As parents, we all know how important it is to feed our children, So we all are always in search of nutritious breakfast recipes for toddlers to help them start their day off right.
However, with busy schedules and picky eaters, it can be challenging to come up with quick and healthy breakfast ideas that our new preschoolers will actually enjoy.
With this blog, I want to share some 5-minute breakfast recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.
Here are your 5-minute breakfast recipes for toddlers that are both healthy and delicious:
1. Quick Paneer Paratha:
Paneer is a great source of protein for children and its tasty too. Here’s the quickest recipe among all paneer breakfast recipes that are sure to be a hit for your preschooler:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as required
- 1 cup grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- Oil or ghee, as required for cooking
Instructions:
- Mix whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water to make a smooth dough.
- In another bowl, mix grated paneer, onions, coriander, green chillies, garam masala and salt to make filling.
- Roll small dough portions into circles. Add filling in the center.
- Seal edges by pressing lightly. Flatten dough ball and dust with flour.
- Roll gently into 6-7 inch circle.
- Heat a flat pan on medium flame. Cook paratha until bubbles appear.
- Flip and apply oil/ghee. Cook until golden brown spots appear.
- Repeat for remaining dough balls.
- Serve hot with a side of yogurt, pickle or chutney.
2. Sandwich breakfast recipes with bread and egg:
Toast bread slices and add a fried egg in between. You can add cheese or veggies to make it more attractive to grab the attention of your little masters.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or any other cheese of your choice)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Toast the bread slices and spread butter on one side of each slice.
- In a pan, scramble two eggs and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the eggs are cooked, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the scrambled eggs and cheese on one slice of bread and then the other slice of bread on top.
3. Urad Dal Idli:
Healthy and delicious idlis for toddlers who loves to eat light food which also looks different in shape too.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
- 2 cups idli rice
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as required
Instructions:
- Rinse and soak urad dal, idli rice, and fenugreek seeds separately in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Drain and grind urad dal in a wet grinder or mixer to make a smooth batter. Transfer to a bowl.\
- Grind rice to make a fine batter, add to urad dal batter, and mix well. Add salt and mix again.
- Cover and keep the batter aside to ferment for 6-8 hours.
- Grease idli molds, pour the batter, and steam for 10-15 mins.
- Check if cooked, remove from molds, and serve hot with chutney and sambar.
4. Oil-Free Maida Rolls:
If you also have a picky eater you can definitely try the maida rolls. And the good thing is that these are not spicy at all.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, add maida, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Gradually add water to the mixture and knead to make a smooth and soft dough.
- Cover the dough and keep it aside for 30 minutes to rest.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
- Place the rolled out circles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the circles in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they turn slightly golden brown in color.
- Once done, remove the maida rolls from the oven and serve hot with any dip or sauce of your choice.
5. Whole Moong Dal Cheela:
Cheela can be a nutritious and tasty meal for toddlers. Here’s a recipe that is suitable for little ones specily when started there school for the first time and it will definitely keep them full until lunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole moong dal (green gram), soaked overnight
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Drain soaked moong dal and blend with water to make a smooth batter.
- Mix in onion, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, and salt.
- Adjust batter consistency with water as needed.
- Heat non-stick tawa, grease with oil and pour batter to make a thin crepe.
- Drizzle oil on edges, cook until golden brown.
- Flip cheela and cook briefly on other side.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
6. Bajra and Rice Flour Dosa:
Bajra flour, also known as pearl millet flour, is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like iron and magnesium. It helps in improving digestion, increasing immunity, and maintaining bone health of your child.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bajra (pearl millet) flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Oil or ghee for cooking
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine bajra flour, rice flour, yogurt, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add water and mix until a smooth batter is formed. The consistency of the batter should be similar to that of a dosa batter.
- Cover the batter and keep it aside to ferment for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat a non-stick tawa (griddle) on medium flame.
- Grease the tawa with oil or ghee and pour a ladleful of batter on the tawa.
- Spread the batter in a circular motion to make a thin dosa.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee on the edges of the dosa and cook until the edges turn slightly golden brown in color.
- Flip the dosa and cook for a few seconds on the other side.
- Transfer the dosa to a plate and repeat the same process with the remaining batter.
7. Besan Chilla with Palak:
Palak Besan Chilla is a healthy and delicious dish that can be easily prepared for breakfast and fill your child tummy with iron as well.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1/2 cup chopped palak (spinach)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Oil or ghee for cooking
Instructions:
- Add besan, chopped palak, chopped onion, chopped tomato, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste in a bowl and Mix well with water.
- Heat a non-stick tawa on medium flame.
- Grease the tawa with oil or ghee and pour a ladleful of the batter on the tawa.
- Spread the runny concestancy batter in a circular motion to make a thin chile.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee on the edges of the crepe and cook until the edges turn slightly golden brown in color.
- Flip the chilla and cook for a few seconds on the other side.
- Transfer the chilla to a serving plate and repeat the same process with the remaining batter.
8. Wheat Flour Pancakes:
If you have have kid with sweet tooth you will feel relaxed after finding this simple yet tasty recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- Mix wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Gradually add milk and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium flame and grease it with a little oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to make a thin pancake.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for a few seconds on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with your choice of sweet toppings.
9. Sooji Mushroom Upma:
Mushrooms are a good source of plant-based protein, which is essential for the growth and development of toddlers and the fun part of this recipe is that you can add ample amount of vegies in your clyde diet.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sooji (semolina)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 inch ginger, finely chopped
- 2-3 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup water
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add chopped onions, green chili, and ginger. Saute for a minute or until onions turn translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes or until they are cooked.
- Add sooji and roast for 2-3 minutes or until it turns slightly brown and aromatic.
- Add water and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the water is absorbed and sooji is cooked.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.
Conclusion
Feeding nutritious and delicious breakfast to preschoolers is essential for their health and growth.
However, coming up with quick and healthy breakfast ideas for picky eaters can be challenging and thats why these breakfast recipes for toddlers are both healthy and delicious.
We also covered a range of ingredients like paneer, bread, egg, urad dal, rice flour, bajra, and many more to help parents in diversifying the breakfast menu. By introducing these breakfast recipes for toddlers, parents can ensure their little ones start their day off right with a nutritious and tasty breakfast.
