BABY & TODDLER BREAKFAST IDEAS

Breakfast can be tricky when you are trying to do baby led weaning or find healthy meals that your baby or toddler will eat! Try to balance breakfasts with a protein, a healthy fat, and healthy carbs to keep your little one’s blood sugar stabilized (this goes for you too!). Don’t be afraid to incorporate veggies for breakfast either. Below are some ideas and recipes!

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PROTEIN IDEAS (non egg!)

Jones Dairy Chicken Sausages- we love these because they don’t have a casing on them so it’s easy to crumble up for little ones. Buy them in bulk at Costco!

Applegate Savory Chicken Breakfast Sausages - another option without a casing that might be more readily available where you live.

Quinoa Flakes- Quinoa is unique because it is a complete protein like meat! This makes a great breakfast porridge.

Cream of Buckwheat- another great breakfast porridge option is this cream of buckwheat cereal. Buckwheat is super nutritious!

Forager Dairy Free Yogurt- Forager is one of the “cleaner” dairy free brands out there and this yogurt has no added sugar! Warning—it is pretty bland on it’s own. But this is a good way to control the sugar by just mixing with fresh fruit, applesauce, etc. Add a bit of collagen powder for some extra protein!

GT's CocoYo, Pure - If you are looking for a yogurt with no sugar and no gums for your little one’s breakfasts, this is it! This yogurt is as simple as it gets. Again, add fresh fruit or mix-ins as you desire as well as collagen powder for some extra protein. (top 12 free!)

HEALTHY FATS:

Avocado - for a simple single serve option with minimal ingredients, try an avocado mash like this.

Coconut cream - mix this into breakfast porridge for extra fat for your little one! Click here for a gum free option.

Nut butter - another great addition to breakfast porridge or lightly spread on toast (be careful as this can be a choking hazard).

Fatty Fish - we don’t usually think of fish for breakfast but this is a great breakfast option. See below for a good recipe.

RECIPES

Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes- we’ve been conditioned to believe that breakfast needs to be sweet, but a savory breakfast is often more nutritious! Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids for baby’s developing brain. If you haven’t tried fish yet, this is a great recipe to start with. These can be prepped ahead or even frozen.

Banana Egg Pancakes - if your child can have eggs, this is a super easy “pancake” option for busy mornings! My picky toddler son LIVED off of these for awhile. Tip: mix in a blender for a smoother consistency and add a little vanilla!

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bake - a good meal prep option that you can make ahead of time. Try using sun butter if nuts are an option or sweet potato instead of banana.

Spinach Smoothie for Babies - this recipe is best for older babies or toddlers, but is a great way to get those veggies in if your little one is picky!

Butternut Squash Apple Hash with Sausage-this hash is a great option for you to eat for breakfast as well. It is a great way to incorporate vegetables for breakfast and avoid refined carbs. Omit the kale in this recipe to make it more baby friendly and make sure the sausage is very small. This is a good make-ahead recipe!

Vegan Banana Mini Muffins - these muffins do not contain any wheat and use buckwheat flour instead. This recipe is dairy and egg free!

Overnight Quinoa or Oats- there are lots of different variation recipes in this article that you can make! Great for busy mornings.