40 Easy Breakfast Recipe Ideas for Kids That Even the Pickiest Eater Will Love
Your kids will want to wake up to these fun (and healthy!) recipes on the breakfast menu.
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Trying to get the kids up and out of bed every morning can be a challenge, but factor in trying to get them to eat at least a little bit of breakfast, and you've added another thing to your morning to-do list. Not to mention, getting kids to eat something before school can be a challenge within itself as it not only needs to be something you can prepare quickly, but it also has to taste good. These easy breakfast ideas for kids will save you time (and sanity) during busy mornings, while making sure they enjoy the most important meal of the day.
Having a variety of easy-to-make breakfast recipes on hand will stop you from turning to packaged breakfasts that can be loaded with sugar, sodium, and preservatives. Meal prepping as a family will also help your kids learn some healthy recipes that they can even make themselves. These simple, kid-friendly breakfast recipes can be made the night or weekend before, and some can even be frozen for an easier morning routine. As an added bonus, these recipes are also loaded with nutritious ingredients. Don't worry — these breakfast ideas are as full of flavor as they are packed with health benefits, so even the pickiest of eaters will find them hard to resist. Check out these breakfast ideas for kids as you sip your morning coffee, and we guarantee your kids will be grateful to have such a talented chef in the house.
Blooming Spring Toasts
For each 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, if you like, then spread on slices of toast. Kids can have fun designing their own edible garden by adding their favorite sliced veggies (such as asparagus, radishes, tomatoes, and carrots) to form colorful blossoms on a lawn of microgreens and other fresh herbs.
Fruit and Nut Bars
Granola bars are an easy and quick breakfast to toss into your kid's lunch box. But making your own homemade batch with nut butter, rolled oats, dried fruit, and nuts takes this breakfast snack to the next level.
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Egg and Tater Bake
Take vegetables and tater tots to the next level with this decadent casserole.
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Love Toast
Tell your kids first thing in the morning how much you love them with this cute riff on an egg in a hole.
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Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
A breakfast you can make the night before saves lots of time when you accidentally snooze the alarm too many times.
Low-Carb Quiche Biscuits with Bacon, Cheddar, and Chives
These little bites pack a major punch of protein, which will keep your kids satisfied for longer and give them more energy to conquer their school day.
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Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
With the eye-catching pink color, this smoothie bowl is just begging to be gobbled up by your little one.
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Quiche Lorraine with Hash Brown Crust
Quiche can fee a little bit fancy for a kid, but this hash brown crust is a cool way to make it fun and approachable.
Buttermilk Waffle, Bacon, and Egg Sandwich
Why choose between their favorite breakfast items when they can have it all? Prepare and freeze a batch of waffles on the weekend to make this iconic breakfast a seamless weekday option.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! Any kid — and let's be honest, most adults — will be psyched to indulge in this delicious breakfast.
PB&J Bars
Breakfast bars are always a great option, because you can grab and go with them when you don't have time for a sit-down breakfast. Skip the pre-made bars and make your own with this delicious PB&J recipe.
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Sunny-Side Toast
This one's easy: Heat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet. Using scissors, cut a sun pattern from aluminum foil and place it directly on the bread. Broil until the bread is golden brown, remove the foil, and watch your kid light up.
Pimiento, Ham, and Cheese Scramble
For something on the savory side, this ham and cheese scramble is chock full of protein and takes only 15 minutes to make.
Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes with Eggs
Kids will love getting to dip their toast into this delicious and zesty stew.
Chocolate Cereal Bars
On the topic of cereal, these bars will quickly become a fan favorite. They may not be the healthiest option on this list, but everyone needs some chocolate now and then.
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Quick Breakfast Buns
These ooey-gooey breakfast buns make for the perfect treat. Loaded with toasted nuts and marmalade, they're sure to hit the sweet spot.
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Sweet Potato Kale Frittata
Frittatas make great leftovers, and you can prepare this dish ahead of time so that your kids can grab and go in the morning.
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Egg Pepper Rings with Carrot Salsa
This flavorful dish will give the kids an egg-cellent start to their day.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Pop this in the oven right when you wake up for an easy, delicious breakfast the whole family will enjoy.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Jelly Doughnuts
These jelly-filled donuts take just over an hour to make, so whip up a batch on Sunday and it'll feel like a morning treat all week.
