School morning breakfasts

[socal78]

This school year, I have to get up over an hour earlier than before. I am not a morning person and can't really think straight at that hour. (Thank God I don't work east coast hours anymore. I don't miss it!) Anyway, I like to give my kids something to eat that will stick to their ribs. I never felt good about letting them have most of the boxed cereals that are on the market or frozen products like waffles even though they do sometimes eat those things. I grew up eating Malt-O-Meal, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, etc. One of mine is super picky and the other just a little but they both refuse to eat the food which I consider perfectly "normal" in every way. They act as though I'm asking them to eat a bowl of vomit or something. I have been trying to get them to eat it for YEARS! Well, I found a great solution. I tried a new recipe for Oatmeal Waffles! Because it calls for packets of instant oatmeal, you can pretty much use any flavor like apple cinnamon, maple brown sugar, cinnamon spice, or substitute with quick oats and brown sugar if desired. It was sort of one of those: "Duh. Why didn't I think of that" moments. The first time I served them, I didn't say anything about the oatmeal or the whole wheat flour in them. They just ate it and loved it. THEN I broke the news to them. Mwahahaha. For the past two weekends, I've been making batches of oatmeal waffles and putting them in freezer bags. In the freezer they go. In the mornings, I pull out as many as are needed and put them into the toaster. They come out perfectly and of course it's quick and easy. While they're toasting, I just quickly cook them some turkey bacon or eggs, and pour their drinks, etc. You can also put in pumpkin puree for fall. I will be making those next weekend.

What are your guys' solutions for rushed weekday morning breakfasts?

 

[homer_simpson]

Just pastries for the little man.  He's a sucker for the chinese style hot dog in a bun.  That or any brioche bread or taro bread

 

[traceimage]

My son barely eats anything for breakfast. He'll eat like half an Eggo waffle or a few bites of leftover pancake from the weekend. Or he'll eat a couple of spoonfuls of cereal, declare himself "FULL!" and dash off to get ready for school.

 

[socal78]

Just pastries for the little man.  He's a sucker for the chinese style hot dog in a bun.  That or any brioche bread or taro bread

Okay, I had to Google what a Chinese style hot dog in a bun is. Looks a lot like what we call "Pigs In A Blanket" except Pigs In A Blanket are a lunch or dinner / appetizer item. Are Chinese hot dogs a breakfast thing?

 

[socal78]

Another thing I find really helpful is to make Overnight French Toast. Once again, I can make it the night before after I'm done making dinner. Chill o-nite. Then just take it out of the ice box and set on the counter at room temp for like 30 minutes while I'm making their lunches or whatever and while the oven is preheating. Then bake it. So easy. I have a bunch of different versions. One is a Bananas Foster French Toast. It's almost as amazing as the real Bananas Foster dessert! Top with optional roasted pecans. There's also an Overnight Blackberry French Toast, Overnight Pecan-Praline French Toast, an Overnight Cinnamon French Toast, an Overnight Rum Raisin French Toast. Okay, maybe I have too many French Toast recipes! And these are just the overnight ones!! But if I can save time and sneak any bananas / berries / pecans into them, I consider it helpful. I'm sure quiche would probably be a healthier choice but they won't eat quiche. The few times I've made Quiche Lorraine, they won't touch it at all. Easier to deconstruct it and serve everything separately.

 

[homer_simpson]

Just pastries for the little man.  He's a sucker for the chinese style hot dog in a bun.  That or any brioche bread or taro bread

Okay, I had to Google what a Chinese style hot dog in a bun is. Looks a lot like what we call "Pigs In A Blanket" except Pigs In A Blanket are a lunch or dinner / appetizer item. Are Chinese hot dogs a breakfast thing?

You know, I'm not really sure.  We usually just get it during DimSum which is normally eating during noon times.  My son does like eating savory foods throughout the day so I'm not too sure lol.

 

[Crispy3]

one word.. quesadilla
put some cheese and some ham/bacon or left over meat in... fast and easy.

kids love em and they are easy to eat in the car.