15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Parents always need more healthy breakfast ideas for kids – especially since kids’ taste buds are constantly changing. And keeping refined sugar out of kids’ diets makes it even harder to come up with healthy breakfasts that they will actually eat, am I right?

But I have 20 healthy breakfast ideas for kids right here that will appeal to their taste buds every bit as much as they will appeal to your health conscience. Every recipe is 100% refined sugar free and 100% kid-approved.

Make these breakfast recipes up on the weekends to have as quick and easy school morning breakfasts or make them on lazy summer mornings when you want something healthier than cereal or pre-packaged breakfast bars to offer your kids.

However you want to do breakfast for your kids, these are all great options that will keep your kids’ bellies healthy and happy.

10-Miniute Blueberry Pancake Muffins

These blueberry muffins sweetened with maple syrup taste like pancakes with no flipping required. It takes 10 minutes or less to throw the simple from-scratch ingredients together and then just toss them in the oven while you get something else done 🙂 It’s really that easy.

These are great for on-the-go breakfasts by themselves or dipped in maple syrup for breakfasts at home. Get the convenient printable version of this recipe in my free breakfast recipe book.

Contest-Winning Chocolate Filled Donuts

From simple we move on to simply irresistible. This chocolate filled baked donuts recipe requires a little more time to make, but they are SO worth it (just ask my kids).

I took my kids to the donut shop and bought them sugary, bakery donuts to taste test beside these homemade donuts. And my picky 7-year-old declared that these homemade donuts taste just as good as the donut shop donuts :O I even have video to prove it (check it out on Facebook or Instagram if you need assurance).

The taste test results combined with these donuts’ much healthier nutrition profile means that they are the overall winners in the donut competition. But I’ll give you fair warning that once you make these, your kids will beg you to make them over and over.

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fro Yo Bites

I don’t know about your kids, but mine love frozen snacks any time of the day in all season. And with protein, probiotics and immune-boosting benefits, these chocolate peanut butter frozen yogurt bites are an excellent choice for a nutritious kids breakfast.

They are easy to make and easy to love. Even my 7-year-old who does not like yogurt loves these fro yo bites. They are creamy, filling and sweet without a speck of refined sugar. Make up a batch of these in the evening so they are ready to enjoy for a super easy breakfast the next day.

2-Ingredient Effortless Banana Bread

If you need something ridiculously easy to make for a kid-approved breakfast, try this 2-ingredient banana bread. You can make it a little fancier with an optional super simple chocolate topping, but it’s also great by itself.

This extra easy banana bread is an excellent choice for kids of all ages, including babies who are eating solids. It is free from eggs, dairy, gluten, added sugar and baking powder. Perfect to take as breakfast on-the-go for school mornings or fun-filled active summer days.

Amazing Healthy Cookie Dough Energy Balls

You might not normally give your kids cookie dough for breakfast, but you can give them these chocolate chip cookie dough energy balls for breakfast 😀 Filled with homemade honey-sweetened chocolate chunks and packed with nutrition from oats, almond flour and date paste, these are the perfect healthy way to please kids’ taste buds and bodies at the same time.

Kids think they are eating a dessert, but with 2 grams of protein in each ball, kids can easily get 4-6 grams of protein from a breakfast of these energy balls. No need for food arguments when you have these little balls of delight to offer your kids first thing in the morning.

Fluffy Protein Scones in 2 Flavors

These protein yogurt scones … they don’t last long in my kitchen. As soon as I bake up a batch, they get devoured. With a sturdy 7 grams of protein in each scone from Greek yogurt, these cream-free, refined-sugar-free scones are an easy “yes” for parents and kids alike.

With two recipe options for making your choice of blueberry/lemon blueberry scones or chocolate chunk scones, you can satisfy chocolate-lovers and fruit-lovers with this recipe. My pro tip? Plan to make a double batch so that they last more than a day or two 🙂

Classic Belgian Waffles

What kid doesn’t love a good waffle? These Belgian waffles are so easy to make and are very filling for little bellies. Whip them up and have them ready in 15 minutes for the kids to top with fruit, maple syrup, honey, melted dark chocolate or even honey-sweetened whipped cream.

You can easily customize the batter to add in your kids’ favorites such as chopped fruit, nuts or chocolate chunks. Double or triple the batch and toss them in the freezer for super easy school morning breakfasts. This recipe is also in my free breakfast recipe book.

Rich Double Chocolate Muffins

These chocolate muffins loaded with homemade chocolate chunks are every chocolate-lover’s dream. Even better, they are completely free from refined sugar and sugar alcohols. Made with yogurt and sweetened with maple syrup, this healthier muffin exceeds expectations in both health and taste.

If you’ve got a kid who loves chocolate, this is the muffin that will get him or her up and around in the morning in anticipation of breakfast 🙂 And since this healthy breakfast idea is easy to take on-the-go, it’s great for school mornings. Grab the free printable recipe in my kid-approved breakfast ebook.

Soft Dairy-Free Cinnamon Rolls

There’s nothing better than a soft and tender cinnamon roll. Actually, there is: Soft and tender dairy-free cinnamon rolls 😀 These cinnamon rolls are simple to make and oh so delicious!

Kids can’t stop eating these sticky, gooey, fluffy rolls. But thankfully a batch goes a long way. Because even though these cinnamon rolls are irresistible, they are also pretty filling with 6 grams packed into each one.

These make for the perfect special occasion breakfast but leftovers are easy and delicious for several mornings after.

Effortless Nut-Free Rice Krispie Treats

While you might not normally give your kids rice Krispie treats for breakfast, you can with this guilt-free rice Krispie treat recipe! Gluten-free, nut-free and refined-sugar-free, these healthy rice Krispies work well with a variety of diets.

This recipe is also super simple to make and takes all of 10 minutes to throw together. Keep them in the fridge or freezer to quickly pull out for easy breakfasts.

Simple Buttermilk Pancakes

You can’t go wrong with these simple pancakes from scratch when it comes to healthy breakfast ideas for kids. Easy to customize to your child’s preferences, this recipe is simple and always a win even with the pickiest kids.

Make them into shapes with pancake shapers, add in homemade chocolate chunks or blueberries, or top them with honey-sweetened chocolate whipped cream on special occasions. Get the ebook version of this recipe in my free breakfast recipe book.

Nutritious Copycat Peanut Butter Cups

If your kid loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, this much healthier copycat version is going to become your best friend! Packed with 5 grams of protein in each cup and loaded with fiber, this “candy” is secretly a nutrient-rich and filling breakfast.

Also, these delicious little cups of delight are dairy-free and gluten-free, making them a safe treat for children with these sensitivities or allergies.

Kids absolutely love these chocolate peanut butter cups and parents can gladly offer them as a guilt-free, wholesome option for filling up bellies in the mornings.

Easy Chocolate Chunk Mini Muffins

If you’re looking for healthy breakfast ideas for kids that are also easy to throw together, this chocolate chunk mini muffin recipe is the perfect solution. Quickly whip up a batch of these muffins and toss a few in a bag or container for the kids to eat on their way to school.

Dairy-free and delicious, these muffins sweetened with maple syrup are packed with super-easy homemade chocolate chunks for a completely refined sugar free breakfast. But if you want to make this recipe even quicker and easier, you can always use your preferred store-bought refined sugar free chocolate chips. Get the free printable version of this recipe in my breakfast ebook.

Perfect Date-Sweetened Bagels

Bagels are a classic breakfast item that are pretty versatile. But store-bought bagels can have an entire teaspoon of added sugar in one bagel before any jam or peanut butter is added. And that added sugar often includes corn syrup.

These date-sweetened bagels, on the other hand, are 100% added-sugar-free. With only fruit to sweeten them, there is no refined sugar hiding in a long label of ingredients. These taste every bit as delicious as store-bought bagels with far less health compromises.

Optionally add in cinnamon and raisins or leave them plain and add whatever toppings your kids normally like on their bagels when serving. This recipe is available in a printable version in my free breakfast recipe ebook.

Surprisingly Healthy Fudge Pops

I know popsicles are not what you would normally think of as a breakfast item, but if your kids are anything like mine, they won’t care 🙂 My kids beg me to make popsicles in the evening so that they are frozen and ready for them to enjoy come morning.

And, honestly, with these date-sweetened Greek yogurt fudge pops containing 5 grams of protein each, I’m all for it and you will be too! Kids love to eat frozen things, regardless of the time of day or the temperature outside. So go ahead and let them think they are getting a popsicle treat for breakfast while you sneakily pump nutrition into their bodies 😀

It’s Your Turn

Now it’s your turn to tell me what your favorite healthy breakfast ideas for kids are. Drop your favorites in the comments and let me know if you try any of the recipes from this post.

I would also love to hear what kinds of breakfast recipes you struggle to find for your kids. Are you looking for quick and easy? Allergy-friendly? Protein-packed? Copycat recipes? Tell me so I know what to give you more of 🙂

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