Breakfast BREAKS

Before I homeschooled, when my kids were in school, I rarely got them up and ready to leave for school. I would sleep in until nine sometimes. (I’ve never been a morning person.)

Then, I only had one or two in kids in school and my husband did a great job of getting them fed and ready for school. In fact, my oldest was a pro at making his own breakfast in first grade (except for the time he almost caused a fire in the microwave by leaving a plastic spoon in his oatmeal bowl which melted!) But I’m sure the morning would have been smoother if we had had Breakfast BREAKS.

Now my kids are older, and I get up with them at 7 am. They’re pretty much self-sufficient, though I do make them eggs for breakfast on occasion. But I can see how these grab ’em and eat breakfasts could help busy families.

The best way to describe it is it’s like a lunchable for breakfast. Each package (which has a handle and looks like a little lunch box) contains “a balanced breakfast for kids including cereal (Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms), that can be enjoyed with or without milk, Minute Maid® 100% fruit juice, and a nutritious snack.” This prepackaged breakfast even comes with a napkin, spoon, and moist towelette.

“Breakfast BREAKS was originally developed for schools to ensure that the children served were receiving the USDA requirement of at least 25% of the recommended key nutrients they needed each day, with the addition of 8 oz. of low fat milk.” And I can see what a great idea it is for schools. I’m just not sold on the idea that it’s any easier than grabbing a cereal bar, a juice box or throwing some cereal in a bag. With Breakfast Breaks, you still have to pour the milk in the bowl or find it somewhere if you’re on the go and want milk with your cereal. Though I guess busy moms from across the U.S. wanted these Breakfast Breaks in the supermarket, so here they are.

I think it’s important for you to know I rarely buy lunchables, though I do on occasion, and we try and buy organic cereal and cereal bars. In fact, I’ve even taken the time to make my kids crackers, cheese and ham squares instead of buying the prepackaged, more pricey ones. I also steer clear of those prepackaged small chip bags and snacks. I usually buy the bigger snacks in bulk and then divide them myself into snack baggies. It takes some time, but not a lot and it does save tons of money and packaging waste.

So while I’m not completely sold on Breakfast Breaks for our family, I do see them having a place in the market for those busy stressed-out moms and dads who don’t have time to think ahead and don’t have quick, healthy foods on hand and accessible to their kids. One thing I am excited about for these Breakfast Breaks is I see them as a great way to cut down on the pre-camping hassle and long road trips. I am more likely to pick up this type of prepackaged food on a camping or road trip to save me the hassle of making individual meal sacks for my four kid.

But don’t take my word for it, check it out and try it for yourself. It might be exactly what you’re family’s been looking for!