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21 Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Looking for some fresh breakfast ideas for kids? I’ve got you covered with a list of easy options that will hopefully simplify your mornings and add some variety to your rotation!

I should clarify, though—these breakfasts aren’t about making things from scratch every morning. Like most of you, my goal is to get something on the table fast. Many of these options are quick assembly meals that rely on frozen items, fresh fruit, or other ready-made components. It’s all about simplicity and keeping mornings as stress-free as possible.

And before we dive in, I wanted to share a hack that’s been a game-changer for us — a breakfast menu! Hanging in our pantry is a printed (and laminated) list of breakfast ideas so the kids know exactly what options we have on hand for breakfast. When we run out of items, I cross them off the list until they are restocked. And bonus – this menu doubles as my grocery list for the week.

Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

I’m kicking off our list with our top 5 go-to breakfast options for our kids. I know no one is going to be mindblown that we feed our kids frozen waffles but I still think even the most basic breakfast foods sometimes helps me break out of our rut when I’m grocery shopping.

1. Yogurt + Granola

This is one of our favorite breakfast options. Our kids LOVE a parfait for breakfast and these couldn’t be easier to throw together. I do find that this breakfast option can sneakily be LOADED with sugar though so I’m pretty picky about the yogurt and granola we use.

Our favorite low-sugar yogurts are Two Good Greek Yogurt, Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt, and Chobani Zero Sugar Yogurt. I usually add in lots of fresh berries too (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries).

Breakfast Ideas for Kids - Yogurt Fruit and Granola

2. Frozen Waffles

Another favorite breakfast item — frozen waffles. This one happens to be one of my favorite items too — especially on the days we’re really rushing to get out the door.

I really like the KashiGO waffles and the Kodiak waffles because they are made with 100% whole grains and are packed with protein (especially the Kashi). Our freezer is usually stocked with whichever brand is on sale.

If the waffles have a flavor like chocolate chip, birthday cake, cinnamon, etc., we can usually get the kids to eat them without syrup, otherwise they love a drizzle of honey, almond butter or Nutella on top!

Breakfast Ideas for Kids - Protein Waffles

3. Cereal

Our kids could live off of cereal and we go through SO much of it in our home. When shopping for our cereal, I usually look for a box that has a whole grain as one of the first three ingredients, doesn’t have a million grams of sugar, plus some fiber and protein. However, we definitely have cereals in our pantry that don’t meet any of these requirements too and I try not to stress about it. (Tip: Sometimes I’ll mix sweeter cereals with plainer ones in a cereal saver container to cut down on the sugar.)

Breakfast Ideas for Kids -- Cereal

4. Smoothies & Acai Bowls

Acai bowls are the current favorite breakfast item for both kids right now. I keep acai packets in our freezer, blend them with a frozen banana, and top them with fresh berries and granola. And when we’re really in a pinch, I’ve got Dole ready-made frozen acai bowls in the freezer that the kids really love too!

I usually save our smoothie breakfast for later in the week when we are running low on fresh fruit.

This is also my favorite way to hide greens in the kids’ breakfast. To entice little kids to drink a green smoothie, you can name it something fun like “super powers smoothie.” And I’ve found adding a banana usually covers up any hint of veggies. (Tip: As soon as our bananas start to turn brown, we peel and freeze them for smoothies.)

3 Favorite Smoothie Combinations
  • Frozen Strawberries + Frozen Banana + Yogurt
  • Frozen Pineapple + Frozen Mango + Yogurt
  • Frozen Berries Mix + Frozen Banana + Fresh Spinach + Almond Milk
Breakfast Ideas for Kids -- Strawberry Banana Smoothie

5. Bagels or Sourdough Toast

Usually lathered with cream cheese, butter, or almond butter! Right now, both kids really love Everything Bagel seasoning too, so I’ll sprinkle some on top of the cream cheese bagels.

Breakfast Ideas for Kids -- Bagel & Cream Cheese

More Breakfast Ideas for Kids

I love referring to this list when the kids start to tire of our regular options. It’s a good reminder to hard boil some eggs or whip up some muffins/bread on Sunday evening for the kids to eat during the week.

  • Make ahead options: oatmeal bake, egg casserole, frittata
  • Frozen hashbrowns
  • Kids RX bars
  • Oatmeal (lots of variations): with maple syrup / dinosaur eggs / sprinkles / peanut butter / chocolate chips
  • Breakfast cookies
  • Breakfast burritos/breakfast tacos
  • Eggs: Hard boiled, scrambled, egg bites
  • Grits
  • Applesauce
  • French toast/cinnamon raisin toast
  • Sausage
  • Pop tarts
  • Toaster strudel
  • Apples & peanut butter
  • Breads/muffins: Pumpkin / banana / blueberry / zucchini / kodiak power muffins
  • English muffins

Also, if you’re looking for kid-friendly dinner ideas, I recommend checking out THIS POST!

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Supriya Kutty

Monday 3rd of October 2022

Thankful to you you have really helped me solve so many problems of mine as my daughter before used to do all dramas in having a meal but since the day I am following your post and recipes I really see her taking interest and finishing up things faster.

Loral

Wednesday 1st of June 2022

I needed this article so much! Thank you

Robbin

Friday 12th of March 2021

I've been watching Nadiya's Time to Eat on Netflix, and she includes tons of recipes that are kid-friendly. All the recipes are also in a cookbook she wrote called Time to Eat (probably available at yourlibrary! )

ERIN WRIGHT

Thursday 11th of March 2021

Breakfast Cookies.....do tell?!

Christina

Thursday 11th of March 2021

What kid doesn't want a cookies for breakfast?! ;)

https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/20-healthy-breakfast-cookie-recipes-for-kids/