12 Quick Breakfast Recipes for Toddlers

1. Banana Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Mash the ripe banana in a bowl until smooth.
2. Crack the egg into the bowl and mix well with the banana to create a batter.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Pour small amounts of the batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes.
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

2. Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt for extra protein)
• 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
• 2-3 tablespoons granola (choose a low-sugar option for toddlers)

Instructions:

1. In a clear glass or bowl, start by adding a layer of plain yogurt at the bottom.
2. Add a layer of fresh berries on top of the yogurt.
3. Sprinkle a layer of granola over the berries.
4. Repeat the layers until the glass or bowl is filled, finishing with a few berries and a sprinkle of granola on top.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

3. Mini Veggie Omelette

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt for extra protein)
• 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
• 2-3 tablespoons granola (choose a low-sugar option for toddlers)

Instructions:

1. In a clear glass or bowl, start by adding a layer of plain yogurt at the bottom.
2. Add a layer of fresh berries on top of the yogurt.
3. Sprinkle a layer of granola over the berries.
4. Repeat the layers until the glass or bowl is filled, finishing with a few berries and a sprinkle of granola on top.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

4. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 apple, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water or milk
• Optional toppings: honey, chopped nuts, raisins

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, apple, cinnamon, and water/milk in a saucepan.
2. Boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until cooked.
3. Let sit to thicken, then serve warm.
4. Top with honey, nuts, and raisins if desired.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

5. Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 banana

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter evenly on the whole wheat tortilla.
2. Place a banana along one edge of the tortilla.
3. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the banana inside.
4. Slice the rolled-up tortilla into bite-sized pieces.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

6. Blueberry Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Fresh blueberries for topping

Instructions:

1. In a jar or bowl, combine the chia seeds and milk. Stir well to mix.
2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
3. In the morning, give the chia pudding a stir to ensure it has a pudding-like consistency.
4. Top the chia pudding with fresh blueberries before serving.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
Total Time: Overnight + 5 minutes

7. Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and sauté until they are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the scrambled eggs to the other side.
5. Cook the scrambled eggs until they are set.
6. Mix the scrambled eggs with the sweet potatoes in the skillet.
7. Serve the sweet potato hash hot.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

8. Mini Whole Wheat Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Greek yogurt for dipping

Instructions:

1. Preheat a mini waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crisp.
6. Serve the mini whole wheat waffles with a side of Greek yogurt for dipping.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

9. Avocado Toast Fingers

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 slices of whole grain bread
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until smooth.
2. Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly on the toasted bread slices.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cut the avocado toast into finger-sized pieces for easy handling.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

10. Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/2 cup yogurt (plain or flavored)
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the mixed berries, yogurt, and milk.
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. If needed, you can add more milk to adjust the consistency of the smoothie.
4. Pour the berry smoothie into a glass and serve.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

11. Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 1 apple
• Nut butter (such as almond butter or peanut butter)
• Granola

Instructions:

1. Wash the apple, slice it horizontally, and remove the core.
2. Spread nut butter on one side of each apple slice.
3. Sprinkle granola on top of the nut butter on one apple slice.
4. Sandwich the apple slices together, with the nut butter and granola on the inside.
5. Press gently to secure the "apple sandwiches."

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

12. Smoothie Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yogurt (plain or flavored)
• 1 cup mixed fruits (such as berries, bananas, mango)
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, mixed fruits, and milk.
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the smoothie mixture into popsicle molds.
4. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds.
5. Place the molds in the freezer and let the smoothie popsicles freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until solid.
6. Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy these fun and nutritious treats.

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 4-6 hours
Total Time: 4-6 hours