25 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Busy Moms
Alright, let's talk about breakfast. In an ideal world we have time to make sure everyone in our family, including ourselves, get a healthy start to the day. In reality though, mornings can be hectic, rushed and, if you're anything like me, you are doing good to make sure that your kid gets to school with shoes on his feet. (Not my finest momming moment) So even though we know that it's important to start the day with a breakfast that fuels us for success, it's easier said than done.
I teach dance on Saturday mornings and when I ask the kids what they had for breakfast I often get the answer, "nothing". Considering that ballet starts at 8:30am, I get it, but I also know how important breakfast is to fuel them for the day. Studies have even shown that people who eat breakfast report better moods through out the day. Who doesn't want to be in a better mood? And what parent would pass up the opportunity to help their child be in a better mood right? Still, as much as we want to provide a good breakfast, it can seem like the impossible dream when the morning reality hits. This is why I wanted to share some delicious, quick and healthy breakfast recipes for you and your kiddos, even the pickiest of eaters can be satisfied.
Smoothies
You can't go wrong with throwing everything in a blender and calling it good. And kids love a good smoothie. It's a great way to get protein, fruits and even veggies in and it's a bonus that you can take them to go.
Here are some of my favorites:
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Just One Cookbook Chocolate Banana Smoothie
2. Java Smoothie (not for the kids)
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Oxygen Magazine Java Smoothies
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: The Avid Appetite Pina Colada Smoothie
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Thrifty Diva Make Ahead Energy Smoothie
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Some What Simple Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Take-It-To-Go Breakfast
All of these are portable and you can make them ahead of time so that they are ready for the week. An hour or even thirty minutes of prep on Sunday can yield you a weeks worth of breakfast and save you time in the mornings.
Here are some of my favorite "breakfast to go" recipes:
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Cooking Light Magical Blender Muffins
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: My Recipes Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Well Plated Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Simply Quinoa Spiced Coconut Yogurt Quinoa Muffins
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: My Recipes Cereal and Milk Bars
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Thirty Hand Made Days Make Ahead Fruit Parfaits
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Sallys Baking Addiction Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Eats Amazing Frozen Fruity Yogurt Bites
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: The Soccer Mom Blog 2 Ingredient Keto Egg Breakfast Cups
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: The Skinny Fork Sun Butter, Banana & Chia Seed Toast
Ready in 15 Minutes or Less
On the mornings where I do have time to make a good breakfast, but also don't want to spend all morning cooking...
These are some of my favorites:
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Bellyfull Make Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Simple Green Moms Avocado Toast and Egg
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Ambitious Kitchen Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Avocado Burrito
19. Weekday Huevos
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Working Mother Weekday Huevos
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Dinner at the Zoo Quick and Easy Acai Bowl
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Creative Healthy Family Breakfast Baked Avocado Egg
Kid Favorites
These are all kid approved, but don't let that stop you from enjoying them too.
Here are some of mine and Ares' favorites:
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Reebecki Supergirl Fresh and Fruity Blueberry Lime Yogurt Bars
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: It's Always Autumn Mini Pancake Donuts
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: The Comfort of Cooking Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Bites
Recipe and Pictures Courtesy of: Genius Kitchen Peanut Butter Granola Breakfast Wraps
