Do you think she would like porridge? My lot always had it at that age and it's an awesome brekkie as it is low GI as well and keeps them full for ages. My DS2 is currently keen on Nutrigrain so he has that most mornings but when it gets colder we will go to porridge.
Thanks Trillian...I have tried porridge but she didn't like it. I don't think she likes the texture.....but when it gets cooler and I'm having it, I'll try it again. It's just so hot at the moment......
Perhaps you could try some organic cornflakes? If you get the ones sold from a health food shop that are organic they have either far less salt and sugar or none at all, and it means that you have another option for cereal without the salt and sugar worries.
I would second the porridge - but with my DD we make it a bit more attractive for her by adding some stewed pears stirred through and/or a little dab of honey. Perhaps this might be a way to encourage her to try porridge again? Perhaps you could try a little bit of honey on the weetbix to see if she might like that too?
DS likes porridge, but it took a few goes. In the end we let him put some cinnemon on it - not a huge amt (i have mine salted found it way too sweet!)
Also DH gets instand oats instead of regular porridge oats, so the texture is a lot finer.
What about the other weetbix verieties, the fruit ones etc?
We alternate between porridge (major favourite but a change is always nice), vitabrits, rice bubbles and Cheerios. Usually with blueberries/strawberries/banana/sultanas on top.
Otherwise she likes scrambled egg and toast, pikelets/pancakes (she has hers plain - yuck), cheese on toast, baked beans.
DD likes her porridge with a little drizzle of honey or with some stewed apple/pear or sliced banana.
Milkshakes are a favourite here to. I put in jalna yoghurt, milk and fruit (banana, mango, berries) and she'll have a glass of that with a piece of toast.
Some fantastic suggestions! Thank you ladies I have very little time in the mornings at the moment having to feed DD2, so cereal is quick and easy. I haven't had a chance to look at other options but they all just seem to be so high in sugar! (I learnt that when I had GD). I really appreciate your posts ladies. Thank you x
My youngest will be 2 at the end of April but for breaky it is either two slices of toast or cereal....Uncle Tobys only as they have whole grains. The box they are consuming (I have two boys) atm is 'Plus Sultanas n Bran'. The last box was another of the 'Plus' range too.
My DS2 went off weetbix too at about the same age. He liked Sultana Bran (still does) and sometimes Cheerios. He will eat them before we get up without milk and then have with milk for breakfast.
Otherwise a smoothie of some sort..this could be something you have made the night before if you struggle with time in the morning.
DS2 loves Banana's, another filling thing that can be eaten on the run.
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I have very little time in the mornings at the moment having to feed DD2, so cereal is quick and easy. I haven't had a chance to look at other options but they all just seem to be so high in sugar! (I learnt that when I had GD). I really appreciate your posts ladies. Thank you x
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