Want easier school mornings? Teach your kids to make their own breakfast. Here are the seven go-to breakfasts our kids can handle on their own, shared as part of a breakfast collab hosted by Mommy on the Move.
What you’ll get from this post
- Our 7 easy breakfasts kids can make themselves
- Simple ways to mix them up during the week
- Where to find more ideas from other moms in the collab
Our 7 breakfast go-tos
- Oatmeal. Quick and filling. Little ones may need a hand with the microwave.
- Frozen sausage patties. Eat them on their own or make a sandwich with cheese.
- Frozen sausage biscuits. Heat and eat.
- Toast. With peanut butter, or raisin bread with butter or peanut butter.
- Yogurt. No cooking at all.
- Crunchy honey oats cereal. A classic for a reason.
- Leftover pancakes or French toast from the weekend. Make extra on Saturday, and the kids can warm them up during the week.
Why it’s worth teaching them
When kids can manage the microwave and toaster on their own, mornings get so much easier for you, and they get a little more independent every day. Keep these foods where your kids can reach them, and they’ll be ready to go.
Get more ideas
This was part of a collaboration with other moms sharing breakfasts their kids can make. Watch the whole playlist for more ideas. What are your kids’ breakfast favorites? Tell us in the comments on YouTube.
Key takeaways
- Stock easy breakfasts kids can make on their own: oatmeal, frozen sausage, toast, yogurt and cereal.
- Make extra pancakes or French toast on the weekend for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Kids who can use the microwave and toaster make mornings easier for everyone.
What viewers say
I love all your ideas for kids to be able to get their own breakfast! Great ideas! 🙂👍
@StaceyYoder on YouTube
Yes! Great ideas. My kids can manage the microwave and toaster all on their own its so helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing in this collab 🤗
@mommyonthemove25 on YouTube
Things we mentioned
- Kids’ breakfast ideas collab playlist
- Our daily schedule for school at home and chores
- How to teach your kindergartener
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FAQ
What breakfast can kids make by themselves?
Our kids make oatmeal, frozen sausage patties or biscuits, toast with peanut butter, yogurt, cereal, and leftover weekend pancakes or French toast.
How do I make school mornings easier?
Teach your kids to make a few simple breakfasts on their own, and keep those foods stocked and within reach.