School mornings can be rushed.
Some children wake up hungry.
Others say:
“I don’t want anything.”
Breakfast does not need to be large or complicated, but it can be a useful opportunity to offer nutritious food after the overnight gap.
Keep breakfast simple
Try combinations such as:
Idli + sambar.
Vegetable poha + curd.
Dosa + sambar.
Egg + chapati for families who eat eggs.
Moong chilla + fruit.
Ragi preparation + suitable protein source.
Don’t turn breakfast into a battle
If your child has a small appetite in the morning, start with a smaller portion.
You can also review:
Whether dinner is very late.
Whether bedtime snacks are large.
How much milk is offered before breakfast.
Aim for variety
Rather than relying only on biscuits or sweetened cereal, try to include foods from different groups across the morning.
A simple breakfast can provide grains, protein, dairy, fruit or vegetables depending on what you serve.
Prepare ahead
Busy mornings become easier when part of the meal is ready.
Keep batter prepared, soak dal beforehand or decide the breakfast menu the previous evening.
💚 Earlyhood Parent Tip
Breakfast does not need to look Instagram-perfect.
Simple + familiar + nutritious works.
Source: ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition – Dietary Guidelines for Indians