Looking for breakfast ideas for kids that will fill them up? Whether you’re looking for a breakfast for school, ideas to feed breakfast to picky toddler you will find lots of ideas here! These breakfast recipes are delicious and keep your whole family feeling full and ready to take on the day!
While I find many parents focus on what’s for dinner, starting your kids off right with a yummy breakfast is a great way to start their day. While mornings can feel hectic, having something ready to grab and go can make breakfast faster.
Many of these recipes are perfect for making on the weekend and reheating all week. Stock your freezer, heat up in the microwave and you’re out the door with a piece of fruit on the side.
Also if you have a picky kid, sometimes it takes offering the recipe more then once.
How do I make a breakfast for school days?
A breakfast before school should include a mix of protein, fat, fiber and if possible a fruit or vegetable. Many of these breakfast ideas can be made before school or can be made on the weekend and frozen ahead to reheat throughout the week.
Pair some fruit with these recipes for a complete meal for most fo these ideas. In our family we like half a banana or a handful of berries when we are feeling sleepy.
Sugar is always on my radar personally for kids as too much can spike their blood sugar and leave them hungry before lunch. I try to keep added sugar content low for breakfast.
We totally have yummy treats for dessert in our family too, but breakfast is one place I feel like I can easily encourage less sugar without much extra effort.
What Is The Fastest School Breakfast
When I haven’t cooked ahead and my freezer is empty? Our go-to quick breakfast is:
- a slice of whole grain toast or a whole grain english muffin with a little real butter
- a kid-sized handful of nuts
- a kid-sized handful of berries or half a banana
Fast right?
How Can Kids Help Cook These Breakfast Recipes?
Yes, many of these breakfast recipes are great ways to get kids in the kitchen. I prefer to cook with my kid on the weekend and freeze extras for the week. Some of these ideas like microwave eggs are great for older kids to make themselves throughout the week even on a busy morning.
Make big batches of some of these recipes your family likes on the weekends. Recipes like the pancakes, muffins and even egg bites freeze well for quick breakfasts all week.
Breakfasts Ideas For Kids To Make And Prep
1. Super Fluffy Almond Milk Pancakes
Light and fluffy pancakes with almond milk are made totally simple with this easy pancake recipe. This recipe will help you make delicious pancakes that are fluffy and perfect for kids using kitchen staples in your pantry. This easy pancake recipe totally from scratch can also use a substitute to be made without an egg.
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This cozy cranberry maple granola is packed full of oats, cranberries, maple and vanilla. With just a little sweetness, this granola is perfect for breakfast mixed with a little yogurt.
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Looking for a breakfast for a crowd or that you can make ahead? These sausage egg and veggie breakfast cups are delicious and kids love this recipe too. Bake these sausage eggs and veggies muffins up on the weekend and enjoy them all week! These breakfast egg muffins are also great for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
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These fast breakfast quesadillas with broccoli and cheese are the perfect vegetarian recipe to make ahead or freeze for the week. Eat this delicious breakfast quesadilla for breakfast, lunch or dinner for kids and adults too!
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Prep this mini microwave french toast ahead and your kids will cheer all week. This yummy french toast in a mug can be made in less five minutes! Photo credit: prettyprudent.com
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Another high protein twist on eggs in the morning, these easy Caprese egg breakfast idea is prepped in mason jars and oh so fast! Yum! Photo Credit: NotQuiteSusie.com
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Have you tried overnight oats before? Filling, and easy, prep these oats ahead of time for a gooey breakfast that will keep everyone going. Delicious! Photo Credit: kristineskitchenblog.com
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Light and sweet, these fluffy strawberry scones are a delicious sweet treat that’s been lightened up a lot. Make this warm and gooey breakfast all year long with a secret ninja ingredient! Photo credit: becomebetty.com
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Microwave egg scrambles are packed full of protein and are a breakfast that older kids can even make themselves. This recipe is a simple and easy breakfast everyone in a rush will enjoy! Photo credit: iheartnaptime.net
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These fun pear donuts are slices of round pear topped with yogurt and other toppings. While they make a fun snack for kids, they also make a great breakfast and add a little fun to a day. You can lay out the toppings, and the kids can decorate their “donuts” themselves!
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Blueberry lovers, this one is for you! Check out these blueberry breakfast bars. These bars are also great for allergies and food sensitivities, are gluten free and are sweetened naturally. Yum! Photo credit: allergyyummy.com
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Mix up those morning overnight oats with this delicious simple strawberry version. Filling and delicious, and I bet the kids will love mixing up the toppings too for this hearty breakfast.
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Don’t overlook a classic, eggs and a good quality toast can keep kids full for a while! Use this easy recipe to keep the yolks looking like sunshine on a cloudy day. Photo credit: crumbscorkscrews.com
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How about a frozen treat for breakfast? Win! Try these fast, delicious and protein-packed homemade yogurt bites for breakfast. It’s kind of like having ice cream for breakfast, and what kid can say no to that?
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Cozy and delicious, this simple peanut butter and banana oatmeal makes a great filling breakfast or lunch too! Photo credit: kitchenofyouth.com
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This fast and creative parfait uses a mix of yogurt and quinoa to keep kid’s bellies full and happy all day. It works well for an easy fast breakfast for kids and it kind of feels like a party. Photo credit: thismamacooks.com
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Granola is known as a great breakfast for a reason, it’s crunchy and pairs perfectly with a little yogurt for an easy meal. Make your own packed full of protein, it’s super easy! Photo credit: claudiacanu.com
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Do you have kids who love a sweet breakfast? Me to kiddos! Satisfy that sweet toast with a fast and tasty breakfast of Chocolate Peanut Butter Oats that will keep them going all day. Image credit: wholefully.com
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Mmm tacos, I’m not sure anyone in my family will say no to a taco these days. These hearty and filling taco breakfast cup are a fun flavor twist for a reliable and fast breakfast. Image credit: freezermeals101.com
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I mean, not many people can say no to a donut. Take a spin on a classic with these donuts that are baked and packed with nutrient-filled flax seed and chia seeds. These donuts are also gluten-free and dairy-free, so you can feel good saying yes to donuts for breakfast or even delicious snacks. Photo credit: fearlessdining.com
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These easy green spinach pancakes have a mint chocolate chip flavor that kids love. Make these green pancakes for A St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or for Christmas. These pancakes are perfect for picky eaters.
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I love over night oats!!!
do your kids eat some of this?
some of them are good ideas