On a winter morning, many parents fall into the situation of "arguing" with their children to just let them eat a few tablespoons. The children of the village eat not necessarily because of lack of nutrients, but sometimes because the dish is not suitable for the weather, not attractive enough or too indigestible. Here are 5 suggestions for a simple, warm, easy-to-cook breakfast, suitable for children on cold days.
5 dishes to help your baby taste better in winter mornings
Banana milk oatmeal porridge
Oatmeal cooked with fresh milk, and mashed bananas help the porridge have a natural sweetness, softness, and ease of swallowing. This dish is energetic and suitable for children who are lazy to chew in the morning.
Chicken and vegetable soup
The chicken is cooked in small pieces with carrots, potatoes, and sweet corn to create a natural sweetness that warms the stomach. Dilute, fragrant, easy to digest soup, especially suitable for days with severe cold.
Steamed eggs
The eggs are melted with milk, steamed until smooth as pudding. soft, light-fat, protein-rich and calcium-rich dishes are suitable for children with binge eating.
According to Ms. Amy Reed, a pediatric nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic (USA), children's cold-season breakfast should prioritize "warm, soft- constructed and naturally sweet foods to make them more receptive, avoiding creating eating pressure from the beginning of the day".
Peanut butter and honey bread
The lightly crispy toast, spread a thin layer of peanut butter, and add a little honey to help increase energy quickly. Parents can cut the cake into small pieces to make it easier for children to eat.
Pumpkin salmon porridge
Steamed salmon, smoothly cooked canvas and pumpkin create an eye-catching color, light fatty taste. The dish provides omega-3, vitamin A, which is good for children's brains and eyesight.
According to Dr. Jennifer Hyland, a community nutrition lecturer at New York University (USA), for children who are knowledgeable about eating, "shaping dishes but not too fussy will help children form positive eating habits. The important thing is to keep the atmosphere of the meal light, not forced".
In addition to the recipe, parents should pay attention to the right breakfast time, avoid letting their children eat right when they are still weak. A glass of warm water before breakfast and gentle encouragement are sometimes more effective than any elaborate recipe.
Breakfast is not only a filling, but also a warm start to a day for children. When parents are patient and delicate, children who are eager to eat will gradually "open their hearts" for winter breakfasts.
