Generally, healthy breakfast recipes for children between the ages of 5 to 10 years should contain the following ingredients/foods:

Generally, healthy breakfast recipes for children between the ages of 5 to 10 years should contain the following ingredients/foods:

 In a case where children are between the ages of 5 to 10 years of age, then it is important that a well balance breakfast that will cater for energy, growth and mental development. As a mom I know that coming up with breakfast ideas that are both delicious yet healthy makes a lot of difference when you are working on transforming the eating habits of the children. Here are more recipes that are very good for our health and included my personal advices and procedures, I also added some idea how to make these meals more interesting for children.

1. Recipe 3 Whole Grain Pancakes with Fresh Fruit and Honey-Almond Drizzle

This has always been one of my go-to recipes and I have identified that including your own almond drizzle for the pancake breakfast can be fun. Whole grain maintains high fiber content, fruits and nuts provide extra vitamins and antioxidant as well to the health to the pancakes. Children like the sweet addition but the breakfast still stays nutritive.

Ingredients:

• Whole grain pancake mix
• Use of seasonal fruits (blueberries; bananas; strawberries)
• Greek yogurt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients in the pancake batter and pour onto a hot surface; fry until a bubbly surface forms. Turn the other side over and brown also.

For the honey almond drizzle, blend almond butter, honey and vanilla in a bowl till they form a glaze. You may also add a little water, depending on what you prefer as the consistency.

Spoon fresh fruits on top of the pancakes and put a scoop of Greek yogurt and almond-honey mix on top.

Personal Tip: Once in a while, I try to add a little chia seed into the pancake mix because I think omega 3 for the brain is important.

2. The Stuffed Veggie Omelet with Whole Wheat Toast

Who can resist this attractive stuffed omelet made from colorful vegetables, children would definitely be drawn to this meal and it contains vitamins too! Now and then I try using different fillings, for example zucchini or mushrooms as a change.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• Raw vegetables of bell pepper, spinach, tomatoes and zucchini, all diced.
• Some broken and crumbled cheese (optional)
• 1 slice of whole wheat bread
• For frying you may use olive oil or butter.

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix eggs, ground black pepper & pinch of salt.

In a pan melt couple of spoons of olive oil and butter and stir fry the vegetables for approximately 3-4 minutes.

Place the eggs over the veggies and fry until the eggs reach its desired done ness then add the cheese.

This can best be accompanied by a slice of toasted whole wheat bread.

Unique Twist: However, to enhance the taste further, I usually add a little mashed avocado to the toast. This introduces healthy fats that are important in the diet of growing children.

3. Yogurt parfait, this recipe comes with a crunchy nut granola topping.

My family and I often use this recipe when we’re running late in the morning but don’t want to compromise on health. It is easy to put together but versatile enough to be changed to suit your child’s desire.

Ingredients:

Plain Greek yogurt, or Greek yogurt containing fruit, honey or other sweetenersanked (optional)

Plain Chex mixed with LOTS of cinnamon and sugar, with homemade granola (mix oats, nuts, seeds, a bit of maple syrup)

These include raw fruits in season, fresh vegetables or baby carrots, and nuts (almonds and walnuts).

Squeeze a little honey or agave syrup (optional)

Instructions:

Lay the Greek yogurt in a separate glass then top it with the granola with a scoop of fresh berries at the end.

The layers should be repeated up to the point the contains is full.

Top with the honey drizzle if desired.

Personal Experience: That is why I believe that getting kids to help in assembling their parfait helps them eat the food. It means allowing them to choose which fruits and which granola to take since they feel more in charge of the food.

4. Prepare This Yummy Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie

This smoothie is one of the best options for a quick breakfast, except for weight loss. It has got proteins, potassium – the bits that cause energy and muscular strength to the kids. I also throw in a handful of spinach – you cannot taste it but it skews the nutrition values rather high in my opinion.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• The ingredients to use are 1 spoon full peanut butter (unsweetened).
• 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
• 1 cup of spinach (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• A few ice cubes

Instructions:

Stir everything together to get a creamy texture which should then be poured into the refrigerator until it solidifies.

Serve immediately.

Extra Tip: You can pour this smoothie into ice pop molds to allow children take it as a snack after school.

5. This is a Nutty Oatmeal with Fruits and Seeds

Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food in our house, and I have come to find that adding fruits, nuts, and seeds contribute not only flavor but fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. It is quite interesting for kids, and nobody will bother you with a desire to eat something during morning lessons.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water – or milk – or a combination of both.
• Cucumbers, lightly toasted sliced almonds chia seeds, flaxseed.
• Bananas Strawberries and Blueberries
• Extra touches of drizzling honey or maple syrup, (optional).

Instructions:

Cook the oats as per the instruction on the packet you have bought.

Top with nuts and seeds, fresh fruits are also good to be served.

Optional, pour over honey or maple syrup, and serve immediately.

Personal Twist: Once in a while, I will add one tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder into the oat while cooking –this will make the oatmeal deliciously chocolate-y which kids enjoy but contains no sugar.

Conclusion:

The basic approach towards encouraging healthy eating in children aged 5 to 10 that would help to create diversity and correctly choose the portions of the products offered is the following. Presenting new foods which in turn can assist in preparations and modifying some recipes to fun and tasty foods can go along way in changing the outlook of these children on healthy meals. If it is possible to provide above stated meals that should be both healthy and tasty then parents will be in a position to ensure that children grow with the right kind of eating habits. And from my experience I’ll have to admit that when the first meal of the day is something that looks and tastes good the same can be said about the rest of the day.