information throughout the day.
Kid-friendly Options
Coconut Chia & Coconut Waffles
This spin on a breakfast classic is made with quintessential Nutiva ingredients—Virgin Coconut Oil and Chia Seeds—which are packed with omega-3s, protein, rare antioxidants and fiber.
Instead of making granola the usual way with oil, this mixture of oats, nuts, and seeds is coated with Coconut Manna which has all the benefits of coconut oil plus extra flavor and fiber.
The whole family will love this take on the iconic stack of pancakes. Our recipe features MCT Oil and MCT Powder, both of which are healthy fats that quickly convert to ketones and fuel your body with sustained energy.
Breakfast Bowls
This is one of our most popular recipes, and with good reason! Try it without coffee for a more kid-friendly variation.
Blueberry Chia Protein Parfait
Protein is particularly important for powering not just your morning, but also the rest of your day. This recipe boasts over 23g of plant-based protein thanks to our Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie powder.
Chia pudding is by far the easiest and tastiest way to load up on this superseed’s abundant nutritional benefits. This recipe has the added perks of healthy fats from MCT powder and caffeine from matcha powder! Try your own mix of toppings and flavors using this basic chia pudding as a base.
Baked Goods
What’s not to love about a recipe that’s full of veggies and feels like a treat? With healthy fats, protein, and fiber from Virgin Coconut Oil, nuts, and seeds, this Zucchini Powder Bread is a truly wholesome breakfast loaf.
Since these muffins are paleo, they’re made with almond flour instead of wheat flour. They’re delicious while being gluten-free and refined sugar-free—and they’re easy to grab for eating on the go.
Mushrooms, sweet peppers, and squash—oh my! These veggie-packed quiche cups are a nourishing delight if you like to start your mornings on a savory note.
Morning Brews
If you don’t want caffeine but do want energy, this Supercharged MCT Turmeric Latte is for you! MCTs, or medium-chain triglycerides, are unique fatty acids that function as fuel for your brain and body.
MCTs and matcha are a perfect pair! Studies have shown that MCTs may support enhanced mental clarity, memory, and focus—all important brain activities for back-to-school success.
If coffee is your breakfast beverage of choice, you can boost its benefits with a splash of Organic MCT Oil or a scoop of Organic MCT Powder. MCTs are known to offer an overall energy boost, increased endurance, and improved physical performance.
