Setting children up to have the best possible day often means making sure that they have a good breakfast to start the day – however, that is often easier said than done. Between living busy lives, trying to get everyone up and dressed for the day and trying to feed fussy eaters breakfast time isn’t always the smoothest time of the day. However, here are 3 easy breakfast ideas for busy parents that might help.
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats actually make a great breakfast for kids and grown-ups and because you can make so many varieties there is something for everyone. You simply put your oats with some yoghurt and your choice of fruit or toppings, give it a good mix and place it in a sealed jar overnight. In the morning you’ll have something tasty and will keep everyone full until lunchtime – keep the toppings varied to keep your kids interested. You can make these in the evening and the kids can just grab them out of the fridge in the morning to make life before the school run as easy as possible.
Breakfast Egg Muffins
This is great for being able to prepare in advance, you can even batch cook them for the next few days if you want to make life easy. In fact, if you have freezer space then you can make loads and freeze them for a later date. You simply need to whack some eggs and milk in a bowl and whisk – think of it like making an omelette so then you want to put in your filling – ham, cheese, peppers your choice! Add some salt and pepper and then pour the mixture evenly into some muffin trays and make in the oven until brown. Once they’re cooled put them in a sealed container and they’re ready for breakfast time.
Cereal
As much as being adventurous and making things for breakfast can be great, realistically we’re not going to be able to do that all the time. So, don’t be afraid to reach for the cereal in order to get your kids fed before school – you can always top it with some fruit if you want it to be a little healthier.
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About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs. Specialising in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and parenting, Debz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to every guide. Her mission at Stereotude is to simplify the modern world for her readers through expert curation and fiercely honest advice.