Cute Breakfast Ideas That Don't Take a Long Time

Use fruit to create designs on your pancakes.

Start your children's morning off right by preparing a quick and healthy breakfast with a few cute touches. A meal made just for kids makes the first meal of the day more satisfying, and children are more likely to eat something that appeals to their imaginative nature. Make these creative dishes often so your kids look forward to breakfast each day.

Heart- and Teddy Bear-Shaped Pancakes

Make blueberry or strawberry pancakes, and use heart- and teddy bear-shaped cookie cutters to create shapes. Pile the pancakes on the plate, and sprinkle additional treats like powdered sugar and raspberries on top. You can also add syrup or butter, depending on your child's preferences. For added cuteness, place small chocolate chips on the bear's face to make eyes and a mouth.

Bagel Critters

Create bagel critters for your children to enjoy before heading off to school. This quick breakfast involves toasting a bagel and slathering the toasted portion with cream cheese. The kids can use toppings such as olives, carrot slices, sliced strawberries, crunchy Chinese noodles, cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices to make a funny face.

Strawberry Pancake Smiley Face

Prepare blueberry or strawberry pancakes, and cut up pieces of whole strawberries. Give your kids a plate with one or more pancakes, and help them make smiley faces using whipped cream and strawberries. They can use large berries for the eyes and nose and make a smile with the whipped cream.

UFO Bagels

Make miniature UFO bagels for your children in the morning. This quick breakfast involves cutting bagels in half. You can toast the bagel or leave it plain, depending on your child's preferences. Slather the cut portion of the bagel with cream cheese, and then place sliced bananas or carrots on top of the cream cheese. Lastly, put a hard boiled egg in the center of the bagel to simulate a small UFO.

References

• Family Fun: Bagel Critters
• Family Fun: UFO Bagel Treats

Resources

• Betty Crocker: Fun-Shaped Pancakes
• Family Fun: Back-to-School Breakfasts