Breakfast Tips for Working Moms: How to Make Mornings Easier in 4 Steps

Back-to-school season brings familiar scenes: backpacks and notebooks scattered around the house, school announcements filling your inbox, and your children asking endless “what if” questions, such as: “What if I don’t get along with the new teacher?” or “What if I can’t find my friends?”
No doubt, the back-to-school season has begun, and with it, we moms start thinking about many details, from organizing school schedules to ensuring that kids have wholesome and delicious meals.
As a busy mom, you have a lot on your plate, from structuring your children’s daily routines to preparing them for school, all while making sure everyone has a vibrant start to the day. That’s why Puck offers you a series of tailored tips to lighten your load and make your morning routine easier.

1. Organization

Organization is key to making your mornings more comfortable and productive, and planning ahead helps you save time and avoid chaos. Here are some ideas to prepare your home for a new day:

  • Breakfast Corner: Designate a drawer or corner in your kitchen that holds all breakfast essentials, such as plates, cups, nuts, oats, and dried fruits. This station will teach your children how to prepare breakfast themselves, increasing their independence and saving you valuable time.
  • Breakfast Basket: Prepare a breakfast basket containing Puck products, bread, boiled eggs, and peanut butter. In the morning, all you need to do is pull out the basket and whip up a meal in minutes.
  • Lunchbox Center: Keep everything for preparing lunchboxes, like sandwich supplies and containers, in a designated spot. This organization saves you time in the morning and keeps your kitchen tidy.
  • Snack Organization: Set rules regarding the number of snacks your children can have and teach them how to choose their snacks wisely. This way, you’ll save time, while also teaching your kids to make better and more responsible choices about food.

2. Make the Most of Weekends and Evening Time

The weekend and evenings after the kids go to bed can be the perfect opportunity for meal preparation. Here are some ideas you can implement at night or over the weekend to make your mornings easier:

  • Boil Eggs in Bulk: Hard-boiled eggs can last up to a week in the refrigerator. Use them in sandwiches or with Puck Cream Cheese Spread for a quick meal.
  • Pre-Make Breakfast Meals: Prepare oatmeal or pancakes in the evening and serve them in the morning. You can use Puck Labneh instead of yogurt for a special flavor.
  • Smoothie Preparation: Wash, chop, and arrange the ingredients in bags and place them in the freezer. This will save you time throughout the week! In the morning, just grab a bag, toss the ingredients in the blender, and enjoy a delicious smoothie in minutes.
  • Ready-Made Granola Bowls: Granola is a perfect breakfast option—it’s easy and delicious! Prepare a batch, and in the morning, add yogurt or Puck Cream Cheese Spread or Puck Labneh along with your kids’ favorite fresh fruits for a tasty and satisfying breakfast for you and your family.

3. Shortcuts and Tips

Moms need every minute in the morning. Here are some shortcuts that can save you time and energy:

  • Bake Eggs in the Oven: Instead of cooking eggs every morning, use muffin tins to bake 12 eggs at once in the oven. Store them in the fridge and use them throughout the week.
  • Make Baked Pancakes: Prepare pancake batter in muffin form and keep it in the fridge or freezer. In the morning, you’ll have breakfast ready in minutes.
  • Use the Oven for Frittatas and Sandwiches: A little preparation and planning with the oven can change your entire week. Make a frittata in a baking tray and add ingredients your family loves for a quick and delicious breakfast.
  • Get Creative with the Waffle Maker: Use your waffle maker to make hash browns, cinnamon toast (use frozen cinnamon rolls), or even falafel patties! Often, we keep appliances in our kitchen without using them in more innovative ways. Think outside the box and utilize these gadgets to prepare tasty and varied recipes.
  • Make Scrambled Eggs and Cakes in the Microwave: All you need is a cup and just two minutes! The microwave can be your best friend in the kitchen for preparing quick and delicious meals with minimal effort.

4. Reusing Leftovers

Avoiding food waste is not only beneficial for the environment, it also saves you time and money. Before tossing out leftovers from meals, think about how you can reuse them:

  • Revive Stale Bread: Transform old bread into delicious toast by adding a little olive oil and spices. Serve it with Puck Cream Cheese Spread as a perfect snack for kids at school.
  • Make Jam from Leftover Fruit: Mash up any leftover fruit you have and add chia seeds to create a sugar-free jam. Serve it with toast and Puck Cream Cheese Spread for a delicious and complete breakfast.

Discover Your Unique Style

Remember that every mom has her own way of raising her children and her day. What works for one family might not work for another. So try out different ideas and choose what suits you, your kids, and your parenting style.

And don’t forget that the most important thing is to enjoy every moment with your kids in your own way, because in their world, you make it special.