7 Healthy Breakfast Recipes That Taste Like Dessert

Moms, we all want to feed our kids healthy food, but sometimes it’s hard to get them excited about breakfast. And who can blame them? Most breakfasts consist of either dry cereal or eggs and toast. It doesn’t have to be that way! These seven sweet healthy breakfast recipes make kids jump out of bed in the morning!  Plus, they’ll all taste like dessert! Who wouldn’t want to start their day with a delicious treat? So give one of these recipes a try tomorrow morning – your kids will love you for it!

What’s the healthiest breakfast to have?

The best healthy breakfast keeps you full and energized all morning long.  This includes a combination of lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats.  Combine these macronutrients to stabilize blood sugar.  Now you’re not crashing by 10 am and looking for another caffeine hit. 

Healthy breakfast ideas include Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts, avocado toast with egg or peanut butter, and banana smoothie. DishQuo meal planning app has hundreds of breakfast recipes to keep you going all morning.

Is it healthy to have sweets for breakfast?

Yes, in moderation and if the sweetness comes from a natural source.  Refined and processed breakfasts like sugared donuts and cereal are not healthy. Top high fiber oatmeal with walnuts, berries and maple syrup for a sweet healthy breakfast.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with moderate amounts of fruit, maple syrup, honey, and agave. Be sure to include protein and healthy fat, making sure you don’t spike your blood sugar. 

1. Breakfast Banana Split

Ice cream for breakfast?  Almost.  Swap ice cream for Greek yogurt. Include all the dessert toppings like chocolate, banana, and maple syrup.  Up the fiber and protein for lasting energy with almond butter and blackberries.  Invite the kids to add toppings themselves for a fun, family-friendly breakfast idea. 

Ingredients:

• • 1 banana, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp almond butter 

Directions

1. 1. Arrange the banana, almond Greek yogurt, blackberries, chocolate chips, and almond butter in the serving bowl.
   2. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
   3. Serve immediately.

2. Breakfast Apple Blondies

Warm, baked goods always start the day right.  Leave out white flour and get extra fiber and magnesium.  Magnesium is shown to lower blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance and blood pressure.  This is the perfect breakfast dessert recipe for diabetics.

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice  

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
   2. Combine and mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
   3. Place the mixture into a small baking pan lined with parchment paper.
   4. Bake them for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
   5. Remove and let it cool before serving.

3. Roasted Strawberry Toast

Ever thought of roasting fruit?  It’s a great sweet breakfast idea that’s warm and feels decadent.  If similar than you’d think, done in less then 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• • 1 wheat sourdough bread, slice
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup whole strawberries, slightly mashed
  • 1/4 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts  

Directions

1. 1. Combine lemon juice, strawberries, honey, and chopped walnuts in a medium-sized bowl.
   2. Place the mixture in a baking pan and roast in a preheated oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
   3. Remove and let it cool completely.
   4. Combine with the plain almond Greek yogurt.
   5. Scoop out and place into a sourdough slice.
   6. Serve as a breakfast.

4. Purple Smoothie Bowl

Bright and beautiful, our Purple Smoothie Bowl is a sweet detoxifying breakfast.  Beet is a superfood with potent detox and antioxidant power.  Fuel your brain with omega-3s from avocado and chia seeds.  You’ll have all the clarity and brainpower you need during your morning rush..   

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
  • 1 red beet, sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries, sliced & frozen
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds  

Directions

1. 1. Place coconut milk, sliced beets, raspberries, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ice cubes.
   2. Blend until smooth.
   3. Pour the smoothie into the serving bowl.
   4. Add in the diced avocados and chia seeds.
   5. Serve immediately.

5. Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Who doesn’t love chocolate chip pancakes?  This sweet healthy breakfast recipe leaves you nourished without the guilt. High-fiber oat flour keeps you full.  DishQuo’s recipe is a dairy-free breakfast using almond milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.  It’s a breakfast kid will love over and over again. 

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 

Directions

1. 1. Whisk together baking powder, oat flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.
   2. Add in almond butter, maple syrup, unsweetened almond milk, and water.
   3. Mix well until fully combined.
   4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and mix.
   5. Pour the oil into a heated nonstick skillet over medium heat.
   6. Divide and pour the batter into the hot skillet.
   7. Cook until bubbles are formed on top.
   8. Flip and cook for another minute.
   9. Transfer to a serving plate.
   10. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
   11. Serve immediately.

6. Baked Donut with Poppy Seed

Looking for a grab-and-go sweet breakfast treat?  Make this baked donut recipe ahead for a healthy quick breakfast idea.  The only sugar in this healthy donut recipe comes from bananas.  

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 banana, mashed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

1. 1. Brush the donut pan with olive oil and set aside.
   2. Place all remaining ingredients in a food processor.
   3. Process until smooth for about 2 minutes.
   4. Divide and place in the prepared donut pan.
   5. Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
   6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes before serving.

7. Quick Breakfast Cookies

If you struggle to get kids to eat breakfast, this is the recipe for you.  Invite the kids to cook these with you over the weekend and you’ll be set for an easy, quick kid friendly breakfast.  What kid is going to argue with cookies for breakfast?  None.

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp almond butter 

Directions

1. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
   2. Place the mixture in a small baking tray lined with parchment paper.
   3. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
   4. Remove and let it cool before serving.

Looking for a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert or something to satisfy your sweet tooth in the morning? We’ve got you covered. And if you want to try out some of these recipes for yourself, sign up for two weeks free with DishQuo. We can’t wait to see what delicious creations you come up with!