Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Breakfast needs to happen for kids but it can become a real pain on busy mornings.. Here is a list of breakfast for kids that kids will love. Whether you are looking for a healthy breakfast or a quick breakfast. These recipes for kids will help you get out the door… fed and still smiling!

For more breakfast ideas try these make ahead breakfast recipes.

HeaLthy BreaKFAST IDEAS FOR KIDS

Overnight Oats. These are a perfect breakfast recipe to make ahead. They pack protein, probiotics, vitamin C, fiber, and healthy fats—and all you need to do to make them is to stir the ingredients together and let it hang out in the fridge while you sleep! No added sugar is a bonus here.

Breakfast Smoothies. This yummy toddler smoothie method is simple to blend up and even easier to customize for breakfast or snack time. It’s a perfect smoothie for kids since it’s naturally sweet, loaded with nutrition from fruit and veggies, and tastes great! Plus: The one master recipe can be made 10 easy ways.

Homemade Granola. A favorite breakfast around here is homemade granola. I love this recipe! is super easy and really tasty —very crunchy and super healthy. There is no added fat!

Cottage Cheese or greek yogurt and Fruit. Simply Grab some cottage cheese or greek yogurt and serve it with whatever fruit you have on hand. Frozen berries work great when you are out of fresh fruit!

Breakfast Bars. Filling, kid-friendly, and packed with a few of my life-long ingredient loves (peanut butter, banana, and honey), these easy homemade baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are yummy, hearty, and guaranteed to keep you powered for hours.

Whole Grain pancakes or Waffles. Make these up on the weekends and stash them in the freezer to reheat during the week. Kodiak cakes make a great store bought mix that is high in protein. Nut butter is a great way to top these.

EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR KIDS

Pancake Breakfast bar! This is easy to make ahead. Make you favorite pancakes and freeze them ahead! You can also freeze strawberries, blueberries so they will be ready to use! In a rush? You can even pack this one up to go!

Overnight Coffee Cake. If you are looking to save time, this overnight coffee cake, makes a perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. This coffee cake has all the flavors you love and is light and fluffy. The secret is the topping and the icing.

Banana Muffins! Looking for delicious banana chocolate chip muffins? Look no further! If you like moist muffins that are full of flavor and chocolate chips you have found your recipe!

Eggs in Muffin Cups. These egg bites in muffin cups recipe are the perfect quick breakfast. These simple eggs are a fast and easy breakfast that is gluten free and dairy free!

Quiche! Yes this is the best quiche you have ever had. You can make it easy by making it ahead. Skip the crust and try freezing the filling recipe in small muffin cups for a grab and go breakfast option. You can also freeze the entire pie! I love to gift these to friends who need a boost.

Easy Banana Bread! This easy banana bread is oh so moist and delicious and loaded with banana flavor. It is super easy because it uses a yellow cake mix.

BEST BREAKFAST RECIPES FOR KIDS

Breakfast Pizza. This breakfast pizza recipe is easy to make and one of the most delicious ways to start your day! This is a grab-and-go breakfast that will bring everyone to the table!

Breakfast Casserole. This easy breakfast dish can be made ahead and baked in the morning making it perfect for those crazy mornings! It also reheats well. It for sure is an easy breakfast casserole.

French Toast. Is a kid friendly favorite. Try making this one ahead, cutting bread in slices for finger friendly french toast sticks! Bananas and nut can dress this recipe up but whatever way you make it don’t forget the cinnamon.

SIMPLE BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR KIDS

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Moist delicious chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect solution to overripe bananas.

Low sugar cereal and milk.

Drinkable yogurt. The advantage of making this yourself is that I can use any fruit I want to use up! I have a freezer full of ripe bananas, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, peaches… and the list goes on!

Hard Boiled eggs are easy to make ahead and start your day loaded with protein! Don’t miss my instructions on how to make the perfect hard boiled eggs!

Fresh fruit! Bananas are the perfect natural on the go option! But grabbing an apple or pear is simply to do too!

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