Unconventional Breakfasts for Kids

mommymommymommy | Jun 1, 2010 |

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If you are tired of your kids complaining about the same old breakfast day after day, here are some unconventional breakfasts that you can serve them.

Back in the 1970's, the expression "You've got to energize at sunrise with a good breakfast" was popular, and it is also very true. Breakfast, the meal where you break the fasting you did while sleeping, gets your metabolism going. If your child does not eat a good breakfast, she can get headaches and feel sluggish because blood sugar levels are low. With an inability to focus and concentrate on the work the teacher is presenting, your child will feel out-of-sorts and start lagging behind in her schoolwork.

An unconventional breakfast for your kids will help get them in the habit of eating breakfast, which is a major tool in controlling one's weight. By skipping breakfast, your child is more than likely going to make poor food choices at lunch because she is starving. This just snowballs into eating the wrong foods throughout the day.

Anyway, who said that breakfast had to be mostly carbs that need to be cooked? Pancakes, waffles, hot or cold cereal, toast, English muffins and bagels are all healthy (if they are natural), but you can serve other unconventional foods for breakfast to help your kids start their day fueled for a morning of learning.

Here are some unconventional breakfasts for kids:

Macaroni and cheese

You can make this the night before and reheat it in the microwave. You can either make this from scratch or use a natural or organic brand to make this one unconventional healthy breakfast.

Ice Cream

Yes, you read right, ice cream. If you use an all natural brand like Breyer's, you will be helping your child to get the calcium she needs without artificial preservatives. Top with natural animal crackers for a more filling crunch.

Nachos with Cheese

Again, if you buy natural or organic food, this is a win-win unconventional breakfast for your kids. If you add veggies and bake it in the oven to get the cheese to melt, this is a healthy breakfast.

Pizza Bagels/Pizza Muffins

No, not the tiny frozen ones filled with artificial colors and chemicals. Make your own using whole wheat bagels or muffins, organic cheese, and natural sauce. Bake in the toaster oven for four or five minutes and you have a tasty unconventional breakfast for your kids.

Grilled Cheese

Again, use whole wheat bread and natural cheese for a filling and healthy breakfast.

Chicken Soup

On a cold winter's day, a bowl of homemade hot soup filled with chicken, noodles and vegetables might sound like an unconventional breakfast, but it is a tasty and filling one.

These are just a few unconventional breakfasts you can serve your children instead of the same old over-processed sugary cold cereal. Try some and see how your kids like it!