Need a new easy breakfast idea for your children? Try this mean, green, zucchini frittata! It’s a great way to explore new colors and textures in food and includes a healthy balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to keep your child healthy and satisfied.
Nutrition Benefits of Eggs
Eggs are a good source of protein, which will help make this meal feel satisfying and help your child feel full. Eggs are a complete protein, meaning they contain all the amino acids your body can’t produce on its own, so they offer good building blocks for growing bodies! Eggs also contain a nutrient called choline, which is important for a healthy brain and nervous system.
Veggies and Healthy Fats for a Healthy Brain
Adding zucchini and pesto to the eggs offers a fun natural green tint with healthy fats to support growing brains and a tasty veggie boost! Zucchini also offers some fiber, vitamins, and minerals in a tasty serving of vegetables. Pesto typically includes leafy greens, olive oil, and nuts like pine, walnut, or pecan, which makes it a healthy fat powerhouse! I recommend walnuts because they provide an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid important for brain health.
Pro tip: I like using a cast iron skillet for cooking this zucchini frittata since it offers even heat distribution and a boost in iron.
This meal offers a complete and tasty breakfast that is sure to delight your kids! Check out our 3-year-old meal plan to see how this fits into a healthy day of meals.
Zucchini and Pesto Frittata
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup shredded zucchini
- 1 Tbsp. pesto
- 1 Tbsp. feta
- ⅙ medium Hass avocado
- 1 slice whole-wheat bread
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
- Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk with pesto, cheese, and zucchini.
- Pour egg mixture into skillet.
- While the egg is cooking, toast the bread.
- Mash avocado with a fork and spread on top of toast.
- Once the egg mixture is cooked, pair with avocado toast or put on top and serve!
(1 protein, 1/4 vegetable, 2 oil equivalents, 1 grain)
Looking for more tasty breakfast ideas like this fun zucchini frittata? Check out SuperKids Nutrition shop page and their book, The Super Crew’s Breakfast Cookbook for Kids, 50 Tasty Recipes +100 Fun Nutrition Activities.
