Sheet pan scrambled eggs? 3 healthy breakfasts for back-to-school

Start the school year off right with healthy breakfasts.

Just as summer once was in full swing, school now is almost back in session. Before the bell rings, you’ll want to file a few back to school breakfasts in your back pocket. From a simple sheet pan strategy, to protein packed parfaits, these healthy ideas will take the stress out of busy school mornings.

Heather Doney shares three healthy ideas that have an A+ from us.

Sheet Pan Eggs

Making a big batch of eggs? Go for this recipe! You’ll have 12 servings ready in just 45 minutes. Customize the add-ins and toppings to your liking.

INGREDIENTS

• 18 large eggs
• ¼ cup reduced-fat milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup diced ham

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and onion powder together in a large bowl.
3. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with spinach, Cheddar and ham.
4. Bake until just set, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan from back to front halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. Cut into 12 squares and serve.

Recipe adapted from www.eatingwell.com

French Toast Cups

A healthy twist on French toast to keep the kids fueled all day. This sugar-free recipe is as cute as can be.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 loaf of bread
• Fruit of choice
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• Sprinkle of cinnamon, to taste

METHOD

1. Take a whole loaf of bread and cut it down the middle. Take food scissors and cut each slide into small pieces. Place bread pieces into a muffin tin, filling each cup to the top. You want each cup to be nice and full!
2. Sprinkle fruit of choice into each cup. You could use blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
3. Crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Whisk together.
4. Add milk to eggs. Whisk again.
5. Add a pinch of cinnamon to egg/milk mixture.
6. Pour egg mixture over the top of each muffin. Make sure each cup is nicely moist.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Protein-Packed Parfait

This yogurt hack is perfect for those trying to hit a high-protein goal. Grab your favorite yogurt, sprinkle a little protein powder on top, and layer toppings! Pssst… this recipe is a great after-school snack, too.

INGREDIENTS

• Yogurt of choice
• Protein powder of choice
• Toppings (optional): Granola, fresh fruit, coconut shreds, nuts

METHOD

1. Scoop yogurt into bowl.
2. Add a scoop of protein powder to yogurt. Mix well, until protein powder dissolves into yogurt.
3. Add toppings, and enjoy!

Find more recipes from Heather on Instagram, @healthy_habits_with_heather.