5-Minute Breakfast Recipes
Here are some of our favorite quick breakfast ideas that your kids will love:
1. Peanut Butter Banana Toast
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- Ingredients: Whole-grain bread, peanut butter (or almond butter), banana slices, honey (optional).
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- Toast the bread.
- Spread a layer of peanut butter on top.
- Add banana slices and drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
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- Why Kids Love It: It’s sweet, creamy, and fun to eat!
2. Yogurt Parfait
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- Ingredients: Greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), honey.
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- Instructions:
- Layer yogurt, granola, and berries in a bowl or cup.
- Drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
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- Why Kids Love It: It’s like dessert for breakfast!
3. Scrambled Egg Mug
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- Ingredients: Eggs, shredded cheese, diced ham or veggies (optional), salt, pepper.
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- Crack 2 eggs into a microwave-safe mug and whisk.
- Add cheese, ham, or veggies and season with salt and pepper.
- Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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- Why Kids Love It: It’s quick, cheesy, and fun to eat out of a mug!
4. Avocado Toast with a Twist
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- Ingredients: Whole-grain bread, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon juice.
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- Toast the bread.
- Mash the avocado and spread it on the toast.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
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- Why Kids Love It: It’s creamy, colorful, and packed with flavor.
5. Fruit and Nut Butter Wrap
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- Ingredients: Whole-wheat tortilla, nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower), banana or apple slices, chia seeds (optional).
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- Spread nut butter on the tortilla.
- Add banana or apple slices and sprinkle with chia seeds.
- Roll it up and slice into pinwheels for a fun presentation.
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- Why Kids Love It: It’s portable, sweet, and perfect for on-the-go mornings.