Really need some non bread non cereal, good fat breakfast ideas!

[Buntybear]

I WISH they would eat porridge  Even dd1 who is not fussy won't eat it

What about if they mixed things in? Maple syrup, apple puree? Maybe put bowls of chopped fruits/ berries on table and let them mix them in?

[Mashi]

I wish I would eat porridge too Charli, but I hate the stuff. You can flavour it all you want but it's still wallpaper paste!

[Buntybear]

Oh me too Mashi. 

[C&B&E]

I think so much depends on how it is made!  When my DH makes it I actually gag if I try to eat it as it is so grim , but the way I make it is lovely  and the kids wolf it down!!  Key for me is using jumbo oats as it doesn't end up being so 'pastey'.  I add plenty of milk (I actually find it is nicer with rice or oat milk), then bring it up to the boil for a minute, then turn it down for about 4 minutes.  Add more milk so it is not too stodgy.  Then add mashed up ripe banana, swirl of honey over the top....yum. 

[Mashi]

OK Claire, I would at least try it! LOL!  Yes, thicker cut oats I think are important, nothing makes me gag more than Ready Brek!!

Charli will they eat cheese on toast?  With a thick wholegrain bread it is nice and has a good fat and protein content to balance out the carbs!  Or Welsh Rarebit, sneaking some egg in there without your DD knowing 

[C&B&E]

nothing makes me gag more than Ready Brek!!

*shudders* yes, horrible stuff! 

[squeakersmum]

I love readybrek! Can't stomach the stuff warm though - I have to make it with cold milk. It's the only way either LO will eat it too.

The banana and egg pancakes are a hit here with Abi - for ages it was the only way she'd eat egg. Very quick and simple.

Mashi those mini muffins sound good. I got really good at making muffins etc but have badly got out of the habit.

We're in a cereal rut here too, although DS will eat muesli because his dad does, and DD will steal all the raisins out of it!

[amayzie]

so... do you want oats to be involved? or no oats... I have some ideas with oats...

[Roseii]

Thanks ladies!
Em-are they crepe type pancakes or scotch/American style? I cannot stomach the thin crepes at all, even the smell makes me wretch  If they're the thick ones then yes please to the recipe 
Deb-I'd love it if I could serve leftovers (and dh would be happy lol!) but ATM there's no way they would eat it, they baulk if I try and give them pasta at lunchtime cos it's a tea time food If dd2 doesn't get a sandwich at lunch she asks where her lunch is  Fab easy pancake recipe, thank you.
Koe lol you're not crazy! But might need to ease my kids into that kind of brek 
Anne that's a great idea about cookie cutters, I think they would be thrilled with that. What's the banana muffin recipe? Re the food tray, I could try that but I swear dd2 would have it cleared out before lunch She's not after unhealthy foods by any means, often it's a chunk of cucumber or an apple, it's just the frequency that gets me. Maybe I should show her her snack allowance for the whole day 
CCCmom yes we do get those frozen loose hash browns, I think I'll check the salt content and maybe try your idea, thanks
Amanda, yes and yes for cheese or beans or toast for dd1, dd2 no
Ok porridge wise we do just have ready brek (sainsburys own brand) maybe I need to try them on bigger oats, and mixing stuff in is a good ideA.
Katy I'm open to suggestions! Thank you

[amayzie]

I make these ALL the time- http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal I mainly make them for me but i'm sure hamish would like it too! They are super easy and have the good fats with the chia seeds in them.

Also this website: http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/personal-sized-baked-oatmeal-with-individual-toppings-gluten-free-diabetic-friendly/ I've pinned the recipe i've made most- but there are HEAPS of ideas that are low or no sugar and high in all the good stuff!! She uses no sugar, may add a bit of honey or stevia...

[deb]

The leftovers for breakfast didn't happen overnight. One day that's all there was, take it or leave it - I think I was sick for a couple days running and we were out of cereal - so they sucked it up and eventually ate it. (OK, when I read it the way I just wrote it, it does look like it WAS overnight! ))

Yeah, they whined about it - but then they liked it AND they weren't starving an hour later either. So now it's not that big a deal. Hubby still won't touch fish before lunchtime, but the kids will. So to DH! LOL

[We Three]

For oatmeal, I buy Earths Best Organic...Maple & Brown Sugar...lots of fiber, not too much sugar and dd has eaten it since she was a baby.  Definitely read the labels of some "just add boiling water" types....some of them are really wholesome and good. I don't eat oatmeal, it grosses me out, but my Dad tried dd's and was like "What is this, it's amazing!" 

 Banana Muffins:

   
1 Egg
3 tbs. canola oil (not sure why canola....I didn't have any and used vegetable oil, it was fine)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 very ripe bananas
1 cup sugar (or less if you want)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups whole wheat flour (we use King Arthur Organic)
2 tsp. cinnamon

optional:
1 or 2 tsp wheat germ (smash it into powder inside a baggie)

 Preheat oven to 350. Beat egg. Add oil and vanilla.  Add bananas and beat well. Add sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix. Add flour and mix again.
 Add to lined cupcake pan and bake for 20 mins.  I check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into middle. If toothpick isn't all gummy with wet batter....we're done! 
 If using mini-muffins...I might try 15 mins and check.     
 This recipe makes about 12 good sized muffins...(fill cups between 1/2 and 2/3 full)  You can add mini chocolate chips to the batter if you want! 
  The best part is I freeze them, too. I leave 3 or 4 out, but wrap the others individually in saran wrap and pop them in the freezer. They defrost in no time right on the kitchen counter and we have a quick wholesome breakfast when we have a muffin and some yogurt!
   

[Erin M]

Anne, those muffins sound so good!

Charli, I think Deb mentioned smoothies, but I'll just second it.  You can make them with full fat yogurt and throw all sorts of things in there -- we often put greens (spinach, kale, chard) in ours along with juice and fruit (you can even add a touch of honey) and James drinks it all up happily.

[*Kara*]

Tagging along as well... DD has outright refused her beloved baby cereal for 3 days now.. momma is gonna have to get into the kitchen!

We are in a rut with all meals here..

Love some of the ideas here!!!  I will make the egg/banana pancakes tomorrow and see how she goes!

[We Three]

Oh and a simple way to add extra nutrition to pancakes.....we throw is a few teaspoons of ground flaxseed powder! A bit of extra fiber and protein....doesn't alter the taste.  We have them every Sunday with bananas AND blueberries!!!