On-the-Go Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is brain food, but it can be a challenge to feed the kids healthfully and get out the door in time for school. These 15 simple on-the-go breakfasts will give your kids the energy to get through the morning -- without sucking up your time, too.

Pick-Up Quesadilla

What you need:
2 flour tortillas (regular or whole-wheat)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
several thin slices of a Granny Smith apple (optional)

Sprinkle an even layer of cheese over one tortilla. Scatter the apple slices (optional) on top of the cheese and top with the remaining tortilla. Microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese melts. For a crisper tortilla, pan cook in a frying pan without any oil or butter for 1-2 minutes on both sides, until the cheese is melted. Cut into 6-8 wedges.  You can use any filling you like, the picture shows it filled with shredded chicken, red/green peppers and sweetcorn mixed with cream cheese. Try it!!!

Crepes On-the-Run

What you need:
1 large eggs
1 pint milk
2 cup flour
1 Tbsp. sugar or vanilla ess
additional butter, for coating the pan

Blend all of the ingredients until completely incorporated. Heat an 8"-10" non-stick pan over medium-high. Add butter to coat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly (you want a very thin even layer of batter -- adjust amount of batter according to the size of pan you are using). Cook for 45 seconds and flip. Cook for another 20 seconds.

Serve with drizzled honey, jam or anything you like. Quick to eat in the car.

Refrigerate any leftover crepes in a food bag with a sheet of cling film between each crepe to prevent sticking. Well-sealed, they can be frozen for up to one month.