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Kid-Friendly Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Easy Maple, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Updated: Jul 28


Overnight oats with fruit on top

Looking for quick kid-friendly healthy breakfast ideas?


Oats are a fantastic addition to your child's diet! Not only are they delicious and versatile, but they're also packed with essential nutrients that support your child's growth and development.


Oats are rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps your child feeling full and satisfied longer, helping to maintain a healthy weight. They're also a great source of important vitamins and minerals like iron, which helps carry oxygen throughout the body, and magnesium, which supports bone health. Plus, oats are low in sugar and can be prepared in various ways to suit even the pickiest eaters. So, whether it's a yummy bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, or a tasty oat-based snack, incorporating oats into your child's diet is a smart choice for their overall health and well-being.


Overnight oats are all the rage! They're fun and easy to make, not to mention packed with nutrition. Let your kids in the kitchen get creative and add their favorite toppings for a fun, filling, and nourishing breakfast to start their day off right.


Here's a favorite kid-friendly healthy breakfast overnight oats recipe to whip up with the kids!  



Kid-Friendly Healthy Breakfast Maple, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups any milk

3 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions:

Measure and mix everything together in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Divide into individual bowls and add favorite fruits, nuts, chocolate chips...whatever motivates your picky eater to be a Brave Taster! :)



A bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries

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