On hectic mornings, deciding what to make for breakfast can leave you feeling stressed out. You may end up reaching for sugary cereal which will spike your blood sugar or even skipping breakfast which will cause your blood sugar to be too low. Both will leave you with little energy and your stomach rumbling mid-morning.
My mom made a hot breakfast nearly every day when I was growing up. (Now, I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad!) I was appreciative at the time, but I’m even way more appreciative now that I’m a mom. I realize just how much effort she made to feeding us so well. Nutrition is really important to me, and I want my kids to start their days off with a nutritious breakfast. It also helps minimize snacking 🙂
You may think making breakfast simply takes too much time, but with a little weekend prep, you can have quick, healthy breakfasts all week long. The time meal prep saves me during a busy week is priceless. Here’s just one of the things I like to prep – breakfast scramble freezer packets.
These are very simple to make. So simple that I feel silly even writing about them. They are pretty self-explanatory, but have been a huge time-saver for me. Cut up your favorite veggies and pack them in a freezer bag. Add a little bacon. The end! Oh, you want portion sizes? I do about one cup of veggies + a couple tablespoons of bacon* for my family of five.
Here are some of my favorite veggies to include: onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms (chopped super small so I can’t detect the texture), and power greens (kale, spinach, & Swiss chard blend).
Now, the bacon may be optional for you, but it is a must for me. Or my kids, should I say. It goes a looooooonnng way in getting my kids to eat these veggie packed scrambles with little complaining.
On the morning you want to make a breakfast scramble:
- Pull packet out of the freezer.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little avocado oil.
- Dump packet into skillet. Saute until tender
- Add 6-8 eggs. Season with salt & pepper.
- Optional top with a sprinkle of cheese, chopped tomatoes or diced avocado.
*Cook a package of bacon and crumble it up. I add a couple tablespoons to the freezer packets and put the remainder in a freezer bag to add to other dishes throughout the month. One package of bacon will usually last 3-4 weeks at my house.
