7 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Finding breakfast ideas for kids can be challenging, especially with a busy morning routine. When cold cereal and frozen waffles just won’t do, try these seven easy kid-friendly breakfast recipes instead!

What do you feed your kids for breakfast? Mornings in the Schaffer household get hectic. Preparing the kids for school, reviewing my errands list, checking in with Bobby before he heads to work—all our meals have to be quick and simple.

So how do we ensure everyone has a healthy meal to prepare them for their day? And I still want them to be easy enough that my kids can help out in the kitchen.

This is why I’m always brainstorming ways to have fun in the kitchen while still making sure my family is well-fed and ready to start the day.

The average person sits down to breakfast at 7:31 a.m. during the week and 8:28 a.m. on the weekend.

What are good breakfast ideas for kids?

Good breakfast foods for kids are nutritious, easy to prepare, and convenient for busy mornings. Options like sandwiches, egg cups, muffins, and overnight oats can be prepped in advance to make mornings less stressful. We especially love make-ahead meals that we can freeze for later.

Yogurt-in-a-jar with fruit and granola, or peanut butter banana breakfast cookies, offer both nutrition and a fun twist on traditional breakfast items. While muffins provide a portable and tasty alternative to cold cereal and frozen waffles. Smoothies are another quick way to sneak in extra veggies.

These quick-to-make recipes are packed with nutrients, ensuring that children are well-fed and ready for the day ahead!

Ham and Cheese Egg Cups

I’ve found it. The lifesaving, no-brainer breakfast from Kristine’s Kitchen that even I can’t mess up. You can put whatever you want in the egg mix! But personally, I love the sneaky add-in of quinoa or veggies for some extra nutrients.

breakfast sandwiches on the go for kids breakfast ideas

Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches

My freezer is my best friend. This breakfast sandwich recipe from Jess Fuel is ideal for making a big batch and then throwing them in the freezer to last you for the rest of the week. When you’re on a homeschooling schedule or the kids need a quick bite, toss one in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you have the perfect hot meal!

The concept of breakfast food didn’t exist in the U.S. until the mid to late 1800s.

Healthy and Rich Yogurt

Looking for breakfast ideas for kids who don’t like eggs? Buying packs of yogurt cups for kids can be expensive, but this yogurt-in-a-jar recipe from Culinaxry Ginger is the perfect remedy!

Put your favorite fruits and granola on the bottom, then top with your yogurt of choice. Lay out all your ingredients beforehand then let the family add toppings like their own breakfast dessert bar!

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It was not until the 15th century that “breakfast” came into use in written English to describe a morning meal, which literally means to break the fasting period of the prior night.

granola cookies for kids breakfast on a cooling rack

Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies

Who said cookies aren’t for breakfast?! These peanut butter cookies from With Salt and Wit are mixed with bananas and chia seeds and are insanely delicious for total mom points. Plus you can make extras and set them aside for snack time, lunchtime, even after-dinner dessert.

Mini Pancake Muffins

A traditional pancake stack can get a little boring (not to mention unhealthy). The Pioneer Woman’s recipe for pancake mini muffins, brings all that iconic pancake flavor in these adorable, fun poppers. Mix in chocolate chips or berries for a sweet treat!

In Ancient Egypt, peasants ate a daily meal, most likely in the morning, consisting of beer, bread, and onions before they left for work in the fields or work commanded by the pharaohs.

PB&J Muffins

This Woman’s Day recipe for PB&J muffins is an instant hit with the kids and is packed with good stuff to ease any mom guilt. Win-win.

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A typical Japanese breakfast consists of rice, miso soup, fermented soybeans, grilled fish, some pickled vegetables and a small salad.

oatmeal ingredients for kids breakfast ideas

Overnight Oats

All hail overnight oats! This Scratch Mommy recipe for overnight oats is a hit with kids and adults, packed with nutrients and so easy and fun to prepare with the kids the day before. It’s one of the best breakfast ideas for kids that the whole family will look forward to!