Breakfast Kids Will Love…Even Picky Eaters

Many parents I talk to roll their eyes or sigh deeply when the topic of kids and breakfast comes up.  Little ones seem to come from a parallel universe when it comes to enjoying and eating what parents put in front of them without complaining or nagging.  Trying to create healthy breakfasts children will love, seems like an uphill battle and daily struggle.  For example, my household has one super picky eater, and one fascinated with any cereal containing different colored marshmallows, purely for the “marshmallows.”

We needed help finding breakfast ideas that my kids would love, and recipes that wouldn’t have this mom in the kitchen for over an hour, or break the bank.  Far too often, there were mornings where I was stuck making two different breakfasts for two different kiddos, and that’s just not way a mom wants to start her day!  It took some time to figure out what breakfast ideas I could integrate, for both of my children to enjoy and actually consume.

Finding a Neutral Zone

Our family found that incorporating one semi-sweet and one savory breakfast item gave a balance between both children, which in turn had them really enjoying breakfast!  As an added bonus, I could make these in 30 minutes on the weekend, pop in a container, and store in the refrigerator.  These muffins could then be reheated on the go!  Everyone finally decided on scrambled egg, ham, and cheese muffins (Breakfast Casserole Muffins), and Kombucha smoothies.  Eggs and ham give protein while filling the kids with energy and stamina.  Kombucha smoothies are a semi-sweet probiotic helping increase natural energy.

Enjoy!

All measurements below are adjustable according to taste.  If a very cheesy muffin is desired, use 1 cup of cheddar, however, if a more mild flavor is up your alley, use the recipe with only 1/2 cup of cheddar.

Breakfast Casserole Muffin Ingredients (makes about 12 muffins):

• Ham slices or cubes (4 slices chopped or 1/2 – 3/4 c. cubes)
• 8 large eggs
• 1 c. mild cheddar
• 1 c. milk
• 1 can of biscuits

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray bottom of muffin tins
• Take one biscuit and push into each mold (flatten)
• Add sliced ham or diced cubes about a teaspoon in each mold
• Whisk together the eggs, cheddar, and milk (pinch of salt & pepper- optional)
• Pour egg mixture evenly into each tin
• Bake 15-18 minutes until top is golden brown and middle is cooked

Kombucha Breakfast Smoothie Ingredients:

• Frozen or fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, bananas or pre-bagged fruit mixes)
• Chia seeds
• Kombucha
• Ice

Instructions:

• Add 3-4 ice cubes to a blender (no ice, if using frozen fruit)
• 1/2 c. fruit of choice
• 1/2 tsp. chia seeds
• 1/2 c. kombucha
• Blend until well mixed (no sugar needed, naturally sweet & tart)

What are your go-to breakfast ideas? Share your favorite recipes in the comments section and we may feature in an upcoming issue.