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Healthy Toddler Breakfast Ideas Yes, breakfast is important for toddlers and kids. But with all that needs to happen to get a family out of the house each day and the changing preferences of kids appetites, it can be so difficult in real life. To help, these easy kids breakfast ideas can be assembled in minutes or made completely ahead of time. And each one is super delicious. Included in this post are breakfast ideas for kids that include yogurt, eggs (as well as breakfast recipes without eggs), healthy cereal for kids, muffins, healthy oatmeal recipes, toddler smoothies, and more so you have a range to choose from....

I am always looking for make-ahead breakfasts to prepare for both the kids and myself, and overnight oats is one I come back to again and again. And by pairing the creamy yogurt mixture with soft, flavorful apples, we get a flavor and texture mixture that is truly delicious. This is great in the fall when we have fresh apples, or really anytime of the year. And there are recipe variations to blend everything smooth, so you can serve it in a reusable pouch to a baby or toddler, and to use raw apples if you want to get this ready a little faster....

Along with pernil (roasted pork), this is the national dish of Puerto Rico. It’s such a great side dish to have in your repertoire, as it goes well with so many things. If you’re a big fan of big flavor, this Puerto Rican rice is a must! We love Latin food, and are always cooking up new recipes. Some of our favorites are Ropa Vieja (Cuban shredded beef), Pollo Guisado (chicken stew), and Bistec Encebollado (steak & onions)....

This classic Greek lemon soup uses egg and lemon (avgo-lemono) to create a creamy, velvety broth with a refreshing lemony hint. And this cozy pot comes together in about 30 minutes. Trust me, you’re going to love this one… A few days back we all had a little cold, which of course called for some chicken noodle soup. As we’re always seeking new recipes, we decided to look for an interesting new twist....

It’s a comforting meal that combines the warmth of cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise with the creamy sweetness of coconut milk. It’s unlike any other Thai dish I’ve tried, and it’s always a hit when I serve it over my favorite warm jasmine rice. If you ask me, what my favorite Asian cuisine is, Thai comes very high on the list. I just simply can’t get enough of their fiery curries, like my all-time go-to Green Chicken Curry and Red Curry, which I make with shrimp or beef....

Baby Spoons and Toddler Utensils The tricky part of shopping for toddler utensils is that you want something that is size-appropriate and easy to use, but that also holds food easily. There are a lot of subpar options out there that don’t check those boxes, so I’m going to go down the list to share ones that are worth the cost and that will make it easier for kids to feed themselves....

Cooking, boiling, simmering–these toy pots and pans will have your budding chefs doing all that and more in their toddler kitchen set. Because no play kitchen setup is complete without a good set of toy pots and pans! This play kitchen accessory is key in encouraging your toddlers and big kids to role play everything from frying up a batch of eggs to boiling water for their doll’s pasta dinner....

We love making alcohol-free cocktails to both relax with or get the party started! For a refreshing, minty mocktail give our Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep a whirl, and these Virgin Piña Coladas and Italian Cream Sodas are so good throughout the summer! My first real job was as a server at a Mexican restaurant in high school. I wasn’t allowed to serve alcohol, but I could go behind the bar and make all the Shirley Temples I wanted, so I had one every shift!...

Any kind of rice and beans dish is always so satisfying for me! Be sure to check out our Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice next! Or try our delicious Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) with smoky bacon flavor! I’ve already posted about my love of Cafe Rio’s Sweet Pork Barbacoa but if you really want the full Cafe Rio experience, your salads or burritos are also going to need Cafe Rio’s Black Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice!...

I originally made these cherry pie bars when I was working on recipes for Michigan week as part of my American Eats series but they just didn’t turn out quite right. I couldn’t get them out of my head though, so I kept revisiting until they were perfect and now I finally get to share them with you! These sweet little bars are pure bites of bliss with the taste and texture of homemade or store-bought cherry pie filling in a cookie crust....

Taco Tuesday is fantastic, but that’s not the only day of the week we enjoy eating Mexican food at our house. Some of our other favorite Mexican recipes that we make over and over are Ground Beef Enchiladas with Homemade Mexican Rice (aka Spanish Rice) or Sweet Pork Barbacoa, which could even be used in place of the chicken in these flautas! Homemade Flautas are a favorite! Growing up we ate LOTS of Mexican food in Southern California....

This dish is perfect because it’s easy enough for me to make on a busy weeknight, yet impressive enough to serve when I have company over. The rich, savory sauce and juicy chicken make it a meal that everyone loves. When chicken thighs simmer gently for some time, they undergo a wonderful transformation. It turns amazingly tender and juicy, soaking up the rich flavors of the ingredients it’s cooked with....

This recipe was sponsored by Pacific Foods. This Indian chickpea and spinach curry would be called chole palak, chole saag, chana palak, or chana saag depending on where you’re from. Saag and palak are the words for leafy greens in Urdu and Hindi, respectively, and in this recipe refer to spinach. Chole and chana both translate to mean chickpeas. There are hundreds or more ways to put together these ingredients to make what the Western world refers to as “curry,” but I really love this simple homestyle preparation....

It’s a simple vinegar based slaw made of cabbage, carrots and onions that can add a bright tang to many of your favorite meals. What is Curtido? Curtido is a type of fermented cabbage slaw that originates from El Salvador. Sometimes called “Spanish Kimchi” it’s a zesty, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment traditionally served with pupusas, tamales, and other Central American dishes. Made mainly of finely shredded cabbage, carrots, and onions, it’s usually seasoned with vinegar, salt, and other spices like oregano....

French Toast Sticks My kids love having a range of easy toddler breakfasts throughout the week, and since I actually don’t love cooking every day, having a stash of French Toast Sticks on hand in the fridge or freezer is a genius option to keep everyone happy. I can make a batch (or two) whenever I have time, then stash them to reheat for breakfast. This recipe is so flexible since you can vary the flavor—classic, Cinnamon-Sugar, Banana, and Apple are all options—and you can cook them three ways according to your preference....

Pumpkin pie is a fall favorite and timeless classic that isn’t going out of style anytime soon. Finding the best American pumpkin pie recipe comes down to finding one that both simple and delicious. After all, many people make their pies the day before the holiday rush, so cutting down on effort in the kitchen is always well appreciated by the cook. Truthfully, this pumpkin pie recipe is pretty close to the one on the back of the Libby’s can of pumpkin puree....

Fresh strawberries in strawberry season are, hands down, one of the best things about summer. We use them for Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Ice Cream, but I also love trying new and creative ways of enjoying them. This fresh fruity twist on a classic Italian dessert is a fun addition to our collection of strawberry recipes. This recipe is different from your typical classic Tiramisu recipe. We don’t use raw eggs, orange liqueur, marsala, or coffee to make it, so this no-bake summer dessert is perfect for the whole family!...

Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are made with just 7 ingredients! The real cream cheese in the batter gives them a tangy, creamy flavor that perfectly complements the crunch of the crushed Oreos. They are soft, chewy, and always a hit at parties and picnics. If you love Oreos and you love cheesecake, then these cookies are most definitely for you. They are a fun cookie variation because they have a short ingredient that doesn’t even include eggs, baking soda, or baking powder!...

Oven-Dried Strawberries These dried berries are sweet, flavorful, and contain just one ingredient: strawberries! Whenever strawberries are on sale, they’re a regular feature in our kitchen because my kids love them so much. We love eating strawberries fresh, but sometimes the kids get a little bored with them, so this is a fun way to change up how I offer them. (These are also great to take on the go since they’re less messy than fresh ones....

I love to have a homemade baked good on hand most weeks for easy breakfast, snacks, and picnics and this Strawberry Banana Bread has been a recent favorite. My one year old loves it! It’s easy to stir together, has so much fresh fruit flavor, and is super moist. Because when you combine a base of lower sugar banana bread with the freshness and flavor of strawberries, it’s truly a wonderful thing....