Want to save yourself some time on busy mornings? Then check out our list of 15 favourite easy make-ahead breakfast recipes & ideas for kids!
Busy mornings with kids can be a LOT, and getting a healthy breakfast on the table from scratch isn't always realistic. That's why you need some make-ahead recipes in your repertoire.
They can be a real lifesaver for busy family life, I promise you!
These Healthy Make Ahead Breakfasts for Kids can all either be prepared the night before or batch cooked at the weekend when you have more time.
Less stress in the mornings and a healthy and filling breakfast for the kids that will fuel their day at school!
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Tips For Make-Ahead Breakfasts
- Batch Cook At The Weekend - Get your granola mix, muffins, oat bars and anything that requires cooking made at the weekend when you have a bit more time!
- Use Freezer-Friendly Recipes - Lots of these recipes are suitable for freezing, so make up batches at the weekend and store in individual portions so you only take out what you need.
- Meal Prep The Night Before - Take out portions of frozen breakfasts the night before so they are defrosted and ready to eat in the morning.
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- Tips For Make-Ahead Breakfasts
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Ham, Egg & Cheese Cups
- Mini Banana Breakfast Muffins
- Airfryer Granola
- Nutella Breakfast Cookies
- Granola Yogurt Pots
- Breakfast Cake
- Chocolate Brownie Oat Breakfast Bars
- Quinoa Granola
- Mini Pancake Bites
- Baked Berry Oat Bars
- Strawberry & White Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Porridge Bread
- Blueberry & Lemon Weetabix Muffins
- Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes
Cinnamon Rolls
These Two Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls are a great one to batch make on the weekend.
They freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave so all the taste of a weekend breakfast but on busy school days!
Ham, Egg & Cheese Cups
Originally one of my Family Friendly Lunch Recipes, these mini egg cups are also great for breakfast.
If your kids prefer a more savoury taste, then these are full of protein and perfect for fuelling a morning at school
Mini Banana Breakfast Muffins
Sometimes the most basic of recipes work best for kids, especially at breakfast when you don't have loads of time to be negotiating with picky eaters.
These mini muffins are really simple in flavour so perfect if you have a fussy eater at home.
Airfryer Granola
Granola is a really good speedy breakfast for kids, but not only can shop bought be quite expensive, it is often high in sugar.
My homemade granola recipe is honestly so easy to make in the airfryer. And it allows you to keep the sugar content down too!
Nutella Breakfast Cookies
With only 5 simple ingredients, these breakfast cookies are super easy to make. And are a fun alternative to toast or cereal for breakfast.
As a bonus, kids will think they are getting a treat even though they are packed full of fibre for a real nutritional boost to their day.
Granola Yogurt Pots
Make these Granola, Yogurt and Fruit Pots that you can buy in the supermarket for a cheaper alternative that are also healthier than store bought.
Keep the make ahead pots of fruit and yogurt in the fridge. Then simply add the granola to the top when you are ready to serve!
Breakfast Cake
Chocolate Brownie Oat Breakfast Bars
Packed with protein from the oats, these Breakfast Bars taste like a real treat. But they are actually a great breakfast for kids served alongside some greek yogurt and fresh fruit.
Batch cook, freeze, defrost a portion overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave in the morning!
Quinoa Granola
An easy recipe for homemade Quinoa Granola made with puffed quinoa, oats, nuts and seeds.
Delicious for a really healthy breakfast for the whole family served with greek yogurt and fresh berries.
Mini Pancake Bites
I've been making these Sheet Pan Pancakes for a few years now but these Mini Pancake Bites have now become a firm favourite with the kids.
Make a double batch of the pancake batter and you'll have loads to freeze ready to whip out when you need them!
Baked Berry Oat Bars
These deliciously soft oat bars are full of wholesome ingredients and are perfect served with fresh fruit and yogurt.
Make a batch of these and they will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen and defrosted in the fridge overnight, all ready for breakfast the following morning.
Strawberry & White Chocolate Overnight Oats
Overnight Oat Recipes are brilliant make-ahead breakfast options as there are so many different flavour combinations that you can try!
So easy to get ready and then stash in the fridge. I've made this recipe a little bit special though with a white chocolate shell on top!
Porridge Bread
We know that porridge makes a brilliant and filling breakfast idea for kids so if your kids don't like porridge in its' usual form, then try this instead!
All the benefits of porridge but in an easier to eat format and with a texture that fussy eaters might prefer!
Blueberry & Lemon Weetabix Muffins
Save yourself time on busy mid-week days, and defrost these breakfast muffins overnight in the frdige and then serve cold or gently reheated in the microwave.
They make a great grab and go breakfast for teens too!
Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes
Since our weaning days, Banana Pancakes have been a huge hit in our house so I've expanded on one of my earliest recipes to create these Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes now that this kids are a bit older.
These pancakes whilst seemingly indulgent are actually a really healthy and hearty breakfast that will keep the kids full for hours.
Thinking about quick options, aim for recipes that contain protein, fibre and energy such as egg muffins, granola yogurt pots and oat bars.
Check the individual recipes for their exact storage recommendations, but in general most of these recipes will keep in the fridge or an airtight container for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months as a rough guide.
Absolutely, but if you are looking for specific recipes for teens, then check out our Grab & Go Teenager Breakfasts
I hope these make ahead breakfast recipes for kids help make your morning's that bit easier and if you do try any of them, I'd love to hear what your kids thought of them!
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Grant T says
Being a single Dad, time is something I don't have a lot of. I've found these make ahead breakfast ideas very helpful for both myself and the children. I can literally grab and take to work, and if we are running late the children will often eat in the car on the way.
Vicky says
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Kelly Powers says
Love the mini pancake bite idea! So fun!