Breakfast Quesadilla

Tip- Use a tortilla as a platform for eggs

My kids enjoy quesadillas. I use the tortilla and cheese as a base then pile on the protein, fruits, or veggies. I love that the cheese melts it all together to create a perfect little handheld meal! If you child doesn't enjoy eggs, one way I suggest incorporating them into their diet is to start with a small amount of scrambled egg added to a tortilla with their favorite cheese. Once they start eating eggs regularly then I would urge you to incorporate veggies into the quesadilla too. 

This morning I, okay my husband (he normally does breakfast although we usually plan together the night before what they will be eating) started by adding a small amount of olive oil to a pan then throwing in some garlic and onion (cut up small). He cooked for a minute or two until soft. Then added a couple of eggs  and cooked until almost done. At this point he added tomato and yellow pepper. Once the eggs were complete I laid a tortilla on the pan, sprinkled a little cheese, then added the scrambled egg mixture, a little more cheese, and then another tortilla to top it off. I cooked it until slightly toasted.

   

This was my breakfast (with out the top tortilla) as I don't quite put this much on the tortilla for my boys or it would completely fall apart when they ate it. 

One of the best parts about using a tortilla is that whatever you choose to add to your eggs can be slightly hidden. ;o) 

Bonus Tip- Try switching up the veggies you incorporate into the eggs every time. It is an easy way to expand their palate with a familiar base. Some of the things I like to incorporate are onions, garlic, all different kids of peppers, zucchini, all different kinds of tomatoes (green work great because it adds a nice crunch to the soft eggs), broccoli, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and the list can go on and on! 

My personal favorite- Two eggs, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, garlic, basil, and feta!! So yum!!! 

Bonus Tip- Don't forget to switch up your cheeses and herbs too! If you change up these things your child can become familiar with different flavors. For example, if you use mozzarella and oregano, they can become familiar with these flavors and will be more likely to try other foods that contain these ingredients. Some good cheesy choices are american, cheddar, swiss, provolone, or mozzarella. 

Bonus Tip- Add meats! If you are trying to add more meat into your child's diet you can add it here. Try using torn up turkey slices, sausage, bacon, or chicken too.