8 Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Recipes to Brighten Up the Morning with Your Little One!

Kapanlagi.com - Starting the day with breakfast is not just a routine, but an important foundation for children's growth, development, and achievements. Especially for little ones who are in school, breakfast becomes the key to providing the energy and concentration they need throughout the day.

However, the challenge for parents lies not only in ensuring that their children have breakfast but also in how to present a menu that is healthy, nutritious, and definitely appetizing. Various breakfast recommendations for children come as solutions to help parents create options that not only meet nutritional needs but also make their little ones eager to enjoy them.

Creativity in presenting favorite dishes or trying something new and unique can be the key to keeping children from getting bored quickly and remaining enthusiastic about welcoming the morning. Let's explore various breakfast recommendations for kids that can inspire enjoyable and beneficial breakfast moments with your little one.

Compiled by Kapanlagi.com from various sources, Tuesday (22/4/2025).

1. Creating a Healthy Breakfast Menu for Children

Creating a healthy and balanced breakfast menu is a smart step to support children's activities and concentration throughout the day. Breakfast contributes about 20-25% of their daily energy needs, making it important to ensure proper nutrition.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia recommends an ideal breakfast composition, including complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, protein, as well as vegetables and fruits, all of which play an important role in maintaining children's health and stamina.

Additionally, involve your little one in choosing food ingredients and cooking, so they not only learn about the importance of a healthy diet but also enjoy quality time together in the morning.

In this way, breakfast becomes not just a meal, but also a valuable moment that builds good habits and creates beautiful memories every day.

2. Breakfast Recommendations with Children

Here is a list of appetizing dishes that you can try:

1. Special Fried Rice

- Ingredients: 400 grams of white rice, garlic, green onions, powdered broth, pepper, sugar.
- How to make: Sauté garlic until browned, add rice and spices, mix well over high heat. Serve with an omelet and a sprinkle of fried shallots.

2. Mini Hash Brown

- Ingredients: Grated potatoes, cornstarch, spices.
- How to make: Mix all ingredients, form small balls, then fry until crispy. Serve with scrambled eggs or your favorite sauce.

3. Spinach Omelet

- Ingredients: Eggs, fresh spinach, simple spices.
- How to make: Mix eggs and spinach, season, then fry until browned.

Enjoy trying these dishes with your family!

3. Breakfast Recommendations with Kids

3. Steamed Banana Cake:

- Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of oats
- 1 tablespoon of margarine
- 1 egg
- 50 ml of liquid milk
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- A little baking soda
- How to make:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, stir until well combined.
2. Pour the batter into a mold.
3. Steam for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
4. Remove and serve warm.

4. Choco Overnight Oat:

- Ingredients:
- 40 grams of rolled oats
- 200 ml of almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Pumpkin seeds and chia seeds for topping
- How to make:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a jar or airtight container.
2. Stir well, then store in the refrigerator overnight.
3. Enjoy in the morning, topped with pumpkin seeds and chia seeds.

5. Sweet Corn Porridge:

- Ingredients:
- 1 sweet corn (blend with some coconut milk)
- Enough coconut milk
- Enough sago
- Enough barley
- How to make:
1. Blend the sweet corn with some coconut milk until smooth.
2. Cook the mixture of corn, remaining coconut milk, sago, and barley until boiling.
3. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed and the porridge thickens.
4. Serve warm for a delicious breakfast.

Happy trying, and may your morning be even brighter with these dishes!

4. Breakfast Recommendations with Kids

6. Creamy Egg Sandwich

- Ingredients: 3 boiled eggs, mayonnaise, milk, seasoning (salt, pepper), white bread, margarine.
- Instructions:
1. Mash the boiled eggs in a bowl.
2. Mix with mayonnaise, milk, and seasonings to taste.
3. Spread margarine on the white bread, fill with the egg mixture, cover, and cut as desired.

7. Shrimp Toast

- Ingredients: Chopped shrimp, onion, tapioca flour, egg, bread, oil for frying.
- Instructions:
1. Combine chopped shrimp, onion, tapioca flour, and egg in a bowl.
2. Take the shrimp mixture, place it between two slices of bread, and fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with a dipping sauce made from garlic, oyster sauce, and a little vinegar.

8. Omega Avocado Toast

- Ingredients: Whole wheat bread, avocado, boiled egg, seasoning (salt, pepper).
- Instructions:
1. Toast the whole wheat bread until golden brown.
2. Mash the avocado and spread it on the bread.
3. Add slices of boiled egg on top of the avocado and sprinkle with seasoning.

Serve all these dishes warm to start the day with energy! Enjoy trying them out!

(kpl/rao)