This post may contain affiliate links. If you shop from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Serve up a healthy kids breakfast, no matter how busy the morning with these easy, fun, and super breakfast food ideas toddler breakfast ideas. These are perfect breakfasts for babies, toddlers, AND big kids!
Breakfast is important for toddlers and kids, but with all that needs to happen to get a family out of the house each day, kid breakfasts are often rushed. TIP: Read on for more specifics on how to serve up each of these easy breakfast ideas. Breakfast Ideas for Kids—Even Picky Ones! My biggest recommendation for picky toddlers is to have a handful of regular breakfasts that they see often to keep a variety of foods in rotation. As an example, we have oatmeal two mornings a week in my house and everyone eats it. TIP: Just making that one choice eliminates some of the decision making and can help toddlers know what to expect at breakfast.
1: Snack Plate Snack plates are a great for snack time, dinner, AND a good breakfast idea. Include a low-sugar dry cereal or crackers, some protein in the form of cheese, cottage cheese, some nut butter, or an egg or salami, and fruit. Sprinkles optional, but usually very appreciated. 2: Smoothies Toddler smoothies are an excellent way to offer fruit, veggies, protein, and fat for breakfast. TRY: Healthy Toddler Smoothies with Hidden Veggies. You’ll want to look for options with little added sugar, a few grams of fiber and protein to make sure it’s a balanced source of energy until snack time. Older kids can of course have their cereal with milk mixed in!
4: Overnight Oats With yogurt, fruit, and carbohydrates, overnight oats are a nutritious toddler breakfast that are so easy to make ahead. Plus, they are usually nice and thick, which makes them easier for toddlers to eat with a spoon. We also regularly pack overnight oats in our toddler lunches. 5: Whole Grain Pancakes Every Sunday morning when we have pancakes, I stash a few leftover ones in a zip top freezer bag and tuck them in the freezer. 6: Whole Grain Waffles Whole grains, protein, and healthy fats combine to make waffles a healthy breakfast that the kids love.