Brunch with family and friends can be a treat any time of the year, but spring's fresh, seasonal ingredients and warmer days practically beg loved ones to gather for the morning meal.
These cute, kid-friendly Bunny Oatmeal and Easy Egg Casserole recipes are simple and made with real foods such as milk, bringing richness and flavor, and ingredients you can feel good serving to kids.
Whether it's skim milk for lighter lattes with friends, 2-percent milk to wash down birthday cake or strawberry milk for a sweet celebration surrounding the game-winning goal, milk's already a part of the foods and meaningful moments that matter.
For more kid-friendly, seasonal recipe ideas, visit milklife.com.
BUNNY OATMEAL
Recipe courtesy of Tiffany Edwards of Creme de la Crumb on behalf of Milk Life
Ingredients:
1/3 cup instant oats
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2/3 small banana
2 fresh blueberries
1/2 small strawberry
chocolate syrup, optional
1 glass milk, 8 ounces
Directions: In microwave-safe bowl, stir oats, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and brown sugar. Microwave on high 30-60 seconds and stir. Cut banana in half crosswise. Cut 1 1/8-inch thick coin slice from flat ends of each banana half. Place two banana slices in upper third of oatmeal bowl, side by side, to make eyes. Top each banana slice with one blueberry. Place remaining banana halves at top of bowl, hanging out to create ears. Place strawberry in middle of bowl to make nose then drizzle chocolate, if desired, to make mouth and whiskers. Serve with 8-ounce glass of real milk for added nutrition.
Nutrition: Recipe makes 1 serving. Per serving: 320 calories; 2g fat; 10mg cholesterol; 18g protein; 59g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 190mg sodium; 550mg calcium. Nutrition figures based on including an 8-ounce glass of fat-free milk.
EASY EGG CASSEROLE
Recipe courtesy of Milk Life
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup lean ham, cubed
1 cup frozen seasoned potatoes with fresh onions and peppers
3/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar or Swiss cheese, shredded
6 eggs
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 glass milk, 8 ounces
Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat 8-by-8 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In bottom of casserole dish, arrange ham, potatoes, spinach and cheese. In large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Pour mixture over ingredients in casserole dish. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffed. Serve with 8-ounce glass of real milk for added nutrition.
Nutrition: Recipe makes 6 servings. Per serving: 350 calories; 9g fat; 3g saturated fat; 350mg cholesterol; 32g protein; 34g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 630mg sodium; 500mg calcium. Nutrition figures based on including an 8-ounce glass of fat-free milk.
Source: Family Features
