When we were first dairy free. I had some serious head scratchy moments. How do you have breakfast with no egg, milk, or yoghurt?!

If you are in a hurry...

Instant porridge - just add milk - no cooking required:
- Organix porridge : they offer several types for different weaning stages. Our favourite are the multi-grain and banana, and plum
Weetabix: the holy grail of breakfasts. Just add water or your favourite milk alternative
Dairy free yoghurt and fruit: lots of soy and coconut yoghurts available in supermarkets. serve up with fresh fruit. job done!

If you have a few minutes...

Porridge:
- Ready Brek: this is hit and miss for those who are dairy free - > all depends on the batch as to whether or not there are traces of milk. I know lots of people who've had no problems with this, but we were very unlucky with one box, and I haven't dared risk it since.
- Porridge Oats: Great to be able to make breakfast for all the family. We prefer coconut milk, but as its a no go for H, we have oat milk and oatly cream
Porridge Fingers (see http://freefrombabycooking.com/recipes/porridge-fingers)
French Toast / Eggy Bread
- Whisk and egg with a dash of dairy free cream. Add a splash of vanilla extract if you are going for French toast
- Soak a piece of bread in the mix
- Fry up on a medium heat on both sides ... cut up and serve

For parents of leisure {ha! I hear you say}

Pancakes: more like banana omelette but simply;
- whisk an egg,
- mash a banana
- mix together,
- fry up and serve - voila!
Dairy Free croissants: Jus Roll to the rescue here my friends...
- check them out in the fridge section where ready made pastry / butter is
- if you are as slow as me in the mornings allow 10 minutes to work out how the heck to fold them so they actually look like a croissant... and not mangled food you would dubiously serve up to your pet
- prep as directed, and you can add your own fillings if you fancy (e.g. fruit, df cheese, df chocolate etc)
- allow to cool and eat fresh. If no-one but you is up the smell of these will get them up pronto
Dairy Free Pain au Chocolat: my favourite. Jus Roll again (I'm not paid to plug these, they are just that good)
- check them out in the fridge section where ready made pastry / butter is
- they take about 5 mins to prep and then 12 mins in the oven
- leave to cool for a few minutes before serving up
- have your hoover and wet wipes handy... these are seriously messy!

Dairy Free Essentials - Milk

Porridge Fingers