A healthy and balanced breakfast is the best way to start the day. This also applies to your children. However, not every child loves healthy food.
So that your little ones, fortified with a healthy child-friendly breakfast , can concentrate well at school and start the day fit, we show you three healthy breakfast recipes that your children will not be able to resist.
Overnight oats for children
You can't go wrong with this recipe, and your kids will love it. Overnight oats can be ideally adapted to any taste and require very little effort. You can see how to quickly conjure up overnight oats for children in this basic recipe.
Overnight Oats Basic Recipe – No Added Sugar
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp oatmeal (approx. 45 g oatmeal) or Verival Overnight Oats
- 80 ml milk, water, or a plant-based alternative (e.g. soy milk)
- Toppings of your choice: berries (blueberries, raspberries,...), nuts, nutmeg, dried or fresh fruits, bananas, apples, grated coconut,...
Preparation
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Combine the water, milk, or plant-based alternative with the oatmeal in a glass and stir well.
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Place the mixture in the fridge overnight or for at least two hours until the next morning.
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Then stir well again and enjoy.
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If desired, you can enhance your overnight oats with toppings of your choice.
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Nutritional values
In the morning, you can serve the oatmeal with fresh fruit, berries , nuts or granola. You can also add chia seeds as you like. This quick and easy breakfast with oats and whole grains will keep your kids active. In addition, you can create it exactly the way your children like it best!
Homemade granola
Homemade granola is crispy, tastes delicious without sugar, and provides your children with the necessary energy in the early morning. Unlike other cereals for breakfast , homemade granola allows you to control what's in it and cater to your children's preferences. We'll show you how to make your own granola in just a few steps.
The necessary ingredients
- 300 g tender oatmeal
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 100 g coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 125 g honey
- 100 g chopped almonds
- Vanilla extract
Preparation
First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Now mix the oatmeal with the almonds, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Then put the honey and coconut oil in a pan and melt both over low heat. Pour the liquid over the oatmeal mixture. Mix well.
Now you can spread the granola on the tray and bake for about 10 minutes. Turn it regularly until it reaches the desired degree of browning. If you are satisfied with the color, you can take your homemade granola out of the oven and let it cool down. Your granola is ready for the best part – to be enjoyed. This can be as a topping on a porridge , pancakes, yogurt, smoothies, or even ice cream. Try it out with your kids!
Healthy breakfast pizza – a good start to the morning
Pizza is one of the most popular dishes, especially among young people. They come in a wide variety of variants and shapes. One form of this is the breakfast pizza, which your children will also love. A varied breakfast for children is important. The recipe is especially suitable for an extensive Sunday breakfast. You can also prepare the pizza together with your children – so it will taste even better.
Recipe: Verival Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
For the dough
- 200 g Verival Cranberry Cherry Muesli (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon crushed flaxseed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 6 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp Verival agave syrup (or Verival maple syrup)
- 2 ripe, mashed bananas
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
For the "sauce"
- 250 g yogurt or vegan yogurt alternative
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Slightly ground bourbon vanilla
- 1 tbsp Verival agave syrup (or Verival maple syrup)
For topping
- 200 g fresh fruit according to season & taste
Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix crushed flaxseeds and chia seeds with water and leave to swell for five minutes.
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Mix Verival cranberry cherry muesli with flaxseed and chia seeds, agave syrup, bananas, and cinnamon to form a dough.
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Line the baking tray with baking paper. Spread the dough on it and form it into an approximately 1 cm thick slice. For a perfectly round disc, simply use a springform mold. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the dough takes on a golden brown color.
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Meanwhile, prepare the pizza topping. For the "sauce", mix the yogurt well with lemon and agave syrup, as well as the vanilla. Wash and chop the fruit.
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Allow the baked base to cool and then brush with the yogurt mixture and top with the fruit.
Children's breakfast – varied and healthy
Especially for children, having a balanced, varied, and healthy diet is crucial. Children are growing and face challenges daily. However, not every child is inclined to eat in the early morning. In such cases, a little is definitely better than nothing.
With the right recipes, it will certainly be easier to conjure up a healthy breakfast in your children's stomachs. Additionally, ensure that the food is free of pesticides and other additives to create the ideal foundation for your children. Organic products are perfect for this purpose.
Verival – fast, healthy breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and should not be neglected. A healthy, child-friendly breakfast can be prepared in just a few steps. The products from Verival also speak for themselves and provide the children with the exact energy they need every day for their daily activities.
The products from Verival are rich in fiber, full of vitamins, and do not contain palm oil. In just a few steps, you can create great meals for your children that not only taste great but are also healthy. Our children's porridge is ready to be enjoyed by your kids in three minutes. This is how breakfast can be fun!
