School begins for many at the end of August, and the time is fast approaching. The first day of a new grade can be exciting, daunting, and everything in-between, for parents and kids alike. Food fuels us and can set students up right for a full day of learning and physical activities.
Best case scenario is to be super organized, and we are going to help you get there, with the best breakfasts for kids – elementary through high school – and we even have vegan and vegetarian options, too. Oatmeal, eggs, savory, sweet – we even have BREAKFAST COOKIES! Great to grab-and-go!
We have included a couple of pancakes and waffles. They freeze beautifully and can be heated up in a minute or two in toasters and toaster ovens on weekdays.
Overnight Oats & Chia
Overnight oats are hugely popular! Whole grain oats and chia seeds combined with unsweetened almond milk and a tiny bit of maple syrup (optional) are soaked overnight for this popular, hearty vegetarian breakfast. We show you many ways to garnish with fruit, dried fruit, nuts, seeds and more. Click here for the recipe.
Maple Pumpkin Spice Granola with Pecans
Are you a pumpkin-spice fan? We’ve got the DIY granola for you! Crispy, crunchy, gently spiced, sweetened with maple syrup, with the addition of pecans and dried cranberries. Get the recipe for Maple Pumpkin Spice Granola with Pecans.
Chocolate Granola with Almonds
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure, why not? Enhanced with oats and almonds, this easy-to-make granola is lightly sweetened. We love it withy unsweetened alt milks or yogurt. Click here for the recipe.
Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Cookies
We know you want to know about breakfast cookies! These are easy to whip up in a bowl and feature fiber-rich whole-grain oats, juicy apple, plump raisins, as well as nuts, seeds and cinnamon. Click here for the recipe.
Everyday Green Smoothie
Looking for a delicious and nutritious smoothie? This is the one! Get the recipe for our Everyday Green Smoothie, complete with kiwi, grapes, and kale (or spinach). Start your blenders!
Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? You bet, and we actually have several breakfast cookie recipes for you. This one is based on fiber-rich oats, canned pumpkin, and sweet/tart dried cranberries. The pumpkin seeds add color, crunch, and fiber, too. Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies.
High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins
Peanut butter is not just for sandwiches! Our muffins are easy to make, high in protein – and freeze well. Make a big batch. Get the recipe for High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins
Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Moist pumpkin, spices, and a brown sugar crumble – in a dairy-free and gluten-free muffin! The kids will love to help make these. Get the recipe for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins.
Fluffy Pancakes
When we think of pancakes, the iconic image is of a tall stack of super-fluffy pancakes. This is the recipe you dream of – and it just happens to be gluten-free! These are our most popular pancake – and you can freeze them and reheat in the toaster, or toaster oven on busy mornings. Get the recipe.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
These hearty pancakes feature wholegrain buckwheat (which is gluten-free), ripe bananas and contain no sugar or dairy in the batter! They are a bit thinner than some pancakes but loaded with flavor and are tender in texture. Get the recipe.
Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives
These Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives rival any of our sweet versions. If you are like us, you probably think of waffles as being a sweet affair. The first time I heard of savory waffles, I thought they would be poor wannabes. Not these babies! Cornmeal adds texture and substance, cheddar cheese and chives hit the right savory note, and chile powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne bring some spice. Trust us. These make an AWESOME dinner with an egg on top, but they are also great with maple syrup – and made-ahead and frozen. Just toast straight out of the freezer. Get the recipe for Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives.
Cornbread Waffles
These cornbread waffles are hardy, hearty and perfectly adaptable to sweet (serve with Maple Syrup), or savory (top with an egg and some salsa). Get the recipe for Cornbread Waffles.
Quinoa Pancakes
How are gluten-free quinoa pancakes are high protein and are a great choice for an alternative pancakes. Get the recipe for Quinoa Pancakes.
3-Seed Dairy-Free Pancakes
These pancakes feature whole grain oats as well as Chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, and hemp seeds, for a high protein and dairy free approach to pancakes. Get the recipe for 3-Seed Dairy-Free Pancakes.
Breakfast Casserole
This Breakfast Casserole combines frozen hash brown potatoes, eggs, cheese and ham for an all-in-one, protein-packed, breakfast, brunch (or dinner) dish that can be put together in less time than it takes to preheat the oven. You can cook and cool it, cut it into single-serve portions, freeze them, and microwave on school mornings. Get the recipe for Breakfast Casserole.
Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings
An oatmeal breakfast bowl is a tasty, vibrant alternative to other breakfast recipes. Once you know how to make an oatmeal bowl, you can get creative with ingredients and toppings and come up with some brand new versions. The oatmeal bowl toppings you choose can help you create a new version every day, which is part of the fun. A healthy oatmeal breakfast does not have to be boring! If you are a fan of oatmeal with fruit for breakfast, read on for some breakfast bowl inspiration. Get the recipe.
Healthy Greek Yogurt Parfait
This Greek yogurt parfait is a quick and healthy, 5-minute breakfast that your kids will love making themselves! Make these yogurt parfait breakfast bowls with just 4 ingredients. These homemade parfaits have nourishing layers of protein-rich Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, and some crunchy granola. I’m sharing plenty of ideas for how to customize your healthy yogurt parfait below. Just like homemade acai bowls, the topping variations are endless! Get the recipe.
5-Minute Breakfast Board for Kids
While I repeatedly tell parents that their worth has nothing to do with what their kids eat or don’t eat…this breakfast board will definitely make you feel like a rockstar. There’s something about taking the components and putting them out in a beautiful spread that really adds a special and fun touch to the meal and also puts kids in charge, which can help them eat new and different foods. And the parents are still in charge of the what – so we’ve included a variety of nutritious and balanced foods. Get the recipe.
Breakfast Pizza
This breakfast pizza recipe makes a delicious, quick and easy vegan breakfast that will get you out the door fast first thing in the morning! Get the recipe.
Healthy Breakfast Banana Split with Berries
A breakfast banana split with berries makes a wonderful breakfast. Not only is this one of the best healthy breakfast ideas for kids but it’s one for the grownups too. Banana and fresh berries makes an easy no cook breakfast which is a nutritious alternative to a smoothie bowl. This bright and colourful dish is easy to assemble and no cooking is required! Get the recipe.
Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls! If you are tired of eggs in the morning but love a savory breakfast, try this. Oat cereal with garlicky greens, pesto, avocado and everything basil seasoning. Get the recipe.
3-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Recipe Without Milk
This is seriously the very BEST Healthy Oatmeal Recipe you’ll ever need. This simple yet clean and nutritious breakfast idea is dairy-free, low fat and vegan. Great way to start your day off right. Get the recipe for 3-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Recipe Without Milk.
Mini Frittatas Your Way
A frittata is like an open faced omelet, often cooked in a skillet. These mini frittatas are cooked in muffin tins, which not only provide portion control, but you can also make each one a new flavor combo. For non-vegetarian family members, we have add-in suggestions for them, too. We love these for breakfast or even as a high-protein snack. Add a hunk of bread alongside. Click here for the recipe.
Looking For More Breakfast Ideas?
You know the old adage, that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? We feel better all day long when we eat a good breakfast. Click for more breakfast recipes here.
Morning – or whenever you start your day – can mean dashing out the door, or sometimes on our days off we can take a leisurely approach. Any which way, we know you want some fortifying food. Delicious foods.
