DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with General Mills , however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
I share four of my favourite healthy yogurt based easy breakfast ideas for kids and toddlers that can be assembled on the go on a busy weekday morning!
Weekday mornings are busy and no one knows that better than moms and dads – especially the one who’s tasked with the job of getting food into little humans’ mouths. When I was a kid, my dad worked crazy long hours as a university professor, while my mom worked as the principal of a Montessori school. We travelled a half an hour each way to school and we left the house EARLY so my mom could drop us off and also get to work on time. That meant that a balanced breakfast at home wasn’t always a reasonable goal, and we usually ended up at a drive through, or a bakery for a quick bagel and juice.
Fast forward to today, and I know that I personally need something with protein to keep me satiated until lunch, but I also appreciate that breakfast assembly has to be FAST. So I’ve come up with four assembly style healthy easy breakfast ideas for kids, toddlers and parents, alike, that you quickly can put together on the go.
What Makes These Healthy Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids Something You Can Manage on Hectic Mornings?
Here’s the secret – these easy breakfast ideas are based around some super easy assembly. You don’t have to cook, you don’t have to bake. The most work you’re doing is mixing and maybe toasting something while the (obligatory) coffee brews. All of the ingredients are things you probably have in your fridge and will take you 2 minutes to put them together on a plate or bowl.
Why are These Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids Healthier than Take Out?
My goal with building a better breakfast, especially for kids and toddlers, is that I like to include a source of whole grain, fruit or veggies and protein. All of these assembly style breakfast recipes feature one of my all time favourite breakfast staples – yogurt! We are big yogurt eaters in my house because it’s a convenient source of bone-supportive protein, calcium and in some cases (where fortified)- vitamin D! The fermentation and probiotics are also amazing for digestive health, and the natural carbohydrates help fuel our busy days. And while you can choose a milk fat percentage that works for you and your family, for mommas with toddlers, a higher milk fat is actually great for their growing brains. So for that reason, the go-to yogurt in my house is a nice plain full fat Greek yogurt for flavour, texture, fat and protein, but you can definitely use whatever your family enjoys!
3 Healthy Easy Breakfast ideas for Kids with Yogurt to Assemble On the Go
Yogurt Waffle Pizza
Made with a whole grain toaster waffle, plain Greek yogurt, and your kids favourite berries and fruit. It’s a more nutritious topper compared with sugary syrup!
Yogurt Berry Toast
Another toaster classic! If your kid is tired of peanut butter or butter, and not quite interested in trendy avocado yet, smear that toast with yogurt, top with some smashed berries and a little drizzle of honey to taste. Yum!
Yogurt Berry Crepe
No need to bust out the fancy French crepe pan here! I just take a small whole grain wrap, smear it with nut butter, and stuff it with a combination of fruit and yogurt!
Yogurt Rice Pudding
Dessert for breakfast? YES PLEASE. This cheater version of the classic comfort food dessert just combines leftover brown rice with some plain yogurt, a splash of maple, cinnamon and raisins. Sign. Me. Up.
What are some of your go-to healthy easy breakfast ideas for kids and toddlers on the go?
Leave me a comment below about your favourite ways to use yogurt at breakfast!
Disclaimer: This post was developed in paid partnership with General Mills, however, all opinions are genuine.
Yogurt Waffle Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 whole grain waffle toasted
- 2-3 tbsp plain 5% Greek yogurt
- Assorted berries or fruit
- Seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Spread 1 toasted waffle with Greek yogurt and decorate with berries and seeds!
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Yogurt Berry Crepe
Ingredients
- 1 small whole grain tortilla
- 1 tbsp natural nut butter plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup plain 5% Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp berries of your choice
- 1 tbsp minced pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Spread one side of the tortilla with natural nut butter.
- Add the yogurt and berries, roll up.
- Drizzle with additional nut butter and sprinkle with pistachios.
Nutrition
Yogurt Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cooked brown rice room temperature
- 1/4 cup plain 5% Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp raisins
- Maple syrup to taste
- Berries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the brown rice, yogurt, cinnamon, raisins and maple. Add berries on top for garnish.
Nutrition
Yogurt Berry Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole grain bread toasted
- 2-3 tbsp plain 5% Greek yogurt
- 3-4 blackberries and raspberries
- Honey to taste
- Hemp hearts for garnish
Instructions
- Spread 1 slice of bread with yogurt.
- Smash the berries in a bowl, then add to toast and drizzle with honey, to taste and a sprinkle of hemp hearts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Updated on July 21st, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
James Franklin says
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful YOGURT WAFFLE PIZZA, I would love to share with my life to make for my kinds these week any evening to try out.
Thank you once again. Keep sharing the recipes for all of us.
Loved your recipes. It’s amazing.
Jayme Silvestri says
I was happy to have the opportunity to review this cookbook as well and even tested the same recipe on my blog! I now want to start at the very beginning and cook my way from the front cover to the back. Every recipe is a gem!
Revive Authority says
Wow! This is one of my favorites! This looks so hearty and comforting – I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Lauren Price says
This was so helpful I find it soo difficult to find quick, healthy breakfasts that I actually want to eat. I find breakfast is my worse meal of the day
Elite Cooker says
awesome recipe to taste. look like I can make this one now. This is a very useful guide to follow and make the recipe. Thanks
Abbey Sharp says
so glad they were helpful
Leslie says
That yogurt rice pudding is calling my name! This is great for back to school breakfasts! Something easy, quick, and delicious! I’m so glad that all of my kids love yogurt!
Abbey Sharp says
Right! Thanks
Angela says
These are all such great ideas! My kids will love everything and perfect timing because the mornings will be super busy soon!!
Abbey Sharp says
amazing! Thanks Angela
GiGi Eats says
Yogurt rice pudding! Now that’s something I think my son would love!
Abbey Sharp says
amazing!