3 DELICIOUS BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE

There’s no need to complicate already busy mornings with an elaborate breakfast. And who says vegetables need to be served only at lunch or dinner? Bring them out at breakfast too! Rules around food are so taxing and constraining. If breakfast is a time of day when your little one eats well, then use this time to pack in some nutrition. Sometimes mornings are when babies are their most alert and playful, so it’s also a good time for them to be given the opportunity to explore the textures and tastes of food. Make food exploration an activity! When we asked our friends at Cerebelly for some tips on keeping mornings easy and nutritious, they had 3 amazing, veggie-forward ideas that we are excited to share with you!

We love that this company was founded by a scientist. Since a baby’s brain doubles in size by its first year and reaches nearly 80% of development by the age of 5, this critical age window is when the most developmental foundations are forming in the brain, such as seeing, hearing, and memory.

As a neurobiologist, Cerebelly 's founder knew there were key nutrients that were critical for each of those milestones, and as a mom, she needed the convenience of premade food. Her research showed that 16 essential nutrients were critical for optimal brain development, yet the average baby puree only had only a fraction and not even in meaningful amounts. After years of development with a team of scientists, doctors, and nutritionists, Cerebelly was created as a natural extension to their founder’s work — a first-of-its-kind food brand that satisfies parents, kids & growing brains alike. Now parents have easy grab & go options that are nutritious & delicious.

3 breakfasts for little ones

1. Beet, carrot & blueberry oatmeal

What you’ll need:

*Quick oats
*Hot water
*Fresh or frozen blueberries
*1 pouch of Cerebelly Beet Carrot Blueberry
*Milk or oat milk

Directions:

In a small saucepan, mix hot water, ¼ cup milk, 1 pouch Cerebelly Beet Carrot Blueberry, and ¼ cup mashed fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries.
Warm to a simmer. Mix well.
Add ½ cup oats to the above mixture and let cook on the stove for 3 min or until oats are soft.
Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Highlights: Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A, Zinc & Copper

2. Sweet potato & mango french toast

What you’ll need:

*3 slices of soft whole wheat bread, challah (egg bread), or soft sourdough bread
*1 whole egg
*3 tbsp milk or oat milk
*1 pouch of Cerebelly Sweet Potato Mango
*Frozen peach slices
*Cinnamon (to taste)
*1 tbsp butter for pan

Directions:

Mix 1 egg with 3 tbsp milk or oatmilk. Add 1 pouch Cerebelly Sweet Potato Mango, and ⅛ tsp cinnamon (or more if you like). If the mixture is too thick add a little more milk.
Soak bread in the above mixture for 30 seconds, just until the bread soaks up the mixture.
Heat butter in a shallow pan, add bread to pan and cook until egg coating is cooked on both sides, about 3 min/side.
Fruit options: serve with slices of defrosted mangos and/or peaches, or mash the fruit (defrosted and warmed slightly) and serve spread on top of french toast.

Nutrition Highlights: Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc & Copper.

3. Eggy kale scramble with cheddar and avocado

What you’ll need:

*4 eggs
*3 tbsp Milk (or milk alternative)
*1 pouch Cerebelly Kale Sweet Potato Apple
*Shredded cheddar cheese
*Sliced avocado
*1 Tbsp butter

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat eggs, then add 3 tbsp milk and 1 pouch Cerebelly Kale Sweet Potato Apple. Mix well.
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a shallow pan on medium heat. Add egg mixture, and scramble.
Shredded cheese options: add to top of cooked scrambled eggs and let melt, or serve on the side and let your baby pick up shredded pieces.
Avocado options: serve on the side in slices, or mash and feed with a spoon.

Nutrition highlights: Protein, Lutein, Choline, Fat, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Iodine.

Supporting the most important stages of a child's brain development in the early years has a lifelong impact. Cerebelly unites neuroscience, nutrition, and organic, farm-fresh food to babies the very best from the very start! Cerebelly provides 16 key nutrients their growing brain needs, when they need it in their development. Their purees, smoothie-inspired pouches, and Smart Bars are perfect for busy families and contain brain-supporting nutrients, 0g of added sugar, and 8 g of protein.

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