5 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas by Erica

5 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas by Erica

To me, kid-friendly doesn’t just mean something that kids will love to eat. It also means a nutritious, balanced meal. I look for breakfasts to have protein, healthy fats, and quality carbohydrates. Getting good food into my kids’ growing bodies first thing in the morning is important to me.

Today I’m sharing 5 healthy breakfasts that my kids enjoy eating again and again. Let’s dive in!

 
 

Yogurt and fruit

I’ll start with one of the easiest ones. All that’s required is scooping some plain, whole milk yogurt into a bowl and topping with fruit!

This breakfast is balanced because the yogurt has a good amount of protein, quality fats, probiotics, and vitamins and minerals. Berries are a great carbohydrate because they are full of antioxidants and vitamins.

This is one of my kids’ all-time favorite breakfasts. I’ve been giving them plain yogurt with just fruit for sweetness since they were very little. But if your kids can’t quite get behind the tang of plain yogurt, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup as well. To be honest, it’s a little sour for me sometimes, and I add a drizzle of extra sweetness.

 
 

Avocado toast

This is another one that’s always popular with the kids. When I tell them we’re having toast with avocado, they never complain!

I like to spread a slice of sourdough bread with butter, a swipe of ricotta cheese, and a dollop of mashed avocado (seasoned with lemon juice and salt). You can get my recipe for ricotta avocado toast over on my blog! If your kids have never had avo toast before, you can entice them to give it a try by making a silly frog face on top. Just cut 2 circles of cheese for the whites of the eyes, and cut up a sheet of seaweed snacks for the iris, nose, and mouth. My 2-year-old was still talking about the frog he ate the next day!

Another option is to butter a slice of sourdough bread, add a layer of mashed avocado, and put scrambled eggs on top. This is a great way to get your kids to eat their eggs. More protein in the morning is always a good thing!

 
 

Waffles + nut butter + fruit

What kid doesn’t love waffles? Mine adore them. And they can actually make a healthy breakfast! 

I like to make my grain-free waffles —they’re mostly made from fruit, eggs, and butter. A swipe of grass-fed butter and nut butter adds extra good fats and protein. Putting fruit on top really sells this as a treat. I have to limit how much my kids eat!

I highly recommend making a big batch of these ahead of time, and reheating them in the toaster in the morning. 

 
 

Smoothie bowls

Smoothies are a wonderful way to get nutrients into your kids in the morning. If you make them thick and serve them in a bowl, you can tell your kids it’s like eating ice cream! A sprinkling of toppings makes it even more fun to eat. If your kids are really resistant to eating vegetables, you can sneak in a handful of greens. They won’t even notice, especially if you use brightly colored fruit such as pitaya (also known as dragon fruit).

 
 

You can find frozen packets of pure dragon fruit at some health food stores. The bright color just makes kids happy. If you can’t find it, you can always substitute strawberries or blueberries or a frozen fruit of your choice.

I’ve included a recipe for Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowls at the end of this post!

 
 

Roasted veggie bowls

This is one of my personal favorites, because eating a bowl full of veggies for breakfast makes me feel good. Roasting magically transforms vegetables into something yummy and comforting. I’m surprised that my 2-year-old will actually eat the broccoli! He usually asks for more “beggies and eggs” when he finishes his bowl.

I like to add a fried egg for protein and grass-fed butter for healthy fats.

This is another great one to prep ahead. You can roast up a big pan of veggies to be eaten throughout the week. The recipe for these Roasted Veggie Bowls is on my blog, but make sure to customize them to your kids’ preferences!

 
 

So those are some of my favorite kid-friendly breakfast ideas. Not only are they good for little ones, they taste good as well!

Do your kids/grandkids have any favorite breakfasts?

 
 

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