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Kid-friendly Breakfast Ideas

Kid-friendly Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? So don't let your kids load up on sugary cereals, instead try some of these yummy breakfast ideas!

Scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes and waffles - over a hundred different recipes that will make breakfast delicious and fun.



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recipe for hole in one

Hole In One

A one-dish recipe for eggs, bacon, and toast. Holes are cut out of the center of the bread and the egg is cooked right in the middle. Fun for kids (and grown ups)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter banana french toast sandwiches

Peanut Butter Banana French Toast Sandwiches

Peanut butter and banana together is always a good idea, and french toast is just about the best possible canvas to paint that tasty picture. Turn that all...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy oatmeal

Creamy Oatmeal

Thanks to this recipe, oatmeal is not just a stove-top staple anymore. These overnight oven oats add ultra-convenience to the oatmeal's long list of good qualities.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for homemade pop-tarts

Homemade Pop-Tarts

Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elephant eyes

Elephant Eyes

Eggs and toast all in one. Often known by other names, this breakfast recipe is a favorite of kids and grownups alike.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cinnamon apple breakfast quesadillas

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, yogurt, applesauce, cinnamon sugar, monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scrambled eggs and hot dogs

Scrambled Eggs And Hot Dogs

A fun way to eat breakfast. Eggs are scrambled with hot dogs and served with ketchup on hot dog buns or tortillas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggs in a cloud

Eggs In A Cloud

These fluffy eggs in a cloud are a brilliant twist on breakfast. Toast slices are baked with ham, cheese, and whipped egg whites with the yolk nestled in the middle.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oatmeal spice mix

Oatmeal Spice Mix

Reclaim oatmeal as a breakfast staple. Having this killer oatmeal spice mix on hand at all times is fantastic for an easy, yet delicious, breakfast.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grab & go eggs

Grab & Go Eggs

These scrambled eggs in a mug are fun for kids and handy for grownups!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter waffles

Peanut Butter Waffles

If you love a peanut butter and banana sandwich then these from-scratch waffles are going to be your new favorite breakfast!

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for scrambled egg cupcakes with cheddar cheese

Scrambled Egg Cupcakes With Cheddar Cheese

These cute little breakfast bites are fun for kids but even grownups will enjoy them. Simple bread baskets are baked into shape and filled with fluffy...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruit breakfast burrito

Fruit Breakfast Burrito

Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for banana cinnamon french toast

Banana Cinnamon French Toast

Flip the script on your breakfast routine with this banana cinnamon French toast. It's a sweet, cinnamon-infused twist on a morning classic.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cinnamon french toast sticks

Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Who says French toast sticks are just for kids? These cinnamon spiced sticks are designed for optimum syrup-dipping ability, and you've probably got all the ingredients at...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for malted milk waffles

Malted Milk Waffles

Dress up a package of pancake mix by adding malted milk powder, whipped egg whites, and additional buttermilk.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast cones

Breakfast Cones

A simple and fun breakfast idea made with cottage cheese and peaches and served in ice cream cones.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bunny pancakes

Bunny Pancakes

Bunny shaped pancakes are not only adorable, but also delicious! These pancakes are perfect for any Easter brunch or breakfast. They are simple to make and will be a hit with both kids...

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin pie oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin pie for breakfast? Not quite, but you'll forget that you're eating a healthy breakfast because it tastes like dessert!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mickey mouse pancakes

Mickey Mouse Pancakes

Made with baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg substitute, low-fat milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for amish breakfast pizza

Amish Breakfast Pizza

Made with biscuits, salt and pepper, sausage, shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french toast sticks and peanut butter dipping sauce

French Toast Sticks And Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Made with maple syrup or honey, honey wheat bread, egg, milk, ground cinnamon, peanut butter

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cap'n crunch french toast

Cap'n Crunch French Toast

Made with butter, white bread, eggs, milk, sugar, Cap'n Crunch cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot dog breakfast burrito

Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito

Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scrambled egg in the hole

Scrambled Egg In The Hole

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, egg, water, salt and ground black pepper, Italian bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry breakfast pizza

Strawberry Breakfast Pizza

Made with fresh strawberries, refrigerated biscuits, orange, cream cheese, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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