Breakfast All Day: The Benefits of Breakfast at Any Time

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Make the most of breakfast products with great tips and recipes for increasing participation.

Increase excitement and focus on the importance of fueling students for success

Make the most of National School Breakfast week, March 4-8, 2024, by extending it throughout the day. Find inspiration in these ideas for turning basic breakfasts into loved lunches:

Make the most of leftovers

By transforming breakfast leftovers into a reimagined lunch item, you can save money, food waste, and time preparing an entrée from scratch. For example, transform breakfast waffles or French toast leftovers into “tacos” full of eggs and cheese.

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Serve cereal to offer choice

Starting with whole grain-rich cereal as a base and offering a variety of nourishing accompaniments, kids can come up with all kinds of creations that suit their unique tastes. For example, they can add yogurt and fruit to personalize a parfait. Or pair with cheese, seeds, and dried fruit for a tasty trail mix.

General Mills Foodservice offers a variety of K-12 cereals in a variety of options, including nine of the top 10 student favorite cereal brands. With 25% less sugar and gluten-free options to choose from, our cereals can help you meet the needs of your program.

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Bake up biscuits for a base

Biscuits are a great canvas for both sweet and savory recipes that feel familiar and fun. For example, use biscuits for brunch as a sandwich, quiche, or hand pie. Or try preparing biscuit bites with protein-packed yogurt as a dipping sauce.

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