If you’re tired of the same old breakfast routine, this quick toast idea is about to become your new secret weapon. It’s healthy, budget-friendly, and somehow convinces kids that breakfast is actually exciting. But the best part, it will only take you 5 minutes to make!
With just a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can create an adorable breakfast that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. If you have fussy toddlers or picky preschoolers, this creative breakfast is about to become your new favorite breakfast idea for kids.
How To Make Silly Animal Toast
Just spread your favorite nut butter, Nutella, cream cheese, or jelly onto a slice of toast, then let the fun begin! Use sliced fruit to create silly little animal faces that are almost too cute to eat. Bananas, blueberries, and strawberries are some of our favorites for making eyes, ears, and noses, while apple slices are perfect for goofy grins. You can also use nuts and raisins for the clever little details.
This 5 minute breakfast lets kids get creative before they even take their first bite!
Get the kids in on the fun! They love decorating their own silly faces, and it’s an effortless way to make breakfast feel like a mini art project. Plus, I’ve found that if my kids help make the food, they’re way more likely to actually eat it. (Parenting win!)
Looking For A More Ideas?
Not a fan of a sweet breakfast? No problem! Swap the peanut butter and fruit for fluffy scrambled eggs and create an adorable little chick instead. You could also try this with smashed avocado or hummus for a more savory version.
Try Silly Toast For Lunch!
Who says silly toast is only for breakfast? Turn lunchtime into a little more fun by using lunch meat, cheese, veggies, hummus, olives, or avocado to create goofy animal sandwiches your kids will actually be thrilled to eat.
My kids go through phases where they suddenly decide sandwiches are “boring,” which makes absolutely no sense to me because… sandwiches are amazing! Adding a few funny faces is often all it takes to fill lunchtime with giggles all around the table.
You can even get creative and use a tortilla, pancake, bowl of oatmeal, rice cake, or a piece of naan as your base instead of bread. This is a great way to sneak some veggies into their diet without any complaints. The ideas really are endless!
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