I'm Stacey, a mum of 4. I help parents feed their kids real-life food. I keep feeding a family simple with fuss free recipes. From Baby Food, Baby Led Weaning to Snacks, Lunch Boxes and Easy Family Meals. I have you covered with new recipes coming out every week.
Two Breakfast Wins: Strawberries in Pancakes & the Perfect Bowl of Porridge
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Hello! Mornings can feel like a sprint, especially with kids. Someone can’t find their shoes, someone else suddenly hates the breakfast they loved yesterday, and you haven’t had a sip of your coffee yet. So today I’m sharing two simple, reliable breakfast ideas that feel a little special but are still completely doable on a busy morning. Alhtough I note... pancakes are really a weekend thing in our house! Unless I've saved some from an earlier batch, then I just pop them in the toaster to heat them up! Both are flexible, family-friendly, and easy to adjust depending on what you’ve got in the pantry. Enjoy! Stacey 🍓 Strawberry PancakesThese strawberry pancakes are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet from real strawberries. They feel fun (pink pancakes are always a win), but they’re made with simple ingredients and come together easily. They’re perfect for:
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries, and they freeze beautifully - which makes future mornings much easier. 👉 Get the Strawberry Pancakes recipe here
🥣 Perfect OatmealSometimes simple really is best. A warm bowl of oatmeal (or porridge for the Kiwis (me), Aussies and Brits) is one of those steady, nourishing breakfasts that keeps little tummies satisfied and energy levels more stable through the morning. This post walks you through how to get the texture just right — not gluey, not runny — plus lots of topping ideas so everyone can customise their own bowl. It’s budget-friendly, adaptable, and works for toddlers right through to grown-ups. 👉 Find the Perfect Oatmeal recipe here.
Whether your mornings are calm or chaotic (or somewhere in between), breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated to be nourishing. Take what works for your family, adapt as needed, and remember - you’re doing a great job. Chat soon 💛 |
My Kids Lick The Bowl
I'm Stacey, a mum of 4. I help parents feed their kids real-life food. I keep feeding a family simple with fuss free recipes. From Baby Food, Baby Led Weaning to Snacks, Lunch Boxes and Easy Family Meals. I have you covered with new recipes coming out every week.
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