Rainbow Veggie Breakfast Egg Muffins

Sometimes, mornings can be tough. Just trying to get everyone up and fed, dressed, and out the door  without having to reheat your coffee 5 times is tough. Not to mention the hair brushing. Oh my gosh, the hair brushing! And the backpacks, and the lunches, and all the other million things you need to remember while attempting to get everyone ready to tackle the day.

Its not just tough – it can be overwhelming. But of all the things that I try to tackle, the things I accidentally forget, and the balls I intentionally drop (you just cannot do it all, am I right?) – one thing I insist on every single morning is a solid breakfast for everyone. And coffee for me, definitely coffee. Getting some good meal right off the bat not only helps  everyone be able to have a good start to the day but also helps bellies stay full, minds stay sharp, and moods stay happy.

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Rainbow Veggie Breakfast Egg Muffins

Start your day with this super easy creative and delicious breakfast egg muffin recipe!

Egg muffins are an awesome breakfast for busy mornings! I like to have my girls help me make them on a Sunday afternoon, and then we enjoy them for a few mornings in a row after that. Not only are they ready-to go breakfasts, but they are also great to pack into a lunch box (breakfast for lunch is a fun twist!) or a quick on-the-go snack in between school and lessons.

I love making sure my girls get some eggs before they head to school in the morning. In a world where they are constantly being bombarded with junk food (and a teacher who hands out candy on Fridays), its important to start our days with the best that we can! We are also loving these make ahead Chorizo Frittata Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches for bust mornings!

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How to help your kids eat more veggies

These breakfast cups are so super great because they are so versatile and fun to make! My number ONE tip to get kids to eat more veggies is to give them control over what they add to their meals. The “Build Your Own” concept is my favorite because kids LOVE to be in control, and this is a simple way to get them more invested in what they are eating – just like in Rainbow Veggie Pizza or in Crock Pot Pork Ramen. The idea is simple – lay out a rainbow array of veggies and allow children to choose their own toppings. Yup, its as simple as that.

By allowing them to choose what and how much of each item they place in their food, they are more likely to try it and enjoy it. To learn more about raising kids who love veggies, make sure you read the Complete Guide to Raising Adventurous Eaters.

Ideas for rainbow veggies for children to try:

• RED – sliced cherry tomatoes, diced mini sweet red pepper, diced cooked beets, sliced radishes
• ORANGE – shredded carrot, diced mini sweet orange pepper, sliced orange cherry tomatoes
• YELLOW – diced mini sweet yellow peppers, corn, diced yellow beets
• GREEN – chopped spinach leaves, shredded zucchini, diced cucumber, diced green pepper, chopped broccoli
• PURPLE/BLUE – shredded purple cabbage, chopped purple asparagus, shredded purple carrots
• OTHER – riced cauliflower, diced onion, diced mushroom (ok, technically this isn’t a veggie, but its still a good option!)