41 Nutritious Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Kids
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Getting everyone ready and out of the house for school and work takes some organization to make sure the morning runs smoothly. Give yourself one less thing to think about with these back-to-school healthy breakfast ideas for kids.
Knowing what you’re going to make ahead of time, or better yet, have made the night before, eliminates one of the more time-consuming morning tasks. It’s also nice to know that your kids have had a good breakfast instead of a Pop Tart on the way to the bus stop.
Get ready to make your mornings a little healthier (and easier) with these breakfast ideas for kids.
Healthy Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Start your child's school day off right with these delicious healthy breakfast ideas that your kids will love, and you will love giving them.
Sweet Breakfast Recipes
For a sweet and healthy start to your day, the following recipes are sure to hit the spot!
Scroll down further if you're looking for savory breakfast recipes.
Banana Lovers’ Banana Muffins
Moist, delicious, and full of banana flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Bake these banana muffins the night before or in advance and keep them in the freezer for a quick, easy, portable breakfast for kids.
Honey Banana Cream of Wheat
Warm and comforting, this easy and fast recipe is full of nutrients to get your child's school day started the right way. Chock full of fresh bananas and honey makes for a sweet, creamy, and healthy breakfast.
Banana Carrot Muffins
These healthy banana carrot muffins are a delicious way to hide some fruits and vegetables in a yummy breakfast treat that even your toddler will love!
It's also a perfect make-ahead recipe for an easy and quick on-the-go option.
Simple Oatmeal Protein Cookies
Oatmeal protein cookies are easy, vegan, & gluten-free. Using peanut butter, flax, & cinnamon, they make a delicious and healthy breakfast for kids on the go.
Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Muffins
These gluten-free banana blueberry muffins are quick and super easy to make in just a few simple steps. They are deliciously moist with a soft center.
Maple Walnut Overnight Oats
These maple walnut overnight oats are perfect for back-to-school breakfasts. Make a batch for the week and have a healthy breakfast ready on those busy mornings.
Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a tasty, easy on-the-go breakfast that everyone will love! They are full of oats, carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, and seeds, all baked into hearty flapjacks with carrot cake flavors.
Hidden Veggie Muffins
These hidden veggie muffins can be made in advance to simply grab and go during your morning rush. They’re a tasty way to get some extra nutrients in! They’re also sweet, chocolaty, and delicious.
Easy Freezable Applesauce Waffles
A little breakfast meal prep and you'll always have an easy morning! These Freezable Applesauce Waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and dippable! A customizable recipe perfect for kids, teens, and even adults.
Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These simple and healthy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins are vegan and allergy-free. Loaded with chopped fresh apples, applesauce, and cinnamon, they're a perfect fall breakfast or snack for the family.
Topped with a naturally sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, this muffin recipe tastes just as mouthwatering as it smells while baking in the oven.
Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal
Just the easy breakfast recipe you need to start your day right! Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal tastes decadent, is gluten-free & vegan, made with whole grains, and has a fun sweet crunch.
Yogurt Granola Bowl
Start your morning with this Yogurt Granola Bowl. Greek yogurt is topped with strawberries, granola, and a drizzle of honey (or pure maple syrup).
Oatmeal Muffins {4 Healthy Recipes}
These healthy oatmeal muffins are a great make-ahead option and there are four different flavors for lots of variety. Whip up a batch for easy breakfasts throughout the week!
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
This peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is the perfect option for busy mornings. Make it ahead of time for a quick and healthy breakfast with no added sugar.
Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
These thick and creamy Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are great for busy mornings. Prepare them ahead of time so you can grab something quick, sweet, and delicious for breakfast even when you’re in a hurry!
Strawberry Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats
These delicious Strawberry Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats taste just like chocolate-covered strawberries. They're super easy to make and are perfect for meal prepping.
Banana Waffles
These banana waffles are light and fluffy on the inside, and super crisp on the outside! Enjoy them right away or make a big batch and freeze them for breakfast.
Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bars
These sweet strawberry banana breakfast bars are a delicious breakfast or snack that’s perfect for the whole family. They are super easy to make! These bars are freezer-friendly, making them perfect for meal prepping and batch cooking.
Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins
These tasty Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins are extra fluffy, moist, and delicious. They’re made with Greek yogurt for a protein boost and topped with crunchy almonds. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast.
Easy 1-Bowl Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These delicious 1-bowl banana chocolate chip, and gluten-free chip muffins make for a fuss-free and easy breakfast.
Raspberry Overnight Oats
Slap these raspberry overnight oats into a jar for a delicious, ready-to-go breakfast. The rolled oats are soaked in milk, with a mashed fresh raspberry, maple syrup, and brown sugar layer mixed right in.
It’s a sweet and creamy recipe that will give you an extra pep in your step in the morning.
Mini Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pancake Bites
Believe it or not, pancakes just got better! Mini Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pancake Bites that are vegan, allergy-free, 8 ingredients, and take just 10 minutes to bake.
They're a surprisingly healthy breakfast recipe that kids (and adults) of all ages will love! Perfect for little hands to dunk in syrup and munch.
Acai Bowl
Start the day right with a healthy and nutritious breakfast! Ready in just a few minutes, this Acai Bowl Recipe is filled with acai berry puree, fruit, and all your favorite toppings.
This powerhouse breakfast bowl is full of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats for a great start to the day.
Best Oatmeal Muffins
You and your family will love these oatmeal muffins! These maple brown sugar oatmeal muffins are nutritious and easy to make.
They can easily be prepared ahead of time so you can all enjoy a delicious breakfast every morning that also carries well when you just have to dash out the door.
Healthy Banana Walnut Mini Muffins
These Healthy Banana Walnut Mini Muffins are an easy breakfast option for busy on-the-go parents or kids. They are gluten and sugar-free, and made with coconut flour, honey, and protein-packed yogurt which makes them super healthy and extra moist!
Savory Breakfast Recipes
If you would like to make something more savory for breakfast, these recipes will get their morning started off right!
Sausage Muffins
These make-ahead sausage muffins are a perfect, filling way to send your kids off to school. Keep some in the freezer for those busy mornings.
Breakfast Taquitos
Sausage & egg breakfast taquitos are an easy make-ahead, freezer-friendly morning meal. These healthy taquitos are baked, not fried.
Keto Breakfast Pockets
These tasty breakfast pockets can be customized to your liking. They will keep your kids satisfied until lunchtime!
Keto Egg Bites
These egg bites are easy to make and eat, and they are very customizable. Mix in your favorite ingredients and enjoy this protein-packed breakfast.
Quick Bacon, Egg & Cheese School Breakfast Pizza
Cereal or an Eggo waffle are fine back-to-school breakfasts, but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up! This school breakfast pizza is not only delicious, but it’s also perfect for kids rushing out the door.
Even the pickiest eaters will love a hot slice of this bacon, egg, and cheese pizza!
Ham and Spinach Egg Muffins with Cheese
For a healthy and savory quick breakfast, you absolutely cannot go wrong with these ham and spinach egg muffins. Prepare the night before, and then just warm up in the morning for a nutritious and delicious breakfast.
Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites
No eggs are needed for these frittatas! These easy, make-ahead Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites are gluten-free, allergy-free, grain-free, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
A protein-rich and veggie-packed recipe that even the kids will love to eat for breakfast!
Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
This delicious Air Fryer Frittata is a quick, easy and protein-packed way to start your day.
Easy Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Wake up in the morning to a delicious healthy egg dish with this easy-to-make Crockpot Breakfast Casserole.
Mediterranean Breakfast Burritos
These easy and healthy vegetarian breakfast burritos are full of protein, Mediterranean flavors, make-ahead, freezable, a great brunch or breakfast potluck idea, and perfect for back to school.
Copycat McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches
Made with real ingredients you can pronounce like savory sausage, melty cheese, fried eggs, and crispy English muffins, these banging Copycat McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches are perfect for meal prepping and even freezing, and they give the big chain a real run for their money.
Western Omelette Egg Bites - Recipes
These Western Omelette Egg Bites are made with ham, peppers, onions, and dairy-free cheese. They are delicious and easy to make! They’re also perfect for meal prep and reheating on the go.
Savory Breakfast Muffins
These savory and tasty breakfast muffins are made with wholemeal flour, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and onions. They are the perfect vegetarian breakfast and are easy to eat on the go!
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
These Breakfast Burritos are easy to prepare, and are super hearty and filling! They’re also very versatile and you can easily swap ingredients with your favorite ingredients to make the perfect breakfast.
You only need a few pantry staples to make these burritos that are easy to meal prep and freeze for the week.
Easy Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad sandwiches can even be enjoyed for breakfast! This Mexican Egg Salad Sandwich recipe is for you! This twist on the classic egg salad sandwich is so flavorful and easy to make.
Vegetable And Bean Burger Recipe
These vegetarian burger patties are a hit! Simply stuff them in a sandwich or wrap them in the morning for a nutritious and filling breakfast!get
There you have it! I hope this list of healthy breakfast ideas for kids has been helpful and you find some delicious meals that will make your mornings easier and your children will love.
These recipes are all nutritious and delicious, so your little ones will be ready to go back to school with a nutritious start to the day. Best of all, they’re easy to prepare and many are freezer-friendly so you can have breakfast on the table in no time.