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Here are 12 Toddler Breakfast Ideas to inspire your busy mornings! Using simple recipes and clever techniques, nourish your children while inspiring good eating habits. Mix and match these mostly healthy, always delicious kid favorites for a great start to any day.
As a mother of three small children, I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Once the kids are off to school, I no longer can control what they eat. I try to set the tone and teach good habits whenever I possibly can.
My vision for this post was to deliver as many “true meal ideas” as I could come up with using simple recipes and clever techniques. Anyone can pull a list of toddler snacks and put string cheese on a plate with grapes, but I wanted to go deeper.
What we ALL need is list of easily-prepared, small-batch, nutritious meals that we can rotate on a regular basis. The pancakes make just 3 or 4, enough for a few children or a toddler and a parent (and it starts with a dry mix that you keep in your cupboard). The French toast is ready in 5 minutes or less with just a couple of ingredients, and the Egg Cup is microwaved in a mug.
Not every child will eat every food, but the younger they are, the harder you can try. It will never get easier to create good eaters, so it’s important to keep at it and suggest variety whenever possible. I struggle with this daily! We have to all just keep trying. I hope this list of 12 Toddler Breakfast Ideas serves you in your journey to raise adventurous eaters.
Table of Contents
1. Pancakes
- Make the dry mix: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of any or all of the following: wheat germ, powdered milk, corn meal, bran, and ¼ cup of any or all of the following: buckwheat flour, potato flour, oat flour, coconut flour. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- To make 3 (4-inch) pancakes: In a medium bowl, add ¾ cup dry pancake mix, ½ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Whisk to combine, then thin with water to desired consistency.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancake batter ¼ cup at a time. Cook until the batter starts to set at the edges and the pancake is lightly browned on the skillet side, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip and continue cooking until the second side is browned and the pancake is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Yield: 3 pancakes, 4 inches each
Serving suggestion: Serve with butter and maple syrup or strawberries and whipped cream.
2. Scrambled Eggs
- In a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter until foaming subsides and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped frozen broccoli (about 1 large floret), thawed.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk 1 egg vigorously. Pour egg into the center of the pan and reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gently move the egg from one side of the pan to the other with a rubber spatula until cooked through, about 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Yield: 1 egg
Serving suggestion: Serve with a slice of wheat toast with jelly.
3. Baby Banana Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons butter and ⅓ cup sugar until fluffy. Whisk in 1 egg. Whisk in ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 ¼ cups bananas (about 2 to 3 large). Add flour mixture in 2 batches and stir until just incorporated (do not overmix).
- Divide batter among 24 mini muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make 12 regular-sized muffins, substitute 1 standard muffin tin. Follow the same recipe and increase baking time to 25 minutes.
Yield: 24 mini muffins
Serving suggestion: Serve with a piece of string cheese and some fresh cantaloupe.
4. Cereal and Yogurt Parfait
- In the bottom of a small bowl or cup, add ¼ cup yogurt (or use the individual cup the yogurt came in). Top with 2 tablespoons Cheerios and 1 tablespoon blueberries.
Yield: 1 parfait
Serving suggestion: More berries
5. Egg Cup
- Coat a mug with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg vigorously. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes or cooked ham and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
- Microwave 1 minute, then check to see if the egg has set. If not, continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until set. To serve, slide the egg cup out of the mug.
Yield: 1 egg cup
Serving suggestion: Apples and peanut butter
6. 5-Minute French Toast
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, melt, and swirl to coat the skillet. In a shallow dish large enough for a slice of bread to lay flat, add 1 egg, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
- Dredge 1 slice of bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides, then tap on the edge of the dish to remove excess. Lay in skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Turn with a spatula and cook until the second side is browned, about 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from skillet and repeat with a second slice of bread. Serve with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
Yield: 2 slices
Serving suggestion: Turkey sausage link
7. Breakfast Sandwich
- Toast both sides of an English muffin until golden brown. Top with 1 slice Canadian bacon or deli ham and 1 slice American cheese.
- Microwave until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Cut in half and let stand 1 minute before serving.
Yield: 1 sandwich
Serving suggestion: Mandarin orange slices
8. Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
- In a blender, add ½ cup milk, 4 strawberries (fresh or frozen), ½ banana, and 1 teaspoon of flax seeds. Blend until smooth.
- If desired, blend in ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves (this will turn the smoothie brown but will boost the nutrition).
Yield: 1 ½ cups
Serving suggestion: Cottage cheese and mini rice cakes
9. Egg Burrito
- Coat a small non-stick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, then add to skillet and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese.
- Cook, without moving the eggs, until they are almost set, about 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to gently release the eggs from the side of the pan.
- Place tortilla on top of the eggs and cook for 30 seconds longer. Flip tortilla and egg together, then cook until eggs are set, about 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
- Using a spatula, gently fold over 1/3rd of the tortilla, and fold over once more to create the burrito. Continue to cook to toast tortilla, about 30 seconds longer. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
Yield: 1 burrito
Serving suggestion: Salsa, sour cream, and/or cooked pinto beans
10. Tropical Overnight Oats
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla. Stir in ½ cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Divide the oats into 2 servings, then top each serving with 2 tablespoons diced mango, 2 tablespoons diced kiwi, and ¼ teaspoon toasted coconut.
Yield: 2 servings, ½ cup each plus toppings
Serving suggestion: Peanut butter crackers with banana slices
11. Mini Veggie Bagel
- Split 1 mini bagel in half and toast if desired. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each bagel half.
- Thinly slice ½ cucumber and layer the slices over the top of each bagel half, then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon hemp seeds.
Yield: 2 mini bagel halves
Serving suggestion: Applesauce
12. Avocado Toast
- Toast 1 slice of bread (preferably sprouted grain such as Ezekiel). In a small bowl, mash ½ avocado with the back of a fork (about 3 to 4 tablespoons).
- Spread evenly over toast. Finely chop 1 hard-boiled egg and sprinkle over avocado. Cut toast into 4 pieces.
Yield: 1 slice of toast
Serving suggestion: Quartered grapes
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Ingredients
1. Pancakes (Yield: 3 (4-inch) pancakes)
For the dry pancake mix:
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of any or all of the following: wheat germ and/or powdered milk, corn meal, bran
- 1/4 cup of any or all of the following: buckwheat flour and/or potato flour, oat flour, coconut flour
For the pancakes:
- 3/4 cup dry pancake mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- water as needed
2. Scrambled Eggs (Yield: 1 egg)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped frozen broccoli thawed (about 1 large floret)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
3. Baby Banana Muffins (Yield: 24 mini muffins)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 large)
4. Cereal and Yogurt Parfait (Yield: 1 parfait)
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Cheerios or other wholegrain cereal
- 1 tablespoon blueberries
5. Egg Cup (Yield: 1 egg cup)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped tomatoes or cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
6. 5-Minute French Toast (Yield: 2 slices)
- 2 teaspoons butter divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 2 slices sandwich bread
7. Breakfast Sandwich (Yield: 1 sandwich)
- 1 English muffin split
- 1 slice Canadian bacon or deli ham
- 1 slice American cheese
8. Strawberry-Banana Smoothie (Yield: 1 ½ cups)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 banana
- 1 teaspoon flax seed
9. Egg Burrito (Yield: 1 burrito)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
10. Tropical Overnight Oats (Yield: 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup diced mango divided, for topping
- ¼ cup diced kiwi divided, for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted coconut divided, for topping
11. Mini Veggie Bagel (Yield: 2 halves)
- 1 mini bagel split and toasted if desired
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese divided
- 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon hemp seeds
Instructions
1. Pancakes (Yield: 3 (4-inch) pancakes)
To make the dry pancake mix:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of any or all of the following: wheat germ, powdered milk, corn meal, bran, and ¼ cup of any or all of the following: buckwheat flour, potato flour, oat flour, coconut flour. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
To make the pancakes:
- In a medium bowl, add ¾ cup dry pancake mix, ½ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Whisk to combine, then thin with water to desired consistency.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancake batter ¼ cup at a time. Cook until the batter starts to set at the edges and the pancake is lightly browned on the skillet side, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip and continue cooking until the second side is browned and the pancake is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
2. Scrambled Eggs (Yield: 1 egg)
- In a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter until foaming subsides and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped frozen broccoli (about 1 large floret), thawed.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk 1 egg vigorously. Pour egg into the center of the pan and reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gently move the egg from one side of the pan to the other with a rubber spatula until cooked through, about 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
3. Baby Banana Muffins (Yield: 24 mini muffins)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons butter and ⅓ cup sugar until fluffy. Whisk in 1 egg. Whisk in ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 ¼ cups bananas (about 2 to 3 large).
- Add flour mixture in 2 batches and stir until just incorporated (do not overmix). Divide batter among 24 mini muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
- To make 12 regular-sized muffins, substitute 1 standard muffin tin. Follow the same recipe and increase baking time to 25 minutes.
4. Cereal and Yogurt Parfait (Yield: 1 parfait)
- In the bottom of a small bowl or cup, add ¼ cup yogurt (or use the individual cup the yogurt came in). Top with 2 tablespoons Cheerios and 1 tablespoon blueberries.
5. Egg Cup (Yield: 1 egg cup)
- Coat a mug with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg vigorously. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes or cooked ham and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
- Microwave 1 minute, then check to see if the egg has set. If not, continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until set. To serve, slide the egg cup out of the mug.
6. 5-Minute French Toast (Yield: 2 slices)
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, melt, and swirl to coat the skillet. In a shallow dish large enough for a slice of bread to lay flat, add 1 egg, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
- Dredge 1 slice of bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides, then tap on the edge of the dish to remove excess. Lay in skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Turn with a spatula and cook until the second side is browned, about 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from skillet and repeat with a second teaspoon butter and slice of bread. Serve with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
7. Breakfast Sandwich (Yield: 1 sandwich)
- Toast both sides of an English muffin until golden brown. Top with 1 slice Canadian bacon or deli ham and 1 slice American cheese.
- Microwave until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Cut in half and let stand 1 minute before serving.
8. Strawberry-Banana Smoothie (Yield: 1 ½ cups)
- In a blender, add ½ cup milk, 4 strawberries, ½ banana, and 1 teaspoon of flax seeds. Blend until smooth.
- If desired, blend in ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves (this will turn the smoothie brown but will boost the nutrition).
9. Egg Burrito (Yield: 1 burrito)
- Coat a small non-stick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, then add to skillet and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese.
- Cook, without moving the eggs, until they are almost set, about 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to gently release the eggs from the side of the pan. Place tortilla on top of the eggs and cook for 30 seconds longer.
- Flip tortilla and egg together, then cook until eggs are set, about 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Using a spatula, gently fold over 1/3rd of the tortilla, and fold over once more to create the burrito.
- Continue to cook to toast tortilla, about 30 seconds longer. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
10. Tropical Overnight Oats (Yield: 1 cup)
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla. Stir in ½ cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Divide the oats into 2 servings, then top each serving with 2 tablespoons diced mango, 2 tablespoons diced kiwi, and ¼ teaspoon toasted coconut.
11. Mini Veggie Bagel (Yield: 2 halves)
- Split 1 mini bagel in half and toast if desired. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each bagel half. Thinly slice ½ cucumber and layer the slices over the top of each bagel half, then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon hemp seeds.
12. Avocado Toast (Yield: 1 slice)
- Toast 1 slice of bread (preferably sprouted-grain such as Ezekiel). In a small bowl, mash ½ avocado with the back of a fork (about 3 to 4 tablespoons).
- Spread evenly over toast. Finely chop 1 hard-boiled egg and sprinkle over avocado. Cut toast into 4 pieces.
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I really need some advice , my daughter is 2 years old and will not eat , I try new things I’m constant with the routine of something new for 3 days let her pick from pictures she helps me cook the things she says yes I want to eat but then……it’s war absolute war!!!! She just won’t try even, it’s heartbreaking she only wants fries or juice. I don’t give her candy sugar ect she’s never had junk food she’s extremely picky! She’s above her growth chart for her weight and height……..but nutrition is what’s needed. I’ve tried the ensure drinks I’ve done puree I’ve exhausted my ideas. Could you give me some insight please. Thank you
Dear Kayla, I am so sorry. I have a 3-year-old myself and he is so PICKY sometimes! I think part of it is them developing their own identity/flexing independence/testing limits. All you can do is keep offering food. I personally will bribe my son to try things, like “take one bit of this meatball and then you can have the muffin” or whatever. Bad parenting, I’m sure, but so many times he finds he LIKES the meatball, or the tilapia, or the chicken, he’ll keep eating it, it’s just hard to get him to take the first bite. So yeah I resort to bribes and heavy manipulation. I also find that my son can really regulate his own appetite, when he’s hungry he eats a lot, and pretty much anything, and when he’s not, he won’t eat no matter what I say. But it sounds like your daughter doesn’t eat nearly enough, ever, so I think you should talk to your pediatrician, maybe ask for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist, and see what the experts have to say. I am so sorry you’re dealing with this. You’re not alone! Oh one other thing I do is make the Healthy Pancake Mix on the site, my son will eat those if I put syrup on them. My thought is, at least he’s getting nutrition along with all the sugar. It’s better than nothing. I’m sending you hugs, you’re doing a great job mama! -Meggan
I would like to know where you got your plates and the little bowls. Thank you!
Hi Rosalia, the plates are from Crate&Barrel and the little bowls have just been accumulated over time. Hope this helps! – Meggan
This has made my mornings so much easier!
Amazingly super and easy.would love to try all the ideas with my two toddlers
Thank you so much! -Meggan
Hi Meghan, lovely recipes. Do you have the recipe for the pumpkin muffins? The link doesn’t work :-(
Hi Amy! Thanks so much pointing that out. I fixed the link in the post, but here it is as well- https://www.culinaryhill.com/pumpkin-muffins/
Love this! Like a lot of others I’m also looking forward to a “10 toddler lunches” post. These are so simple without sacrificing good health. I will definitely be using these with my toddlers.
Hi Alina, I’m not sure if you’re still in the market, but I have finally completed the toddler lunch ideas. Enjoy! :)
https://www.culinaryhill.com/toddler-lunch-ideas/
This is really helpful! Thanks. I’m always looking for more ideas.
its really helpful!
This is so helpful for my picky 3 year old! Thank you!
Great ideas! So hopeful. Thanks
Such a great post, I love these ideas! Thank you!
Great list! Thanks for the inspo
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First of all, I LOVE that you made a printable list…this makes it so much easier to remember all of your tasty suggestions. Second, this list isn’t just for toddlers. I have an 8 and 9 year old who get so tired of the same thing for breakfast every morning. This will definitely be helpful when we get back into school after Christmas break. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this post! My toddler son is a picky eater when it comes to breakfast. Thank you for this simple menu and I know he will enjoy it! Keep those toddler menus coming — Thank you for your work and blessings to your family!
Hi! Why is it that the bananas need to be on the side of the peanut butter toast?
Thanks!
Hi Jamie, they can definitely go on top if that’s how you like them! I know I do, but my kids don’t.
Hi Jamie! They don’t! You can do whatever you want – any combination or organization, customization, whatever. These are just ideas. :) Thanks! -Meggan
Hi Sakuna, as promised, here is another toddler menu! :)
https://www.culinaryhill.com/toddler-lunch-ideas/
Hi, I found this photo of the lead example with 10 plates on a Google search for toddler breakfasts. Great ideas, always good to get some ideas on a sleepy morning. Thanks for sharing. Would it be possible to change the grape photo to them sliced lengthways instead of whole grapes? Someone may see the photo on Pinterest or Google and not read the context and copy the idea of giving whole grapes.
Hi Frances, I just wanted to let you know the photo with the grapes has been reshot. They are now shown as sliced. Thanks so much for finding that and pointing it out! I appreciate you. -Meggan
This is amazing!!! Can you please do a lunch and dinner version!?!?
Thank you Jena! The lunch version is in development now. :D I appreciate your support!!! And yes I’ll add a dinner version to the list!
So did we get the lunch and dinner versions made ever? Do tell and please include link?
Hi Richard, time sure does fly, doesn’t it! A lot of life has happened since the reply, and lunch and dinner are still in development. So sorry about that! – Meggan
This post came up on my Pinterest feed and it looked like what we have for breakfast. Then I realized why. The new pictures look perfect! Any chance you’ve done a lunch post? This breakfast rotation totally changed my life, but I still hate making lunch. Thanks!
Hi Wendy, I’m so mortified to say I never did the lunch one! But I still WANT TO! So thanks for reminding me. It’s been on my list for literally years. And I still have a toddler so, I’m officially out of excuses. I will email you when it’s done. Thank you! -Meggan
I still fail at lunch. Did you happen to solve that for me so I don’t have to? 😂
Is your toddler a picky and a fussy eater? Do you have trouble making something that he will like and not avoid? These 7 breakfast ideas might just be the answer to your problem.
Omg! I am so thankful for this post. My toddler is such a picky eater. She’s not a big fan of pancakes and won’t have eggs at all. Sometimes I find myself struggling with ideas of what to feed her. These recipes look awesome . I can’t wait to try them.
These are great ideas! I see that you included the suggestion to halve the grapes if necessary but I just wanted to suggest maybe letting your readers know grapes are a choking hazard when they’re whole. There are a lot of first time parents out there who don’t know this and I was one of them myself :) I’m so excited to try these! My daughter is 15 months and like you said, it’s a mystery what she’ll eat from day to day haha! Thank you!
Such a good idea Beverly! I’m going to update the recipe accordingly. You are totally right. It’s something I would probably do myself but don’t necessarily think about out of context of actually FEEDING the child! Thank you for pointing that out. :D
Where are those kids utensils from? They are beautiful.
Hi Mira, thank you! Yes they are so nice! They are Oneida brand, the Chateau pattern. If you go to Amazon and look up “Oneida kids chateau” you’ll find it there. And they feel so nice in your hand, it’s really high quality stuff. I have a set for each of my children. It’s lovely! Thanks and take care!
Any chance there’s a way to print i want to share with the nanny!!!!
Love your ideas for toddlers breakfast
I have picky grandkids and your ideas sound great and will definitely try it.
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Suggestion….just to show that the grapes are halved lengthways also in the photos :)
I think they are, but they are styled so poorly you can’t even tell! ACK! Thank you for reminding me to reshoot that. :)
What turkey sausage do you use?
My 17 month old little girl loves tomatoes & I serve them with cheese eggs. It was a nice relief to see some of my meals on the menu. Thank you
Just love this post! Simple healthy ideas that have been so well received by my two girls. Would love a lunch plan just like this if you ever have a chance. Thank you so much!
I love this post! The foods listed are very simple and the meals are easy to put together! I struggle with thinking outside our normal breakfast of pancakes or oatmeal! Thanks again!
You are so welcome Dyticia! It’s just a starting point for new ideas if nothing else. :) Take care!
Hi! I will definitely follow your blog. As a First Time Mom sometimes I feel friustrated and worried that my 15 month old picky eater won’t get the calories that he needs for his growth or won’t eat well. I will definitely try to offer him just as what you have written. Thanks so much!:)
Where are the veggies?
Hi Margaret, I have words labeling each picture. The only veggies that appear in this post are grape tomato halves on the plate of the scrambled eggs with cheese. Everything else is fruit. Am I answering your question? I hope so! Thank you!
Thinking it might be better to have just one source of dairy and more veggies. Good ideas, regardless.
They are so picky?
Love this post and your style! These are ikea dishes you say? I need to get my hands on these for my babes. Will now stalk your blog and search for a toddler lunch post ;)
Lorraine, I haven’t written the post for the lunches yet but I have ALL the notes made and the recipes decided! Moving it back to the top of my list! And yes, the dishes are definitely from Ikea. :) Thanks so much for your kind words. :)
Thank you for this post!!! As a first time mom, it’s hard to find healthy ideas for breakfast….this helps! Now for veggie dinner ideas my toddler will like. She’s not a meat eater.
Hi Sara! Believe me, after baby #2 getting kids to eat healthy doesn’t get any easier… LOL! But I know what you mean. Every kid is different, but my kids (ages 1 and 4) are pretty good with things like stir-fries or soups that have veggies in them, cooked and soft and not necessarily noticeable. But it’s HARD! It’s so hard. Good luck!!
Okay… these are awesome ideas!!! Have you thought about doing something like this for lunch or dinner!?!? Super helpful!
Hi Kristina, I’m so glad you like these ideas! I for sure want to do a lunch one, I already wrote out all the ideas and everything! I just have to photograph them. I’ll put that on the agenda for March!! Thanks so much. :D
I love all of these food combinations! I have a picky eater (2.5 year old) I would absolutely love to see any toddler meal ideas you have for lunch and dinner!!
You seem to be the only one I’ve come across with realistic food combinations that don’t take an hour to make. Again, would absolutely love to see other meal ideas for toddlers! Subscribing now!
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Hi Ashley, I’m not sure if you’re still in the market, but I have completed the toddler lunch ideas. Enjoy! :)
https://www.culinaryhill.com/toddler-lunch-ideas/
Congrats on your baby, I have two toddlers and they love all of these save the cottage cheese as we don’t have it. Eggs can be an easy fix at lunch or dinner if they get picky too. We also love colorful IKEA dishes!
Thank you, Malia! Yes my oldest is 3 and my baby is now 8 months already. Time flies! We eat eggs all the time. I decided to call it “having an egg party” and of course my 3-yr-old is ALL over that. Anything with the word party in it! I love the Ikea dishes too, they are so fun! I used to have all those special kid plates with the dividers that don’t stack, I’m sure you know how that goes. Done with that, LOL! Thanks so much for visiting. :)
Did you do a lunch one? Nothing comes up when I search. Your blog is awesome and this breakfast list has been perfect for our family. I would love to have a similar lunch one to follow!
Hey Wendy! Rats, I haven’t made the lunch one yet. I need to! I’m sorry! I have a list of the recipes, I just need to get it together. Thanks for your feedback!
You have such wonderful ideas! I will definitely be putting some of these ideas in our breakfast rotation. My toddler has a lot of food allergies, though, so I have to substitute some things. Thank you!
I hear you on the allergies! My son was allergic to dairy until he was two, that definitely complicated things. But luckily he grew out of it. Wishing the same for you. Thanks so much for your comment! It’s always nice to share ideas on how to keep our kids fed (with something other than goldfish crackers and fruit snacks!).
Um, best post ever!! As you know we have twin toddlers, and I am so guilty of getting into ruts with our meals. Definitely pinning this for future inspiration!!
I don’t have any children, yet. But I can certainly appreciate a hectic morning and these quick and healthy breakfasts looks great for adults too :)
This is a great post. Knowing how difficult it can be just to get a toddler to sit down to eat, there are some great tips here.