Teens can be picky eaters. However, by trying the healthy breakfast ideas for teens given in this post, you could make them look forward to the most important meal of the day. Studies suggest that frequently missing breakfast could reduce a teen’s cognitive and academic performance (1) (2). However, unfortunately, 20-30 percent of teens skip their breakfast knowingly (3). Parents can help motivate their teens to eat breakfast by preparing appealing and delicious breakfast and adding variety. Our post includes some quick-to-serve and easy-to-make recipes to keep your teen interested in eating a healthy breakfast. Keep scrolling.
26 Healthy Breakfast Recipes For Teens
1. Yogurt parfait
You will need:
1 cup unsweetened plain yogurt ½ cup muesli ½ cup mixed fruits and berries (chopped) 1tsp chia seeds 1tsp honey ½ cup dry roasted almonds, walnuts, and pistachio (chopped)
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2. Instant quesadilla
You will need:
1-2 tortilla wraps (whole wheat or multigrain) 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated) ½ cup red onion (finely chopped) ¼ cup corn (boiled) ¼ cup bell peppers (thinly sliced) ¼ cup mushrooms (chopped) 1tsp olive oil
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3. Pizza for breakfast
You will need:
1-2 whole-wheat English muffin ½ cup tomato (thinly sliced) ½ cup red onion (finely chopped) ¼ cup corn (boiled) ¼ cup bell peppers (thinly sliced) 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) 2tbsp pizza sauce 1tbsp herbs mix 4tbsp olive oil
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4. Fruity waffle with peanut butter
You will need:
2 whole-grain waffles (homemade/packaged) ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup mixed fruits (chopped) 2tbsp seeds and nuts trail mix
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5. Egg salad sandwich
You will need:
2 rye bread slices 2 hard-boiled eggs 2tbsp Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) 1tbsp mustard sauce 1 stalk celery (roughly chopped) ¼ cup yellow onion (minced) Handful of lettuce ½tsp fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper powder (to taste)
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6. Deviled egg with toast
You will need:
2 whole-grain bread slices (toasted) 2 hard-boiled eggs ½ cup Greek yogurt 1tsp lemon juice 1tsp mustard sauce ½tsp garlic powder ½ cup parsley (freshly chopped) 1tsp herbs mix Salt and pepper powder, to taste
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7. Quick oatmeal
You will need:
1 cup rolled oats 3 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 cup banana (mashed) 1tbsp seeds and nuts trail mix 2tbsp mixed nuts ½ tsp vanilla bean paste ½ tsp fine cinnamon powder
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8. Fruity smoothie
You will need:
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled) ½ cup seedless red grapes ½ cup frozen raspberries ¾ cup blueberry yogurt 2tbsp cherry juice 1tbsp orange juice 1tsp ginger juice 2tbsp seeds and nuts mix 1tsp cinnamon
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9. Millet pancake
You will need:
½ packet millet mix 1 small egg ⅔ cup Greek yogurt ½ cup green onion (chopped) 6tsp olive oil 2tbsp dill (chopped) 1tsp salt 1tsp honey
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10. Veggie crostini
You will need:
4-5 slices Focaccia (Italian bread) 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled) ½ cup tomato (chopped) ½ cup onion (finely chopped) ½ cup capsicum (chopped) 3tbsp basil leaves (chopped) 1tbsp ripe olives (chopped) 1tbsp herbs mix ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper powder ¼ cup olive oil
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11. Burrito in breakfast
You will need:
1 cup black beans (cooked and mashed) 2 corn tortillas ½ cup red onion (chopped) ½ cup tomatoes (chopped) ½ cup cucumber (grated) ½ cup carrot (grated) ½ cup low-sodium salsa 4tbsp unsweetened plain yogurt 2tbsp parsley (chopped) 1tbsp herbs mix
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12. Rainbow trifle cups
You will need: For base:
4 whole graham cracker sheets ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1tbsp coconut oil 1tbsp honey
For orange yogurt:
⅛ cup orange pieces (peeled and deseeded) ⅛ cup plain Greek yogurt
For blackberry yogurt:
⅛ cup blackberries ⅛ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ tsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp honey
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13. Fruit-loaded baked oatmeal
You will need:
2 cups rolled oats 2 cups almond or soy milk ½ cup egg whites 1tbsp melted margarine ½ tsp cinnamon 1tsp baking powder 2 cups mixed fruits (sliced apples, pears, strawberries, and cherries) 2tbsp seeds and nuts mix Cooking spray
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14. Rice cakes with egg and avocado
You will need:
2 rice cakes ½ avocado (cored and sliced) 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced into halves) ½ cup sprouts (cooked) 2tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 1tbsp fresh lemon juice 1tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper powder, to taste
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15. Breakfast hash
You will need:
1 russet potato (peeled and diced) 1 sweet potato (peeled and diced) 1 cup onion (chopped) 1tsp garlic (minced) 1tbsp onion powder 1tbsp garlic powder 1tsp thyme ½tsp sea salt Pepper powder, to taste 1 cup olive oil
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16. Cheesy egg avocado toast
You will need:
2 multigrain bread slices (toasted) ¼ cup hummus 1 avocado (cored and chopped) 1 poached egg ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled) 1tsp dried oregano ½tsp salt ½tsp pepper powder
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17. Granola bar
You will need:
1 cup oatmeal ½ cup roasted almonds (chopped) ½ cup coconut (shredded) 2tbsp roasted flax seeds 2tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp Kosher salt 1 cup dried fruits (chopped raisins, blueberries, dates, cranberries, and apricots)
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18. Fruit and nut milkshake
You will need:
2 cups almond or soy milk 1 banana (chopped) 1 mango (diced) 1 cup soaked figs 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pistachio) 1tbsp chia seeds
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19. Chicken wrap
You will need:
1 whole wheat wrap 2 slices of chicken salami 4 slices of tomato ½ cup of lettuce 2tbsp mustard sauce ½ cup of green and red bell peppers (thinly sliced) 1tbsp tomato ketchup 1tbsp olive oil
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20. Quinoa bowl
You will need:
½ cup organic quinoa 2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 large cinnamon stick 1tbsp toasted almonds (sliced) 1tbsp toasted coconut flakes ¼ cup peach (cored and chopped) ¼ cup raspberry (chopped) 1tsp nutmeg powder ½tsp cinnamon powder ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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21. Mini quiche with bacon
You will need:
3 cups cauliflower florets ½ cup almond flour (blanched) ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 2 egg whites (lightly beaten) 3tbsp unsalted butter (melted) 4 turkey bacon strips (cooked and finely chopped) ½ cup red onions (chopped) 2tbsp fresh chives (chopped) 1tsp baking powder ½tsp Kosher salt
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22. Sweet potato frittata
You will need:
2 cups sweet potatoes 3 cups kale (chopped) ½ cup red onion (chopped) 1 cup half and half milk and cream goat cheese (grated) 2 clove garlic (finely chopped) 2 eggs 1tsp Kosher salt ½tsp coarse pepper powder 2tbsps olive oil
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23. Veggie loaded tacos
You will need:
2 crispy corn tacos ½ (15oz.) canned black beans (rinsed) 2 eggs 2 cups baby spinach (chopped) ½ cup corn (boiled) ½ cup onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1tbsp lemon juice 1tsp Kosher salt ½tsp cumin seeds ½tsp pepper powder 1tbsp olive oil
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24. French toast
You will need:
3-4 slices white bread ¼ cup skimmed milk 2 large eggs ½ cup berries (chopped) 2tbsp brown sugar ½tsp cinnamon powder ⅛tsp nutmeg powder 4tbsp unsalted butter ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup (warmed)
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25. Fruity crepes
You will need:
1cup multigrain flour 2 cups whole milk 2 eggs 1 cup fresh fruits (banana, mango, strawberry, and raspberry; diced) 1tbsp brown sugar ¼tsp Kosher salt 1tbsp unsalted butter
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26. Seeds and nuts oats cookies
You will need:
100g rolled oats 2 bananas (mashed) 30g dark chocolate chips 25g raisins 25g walnuts and almonds 15g seeds mix
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