3 Easy & Nutritious Breakfast Recipes for Kids
Because our little ones have small tummies and big nutrition requirements, we need to make sure they start their day off right with a good breakfast. Here’s 3 easy and nutritious breakfast recipes kids love—and parents and caregivers too!
Busy mornings can make breakfast a stressful time when cooking for your little ones. As a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist I always want to make sure my kids are getting all of the nutrients and protein they need to start their day off right.
In this post, I share three of my favorite easy and healthy breakfast recipes for kids. Each can be made ahead of time, so busy mornings run as smoothly as possible:
- Protein-packed egg bites
- 3-ingredient flourless banana pancakes
- Breakfast taquitos
What’s most important when it comes to breakfast is “staying power.”
A breakfast with staying power is one that will keep your kids fuller longer, and keep their bodies and brains energized and fueled for school. What’s also SUPER important (and I speak for myself), is that it’s quick and easy to prepare. And a bonus? If you can make it in bulk and freeze it.
Eggs are the perfect school-day breakfast food because they’re packed full of protein, which means they have staying power, and vitamins and minerals. My kids and I are going to show you how to make our three favourite school breakfast recipes, all of which you can make ahead and freeze for busy mornings. And for those little ones with allergies and intolerances, we’ve made these all gluten and dairy free! Psst—these also make for great additions to lunch kits too!
Breakfast Ideas for Kids: Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 1 dozen eggs whisked
- salt and pepper to taste
- for savory: green onions baby tomatoes, peppers (all diced)
- for sweet: blueberries cinnamon sugar, shredded coconut
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Let your kids fill each cup with either savory or sweet ingredients (about 1/3 full), and then fill with egg mixture (3/4 full).
- Place muffin pan on top of a baking sheet with water in it. Place in the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven when done (slightly golden brown on top), and gently take the egg cups out of the pan to cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or wrap each individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe air tight bag for longer term freezer storage. Unwrap and reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or in a toaster oven for busy mornings.
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Sarah Remmer, RD, is a registered dietitian and mom of three, specializing in family and pediatric nutrition. She’s the founder of Centred Nutrition Collective and has nearly 20 years of experience helping families feel confident about feeding their kids.
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I seriously needed these tips this weekend – how are mornings always so hectic?!
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Love how simple these are, make-ahead breakfasts can make a HUGE difference in how you start your day. I’ve got to try those taquitos!
I always love how easy and accessible you make your recipes! Anyone can make them!
All three of your breakfasts are amazing and I love the fact that you can make them ahead! Your meals look so delicious, fresh and flavorful. I don’t know which to try first 🙂
I love those easy egg bites because I find a savory breakfast satisfies me so much more than sweeter breakfast options. Great suggestions!
These are all such great ideas! I especially love the breakfast taquitos and make-ahead pancakes!
Such creative and smart breakfast ideas that the whole family will love. This is our first year in kindergarten and the mornings are so hectic! Having make ahead breakfast like these will definitely help.
Excellent recipes!! Such great content 🙂
These look fantastic! especially the breakfast taquitos! Haven’t tried that yet, and I know my fam would love them!
Hi Sarah,
Yes, a good breakfast has been proved again and again to be more important than we previously thought!
Some kids do not have a good appetite in the morning, but is important that we show them the importance of having their proteins and vitamins in the morning.
Also, lots of adults, still need to get convinced of this!
Thank you so much for these great recipes and ideas!
XOXO
Thank you Suzanne for stopping by! I appreciate your kind words.
Your cookbooks are a staple in my kitchen! I’m excited to try this new product you mentioned. Thanks for the recommendation
This makes me so happy! Thanks for your support, Isabella!