Breakfast Ideas for Kids

The one thing your mum never was wrong about is that the most significant meal of the day is breakfast. Whatever how old you are, breakfast is the king of meals. Now try explaining that to some toddler, especially one who is really a fussy eater. But there is good reason to coax your preschool child into using a few morsels of breakfast. Eating a proper breakfast is linked to better moods, improved metabolic rates, lower obesity rates and longer attention spans which result in better performance at daycare. All of this also forms a good habit and routine for the child as he grows up. A great breakfast should have a good mixture of protein, fiber, calcium, some sugar along with a teeny bit of healthy fat. Here are a few winning breakfast recipes which have scored full points with preschool children.

Rainbow parfait 

All that you should do is alternate layers of yogurt as well as your child’s favourite fruit all sliced up. You can use plain or flavored yogurt, based on your child’s preference. Top this having a granola bar or some wholegrain unsweetened cereal. The lovely colours is going to be tempting enough for any child. When choosing your yogurt, check out the sugar content. Better yet, make your own yogurt!

Eggs

A vintage breakfast for any age, eggs provide you with the best nourishment you need only at that hour. Try this recipe - egg within the window. Use a cookie cutter to create a hole in a slice of bread. Spread each side of the bread with real butter (not margarine). Break an egg in to the cutout center and cook each side till the egg is cooked and also the bread is browned. Toast the small cutout bread and serve it quietly. There, a perfect breakfast for the perfect preschool toddler.

Breakfast inside a cup

For the mornings whenever you may be in a rush, instant breakfast drinks that you could mix with milk are simple and easy , nutritious. Your child will get a good dose of protein, calcium and fiber. Get the child used to the taste of oatmeal, because this is one excellent breakfast to begin the day with. Easy to prepare, it may also help your child to form the habit of healthy breakfasts.