On the lookout for wholesome and simple breakfast concepts for teenagers and toddlers? Here’s a record of 30 concepts that may simply be meal prepped or frozen so that you’re not stressing about breakfast throughout your kiddos busy mornings.

I’ll be trustworthy, I didn’t put loads of thought into how I deliberate to feed my child earlier than she was born. I naively simply assumed she’d eat all of the issues I eat and whereas that has turned out to be *considerably* true, she’s additionally a choosy eater (toddlers!) who simply usually has her personal preferences.

We did child led weaning in our home out of pure necessity. I didn’t have sturdy emotions in any course (purees vs. BLW) however my child wouldn’t let me close to her mouth with a spoon. So we began with oatmeal and complete meals and let her feed herself.

She usually is a fan of most breakfast meals however tends to lean in direction of pancakes, waffles, French toast + muffins. I additionally are likely to gravitate to these as a result of they’re much less messy than oatmeal or different moist breakfasts. I also can meal prep them prematurely to make prepping her breakfast simple and seamless.

So with that, I needed to share some ideas and a few simple breakfast recipes for teenagers.

Suggestions for Making Breakfasts for Youngsters

Listed below are my finest ideas for child pleasant breakfast recipes:

• Pair it with fruit – whether or not it’s making muffins with blueberries or servings pancakes with a aspect of orange, I attempt to pair her breakfasts with a serving of fruit or sometimes a smoothie in a straw cup.
• Make it mini – youngsters love mini issues however making issues or serving meals small additionally helps little ones who’re simply studying to eat.
• Sneaky veggies + boosts – I oftentimes attempt to sneak veggies into her muffins or pancakes by mixing them proper in. When doubtful you may add issues like spinach to pancake batter or smoothies or sprinkle a batch of muffins with hemp seeds or nut butter (if no allergy symptoms).
• Enjoyable mix-ins – Typically the easiest way to get youngsters to eat wholesome breakfasts is to make them enjoyable! Sprinkle oatmeal with enjoyable coloured sprinkles or combine mini chocolate chips or m&ms into greek yogurt or waffles.
• Prep prematurely – meal prep your breakfasts prematurely. Youngsters usually don’t have an entire lot of persistence and likewise don’t care if their meals is contemporary. Making kid-friendly breakfast recipes prematurely to retailer within the fridge or freezer will profit everybody. Extra on this beneath.

Freeze Freeze FREEZE!

Each father or mother’s finest buddy? The freezer! Not solely do I prefer to retailer wholesome particular person substances within the freezer, however I additionally put it to use for my wholesome breakfast concepts.

Pancakes/waffles – Place pancakes or waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet and place immediately into freezer for 1 hour. Take away and place right into a ziplock bag or reusable freezer bag. Freeze for as much as 3 months. Take away from freezer and place in microwave for 30 seconds to defrost. Proceed heating in microwave in 5-10 second increments till thawed.

Muffins/ Breads/Breakfast Cookies – Place muffins, pre-sliced breads or breakfast cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and put immediately into freezer for 1 hour. Take away and place right into a ziplock bag or reusable freezer bag. Freeze for as much as 3 months. Take away from freezer and place in microwave for 30 seconds to defrost. Proceed heating in microwave in 5-10 second increments till thawed.

Oatmeal – Freeze oatmeal in silicone cups in a muffin tray. Take away from silicone cups and place right into a ziplock bag or reusable freezer bag. Freeze for as much as 3 months. Place particular person oatmeal cup in a bowl with a splash of milk (or different liquid) and thaw in microwave for 1-2 minutes or over the range. For baked oatmeal, lower into squares and freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet for 1 hour. Take away and place right into a ziplock bag or reusable freezer bag. Freeze for as much as 3 months. Take away from freezer and place in microwave for 30 seconds to defrost. Proceed heating in microwave in 5-10 second increments till thawed.

Pancakes + Waffles

Professional tip: mix spinach proper into the batter or prime with peanut butter or different nut butter for a protein enhance! Be happy to skip on the maple syrup since most youngsters gained’t discover!

Muffins + Breads

Professional tip: for a brand new eater (6-9 months) or an skilled child, hand them a full muffin or if 9-15 months, break muffins, breakfast cookies or breads into smaller bits for simple consuming.

Oatmeal

Professional tip: make in a single day oats for simple prep within the morning. Serve in a small bowl and let youngsters self serve with a spoon (or feed them with a child spoon). For oatmeal bakes, serve in small items like muffins or complete for model new eaters or older youngsters.

Smoothies

Professional tip: Mix in every kind of fruits and veggies to up the vitamins! Use a straw cup to let child self-serve. I like these ones that stop spillage.

Savory and many others…

Professional tip: For issues like avocado toast lower into lengthy strips. For eggs break into small bites for simple consumption. Be happy to scale back salt for youthful youngsters.

That’s it! These have all been tried and true by my daughter. Let me know the way your kiddos like these kid-friendly breakfast recipes!