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!
These muffin-tin egg bites make for an easy, nutritious protein-packed breakfast, lunch or dinner for the whole family.
These banana pancakes could not be easier! Three ingredients -- eggs, bananas and cinnamon -- is really all you need!
These breakfast taquitos are so easy to make and are so delicious! Freeze a big batch to use on busy mornings.
Breakfast Ideas for Kids: Egg Bites
Mix and match the fillings in these protein-packed egg bites to suit your family's needs! Plus, 2 more easy and nutritious breakfast recipes kids love!
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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As a registered dietitian I love finding creative ways to incorporate locally sourced nourishing ingredients into my baked goods, like…LENTILS! Lentils are packed full of plant-based protein, dietary fibre and vitamins and minerals. They are also budget-friendly, SO versatile and accessible.
Not only have I included Canadian lentils, but I’ve also used other Canadian-grown ingredients like wheat flour, eggs, butter, and oats. Visit Canadian Food Focus (canadianfoodfocus.org) to learn more about nourishing Canadian ingredients, from farm to fork !
Makes 12 large cookies
Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg (room temperature)
• ¾ cup cooked red lentils
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat are both fine)
• ½ cup rolled or quick-cooking oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (or chunks)
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375F and line a baking sheet
2. Cook your red lentils as per the package (or as I’ve described above)
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (butter, brown sugar, egg, lentils, vanilla)
4. To that bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda and powder, cinnamon and salt)/ Fold those into the wet ingredients (do not over-mix).
5. Fold in the chocolate chips
6. With a spoon, scoop out about ¼ cups worth of batter (for one cookie) and evenly distribute one dozen onto the cookie sheet. Top with a tiny bit of coarse sea salt if desired.
7. Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes, checking at the 13-minute mark (as some ovens are hotter than others). You want your cookies slightly under-baked. Enjoy!
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Comments
I seriously needed these tips this weekend – how are mornings always so hectic?!
Tell me about it!
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!