
School mornings are challenging for all of us. I am an early riser. I always said when I lived in London and New York, if the discotheques would open at 5 am I would be there dancing. I am not and have never been a night owl. I love the early mornings and having the house quiet. I always have everything laid out so I know what I am going to make. My kids do get cereal on occasion but they love a hot breakfast. Here are some of there favorites and the best thing most can be made ahead and they can reheat themselves.

- Dutch Baby: this can’t be made in advance but you can have it already to go and it only takes maybe 8 minutes to make the batter and 12 minutes to cook. This is one of the most requested breakfasts I get.
- I like the Irish steel cut oatmeal. It takes a little longer to cook but it so delicious. When I make it I add cinnamon and dried cranberries to the water. I bring it to a boil and then add the oatmeal and simmer it. When finished I sprinkle brown sugar.
- egg cups, prosciutto egg cups, and breakfast burritos can all be made ahead and frozen, just reheat in the microwave or in a toaster oven.
- Pancakes and waffles are easy to make and I like to make them from scratch. I always double the recipe so I can freeze some and the kids can reheat. They either use jam or syrup on them.
- French Toast is another easy breakfast. I mix it the night before and then make it in the morning. It is so easy I don’;t even use a recipe: milk or/and heavy cream, eggs, cinnamon, and whisk well. Dredge sliced brioche bread in the mixture and add to a hot pan with melted butter. Heat a few minutes and then flip. Serve hot with powdered sugar or syrup.
- As for cereal, I don’t allow them to have the sweet stuff so we always have a couple that we mix together: Purely Elizabeth Granola, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Life, Wheatabix, and Honey Bunches of Oats.
Great breakfast tips for adults too as we try to watch sugar intake but need protein. Thanks for sharing.
Ann