10 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Kids

By Real Simple
Updated June 25, 2018
Antonis Achilleos
Feed your children and get them out the door in a flash with these kid-friendly breakfasts that take 20 minutes or less.
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English-Muffin Egg Pizzas

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These mini breakfast pizzas will soon become a family favorite. You can hard-cook eggs in advance and store unpeeled in the refrigerator for a week, which will shave off plenty of prep minutes in the morning.

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Yogurt and Granola Parfait

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Layering the ingredients in a pretty glass will make your kids think they’re eating dessert, not breakfast. They’ll get a much-needed dose of calcium and a big energy boost to start off their day.

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Prosciutto and Egg Panini

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There’s no need for fast-food breakfast sandwiches when you can prepare this upscale version in just 15 minutes. Kids don’t like prosciutto? Substitute salami or ham instead.

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Bagel and Cream Cheese With Tomato and Cucumber

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Liven up a boring breakfast by creating faces out of healthy ingredients. Better yet, give the little ones an assortment of vegetables and let them play with their food.

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Eggs With Ham, Cheddar, and Chives

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Children will gobble up these not-quite-green eggs and ham. It’s much easier to put together than an omelet but packs in the same flavors.

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Easy Chocolate Croissants

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Yes, you can make croissants in just 20 minutes. You’ll only spend five minutes assembling them from refrigerated crescent rolls and chocolate chips before popping them in the oven to bake.

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Eggs With Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese

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This scaled-down take on huevos rancheros has plenty of Mexican flair, thanks to folded-in salsa and crushed tortilla chips.

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Egg in a Hole With Berries and Yogurt

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Kids will love this fun take on eggs and toast. Rounded out with yogurt and fruit, this breakfast is a well-balanced meal.

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Quick Sticky Buns

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These sweet treats have a surprise topping—thinly sliced bananas, along with chopped pecans and melted brown sugar. It’s easy to create individual buns using a muffin tin and pre-sliced refrigerated biscuits.

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Farina With Apricots and Almonds

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A refreshing change from a bowl of oatmeal, this warm, comforting dish is perfect on a cool morning. The sugar will melt as it comes in contact with the hot farina, creating a delicious syrup that kids will love.

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