A kid-friendly recipe the whole family can enjoy

There’s a reason for the adage, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” It’s because breakfast provides an opportunity to get important nutrients that are difficult to make up over the course of the day. In addition, children and adults who eat breakfast regularly tend to have healthier body weights than breakfast skippers.

For children who may be picky eaters, get creative with this kid-tested and mom-approved breakfast recipe from Elizabeth Ward, a registered dietitian and expert on family nutrition. “Children model their parents’ behavior, so you can’t expect your children to eat a healthy breakfast if you don’t,” she says.

Additional inspiration for cooking with eggs any time of day can be found at www.egglandsbest.com.

Yield: Makes 10 to 12 crepes

• 4     Eggland’s Best eggs
• 1/4     teaspoon salt
• 2     cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4     cups milk
• 1/4     cup melted butter
• maple syrup
• powdered sugar

Optional:

Seasonal fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, peaches, or nectarines

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine eggs and salt.
2. Take turns stirring in the flour and milk, beating with a whisk until smooth.
3. Add melted butter and whisk.
4. Heat a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Melt some butter in the pan. Pour in 1/4 cup of the crepe batter, swirling the pan around to coat the bottom evenly.
5. When the top of the crepe starts to look dry and bottom is just beginning to brown, flip the crepe over with a spatula.
6. Cook 30 seconds more, then place on a plate. Cover and keep warm while you make the rest.
7. Crepes can be folded in quarters and dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with syrup.

Boost nutrition by topping crepes with sliced fruit and rolling up. Add a bit of fun by drizzling fat-free chocolate syrup on top.  A blop of whipped cream wouldn’t hurt either!