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Father’s Day is the perfect chance to slow down, stay in your PJs a little longer, and make Dad feel extra loved. And what better way to celebrate than with a homemade breakfast whipped up by the kids? (with a little help from mum, of course).  Sure, the kitchen might look like a flour bomb went off... but that’s part of the magic. The giggles, sticky fingers and proud smiles when they carry breakfast to Dad in bed are the moments he’ll remember forever. To help, we’ve pulled together 5 easy Father’s Day breakfast recipes kids can help make. They’re fun, a little messy, and guaranteed to make Dad’s morning special. 1. Pancake Stack with All the Toppings 🥞 Why it’s perfect: Pancakes are a classic Father’s Day breakfast idea — easy for kids to help with and endlessly customisable. Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk Butter for frying Toppings: berries, banana, choc chips, maple syrup, honey, sprinkles Steps: In a big bowl, let the kids whisk together flour, sugar, egg and milk until smooth. (Mess = memory!) Heat a pan, add a little butter, and pour small rounds of batter in. Flip when bubbles appear. Stack them high and let the kids go wild with toppings. Kid job: Pour, stir, sprinkle toppings.Mum job: Supervise hot pan + flipping. 2. DIY Fruit & Yoghurt Parfaits 🍓 Why it’s perfect: These look café-worthy but take only 5 minutes. A healthy Father’s Day breakfast idea that still feels special. Ingredients: 2 cups Greek yoghurt (or any yoghurt Dad likes) 1 cup granola or muesli 2 cups chopped fruit (berries, banana, mango, kiwi) Honey for drizzling Steps: Line up clear glasses or jars. Kids layer yoghurt, granola, fruit — repeat until the glass is full. Drizzle with honey for a sweet finish. Kid job: Layering fruit + yoghurt like little chefs.Mum job: Chopping fruit into safe pieces. Pro tip: Looks fancy, but takes 5 minutes. Perfect for the “last minute” breakfast planners. 3. Bacon & Egg Roll (with Dad’s Favourite Sauce) 🥓🍳 Why it’s perfect: A hearty, simple recipe the kids can assemble while you handle the stove. Ingredients: 2 bread rolls 2 eggs 4 rashers bacon Dad’s favourite sauce (BBQ, ketchup, chilli) Optional: cheese, avo, tomato Steps: Cook bacon until crispy, fry eggs sunny-side-up. Lightly toast the rolls. Kids assemble the rolls: bacon, egg, extras, and a big squeeze of Dad’s go-to sauce. Kid job: Buttering rolls, adding sauce, “building” the roll.Mum job: Cooking bacon + eggs safely. Cheeky idea: Get the kids to write a menu card with “Dad’s Diner” at the top! 4. Smoothie Bar Fun 🍌🥭 Why it’s perfect: Quick, healthy, and a great Father’s Day breakfast option for dads who love something light. Ingredients: 2 bananas 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup milk or juice ½ cup yoghurt Optional: spoon of peanut butter or honey Steps: Kids toss fruit, yoghurt and milk into blender. Blend until smooth (kids love pressing the button!). Pour into a tall glass, add a silly straw. Kid job: Loading blender + pressing buttons.Mum job: Supervising blades + pouring. Pro tip: Freeze fruit the night before for a cold, thick smoothie. 5. Croissant Bar 🥐 Why it’s perfect: A “build-your-own” brekkie where kids feel in charge. Sweet or savoury, the choice is Dad’s. Ingredients: Fresh croissants Fillings: ham, cheese, tomato, avo, Nutella, jam, strawberries Butter Steps: Warm croissants in oven for 5 minutes. Slice and set up a “filling bar.” Let the kids assemble Dad’s croissant order. Kid job: Spreading butter, adding fillings.Mum job: Toasting croissants. Final Note: Father’s Day is About the Memories 💛 It doesn’t matter if the pancakes are a little lopsided or the eggs are slightly crispy, what counts is the joy of making something together. Father’s Day breakfast at home is one of the easiest ways for kids to feel involved in celebrating Dad. Embrace the mess, snap photos of their proud little faces and let Dad soak up every bite (and every cuddle). ✨ PS: Want to level up the morning? Pair breakfast with a gift from our Father’s Day Matching Sets Collection. The perfect way for Dad and his little mini to celebrate in style — twinning while they tuck into pancakes. 🧢