Between getting the kids out of bed, packing lunches and making sure you’re actually clothed too, it can be tough to organise a quick and healthy breakfast for the family.
That’s why those pre-made and packaged breakfasts (we’re looking at you, Coco Pops) can be so tempting. But unfortunately, they can have kids eating more than half their daily sugar quota before they’ve even got to school!
Looking for a healthier breakfast option? Try these five quick and easy brekkies the whole family will love.
Eggs over easy.
Eggs are little nutrition bombs packaged by nature. Cheap and easy to cook, they’re also rich in vitamin B12, which plays a key role in brain function.
To make eggs fun for kids, serve soft-boiled with toast soldiers or serve in these cute capsicum “flowers”.
Jammy toast.
Chia seeds are a source of omega-3, known for its brain-boosting benefits. One study even found kids with low omega-3 levels were more prone to behavioural issues and learning difficulties.
While chia seeds might be pricier, once you take into account that they swell up to 12 times their weight in water, they pretty much pay from themselves! Make this chia jam ahead of time for super nutritious and tasty toast.
Blueberry health bombs.
A tiny study of 21 kids found that children improved academic performance after eating wild blueberries. Yep, we’d call this dubious too – if there wasn’t already heaps of evidence that the antioxidants in blueberries are good for the brain.
We love our blueberries straight up. But for a substantial breakfast, these overnight oats get the job done (just leave out the lavender for younger palates).
Overnight Oats with Lavender Chia Pudding
Perfect porridge.
Speaking of oats, they’re great for keeping little tummies full and energy levels high until recess rolls around. They’re also an amazing source of nutrition, packed with fibre, vitamins, magnesium and iron.
Porridge is very easy to make and can be customised in any way you want. Here are just some suggestions (but do be mindful that some contain nuts).
“Chocolate milkshake”.
Coco Pops are onto something… even if their execution contains way too much sugar for us. The antioxidants in chocolate are pretty good for our health – and research even shows cognitive improvement in children who eat a bit of choc daily.
Serve the kids a “chocolate milkshake, only crunchy” with this smoothie bowl with coconut crunch topping. If you don’t have a young coconut, simply swap with ⅓ cup of coconut cream.
We originally published this post in September 2016. We updated it in January 2017.
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