As we kick off term 2 and say hello to cooler weather, there's never been a better time to give your school breakfast club a healthy boost – starting with a simple action: adding tasty vegetables to the menu!
Vic Kids Eat Well's school breakfast club bites encourages schools to take bite-sized steps to add delicious and healthy food and drink options to give students a healthy start to their day.
Through the 'Colour breakfast with vegetables' action, schools can add a variety of vegetables to their breakfast menu for that healthy crunch!
Why veggies at breakfast?
Nutritious food, including vegetables, provides the fuel kids need to learn, play and grow. Vegetables are a great source of fibre, vitamins and long-lasting energy. Adding vegetables to meals can help support overall health and wellbeing, including kids' energy levels, mood and concentration throughout the day.
Easy ways to boost veggies
From shelf-stable staples like baked beans to ready-to-go options like mini carrots or cherry tomatoes, there are many simple and nutritious ways to brighten up your school's breakfast table.
Your school might try a veggie platter with baby cucumbers, capsicum strips and hummus or a homecooked zucchini slice for a warm and filling option.
Whether your breakfast club runs one day a week or every day, adding vegetables in any form helps kids get their recommended 5 serves of vegetables per day.
Here are some great ways to include veggies at breakfast:
- Raw veggie sticks like mini carrots with dips like hummus or tzatziki
- Baked beans on wholegrain toast
- Frittata or filo quiche with vegetables
- Wholemeal toast topped with spinach and avocado
- Smoothies made with spinach or zucchini
- Canned corn added to corn fritters or burrito bowls
Let’s shine the spotlight on veggies in term 2! With a little support and creativity, your school can make small changes that lead to big benefits for student health and wellbeing.
Join Vic Kids Eat Well
Join us today to start colouring your school breakfast club with delicious and healthy food and drink options for students. Whether your school already runs a breakfast club or is looking to start one, Vic Kids Eat Well makes it easier to offer tasty and nutritious breakfast to students with resources, rewards and support.