Making sure that your little ones are full and fueled is no small task—but that doesn’t mean you have to rely on cold cereal, toaster pastries and frozen waffles every morning. We’ve got easy options that range from breakfast classics (think eggs or pancakes) to make-ahead ideas like healthy ice pops and customizable overnight oats. There’s truly something for everyone.
Wondering where to start? It doesn’t get any easier than this: Simply layer wholesome fruit, yogurt and granola together for a kid-friendly morning meal that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits
Two-Ingredient Easy Banana Pancakes
With just two ingredients and 25 minutes needed, there’s no excuse for skipping breakfast! Pro tip: break out the nonstick skillet for these pancakes, it will save you from having to add any fat or cooking spray to your pan.
Trail Mix Banana Bread Muffins
Instead of folding chopped nuts into your banana bread, try trail mix. In this mashup recipe, we combine two of our school-year favorites into one irresistible treat. Plain trail mix works well here, but we love those that include dried banana chips, rainbow chocolate candies or soft coconut flakes.
Instant Pot Egg Casserole Bites
These mini egg bites have everything you’ll find in your favorite breakfast casserole, potato tots included. And, they’re ready in a flash, thanks to your Instant Pot. Serve with ketchup for the kiddos and hot sauce for the grown-ups.
Cheesy Eggs-in-the-Hole with Bacon
This hearty breakfast is sure to become one of your go-tos. Between the magic of an egg tucked into the center of a slice of bread, the fun shape of the cut-out and the crumbled bacon on top, this breakfast is one your kids will ask for again and again.
