Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and almost every day of the year, mums make sure their kids are getting the perfect balance of nutritious and delicious breakfast options.
So this Mother’s Day, Love Fresh Berries is encouraging kids to prepare a healthy breakfast spread for their mothers as they treat mum to breakfast in bed and return the favour.
From a refreshing strawberry smoothie to a blueberry French toast or an easy-to-make raspberry and chocolate granola stack, these recipes are easy to make for little hands to deliver the perfect breakfast or brunch in bed.
Not only are berries a great option for a Mother’s Day sweet treat, they’re also packed full of vitamins and nutrients that make them a healthy breakfast option, suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
Sales figures show the demand for berries is on the rise, with sales increasing by 4.3 percent in the past year alone.1
Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr, an award-winning nutritionist and mum-of-two, says: “Fresh berries are nutrient powerhouses that can easily be incorporated into our daily routines.
“They contain antioxidants and vitamins that support heart health, the immune system, and skin health. They are also a source of dietary fibre, which helps our gut microbes flourish.
“Berries are a great choice for a family breakfast. You can sprinkle them on your porridge or yoghurt, add them to your cereal, or even spread them on toast. And if it’s the kids in the kitchen for Mother’s Day breakfast, berries are a great way for them to get creative – and probably messy – while learning all about what makes an ideal, healthy start to the day.
“Breakfast in bed is a luxury for any mum. As they’re always up early and committed to giving their little ones a healthy, nutritious start to the day for the rest of the year, it’s lovely for them to return the favour with a berry-packed breakfast to celebrate Mother’s Day.”
Strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 150g strawberries
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled
- 1 scoop softened vanilla ice cream
- 1 tsp runny honey (optional)
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
Method:
- Freeze the strawberries on a baking tray lined with baking paper for about 1 hour. If you don’t have time to do this you can just use them fresh.
- Whizz the frozen strawberries in a blender* or smoothie-maker together with all the other ingredients.
Blueberry-Studded French Toast
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 2 slices of white bread
- A few blueberries
- Small knob of butter (or splash of olive oil)
- A generous glug of maple syrup
- Sprinkle of icing sugar
Method:
- Crack the eggs into a dish big enough to lay a slice of bread into. Beat the eggs and add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Push the blueberries into the bread using something thin like a chopstick so you don’t dent the bread too much. Lay the bread into the dish to absorb the egg mixture for about 10 seconds on both sides, then repeat with the second slice.
- Then, pan fry* in a lightly buttered/oiled pre heated frying pan for a few minutes on each side until the french toast is golden brown.
- Transfer to a plate, lightly dust with icing sugar, drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with a few more blueberries.
Raspberry and Chocolate Granola stack
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 300g of raspberries
- 600ml of almond milk
- 100g of rolled oats
- 200g of buckwheat groats
- 50g of coconut flakes
- 100g of honey
- 50g of coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. of raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 170C
- Mix the oats, buckwheat groats and the coconut flakes together.
- Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan and mix in vanilla extract, cacao powder and honey together in a small saucepan on a low heat until fully melted.
- Pour this over the dry mix and stir well together.
- Line a large baking tray with baking paper or two small trays. Spread out the granola so it is evenly spaced.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Allow the granola to cool then place grab a glass and fill it half with the granola and top with the fresh raspberries until its ¾ full and then pour over the top almond milk and enjoy!
Tip
The granola can be kept in a plastic container or sealed jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.