What My 9-Month-Old’s Breakfasts Taught Me About My Own

What she ate this week that helped me eat better at breakfast

I’ve always prioritized breakfast—but if I’m being honest, I used to think mostly in terms of protein.

Was I hitting my macros? Was I starting my day off “on track”? That was the bar.

But now, building plates for Blakely, I’ve found myself looking at food through a different lens—one that goes beyond grams and goals.

I’m thinking about what her growing brain and body need. Iron. Healthy fats. Gut-loving fiber. Vitamins. Color. Real nourishment.

And somewhere along the way… I started thinking about those things for myself too.

Not just because I want to feel good, but because I want to show her what that kind of self-care looks like. How powerful it is to fuel your body from a place of respect and support—not just control.

So here’s a peek at four breakfasts she’s had this week—and how they’ve helped me reflect on my own habits in a deeper, more nutrient-focused way.

1. Banana Pancakes (Oats, Egg, Banana, Almond Milk, Cinnamon tossed in a blender then made into pancakes), Greek Yogurt + Strawberries

• Protein: Egg + Greek yogurt

• Healthy fats: Almond milk

• Fiber: Oats + Banana + Strawberries

• Micronutrients: Potassium, B vitamins, vitamin C

These pancakes were insanely good that I now make her a batch and then myself a batch, too! I pair mine with chicken sausage or turkey bacon and my protein matcha for an extra 18 grams of protein.

2. Oatmeal with Full Fat Greek Yogurt, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Mashed Blueberries w/ a side of Raspberries + Scrambled Eggs

• Protein: Eggs + Greek yogurt

• Healthy fats: Hemp + Chia

• Fiber: Oats + Chia + Raspberries + Blueberries

• Micronutrients: Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants

I adapted mine to increase the greek yogurt ratio and added a scoop of protein powder (my favorite clean protein is this brand - code DANI gets you 20% off).

3. Scrambled Eggs, Avocado with Hemp Seeds, Chicken Sausage, Banana

• Protein: Eggs + Chicken sausage

• Healthy fats: Avocado + Hemp seeds

• Fiber: Banana + Avocado

• Micronutrients: Iron, zinc, choline, potassium, vitamin C

I like to turn mine into an scramble with 1 or 2 eggs, and more egg whites for additional protein. I will only do this 1x a week because eggs are an acne trigger for me, but I’ve found that 1x a week is suitable for my skin.

4. Gluten-Free French Toast Sticks (GF Bread [I like Simple Knead], Egg, Cinnamon - dip bread in whisked egg, then sprinkle with cinnamon and pan fry) + Full Fat Greek Yogurt

• Protein: Egg + Greek yogurt

• Healthy fats: Full fat dairy

• Fiber: GF Bread (if multigrain)

• Micronutrients: Iron, calcium, probiotics

This is a FUN one! I will sometimes add a little coconut sugar to mine, but it’s great without when paired with a yogurt or coco whip! I then pair mine with my protein matcha and chicken sausage for more protein (+18 grams).

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Each of these started with her. But the ripple effect? It’s helping me rebuild habits from a more intentional, nourishing place. One breakfast at a time.

Here’s to raising strong babies—and strong mamas too.

xx - Dani