International Cuisine Recipes: Swiss Chard & Caramelized Onion Mini Quiches

Swiss Chard & Caramelized Onion Mini Quiches

If your family is anything like ours you are seriously rushing in the morning. Breakfast can sometimes take a backseat when there are dozens of things to remember and do to get the day started. We, so often, turn to pre-made croissants and frozen waffles in our house. Don’t get me wrong, I love croissants and waffles, and the morning is by far the best time to eat carbohydrates, but I do try really hard to make sure we are also getting lots of nutrients and a good amount of protein to fight off those hunger pangs. These mini quiches can be made ahead and are chock full of nutrients like:

Lean Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Potassium

Magnesium

Importance of Breakfast

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how important is it really? Breakfast is so named because it is literally breaking the fast you took over the night as you slept. Your body needs energy to get you going in the morning and sustain you throughout the day until your next meal.

When it comes to children, breakfast keeps kids from becoming tired or irritable. It helps them become more naturally active and more likely to play. People who eat breakfast tend to be able to maintain weight better than those who don’t and consume less overall and eating as soon as you wake up gets your metabolism moving first thing.

In the end if you want your (or your child’s) brain to function at it’s highest capacity and to have energy to get things done, then breakfast is essential. Easy, make-ahead recipes like this one are lifesavers for days when time is tight.