Kids can be picky eaters, so finding some delicious toddler breakfast ideas is a must!
Sometimes, feeding picky eaters and getting them to try new things can be a bit tricky. That is when it is time to get a little creative with the food!
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Long commutes, early wake times and needing to pack breakfast for daycare can add even more layers to an already stressful morning.
These fun toddler breakfast ideas are not only kid-favorites, but we also included a few extra lists below of quick meal ideas and breakfast items that are easy to take in the car or send to school.
And if you are looking for more toddler food ideas, be sure to check out our favorite toddler lunches for daycare or at home!
Easy Toddler Breakfast Ideas
Go beyond just plain cereal with these fun, and simple breakfast ideas for toddlers and big kids alike!
A fun way to serve pancakes, kids will love these customizable pancakes on a stick! Add their favorite fruits and you have a healthy breakfast combination.
Portable, packable, snackable, an so tasty! These breakfast pockets are a favorite breakfast for our toddler.
Mickey is an iconic figure that children of all ages know and love. These fun Mickey cinnamon rolls will be a hit with the kids.
Sheet pan pancakes are the BEST morning hack for moms! Make a large batch of pancakes without flipping a single one, then slice them into squares or pancake strips for easy eating. These pancakes keep well in the fridge for a whole week and reheat well, and freeze well also!
This recipe is vegan (dairy-free and egg-free and perfect for kiddos with allergies), but you can use the instructions in this recipe to bake your favorite pancake recipe!
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Who knew pancakes could get better?! These tasty cinnamon pancake bites are perfect for small hands and can easily be dunked in syrup.
Kids will love dunking these star shaped French toast bites into their favorite pancake syrup or jelly.
Super easy to make and fun, these mini spider donuts are toddler friendly and pretty cool.
These homemade pop tarts are certainly a breakfast kids will love to try. You can top them with a delicious icing and add some sprinkles for extra fun.
Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe - Baby Led Weaning and Toddlers Food
Perfect for toddlers, these easy pancakes are small for little hands and great for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
These applesauce waffles are a delicious toddler friendly breakfast. You can easily prep these ahead of time, freeze, and then enjoy when ready!
A healthier alternative to normal buttermilk pancakes, kids will love these tasty homemade banana pancakes!
Breakfast doesn't get any easier! These muffins are made with just 2 ingredients, and can be frozen and reheated for a super quick toddler breakfast.
These delicious blueberry banana fritters are perfect for a creative toddler friendly breakfast! Kids will love the fresh blueberries.
If you are looking for a great tasting smoothy that kids will love, these strawberry banana and yogurt smoothies make for a delicious and healthy breakfast.
French Toast Pigtails (Roll ups): Pigs in a Blanket for Breakfast!
These fun French toast pig tails with be a hit with the kids! Perfect for a quick breakfast or even a toddler snack.
Sneak some extra veggies into your toddler's breakfast with these delicious zucchini muffins. They're gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free, perfect for little ones with allergies.
Muffins are always easy to make and easy for kids to handle. These delicious apple walnut muffins are perfect for toddlers and their little fingers.
Many of these would also make great snacks for toddlers too, like the muffins. If you want more yummy muffin recipes, check out this massive post of over 60 muffin recipes for the entire family!
Quick breakfast ideas for 2-3 year olds (that can be prepared ahead of time)
Mornings are rough, and getting kids up, dressed, and out the door (or just making it through the morning at home) can be tough.
The food below make great options for toddler breakfasts because they can be made ahead of time and just placed in the microwave for a quick reheat or served as is. Just add a side of fruit and you have a quick and easy meal!
- Egg Muffin Cups
- Premade & frozen pancakes or waffles (try offering without syrup for less mess)
- Overnight Oats or instant oatmeal (pop into the freezer for a quick cool down)
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cinnamon raisin bread with nutella
- Bagel with Cream cheese
- Toast and Peanut Butter
- Breakfast burritos (make ahead and freeze)
- Croissants (we love buying the mini ones from the bakery at the grocery store or can make at home with just the canned dough)
- Yogurt with fruit
- Hashbrowns or tatertots
Note: It helps to figure out your morning routine based on what works for you. If your kids are messy eaters, then save getting dressed for after. If they are not but tend to take forever to finish eating, get them dressed first and serve something that can easily be taken with them in the car!
Related article: How to Make Mornings Less Hectic for Busy Moms
Simple Breakfast Meals for Toddlers on the Go
Whether an early departure time, a long commute, or the need to pack a breakfast for a toddler at daycare, convenience is a whole other factor to consider when planning meals for toddlers.
Here are some tried and true favorites from both the Mom Friend team and fellow readers:
- Frozen waffles (just pop them in the toaster, all options (GF, organic, etc available to those who want or need it)
- Frozen cinnamon toast sticks
- Toast (with just a little butter)
- Mini Bagels
- Yogurt pouch
- Dry cereal in a snack cup
- a banana or other fruit that is easy to eat
- Pack of mini muffins (store bought)
- Granola bars
- Smoothies (for drinking while getting ready)
Mom Tip: Leave the milk or other drinks at home and just offer water in the car. It will inevitably spill and water is much easier to deal with.
With breakfast and lunch covered, all that’s left is dinner for the family with some easy weeknight meals!