11 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Kids That They'll Absolutely Love (2024)

Easy, RD-Approved Breakfast Ideas

Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

This sweet (and super healthy) smoothie is the perfect blend of raspberry and banana—and odds are, this could be your kids' new favorite breakfast. Simply combine raspberries, banana, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and your choice of milk in a blender and you have the perfect smoothie to scoop up with your favorite toppings, or put it in a cup and take it on-the-go for those busier mornings.

Scrambled Egg Tacos

Tacos for breakfast? Stuff them with scrambled eggs and fresh veggies for a tasty breakfast that you can take to go.

Overnight Oats With Strawberries and Almonds

If your mornings are always hectic, plan ahead with this make-ahead breakfast, which can be whipped up up to two days in advance.

English-Muffin Egg Pizzas

These mini breakfast pizzas will soon become a family favorite. For this easy breakfast recipe, you can hard-cook eggs in advance and store them unpeeled in the refrigerator for a week, which will shave off plenty of prep minutes in the morning.

Need a quick refresher? Learn how to hard-boil an egg.

French Toast Sticks

Who doesn't love French toast sticks? Easy as 1, 2, 3, kids will love dipping these sticks in syrup, peanut butter, jam, or whipped cream. They're also the perfect grab-and-go breakfast if you're running late to school.

PB&J Overnight Oats

PB&J's aren't just for lunch. Your kids will think they're getting dessert for breakfast with this creamy overnight oats recipe. The chia seeds make it extra filling, so they can stay focused all morning. If your child can't eat peanuts, replace the peanut butter with another nut butter, pean butter, soy butter, or other peanut butter alternative of your choice.

Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

More dessert? Breakfast cookies are portable and packed with veggies, nutrients, and everything your little ones need to energize their day. Make them the day before and store loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for about 15minutes or pop in the microwave for ten seconds to enjoy.

Apple-Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Naturally sweet and fiber packed, this healthy apple-pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe is an ideal breakfast for kids. It's real easy, too: not only can it be prepped in just 10 minutes, it's ready to eat in less than an hour and can be reheated all week. Bake in advance to save yourself some time in the morning. Filling and yummy, this breakfast will keep your kiddo happy until lunchtime.

Mint Chocolate Chip Crepes

Take a trip to France for the morning with a sweet twist. To make these crepes, make your go-to pancake batter a little thinner and spoon a few tablespoons into a frying pan, evenly coating the entire pan. While cooking the batter, stir together whipped cream and mint extract, then fold in chocolate chips. Spread the mixture over the crepe when it's cooked and fold in half, then half again to make a triangle. Cut into thirds so kids can eat with their hands. These cook fast so whip up a bunch! If you make the batter the night before, it cuts down the hands-on time to just 15 minutes.

Bagel and Cream Cheese With Tomato and Cucumber

Liven up a boring breakfast by creating faces out of healthy ingredients. Better yet, give the little ones an assortment of vegetables and let them play with their food.

Yogurt and Granola Parfait

Layering the ingredients in a glass will make your kids think they're eating dessert, not a healthy breakfast. They'll get a much-needed dose of calcium and a big energy boost to start off their day. Grab a glass and add granola, your choice of yogurt (plain or Greek yogurt is preferable to cut down on sugar), and top with fresh fruit or a homemade fruit jam.