Stress-free meals for Exam Week: A Simple5-Day Meal Plan

If you’ve ever experienced the week before exams, you know it has its own feeling. The way your child reads aloud in a dramatic voice, and how they proudly recite answers they just learned, these little moments remind you that while they’re preparing for exams, they’re still very much children, full of curiosity, full of energy, and always in need of something tasty to keep them going.

That’s why during exams, your meals don’t have to be complicated. They should be simple, quick, comforting, and the kind of meals Kellogg’s helps you whip up in minutes, leaving more time for hugs, revision, and cheering them on.

Why Quick Meals Are the Smart Choice This Week

Exam week isn’t just busy for kids, mums also feel the shift. School closes earlier, and revision time becomes the priority.

If you decide to choose easy meals, you’re not “cutting corners.” You’re being a strategic and time-saving parent.

Here’s why simple, fast meals win this season:

• More time to study (and less time in the kitchen): Every minute saved on cooking becomes a minute gained for revision — or rest.

• Steady energy for better focus: Many cereals provide complex carbs that release energy slowly, helping your child stay alert longer.

• Less stress for everyone: Routine, familiar meals keep kids calm and reduce mealtime battles during an already demanding week.

A Quick and Easy 5-Day Pre-Exam Meal Plan

The goal is maximum nutrition with minimum effort, ensuring your child is ready to revise in minutes.

To make this easier, here is a simple, no-cook (or very minimal-cook) meal plan centred around Kellogg’s cereals - Cornflakes, Coco Pops, and Frosties, designed to power your little ones through the busy days leading up to their exams.

With all that in mind, here’s a simple meal plan to help you take the stress out of feeding your kids during the week leading into exams.

1. Cornflakes & Fruits Bowl: Add cornflakes into a bowl, slice bananas directly over

the cereal, add milk, and serve immediately

2. Coco Pops Protein Boost: Measure the Coco Pops into the bowl, sprinkle nuts

over the cereal, and pour the milk. The protein and healthy fats will help keep them

feeling full and focused!

3. Frosties & Oats Treat: Spoon the warm, cooked oats into a bowl, add a little milk

or water if needed to adjust consistency, sprinkle the Frosties on top for a sweet

crunch.

4. Cereal Parfait Bowl: Place the Cornflakes into a bowl, spoon the yoghurt over the

cereal, and top with diced apple. This provides protein, fibre, and crunch—perfect

brain fuel!

5. Dry Cereal Munch: Because why not? Pour the dry cereal into a small cup or

Ziploc bag for them to eat by the handful. Serve with a glass of juice. This is the

ultimate grab-and-go option for exam mornings.

Extra Tips for Exam Prep Week

• Prepare snacks the night before to make your mornings feel easier.

• Use cereals for both breakfast and snacks to cut down on cooking.

• Avoid heavy meals on revision days; lighter meals improve concentration.

• Keep water bottles filled, hydration supports memory and focus.

• Stick to familiar meals to avoid digestive discomfort or fussiness.

Final Thought: Keep Your Meals Simple, Keep Your Kids Happy

With exams around the corner, this isn’t the time for complicated recipes or stressful meal prep. A simple plan that uses Kellogg’s helps kids stay energised, reduces pressure on mums, and keeps the whole household moving smoothly.

So stock the pantry, keep a few extra boxes within reach, and let Kellogg’s do the heavy lifting while you do the cheering. After all, exam week is full of big feelings and small victories — and the best ones are usually served in a bowl.

Grab your favourites and make exam week sweeter; one simple, joyful bite at a time.