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Image: Jen CauseyBreakfast is the most essential meal of the day and, much like finding the perfect gift, ensuring your kids enjoy a nutritious morning meal can be a challenge. Get your children nourished and out the door quickly with these easy breakfasts that take no more than 30 minutes to prepare. Some of these options can even be prepped in advance for those hectic mornings. Plus, these (mostly) healthy meals are just as delightful for you to enjoy, too!
1. No-Bake Breakfast Bars with Fruits and Nuts
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire SpollenThese breakfast bars are a hit with kids for their sweet taste and satisfying crunch. Why buy store-bought bars when you can easily make your own in just 20 minutes with ingredients you trust? Plus, they are fully customizable to your child's preferences—mix and match their favorite nuts and dried fruits.
2. Wholesome Blackberry and Pear Breakfast Crisp
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
Your kids might think they’re having dessert for breakfast, but you’ll be pleased to know they’re actually starting their day with a wholesome and filling meal. This crisp contains much less sugar than most recipes, and the combination of oats, fruit, and Greek yogurt provides fiber, nutrients, and protein to keep them full until lunchtime. Make it in advance and reheat it during the week to save time on hectic mornings.
3. English Muffin Egg Pizzas
Antonis AchilleosThese bite-sized breakfast pizzas are sure to become a household favorite. To make mornings even easier, you can hard-boil eggs ahead of time and store them unpeeled in the fridge for up to a week, saving precious prep time.
4. PB&J Overnight Oats
Antonis AchilleosPB&J isn't just for lunch! This creamy overnight oats recipe will have your kids thinking they’re having dessert for breakfast. The addition of chia seeds makes it extra filling, keeping them focused and satisfied throughout the morning. If your child can’t have peanuts, simply swap the peanut butter with another nut butter, soy butter, or any peanut butter alternative you prefer.
5. Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
Caitlin BenselLooking for a healthier dessert? These breakfast cookies are not only portable but also full of veggies, making them a perfect morning snack. Full of nutrients, they will keep your family fueled for the day ahead. You can bake them the day before and keep them in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat them for a few seconds to enjoy fresh, even after a few days.
6. Apple-Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Fred HardyThis apple-pumpkin baked oatmeal is not only naturally sweet but also full of fiber, making it the perfect nutritious breakfast for kids. It's incredibly simple to prepare, taking just 10 minutes to get ready and less than an hour to bake. Plus, it stores well and can be reheated all week long. Prepare it in advance to save precious morning time. Filling and delicious, it will keep your child satisfied until lunchtime.
7. Lemon-Raspberry Dutch Baby
Greg DuPreeThis light, fluffy pancake, almost like a cake, will have the kids excited and declaring you the breakfast hero! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a dreamy, delicious cloud of a dish that will quickly become a favorite. Slice it up and top with fresh raspberries (or any other berry you prefer) and a generous swirl of whipped cream.
8. Bagel and Cream Cheese With Tomato and Cucumber
Alexandra GrablewskiTransform a dull breakfast into something exciting by crafting fun faces using nutritious ingredients. Even better, let kids create their own food art with an assortment of colorful vegetables.
9. Yogurt and Granola Parfait
Sang AnBy layering yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit or homemade jam in a glass, kids will be convinced they're indulging in dessert, while actually getting a healthy, calcium-packed breakfast. Opt for plain or Greek yogurt to keep the sugar low and give them a great energy kick.
