Banana Pancakes, Mango Yakult & Memories: A Bali Breakfast Story

There are two things going on in this photo—banana-topped pancakes and a cheeky Yakult on the side—but what’s really happening here is something we’re pretty passionate about in our home: kids in the kitchen 🍳🥞🍌 This morning’s breakfast was cooked by Fox, with Lola by his side passing down her now-famous pancake recipe (she has lovingly tweaked it over time—don’t even think about messing with the ratios 😆). Watching her guide him through the process honestly made my heart melt. She loves to cook everything, but this moment felt extra special—like a little kitchen legacy being passed on. In our house, cooking is non-negotiable for the kids—especially the boys. Jed’s specialty is his spaghetti (and he gets very protective over how al dente it needs to be). Raf’s go-to is a bacon and egg roll, heavy on the BBQ sauce, he even adds Sambal now 🤣. And while Fox is still finding his signature dish, maybe these pancakes—with golden bananas on top—are the beginning of something great. And then there’s the Yakult. Now I’ll be honest—I never really bought it in Australia. It was just one of those little luxuries that felt way too pricey for our crew of six. But here in Bali? You can grab a pack for under $2 AUD, and they’re everywhere. They even have a mango flavour, which—don’t @ me—might just be better than the original. Our fridge usually has a stash because, well… gut health and deliciousness. And it makes breakfast feel just that little bit fancy 😋 So here’s to kids learning life skills, pancakes with banana, and affordable mango-flavoured Yakult. Not a bad start to the day 💛 #BaliFamilyLife #KidsInTheKitchen #CookingWithKids #FamilyMeals #BaliBreakfast #YakultLove #PancakeLegacy #ChadAndMiaApproved #BaliWithKids #LearningThroughLiving #MangoYakultIsSuperior