They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day—when you’ve got kids to feed, it can also be the most frustrating. You want to provide good-for-them fuel for the day while also getting them dressed and out the door on time for whatever life throws at them. Not to fear, we’ve got a ton of recipes for you, whether you’re looking for sit-down family brunch or grab-and-go options for everyone from little kids to nearly-adults. Check out our list of 30 healthy breakfasts for kids for ideas your whole family will love.
Let’s talk about those mornings: You know the ones, where everyone overslept, your home is in chaos, and breakfast too often turns into handfuls of cereal, dry toast, and frozen waffles. While we can’t help you figure out those alarms, we can introduce you to some incredible meal prep recipes that’ll save the day when you’ve hit snooze too many times. Make a batch of our egg muffins, our onigiri, our strawberries 'n' cream granola bars, or our breakfast pops over the weekend, then let your kids grab 'em and go all week long.
Here’s hoping not every morning at yours is so chaotic, and that some days you get to sit down at the table and enjoy some good old-fashioned family time together over breakfast. Just because you’ve got more time though doesn’t mean you need to be spending all of it in the kitchen cooking. We’ve got a number of recipes here that feel extra-special but don't take forever to make. Check out our breakfast strata, our tofu scramble, our baked eggs & zoodles bundles, and our apple pancake dippers. They’re sure to please everyone in your household.
Want more kid-friendly recipes? Check out our favorite snacks, lunches, and dinners for kids too.
Best-Ever Egg Muffins
Egg muffins are one of the BEST healthy breakfasts for meal prepping because you can easily make a big batch of them at once. They will keep in a fridge for up to 7 days, so your kids can grab them on your way out the door to school all week!
Get the Best-Ever Egg Muffins recipe.
Coconut Flour Pancakes
Whether your family is gluten-free or just looking for healthy breakfast recipes, prepare to fall in love with these pancakes. They're super-soft and tender, with just a hint of sweetness, perfect with berries, bananas, a dusting of powdered sugar, or the classics: butter and maple syrup.
Get the Coconut Flour Pancakes recipe.
Classic Tofu Scramble
Tofu scrambles have been a mainstay of vegan cuisine for decades. This one is seared and crisp on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside, and assertively spiced. Try it in a breakfast burrito or taco, or even in breakfast fried rice!
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Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are SO much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
Apple Pancake Dippers
Any chance you get to dunk things in pancake batter, you absolutely should. These are great because the fruit makes them slightly healthier than your average pancake, but they taste just as decadent.
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Ham Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups
These roll-ups are the perfect low-carb substitute to your kids' favorite breakfast burritos. Easy enough to make for a crowd and the filling possibilities are endless! Start your family's morning off on the right foot.
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Air Fryer Hash Browns
Do your kids love those golden brown pucks of potatoes fast food places serve in the morning? Yeah, ours too. We get it—they're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfectly oil and salty all at the same time. With this recipe, we aimed to replicate this same phenomenon, only we lightened it up a bit by using the air fryer and a LOT less oil.
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Rebel Within Muffins
These are a cheesy and herb-studded muffin that is more like a savory scone or biscuit in texture. The muffin itself is fantastic, and we wouldn't be upset to eat it all on its own, but add a perfectly soft-boiled egg inside for some extra protein, and we're OBSESSED.
Get the Rebel Within Muffins recipe.
Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
If your kids love rice, onigiri is a must-try: a humble rice ball accented by a variety of fillings, wrapped in roasted seaweed (nori), and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast. Onigiri is open to customization and experimentation too—try one of our filling options, or create your own.
Get the Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) recipe.
Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles
These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish will satisfy anyone in the a.m.
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Gluten-Free Pop Tarts
Pop tarts are essentially just adorable mini hand pies. Though our adult tastes think their sweetness aligns more with the dessert category, we remember the days of enjoying them for breakfast. You can feel good about giving these keto-friendly versions to your kids. (Bonus: no fighting over the frosting packets that come with the expensive store-bought varieties!)
Get the Gluten-Free Pop Tarts recipe.
Breakfast Sundaes
Yogurt gets topped with all your favorite ice cream ingredients, plus Cheerios for good measure. Your kids will barely notice that these aren't technically ice cream sundaes, even if you go heavier on the fruit and lighter on the sugary toppings.
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BLT Egglets
Looking for an easy, quick low-carb breakfast? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like an adorable cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.
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Keto Breakfast Casserole
The classic combo of Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil lends itself to a recipe that’s easy to whip up for an impressive breakfast or brunch. If you’re new to adding nutmeg to savory recipes, trust us: It adds a subtle, mysterious note that will have your family (keto or not!) wondering why this recipe is so delicious.
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Air Fryer Doughnuts
If you've ever had a baked doughnut, brace yourself: These are SO much better. Thanks to the yeasted dough, these taste like freshly fried classic glazed donuts. They are light and airy, but without the extra oil!
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Breakfast Strata
This healthy casserole will fuel you and your family up for whatever the day ahead holds. Your family will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Cloud Eggs
We love a good baked egg recipe, but these "eggs in a cloud" were the Internet trend that changed our breakfast routine forever. They're adorable clouds of heaven topped with a runny yolk that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
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Fox Toast
Get inspired by these foxes to make faces and animals of all varieties on your kids' morning toast. They'll be so enamored, they won't even notice they're eating good-for-them fruit.
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Breakfast Pops
Breakfast is way more fun as an ice pop, particularly when it's super-hot out. We like these with Cheerios, but try out your family's favorite crunchy cereal too.
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Donut Apples
Cut out the gluten and the frying, and use apples with a cream cheese spread for better-for-you "donuts" you and your kids can feel good about. Change up the sprinkles with the seasons if you like!
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