Top 5 Healthy and Easy Breakfast Ideas for the Kids
Feeding the kids a healthy and easy breakfast can seem like an impossible task, – especially when you are under pressure to get to school, go to work, or start the day’s chores.
You also want to make sure they are eating the right stuff! It’s all too easy to reach for sugar-filled cereals when you are in a rush…
Can breakfast be stress-free and healthy?
Absolutely!
Here we’ve picked 5 healthy and easy breakfast ideas so that you and the kids have a fast – and nutritious – start to the day! Let’s go!
Egg-in-a-hole
Simple, and delicious. Source: Food Network
You may not know it yet, but this is a classic breakfast. When I was young, my dad would make these – he called them “Guy Gibby eggs”… don’t ask why – I honestly have no idea!
Egg-in-a-hole is simple: cut a circle in a slice of bread – wholemeal, to keep it healthy – and fry it with an egg placed in the hole.
You can use butter or olive oil – butter will taste yummier but olive oil keeps the recipe on the healthier side.
This is a super easy and fun recipe. The novelty factor of an egg within the slice of toast – and the satisfaction of popping the yolk – will delight the kids.
Full recipe here.
Green Monster Smoothie
Dress these up to make them a load of fun! Source: The Seasoned Mom
Speaking of fun recipes… this one is great! And you’ll sneak in some green veggies without anybody noticing – promise!
This is a smoothie made from frozen bananas, milk, spinach, and orange juice. There is no added sugar needed thanks to the fruit.
Whizzing it all up in the blender is a matter of seconds.
Dress up the cup to make it look like a monster for the fun factor – particular as Halloween is coming up! ?
Using very ripe, frozen bananas is key for a sweet taste and smooth texture. Your little ones won’t even know the spinach is in there.
A great brekkie but also a fun snack for any time of day.
Full recipe here.
Oatmeal
You may want to keep it simple for the kids, but you can spice up oatmeal for a delicious breakfast for yourself.
Not the most original recipe, but one of the greats! Use whole oats (rather than instant or quick oats) for a super healthy breakfast.
Oatmeal is packed with fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants and is a great source of fuel to last the whole morning. Don’t forget that they are also gluten-free!
Add fruit, nuts, and a dash of honey (or any other bits and bobs that your kids like) to make things more interesting.
Overall, oatmeal is a breakfast superstar.
Full recipe here.
Healthy banana muffins
Yum. Source: ifoodreal
Who doesn’t love a muffin?
Sadly, they normally aren’t the healthiest as they are loaded with sugar.
Happily, you can make them yourself at home. The result is a super tasty, super fast breakfast option for the kids.
They are simple to make, containing just applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, wholewheat flour, oil, and, of course, bananas! The riper, the better.
Full recipe here.
Banana palm tree fruit platter
Tropical vibes in October ? Source: Fat Mum Slim
Absurdly easy, crazily fun!
Fruit platters are great at any time of day, but if you are in a rush for brekkie, they are perfect.
All it takes is banana, kiwi, and mandarin – and a bit of creativity from mum or dad – and you’ve got a super cute and healthy breakfast ready.
Experiment with different fruits and designs to keep things fresh!
Full recipe here.
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