For adults, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s even more important for kids before they head off for a day of learning at school. A healthy school morning breakfast has proven links to energy, focus and overall mood, but it can be challenging to convince your child to eat healthy when sugary and processed snacks are constantly being shown to them.
In this blog, we’ll cover four super easy, healthy breakfast ideas that kids will love, supplying them with all the nutrients they need and preparing them for the day ahead. Many of these recipes feature our Kefir products, to provide your children’s gut with live cultures, to help give them more energy, support their immunity and overall health. We’re stocked in supermarkets across the UK, so give Biotiful Kefir a try!
Yogurt bowl
Another school morning breakfast favourite is yogurt, and if your child loves yogurt like most kids do, serving up a healthy yogurt bowl could be a great breakfast idea for your kids. You can also customise your yogurt bowls to your child’s preferences; almost any type of fruit works, while oats or granola can be added for a bit of crunch. If your child is looking for something sweeter, try adding a drizzle of honey over the top before serving.
Yogurt bowls can also offer a really easy way to work some gut-friendly items into their diet, making it an even healthier breakfast for kids. Using Kefir yogurt instead of normal yogurt will give a gut healthy boost, with plenty of flavour options! This is a simple swap from their usual yogurts that taste delicious and protect their gut health.
Breakfast muffins
Most kids love chocolate chip muffins, so providing them with a breakfast variation could be an easy way to get them on board with a healthy and nutritious start to the day as a school morning breakfast. Usually shop bought muffins are high in refined sugar which can cause a quick energy boost and then a dip. However, if you swap out the refined sugars for a natural sweetener like honey, then add some hidden fruit like mashed bananas, it will provide a higher fibre, more satisfying option to keep your child energised all morning.
Baking a batch on the weekend can also speed things up during the week. If you walk to school with your child, or they are at an age where they make their own way to school, they’re also a great on-the-go option for those busy mornings.
For older children who may still be hungry after a breakfast muffin, bulk it out with a glass of Kefir drink to support their gut and a serving of fruit for a fibre boost.
Kefir pancakes
If you’re looking for a Kefir-based breakfast idea for kids, why not really impress your child by serving up some fluffy Kefir pancakes in the morning? Most kids will lose their minds if you suggest pancakes for breakfast, so this should be an easy one to get them to say yes to.
If you’re thinking that pancakes can’t possibly be healthy, check out this healthy vanilla pancake recipe. These pancakes switch bacon and sugar for apples and Kefir protein, but the sweetness of the honey or maple syrup should still leave a massive smile on your child’s face. You can easily prep these the night before and reheat them the next morning for a quick and easy school morning breakfast!
Porridge or overnight oats
Whether looking for kids' breakfast ideas or adult variations, porridge is an ultimate morning staple during winter. Unfortunately, most store-bought porridges are packed with refined sugar and preservatives. So instead, combine rolled oats with any form of milk and then let the customisation begin.
Choose from berries, honey, peanut butter and chocolate chips as your toppings or even combine them all if your child desires. To make things fun for them, you could put different toppings in bowls and then let them choose themselves. This turns an old classic into a healthy breakfast that kids will love. When the weather gets too warm for porridge, overnight oats is a great summer alternative that uses all the same ingredients. Our overnight oats recipe is made using just three ingredients: oats, berries and vanilla Kefir drink.