Belgian Hazelnut Spread and Weekly Breakfast Menu

I am one of those people who will be stand in the lines to try all the samples at the grocery stores looking for something new. Wait,wait, don't get me wrong. These 'sampler stalls' are very nice to get an idea of the product  with out buying and not to get disappoint after buying it when you don't end up liking it. As we are big fans of Costco, some times their samplers are huge enough to skip the breakfast. ;-) While I miss those days, here Hypercity comes to my rescue, when i saw 'sampler stalls' at this place. So One morning this Hazelnut spread got my eye, as I am not a huge fan of chocolate or sweets, reluctantly I have tried this sample hoping this chocolate spread does not taste like 'Chocolaty'. and No I did not, it is so Natural ( no artificial flavors) and it tasted so delicious. With out any thought it has been added to my grocery cart, and VJ gave me that looks which conveys, 'For People like me only the sampler stalls meant for. They make you try and make you buy' :-)

So Next day I want to see my buy in action, I spread this on the milk bread and served the kiddos, they simply loved it. That evening I heard Abhi talking to his friend saying ' My mom, got this spread you know, it is so yummy.. you should try this too... ' ( his exact words with his big eyes that expresses all his liking about this spread). Couldn't ask more when my kiddos love the new things that I always try and buy. :-)

With that Let me share my Weekly Breakfast Menu planner here... ( As I am in India now, I am including all the tropical fruits in their breakfast and kids are enjoying new kind of fruits).

Day	Carbs and Protein	Fruit Based
Monday	Milk Bread with Hazel Nut Spread	Pomegranate
Tuesday	Boiled Egg	Apple
Wednesday	Oatmeal with Milk and Honey	Banana
Thursday	Bell Pepper Omelet	Watermelon or MuskMelon
Friday	Milk with Chocos	Papayya or Guava
Saturday	Semya Upma with Vegetables	Mango Juice
Sunday	Idli/Dosa	Strawberry Yogurt

I made sure I have included Carbs and Protein and Nutrients  to well balance the kiddo's diet. Hope this makes it your busy morning easier. :-) Please share your breakfast planners and new breakfast ideas for little ones. Would love to try them all.

Have a Happy Morning Everyday 

- Mythreyi

Bread Banana Bites ( Step by Step)

By looking at the name if you expect the usual Banana Bread then sorry to disappoint you. But the good news is this is yet another good recipe with the same taste and nice presentation and ready in minutes, which makes your kiddo wonder what are these cute little bites that are so yummy.

I have used MultiGrain Bread in this recipe. As I have ditched White bread long time ago, always get 15 Grain Bread or MultiGrain. But Today My hubby got this from Costco ( Kirklands) and every slice has 6 g protein and 23 g fiber in it. Love this dark colored bread packed with nutrients.

Okay Okay!!I don't want you to wait any more and Here is the recipe for you Enjoy!

Ingredients:

MultiGrain Bread Slice - 1

Honey - 1 Tbsp

Banana - 1/2 ( medium riped)

Chocolate Syrup ( a Dash)

Preparation:

1. Toast the MultiGrain Bread in toaster ( i have used Bread toaster and set at 2 ) to medium toast.

2. Spread the Honey evenly on the slice

3. Cut the banana into slices and arrange them on the bread slice.

4.Transfer this to a plate and then squueze the Chocolate Syrup on it. ( make the letter Z or S shape to get the great effect)

5. Carefuly Cut the bread arrangement into slices ( vertical cut and then horizontal cut, like lattice). That's it ! Yummy kids plate is ready in 5 minutes.

Aha! Look at them how beautiful they are!!!

I have made my son particiapte in making this. He loved it and ate all of it with that excitement as he made this. Don't you call this win-win situation, a breakfast full of nutrients and topped with fruit and a squeeze of chocolate syrup is enough for my son to show his happy (empty) plate. Eating Healthy is not difficult, look around you for those limit less possibilities.

I am sending this to Pari's 'Only Bread Event'

Happy Cooking!!! Take Care until next time.

-Mythreyi