17 Gluten-Free Breakfast For Kids

These toddler breakfast ideas keep your busy mornings stress-free. They're easy to make, nutritious, and naturally dairy-free and gluten-free. They're also extremely nourishing to help kids kickstart their morning and stay full

For kids, breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day (it's why meal-prep breakfast recipes are such a savior.. Not only does it literally “break the fast” but it sets them up for the next few hours.

But let's be honest, kids don't actually care about that!

They want something tasty!

Help improve your kids energy, keep them fueled, and save time in the mornings with these breakfast ideas.

How To Make Toddler Breakfast Ideas Fun

Choose color: opt for foods that are really colorful to entice toddlers to give the breakfast idea a try.

Alternate toppings: use a different kinds of nut butter or jam when making your toddler breakfast. Likewise, if you put fruit on top, switch it up.

Swirl and cut decoratively: if you want to add something extra to the toddler breakfast idea, try cutting up the bananas in a different shape (I love these veggie shape cutters for fruit), or swirling something in instead of mixing it!

Putting a spin on a toddler breakfast idea doesn't have to be time-consuming, toddlers notice the little things though and it can make a big difference.

Protein Options That Are Not Eggs

If your kid loves eggs- awesome! However, there are other ways to boost the protein content for a toddler breakfast idea that make a nutritious breakfast.

One way to do this is by adding collagen powder to the recipe!

Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and wonderful for your hair, skin, nails & gut. Learn more about the best collagen powder and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.

Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids! I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and add it into overnight oats without protein powder, well-balanced smoothies, and more. Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Check out these foods high in collagen if you want to amp up naturally or these indulgent collagen powder recipes.

Quick Reminders

This is your quick reminder to double check your ingredients. More often than not, gluten is snuck into items you wouldn't even realize (like soy sauce).

Make sure to stock up on certified gluten-free oats, gluten-free bread, gluten-free crackers, etc.

For full on celiac, you'll also need to ensure that surfaces are wiped down and different cooking utensils used. Learn more about beginner tips to a gluten-free diet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

Throw Together Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

For the days you're short on time and nothing planned, these throw together gluten-free breakfast recipes are perfect.

• Eggs, avocado toast (on gluten-free bread), and fruit
• Gluten-free toast with almond butter, hemp hearts, and fruit.
• Greek yogurt with fruit
• Fruit smoothies made with fruit, almond milk, Greek yogurt or collagen powder.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

The below toddler breakfast ideas are all dairy-free and gluten-free in nature (no cream cheese here!).

They contain protein and healthy fats to set them up for the day (learn about the crucial foods for toddlers).

Plus, many of them can be made ahead of time to make the busy morning run smoothly (though here is a list of the best make-ahead breakfasts ideas!)

These healthy breakfast recipes are made with fuel in mind to keep your toddlers energized and focused until their next snack.

More Tips For Eating Gluten-Free

• Gluten-free grains and how to use them
• Types of gluten-free flours
• Gluten-free baking tips
• Gluten-free meal prep tips
• Gluten-free pantry staples you NEED
• Almond flour versus coconut flour

Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

Made with almond flour and packed with protein, these Greek yogurt pancakes are a delicious and fueling way to kick off your morning!

Yogurt Pancakes With Almond Flour

Dairy-Free PB&J Overnight Oats

With a classic flavor combo of peanut butter and jelly these overnight oats make a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe for busy mornings!

PB&J Overnight Oats

Keto Chocolate Pancakes

Light, low-carb, and totally dairy-free, these keto chocolate pancakes are a delicious way to start the day.

Low Carb Chocolate Pancakes

Gluten-Free High Protein Granola Recipe

This healthy protein granola recipe made without protein powder. It's a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things. High in protein, naturally gluten-free, and paleo-approved, it's the perfect make-ahead breakfast or protein snack.

Check out this recipe

Dairy-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding With Banana

A six-ingredient, gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chia pudding recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack.

Check out this recipe

Paleo Morning Glory Muffins

A simple, nutrient-dense recipe. These gluten-free morning glory muffins make an easy breakfast idea or healthy snack.

Grain-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Blueberry Protein Oatmeal

Only seven ingredients in this protein oatmeal recipe! This savory blueberry oatmeal is made with vegan protein powder, sweetened with honey, and makes a delicious post-workout snack.

Blueberry Protein Oatmeal Recipe

Chocolate Protein Zucchini Bread

The best protein dessert to curb a craving and fuel up! This protein zucchini bread is naturally gluten-free, swirled with chocolate, and loaded with healthy ingredients.

Protein Zucchini Bread

Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal

The ultimate make-ahead breakfast! This protein baked oatmeal recipe is bursting with refreshing flavor, minimally sweetened, and has over 30 grams of protein!

Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal

 Easy Blueberry Bagels

Soft, chewy, blueberry bagels taste best fresh out of the oven! Top these gluten-free bagels with your favorite cream cheese for a sinfully healthy indulgence.

Gluten-Free Blueberry Bagels

Banana Chia Seed Protein Pudding

A creamy, comforting blend of flavors made into a healthy snack for busy days. This banana chia pudding is the perfect make ahead recipe that combines both sweet flavor and high protein!

Banana Chia Protein Pudding

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Made with all the flavors of pumpkin pie spice but also with a healthy twist. This healthy pumpkin pecan waffles mak a great cozy morning brunch recipe or just an everyday healthy breakfast idea

Dairy and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles

High Protein Maple Pecan Oatmeal

An indulgent way to kick off breakfast or brunch! This protein-packed, maple pecan oatmeal is classically flavored with maple and vanilla but comes with a fueling, dairy-free twist.

Dairy-Free Maple Oatmeal

Don’t forget to pin these healthy toddler meal ideas!

When it comes to breakfast ideas for toddlers, aim for nutrient-dense meals loaded with proteins and healthy fats.

There are lots of tricks to using (collagen for protein in any bowl or smoothie, freezing pancakes for the next day, making breakfast the night before) to keep mornings a little less crazy.

Regardless, quality should come first. Toddlers need the energy and they need the nutrients. And this way, maybe you won’t be asked for a snack within thirty minutes after breakfast? Haha joking, yes you will.

Here are some healthy snack ideas for toddlers for when that occurs.