Simple Breakfast Ideas (3 Ingredients)

Find easy, affordable, and yummy simple breakfast ideas to make quick work of feeding the kids. Bonus: All can be made ahead.

3 ingredient banana pancakes on three plates with sides.

To help us all feed our kids with a little more ease—especially on busy days and when we are out of our favorite convenience options from the store—here are ten 3 ingredient toddler breakfasts to help.

I firmly believe that our recipes should be as easy as possible, while still being yummy and nutritious.

Because feeding kids is hard enough!

Why These Recipes Work

Each recipe has a base of just 3 basic ingredients with options to add more flavor or nutrients as you like. They are all fast to make too, making this list one to save for the days when you need recipes that are as easy as possible.

(You may also like my list of 3-ingredient recipes for dinner so you have easy options for all hours of the day.)

3-Ingredient Bagels
Cereal Bars
French Toast Sticks
3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Lemon Yogurt
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Yogurt Pouches
Spinach Eggs
Banana Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Protein Balls
Pancake Muffins
Strawberry Smoothie
2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
3-Ingredient Biscuits
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store
Best Tips for Success

3-Ingredient Bagels

Crisp edges and tender middles make these homemade bagels an easy go-to.

3-Ingredient Bagels (Fast and EASY)

With just three base ingredients, these easy bagels are a most delicious breakfast to share with the kids. The 3-Ingredient Bagels include a substantial amount of protein to fuel us, are soft and easy for littles to chew, and are just so yummy!

3-Ingredient Bagels (Fast and EASY)

Four bagels on baking sheet after baking.

Cereal Bars

These are a perfect use for cereal lingering in the pantry!

3-Ingredient Cereal Bars

Made with just 3 pantry staples, these bars make an excellent kids snack. They hold their shape best when stored in the fridge and served cold.

3-Ingredient Cereal Bars

French Toast Sticks

Use sourdough, wheat bread, whole grain bread, or gluten-free bread as you like in this easy toddler breakfast idea.

Easy French Toast Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)

Use this easy method to make the best French Toast Sticks to share with your kids. They freeze so well!

Easy French Toast Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

A great use for those overripe bananas sitting on the counter!

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

With just three ingredients, a seriously fluffy texture, and the best flavor, these Banana Pancakes are a perfect breakfast for a baby, toddler, or grownups—SO yummy! You can make them in a pan or bake them in the oven as a sheet pan pancake, too.

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Lemon Yogurt

This is one of our favorite flavored yogurts, along with Vanilla Yogurt and Apple Yogurt, which has a bright flavor and super easy method.

Favorite Lemon Yogurt

Learn the easiest way to make homemade Lemon Yogurt with the exact sweetness, tartness, and flavor your family prefers. This is ready in less than 5 minutes and is a perfect snack or breakfast component.

Favorite Lemon Yogurt

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Quick, nutritious, and a perfect texture for toddlers, this is a nutritious calcium recipe for kids.

Quick Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These Cottage Cheese Pancakes have just a few ingredients and are packed with nutrients. So yummy! Double the ingredients to make a larger batch to feed a family of four as this recipe is on the smaller side.

Quick Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Yogurt Pouches

Make a store-bought favorite for less with this easy method.

Yogurt Pouches (Yogurt Tubes)

Transform simple, affordable ingredients into Yogurt Pouches for snack or breakfast. This easy yogurt tube recipe can be made in about 5 minutes, then stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Yogurt Pouches (Yogurt Tubes)

Spinach Eggs

Have fun making green eggs for the kids with this simple method.

Favorite Spinach Eggs (Green Eggs Recipe)

Packed with spinach (and iron!), these bright green eggs are fun and delicious. You can serve them as you would scrambled eggs, or use in a breakfast burrito or egg sandwich.

Favorite Spinach Eggs (Green Eggs Recipe)

spinach eggs on two plates on countertop.

Banana Oatmeal Bars

Turn overripe bananas into the yummiest breakfast bar.

Banana Oatmeal Bars

With just five ingredients and a texture and flavor that's similar to a soft oatmeal cookie, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious (and yummy!) make-ahead breakfast or snack.

Banana Oatmeal Bars

Pumpkin Protein Balls

These energy bites are a great grab-and-go breakfast!

Pumpkin Protein Balls (No-Bake)

These no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls taste like pumpkin pie cookie dough…which is so delicious! They're packed with fiber, beneficial fats, and protein too, for a balanced snack or dessert to share.

Pumpkin Protein Balls (No-Bake)

Pancake Muffins

Use pancake mix to make the easiest muffins for kids ever.

Easy Pancake Muffins (Favorite Pancake Bites)

Baking pancake mix in the oven is an easy way to streamline breakfast and to reduce the amount of time you have to stand at the stove cooking. You can add any topping you like to these and bake them as mini muffins or regular sized ones.

Easy Pancake Muffins (Favorite Pancake Bites)

Strawberry Smoothie

This drinkable yogurt is a great option for kids with lower appetites in the morning.

Strawberry Smoothie with Yogurt

You can use fresh or frozen berries in this simple Strawberry Smoothie and the results will have a texture that is similar to drinkable yogurt. To make it thicker and to try different flavor options, see the Notes at the end of the recipe.

Strawberry Smoothie with Yogurt

2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

These are a forever-favorite baby pancake that works great for toddlers too.

2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

With a texture that resembles tender, custardy French Toast, these 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes are simple to make and so delicious. This quick and nutritious breakfast works for any age, too!

2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

3-Ingredient Biscuits

Easy, tender, and so yummy with a wide range of toppings!

3-Ingredient Biscuits

With just 3 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can make tender, fluffy 3-Ingredient Biscuits to share with the kids. Plus, these are egg-free and easy enough to make with the kids!

3-Ingredient Biscuits

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings?

Try easy breakfast tacos with tortillas, eggs, and cheese, oatmeal with fruit, smoothie bowls, Healthy Breakfast Bars with jam, my Yogurt Waffles, or learn how to make Overnight Oats.

Do you have an easy make-ahead options like easy granola bars to add to this list?

Yes, you can meal prep make-ahead breakfasts including my Healthy Granola Bars and Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.

What’s a favorite healthy breakfast my kids will actually eat?

You can try any of the healthy breakfast ideas listed here or try other quick breakfasts including scrambled eggs in the microwave, Breakfast Pizza Rolls, or Peanut Butter Yogurt made with nut butter.

How to Store

See the Notes at the end of each individual recipe for tips on how to make the recipe ahead of time or store the leftovers.

Best Tips for Success

Add fruit, milk, or another easy side to make each idea more filling as needed.
Adjust for sweetness or salt level as you like.
Enjoy some of each recipe for yourself, too!
Add vegetables for breakfast if desired, too.
Add healthy fats, such as avocado, whole milk dairy, or hemp seeds to any of these recipes to make them more filling.