12 Deliciously Healthy Kid Friendly Breakfast Recipes for Easy School Mornings

The school year is coming, and that means rushed mornings with cranky kids who don’t want to eat breakfast first thing in the morning.

Or, at least that’s how my oldest daughter was when she went to preschool; this year she starts kindergarten, and I hope to not have that same issue.

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Have you had this issue with your kids?

Ever get up early to make a healthy breakfast for your kids and then they tell you they’re not hungry?

It’s not a good feeling; like ‘I just spent all this time making all this food, and no one wants it?’

It’s almost enough to make you want to stop making breakfast in the morning…..don’t stop, though. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; your children need nutrients to get their brains to turn on before school.

1. MINI CHIA PUDDING + BLUEBERRY NICE CREAM PARFAITS

kid friendly breakfast recipes — Photo from healthylittlevittles.com

Do you see that picture? You can find this beautiful and delicious breakfast recipe at healthylittlevittles.com. And, it’s not just a pretty picture; this desert-like breakfast is my 5 year olds new favorite breakfast! She said the nice cream in the picture reminds her of a unicorn; the one I make her isn’t quite as pretty, but it’s still colorful and nutritious. So, it’s still a win-win!

2. Light and Fluffy Vegan Waffles with Blueberry Sauce.

This waffle recipe is the one I personally use as a go-to breakfast! It’s quick and easy to make, delicious, and my two little girls love it. Though, the ones I make out turn out a bit differently; we have a spider man waffle iron. And, I can say that these waffles freeze very well for an even quicker breakfast. So, go ahead, double the ingredients for these healthy waffles and freeze any leftovers. Then, all you’ll have to do in the morning is pop them in the toaster and add the sauce!

3. No-Bake Fruit “Pizzas”

These adorable little ‘pizzas’ are perfect for breakfasts, especially if you’re lucky enough to have energetic little ones in the morning before school who need something to do. Simply set out the ingredients and let your school age kids make these themselves!

4. BLACKBERRY COBBLER BAKED OATMEAL CUPS

If your mornings are too busy to make anything, but you still want your kids to have a healthy nutritious breakfast; these oatmeal cups are a must! They’re vegan, which makes it a bonus in my books. Simply add these to your weekly meal prep (or anytime during the weekend), freeze them, and you won’t have to worry about breakfast all week! (To make freezing these easier, make sure you make them in silicone baking cups; I don’t know what I’d do without mine.)

5. RASPBERRY BLACKBERRY COCONUT PARFAIT

This healthy parfait is super simple to make and can be whipped up in about ten minutes! Help your children feel like they’re eating a dessert for breakfast with this parfait; you won’t have to convince them to wake up to eat breakfast anymore. From personal experience, experiment with making whipped coconut cream prior to the morning of making this; my first try was a disaster, the second time was the charm. (Along with every try after.)

6. Low-Carb Cauliflower Oatmeal

Don’t skip over this one because of its name; cauliflower tends to take the flavors around it. So, go ahead and give this one a try….and get a veggie in your child before they even leave for school! Find the recipe at diabetesstrong.com.

7. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHIA PUDDING

Want your kids thinking they’re getting away with eating pudding for breakfast? Well, you can, and have it be a nutritious breakfast, as well! Try out this simple chia pudding recipe from thebakingfairy.net. It pairs very well with bananas, too!

8. 3 Delicious, Kid-Friendly Avocado Toast Recipes

Is your child more of a toast person in the morning? If so, don’t settle for butter or jam on that toast; get some more nutrients in them and add avocado and other toppings! Check out 3 simply recipes for avocado toast at theresasreviews.com. (There’s vegan and vegetarian options.)

9. VERY BERRY QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL

Looking for a healthy breakfast to nourish yours and your childrens body before they head off to school? Something that’s not oatmeal? Go check out this quinoa breakfast bowl created by a mom, like you and me, who wants to nourish her own body, and nourishes her children’s, as well. Why do our kids always think they can eat out of our bowls?! At least we know they’ll eat well if we do…

10. Healthy Coconut Chia Pudding

I know there’s a chia pudding recipe above, but this one is completely different, with a citrus and coconut flavor. It’s super quick to make, too. Make it right when you wake up and let sit in the fridge til your kids get up and they’ll be pleasantly surprised to eat ‘dessert’ for breakfast!

11. Plant Based Breakfast {Berry Quinoa Parfait}

This berry quinoa parfait is perfect for your kids if you want them eating better, or more plant based. (Or, if you’re trying to raise them vegan.)The quinoa in this adds plenty of nutrients to help your children stay full til lunch time, and the berries (natures candy) helps make this a sweet and delicious breakfast that your kids will love!

12. Healthy & Easy Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes (no eggs, no milk, no banana)

You know, I generally avoid making pancakes for breakfast; they always seem to take me an hour to make. Luckily, this pancake recipe does not! It only takes about 15 minutes and is suitable for little ones starting to eat solid foods. Add a little cinnamon or apple chunks in for older children, and you’ll feel like a supermom for making pancakes on a busy school morning!

Breakfast doesn’t have to difficult, or full of sugar. Take a few of these healthy recipes and let your children enjoy the nutritious flavors of whole, real, foods. Stop stressing out because you don’t know what to feed your kids for breakfast. Don’t forget to enjoy these breakfasts yourself, if your kids will let you, and let the recipe creator know how much your kids enjoy them!

Oh, and if you want an awesome spider man waffle maker, like I have, to make breakfast even more special for your little super heroes; get it on Amazon now, while it’s less than $15!!

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1. MINI CHIA PUDDING + BLUEBERRY NICE CREAM PARFAITS