Breakfast when everyone gets up at a different time

[becoming]

I'm looking for homecooked breakfast ideas that are good for families who have everyone getting up at different times. We've been relying on things like boxed cereal & waffles that I can just pull out when someone decides they want breakfast, but I'm wanting to cut all that junk out of our diets. Any suggestions?

[Teensy]

Not exactly home-cooked, but I do a blender of smoothies and just re-zap as needed.

Pots of grits can simmer for hours, just add water as needed and stir.

If you have a waffle iron, you can mix batter and then cook the waffles as needed, like in hotel breakfast buffets.

Fresh fruit salad can last two or three days.

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I'm a total hypocrite suggesting anything, my kids frequently get insta-food for exactly the same reasons. Hopefully the other responses can give me some ideas to try too!

[Chicky2]

I keep a big bowl of boiled eggs in the fridge. I also keep a bowl w/some cooked sausage or bacon (even though most of my kids are old enough to cook their own) that they can reheat as they like. We also frequently keep baked oatmeal or pancakes in the fridge and they can heat that up. We always have fresh fruit and yogurt and cheese. We also almost always have red bell peppers and carrot and celery sticks. Oh, and kefir. Or now we are diggin' banana bread made w/gobs of eggs and just a little coconut flour. Spread a bit of coconut oil on it and YUM!

[cristeen]

Egg custard or egg muffins. I make them on the weekends because they're grab-n-go breakfasts for my DH in the mornings.

[becoming]

Thanks for the suggestions so far Cristeen, how do you make your egg custard & egg muffins?

[Ola_]

Crockpot oatmeal? You could just keep it on low all morning.

[Alyantavid]

I make big batches of pancakes or waffles on weekends and freeze them. Just toast and they're ready.

I usually make a breakfast casserole for dh and I as well. Potatoes (hashbrowns, fried, whatever), whatever veggies I have cut up, a few eggs scrambled with milk and then top it all with cheese and bake until everything's set.

[vbactivist]

Originally Posted by Chicky2

I keep a big bowl of boiled eggs in the fridge. I also keep a bowl w/some cooked sausage or bacon (even though most of my kids are old enough to cook their own) that they can reheat as they like. We also frequently keep baked oatmeal or pancakes in the fridge and they can heat that up. We always have fresh fruit and yogurt and cheese. We also almost always have red bell peppers and carrot and celery sticks. Oh, and kefir. Or now we are diggin' banana bread made w/gobs of eggs and just a little coconut flour. Spread a bit of coconut oil on it and YUM!

I'd love this recipe if you're willing to share - thanks!

[becoming]

The breakfast casserole sounds great, I think my kids would like that, too, or least a couple of them.

I would love a good crockpot oatmeal recipe (preferably a really sweet one) if anyone has one! We all love oatmeal, but the kids are used to eating the instant flavored stuff, so it'd have to be pretty close, at least at first.

[KatWrangler]

What about breakfast panini's? You probably could make them in advance and freeze them. Heat in the microwave or toaster oven.

http://paninihappy.com/bacon-breakfast-burritos/

[artemis33]

Our get out of the house fast breakfast (which would work for this too) is toast with nut butter (sourdough, sprouted, homemade bread - whatever) with fruit. Sometimes some yogurt with the fruit, and sometimes homemade granola on that instead of having the toast.

[Chicky2]

Originally Posted by vbactivist

I'd love this recipe if you're willing to share - thanks!

I loosely used this recipe (sorry, can't remember exact source, but I combined it w/a friend's recipe...

6-9 eggs (we use our farm eggs so they vary in size)
1/4 melted coconut oil
1-2 TBSP honey (I think I actually used coconut palm sugar)
3 mashed bananas
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder

bake in lightly greased pan at 350 for about 50 minutes. Add cinnamon, nuts, coconut, whatever you like to it..

[vbactivist]

Originally Posted by Chicky2

I loosely used this recipe (sorry, can't remember exact source, but I combined it w/a friend's recipe...

6-9 eggs (we use our farm eggs so they vary in size)
1/4 melted coconut oil
1-2 TBSP honey (I think I actually used coconut palm sugar)
3 mashed bananas
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder

bake in lightly greased pan at 350 for about 50 minutes. Add cinnamon, nuts, coconut, whatever you like to it..

THanks! I will try it. Is it really only 3/4 cup flour but 6 eggs and 3 bananas? It seems more like banana quiche? Maybe that's what it is?

[Chicky2]

Originally Posted by vbactivist

THanks! I will try it. Is it really only 3/4 cup flour but 6 eggs and 3 bananas? It seems more like banana quiche? Maybe that's what it is?

I know, crazy huh? I JUST started experimenting w/coconut flour. Your bread will look like thick soup before you put it in the pan. Don't worry, it's suppose to!

This bread is extremely moist. Very different from regular old banana bread, but very yummy!

[vbactivist]

Originally Posted by Chicky2

I know, crazy huh? I JUST started experimenting w/coconut flour. Your bread will look like thick soup before you put it in the pan. Don't worry, it's suppose to!

This bread is extremely moist. Very different from regular old banana bread, but very yummy!

Okay - I will trust you We like moist bread

[lakeruby]

Originally Posted by Chicky2

I keep a big bowl of boiled eggs in the fridge. I also keep a bowl w/some cooked sausage or bacon (even though most of my kids are old enough to cook their own) that they can reheat as they like. We also frequently keep baked oatmeal or pancakes in the fridge and they can heat that up. We always have fresh fruit and yogurt and cheese. We also almost always have red bell peppers and carrot and celery sticks. Oh, and kefir. Or now we are diggin' banana bread made w/gobs of eggs and just a little coconut flour. Spread a bit of coconut oil on it and YUM!

Great ideas!
I agree with the previous posters. Hardboiled eggs, cooked breakfast meats, and oatmeal are favorites around here. I get up at 5 and my DP isn't up until after 8, so he is always re-heating what I've made. We're also big fans of toast, so that's easy! Muffins are great, too-- I don't know why I don't make them more. I like the smoothie idea and plan to try that. I also make a pot of chai that is easy to reheat and will keep for a few days in the fridge.

[425lisamarie]

My kids are weird and don't really eat breakfast food unless it is at dinner. Although they do love these little breakfast patty sausages I make. while back I had ground a TON of turkey, light and dark meat mixed, and made little meatballs and breafast patties with some maple syrup and spices. They are SO good!

DD's favortie thing to eat for breakfast is tzatziki and she dips sourdough toast in it. DS likes a million things so I'm ok with him just telling me what he wants and if I have it I do, if not he'll pick something else. I keep so much stuff made up in the freezer so it's quick.

eggs are really quick. You can make a little quick omlet in 60 seconds literally.

I recently made homemade cinnamon raisin english muffins, it's only one of a handful of times I've made them, but they are really good.

One thing I've started doing is talking to the kids the night before about what they want for breakfast during our "snack time" before bed, when we are having a little snack watchin a show. I have a cute food board with bright markers that I write the food plan down for the day like a diner and they think it's fun. So far, whatever they say they want they end up loving and eating. This way if it's different or something I can have everything handy. Also, sometimes they will just write something they want to eat on the food board and show me. I have found since starting this that they make really good choices ahead of time, and like being a part of their meal plan for the day.

[calebsmommy25]

I agree with the breakfast casserole. How about a breakfast pizza for a change? Those are always fun and yummy! Our go-to breakfast is normally oatmeal, yogurt and/or fruit. Eggs with spinach, tomato, onions, feta are one of ds's favorite breakfasts. I usually make it in a pan, but could be put in a casserole dish in the oven too. Pumpkin pancakes or any type of pancakes are a good one to make ahead and reheat. Ds and I make muffins quite a bit because they are so easy to just grab and go, or have for a quick snack. Here are our two favorite recipes:

Oatmeal Muffins

Cup uncooked oats
Cup Yogurt or buttermilk (if low on yogurt, can use some reg. milk too)
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat (can use all white if desired, all whole wheat doesn't come out very well)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Mix oats and yogurt, let stand for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the moisture. Add egg, sugar, and oil. Beat well. Add flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Mix until it has just come together, about 20-30 strokes.

Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, toothpick should come out clean.

I have replaced some of the oil with pureed bananas. Blueberries work well in these, and so do shredded carrots. I would say about a cup. This seems to be a very forgiving recipe. There is plenty of room to add and subtract, and make it your own.


Pumpkin (or Sweet Potato) Muffins

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin or +/- cup of cooked sweet potato
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup or more raisins, crasins, shredded carrots, chocolate chips, choose your fav.

Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in medium bowl.

Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, stopping to scrap down the bowl. Beat in vanilla and pumpkin. Add dry ingredients, mixing until evenly moistened. Stir in nuts and/or extra ingredients.

Pour into well greased muffin pan or into liners, about 3/4 full. Bake at 375 for about 20-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

I have made them with raisins and with shredded carrot. We actually prefer these made with the sweet potato. Using sweet potato you can cut the sugar down to 1/2 cup.

[lonegirl]

Well today I made multigrain, banana pancakes (with added vanilla whey protein pwd). DS and I had them fresh and hot with maple syrup. DH later ate them cold as more of a breakfast type bar (they are a yummy, healthy, well balanced meal in one)

[organicmidwestmama]

Originally Posted by 425lisamarie

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One thing I've started doing is talking to the kids the night before about what they want for breakfast during our "snack time" before bed, when we are having a little snack watchin a show. I have a cute food board with bright markers that I write the food plan down for the day like a diner and they think it's fun. So far, whatever they say they want they end up loving and eating. This way if it's different or something I can have everything handy. Also, sometimes they will just write something they want to eat on the food board and show me. I have found since starting this that they make really good choices ahead of time, and like being a part of their meal plan for the day.

such a smart idea!