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How to Make a Breakfast Basket

By wendie

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Okay, is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Depending on who you ask, you are bound to get differing answers. Though it's important to eat breakfast for nutritional value, many people don't. Why is that? Maybe because they don't have time to prepare something. People tend to be in a hurry in the morning and just up and go out the door, not giving a second thought to their potentially-growling stomachs. That's why learning how to put a breakfast basket together can put an end to the breakfast battle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate
Step1
Start by sitting down with your family members, or yourself, and decipher the types of foods you like to eat in the morning. Look ahead for the week to determine if you will be on the go or if you will have time to sit down and eat without rushing. Then, write them down. Having a list of these foods will help make your breakfast basket preparation more manageable.
Step2
Know that the four food groups are important, but many of us lack the nutrients we need. Get a medium to large-sized basket, depending on the size of your household, and set it on your counter closest to the door. Hopefully, this will prompt people to grab something on the go.
Step3
Take your list of foods you compiled and head to the local grocery store. Stock up on fruits, breads, muffins, bagels, individual cereal boxes and cereal bars that have both nutritional value and taste. Planning ahead can make your week go smoother because your breakfast basket will be ready to go. When you check out with your foods, head home and assemble the breakfast basket.
Step4
Put your grocery items neatly into the breakfast basket, making sure each item can be seen. Feel free to decorate the breakfast basket with bows and a sign to let others know to take a snack on the go. Hopefully you will see this system prove profitable in your home. Not only will everyone curb their hunger pangs, but they will also appreciate the creativity you put into learning how to create a breakfast basket.

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wendie said

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on 6/11/2008 thank you!

missforty said

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on 6/11/2008 Great article, can't wait to make a breakfast basket!

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