Fast Food

[SquirrellyMama]

I'm looking for foods for breakfast that are quick, high protein and clean. Something other than eggs and yogurt. What do you do when you only have 20 minutes to get them fed and out the door?

K

[Country Kids]

Have a break down-::::::::

We always have about 45 min. so I'm not sure for something thats fast in just 20 min. I always cook something every day for breakfast.

I do waffles/fruit
Pancakes/fruit
Yogurt/granola
French Toast/fruit

Cereal/fruit
Eggs/toast/fruit

things like that

[daycare]

I do any kind of soynut butter or peanut butter on toast or fruit
english muffin with egg and cheese

I often hard boil several eggs at a time and keep them when I need a quick meal.

cottage cheese with fresh fruit


honey, english muffin, egg, and cheese....kids love this one

if you have a trader joes, they have a high fiber high protein breakfast cereal, I forget the name...

I also make almond coconut pancakes and turkey sausage.

string cheese is a favorite of the kids here too...or celery peanut butter..

[Lianne]

Cream cheese on a bagel.

Toasted english muffin with a slice of cheese, wrapped in a paper towel for a minute to melt the cheese a touch.

Raisin toast spread with whatever.

Trail mix of dried cereal & fruit & nuts

Smoothies (make them just before the kids arrive). I throw handfuls of raw spinach in mine along with yogurt, fruit (frozen or just ripe), milk, orange juice if I'm not using yogurt or milk, peanut butter, etc.

Breakfast wraps using sausage, cheese, tomato & lettuce (egg, too). You can make these ahead of time and freeze them. Or, use Peanut butter & jam or banana

Muffins are a huge hit here

[SquirrellyMama]

Have a break down-::::::::

We always have about 45 min. so I'm not sure for something thats fast in just 20 min. I always cook something every day for breakfast.

I do waffles/fruit
Pancakes/fruit
Yogurt/granola
French Toast/fruit

Cereal/fruit
Eggs/toast/fruit

things like that

That is what I have been doing and like you said I'm about to have a break down over it. I need to simplify on preschool days.

K

[Unregistered]

Smoothies are the best for a quick healthy breakfast! I do yogurt, fresh fruit, milk whatever sounds good. I also throw in some infant cereal for added iron, etc. I havent tried pb but that would be a great addition for more protein.

[Meyou]

I spend a couple of hours on the weekend and make muffins, loaves and pancakes for the week. It makes breakfast really simple. I make breakfast calzones too with pizza dough, scrambled egg, bacon, peppers and cheese. My kids microwave them.

[daycare]

I spend a couple of hours on the weekend and make muffins, loaves and pancakes for the week. It makes breakfast really simple. I make breakfast calzones too with pizza dough, scrambled egg, bacon, peppers and cheese. My kids microwave them.

what is a breakfast calzone?? that sounds interesting.....

[itlw8]

my boys needed protien but often did not eat especailly as teens so we made personal pizzas they would zap them in the microwave and then stick in the toaster oven to crisp them up. they could then take them in the car with them if needed.

[SquirrellyMama]

A big problem I'm having in the mornings is that dck is such a slow eater because dck is not a morning person. I think I'll look into the more portable ideas because sometimes we have to take it with us on our ride to school. I'll leave the big breakfasts to no preschool days.

K

[Blackcat31]

A big problem I'm having in the mornings is that dck is such a slow eater because dck is not a morning person. I think I'll look into the more portable ideas because sometimes we have to take it with us on our ride to school. I'll leave the big breakfasts to no preschool days.

K

If he is so slow, why don't you have parents feed him BEFORE he arrives to you then?

[clep]

I don't do breakfast, but often serve breakfast types of foods for morning snacks. I make a quick breakfast pie ahead of time, denver sandwiches, or breakfast muffins. I get LOTS of ideas from Pinterest.

[Unregistered]

EarthyMom not logged in woops!

I spend a couple of hours on the weekend and make muffins, loaves and pancakes for the week.

This is what I was going to suggest. You can hide grated carrot and zuchini in muffins/breakfast loaves and serve them with cream cheese and a side of fruit. I think Its a fabulous idea. Also the pancakes you can use buckwheat flour, or some other kind of preferred flour to make the pancakes and grate veggies into a banana, blueberry, or strawberry pancake. You can freeze by serving just pull and warm in the oven on low until your set to actually feed the bunch. I personally am not a huge fan of microwaves due to some research I did on the subject. If you wrap in foil and freeze you can pop it into the oven when you wake up on low and be good to go when youre ready for it. Super simple. Between muffins, pancakes, french toast, and breakfast bread you could pretty much be completely ready to go all week long in a snap. This is my plan also.

[queenbee]

I keep breakfast simple and fast, and the same each week.

Monday's - Cereal, Toast w/ Fruit Spread
Tuesday's - Oatmeal, Fruit
Wednesday's - Muffins or Mini Muffins
Thursday's - Mini Pancakes/ French Toast/ Cinnamon Toast/ Waffle Sticks & Fruit
Friday's - Cereal, Toast w/ Fruit Spread

Do you have a menu you go by? I'd highly recommend it to make things easier for yourself. Also, pre-make as much foods as you can. Muffins can be made the night before and stored in a tupperware for the next day. Oatmeal can be already measured in a big bowl, measure out water and store in a bowl in the microwave. Mix and go whenever you need. Pancakes, French toast, waffle sticks - all can be made the previous night and stored in the fridge for a quick heat-up.

My kids get a 20 minute limit for breakfast. If it isn't finished, it gets thrown in the trash. This helps curb ly-gagging at the table. My newest dcg is a dawdler but she's learning quick to finish or it gets thrown.

Good luck!

[SquirrellyMama]

If he is so slow, why don't you have parents feed him BEFORE he arrives to you then?

I think dck gets up and comes directly to me. I really don't mind. I just need to find easier food that is still high protein. I'm happy with the arrangement, I was at a loss for good quick food.

K