Top 10 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

By Shyamli Chattopadhyay|4 - 5 mins read| October 18, 2024

Breakfast is one of the most essential meals of the day, especially for kids. After all, they have to gather up energy to tackle the tiring school day, playtime, and everything in between. However, you could sense their reactions whenever you ask, ‘What will you have for breakfast.’Finding new healthy breakfast recipes every day is quite a tricky task. Of course, your kids cannot thrive on the boring egg on the toast or the sugar cereal routine every day.

Read below this article to explore some of the best healthy breakfast recipes for kids.

10 Delicious Breakfast Recipes For Kids

From spinach paratha rolls to methi theplas, find out some of the most easy, quick, and healthy breakfast recipes for kids.

Spinach and Paneer Paratha Rolls

Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • Spinach puree
  • Crumbled paneer
  • Cumin powder, 
  • salt
  • Chaat masala
Procedure
  • Combine spinach puree with whole wheat flour to prepare a dough.
  • Roll out the parathas and cook. 
  • In a bowl, spice paneer by adding salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala.
  • Stuff the paratha with paneer filling and serve with mint chutney.

Veggie Besan Chilla

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Besan (chickpea flour)
  • ¼ cup chopped carrots, 
  • ½ cup chopped spinach
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • Turmeric powder 
  • Cumin powder
  • salt
Procedure
  • In a bowl, prepare a smooth mixture by combining water and besan.
  • Add the chopped veggies together with the spice mix.
  • Cook like regular pancakes and serve with yogurt dip.

Egg Muffins with Loaded Veggies

Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach 
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers 
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese 
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
  • Whisk the eggs and add veggies and cheese.
  • Now pour the mixture into muffin pans. Make sure the molds are greased.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes at 180°C. Your breakfast in a bite is ready.

Methi Thepla Wraps With Yogurt Dip

Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped methi leaves 
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup yogurt 
  • 1 tsp. fresh chopped mint 
Procedure
  • Prepare a dough using methi and spices.
  • Roll out the tortillas and cook.
  • Serve with a simple yogurt dip made using fresh mint and a dash of salt.

Moong Dal Chilla

Ingredients
  • 1 cup soaked moong daal 
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
Procedure
  • Prepare a batter using ground moong dal and water.
  • Now combine together chopped vegetables and spices, such as turmeric, cumin, and salt.
  • Cook like a thin pancake and enjoy hot with a mint dip.

Egg-Spinach Roti Wrap

Ingredients
  • 1 whole wheat roti
  • 2 eggs (scrambled)
  • 1/2 cup spinach
Procedure
  • Scramble the eggs. Once done, sauté chopped spinach in the same pan.
  • Take a whole wheat roti and roll in the egg-spinach mixture.
  • Serve with ketchup or coriander-mint chutney.

Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients
  • 2 medium diced sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Procedure
  • In some olive oil, roast the sweet potatoes tossed in spices.
  • Toss the bell peppers and onions.
  • Your sweet potato hash is ready to be devoured hot.

Vegetable Oats Upma

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions 
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
Procedure
  • Lightly toast the oats.
  • In a pan, heat some olive oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Now sauté the veggies and add the remaining spices.
  • Add water and then toasted oats.
  • Cook until the oats turn fluffy in texture. Serve hot!

Banana Oat Energy Bites

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Procedure
  • Combine together mashed bananas, oats, and peanut butter to form a thick dough.
  • Don't forget to add chocolate chips too.
  • Roll the cookie dough into small balls and refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Cheesy Quinoa Patties

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
  • Combine cooked quinoa with grated veggies, cheese, and spices.
  • Now shape the prepared mixture into patties. Coat the patties with breadcrumbs.
  • Now pan-fry the coated patties until they turn golden brown and crispy from both sides.
  • Serve with ketchup and enjoy.

Takeaway

Does every morning feel like a battle to feed something healthy to your little ones? It’s time to forget all the chaos. In this recipe blog, we have recommended some of the healthy and quick breakfast recipe ideas that not just sneak in good stuff but are surprisingly delicious. What’s more? Your kids will keep coming back for more.


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Written by Shyamli Chattopadhyay

Last Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

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