Schoolchildren need a healthy, child-friendly breakfast . Often, it is not so easy to make the right compromise with your own children.
Especially healthy foods are often rejected . With the right recipes and combinations , you can make even nutrient-rich foods really tasty for your children. The correct preparation of oatmeal is a very exciting topic.
We'll show you how this works in this article.
Why is oatmeal so healthy for children?
Cereal flakes, such as oatmeal , are real superheroes. Even small amounts ensure better performance and health in everyday life. They contain a lot of healthy fiber, as well as important minerals and trace elements , antioxidants, and vitamins.
They strengthen your children's bodies for a long time. Proteins, magnesium, and iron also contribute to stable health and keep your children fit throughout the day.
How can I prepare oatmeal for children for breakfast?
Healthy cereal flakes may sound nutritious at first, but not necessarily tasty. With the right recipe ideas, they can quickly become your children's favorites. You can conjure up a child-friendly breakfast with colorful colors and a little sweetness. You can create this magic with healthy fruits such as berries ( raspberries , strawberries, blueberries,...), dates, bananas, cranberries, and more. Your children will also receive many other important vitamins at the same time.
Porridge for children for breakfast
Due to their high fiber content, cereal flakes are very nutritious. They also provide important fibrous materials and are naturally low in sugar. As a result, your children's bodies get valuable energy instead of empty calories. Additionally, cereal flakes keep you full for a longer time: food cravings are much less common.
With a porridge , you give your children exactly what they need. To do this, boil the healthy flakes with water, milk, or milk alternatives until they achieve the desired consistency. The whole dish is served warm with fruits, nuts , maple syrup or a little cinnamon. There are no limits to creativity, and your children will receive a well-rounded healthy breakfast to start their day fit.
Tip: With Overnight Oats , you can prepare the food in the evening or even pack the oatmeal for your children to take to kindergarten or school.
Overnight Oats Basic Recipe – No Added Sugar
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp oatmeal (approx. 45 g) or Verival Overnight Oats
- 80 ml milk, water, or a plant-based alternative (e.g., soy milk)
- Toppings of your choice: berries (blueberries, raspberries,...), nuts, nutmeg, dried or fresh fruits, bananas, apples, grated coconut,...
Preparation
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Combine the water, milk, or plant-based alternative with the oatmeal in a glass and stir well.
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Place the mixture in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
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Stir well again before enjoying.
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If desired, you can enhance your overnight oats with toppings of your choice.
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Nutritional values
Muesli for children for breakfast
A cereal can also be the ideal meal for children. Instead of sugar and other unhealthy additives, oatmeal-based cereals can be used. In combination with nuts, amaranth, and grated dark chocolate, your children will start the day feeling happy and healthy. Seeds such as flaxseed and chia seeds also keep your child fit. The perfect breakfast for children is often not easy to achieve, but with a cereal there are plenty of options to create a very individualized breakfast for the little ones.
Cereals for children for breakfast
Kids love cereals. Cornflakes can't be sweet enough for a kid-friendly breakfast. However, your children often consume far too much sugar as a result. In addition, they tend to feel hungry again after a short time, as the cereals often only satiate for a brief period due to their high sugar content.
So that your children can still enjoy treats such as cornflakes, we at VERIVAL have come up with something special. How about unsweetened cornflakes or cornflakes refined with honey? This way, your child can enjoy cornflakes for breakfast with a clear conscience, and we won't be overwhelmed with sugar.
How much and which oatmeal is ideal for a healthy children's breakfast?
Regarding cereal products, including oatmeal, 4 servings per day are recommended for children and adolescents. The portions can be measured using the child's hand, for example, a portion of bread is the size of the child's hand from which it is eaten.
The following applies:
- The portion size depends on the size of the child's hand.
- 4 servings of cereal products should be consumed daily.
- Example: 4 servings can consist of 2 slices of bread, 1 child's hand full of potatoes, and 1 child's hand full of oatmeal.
| Age in years | Bread, cereals per day | Potatoes, pasta, rice per day |
| 4 to 6 | 150 g | 150 g |
| 7 to 9 | 180 g | 180 g |
| 10 to 12 | 220 g | 220 g |
| 13 to 14 | 220 – 280 g | 220 - 280 g |
| 15 to 18 | 270 – 330 g | 270 – 330 g |
Cereal flakes should always be whole grains so that your children will benefit from many vitamins and nutrients. It is important not to prepare oatmeal and similar dishes for your children until they are 5 years or older. Delicate cereal flakes are particularly suitable here.
What speaks for children's breakfast products from Verival?
Breakfast for children should always be nutritious and should, above all, provide the energy needed for the day. However, there is often a lack of time in the morning. This is no problem at all with Verival’s children’s breakfast products. Whether porridge, granola , crunchy, or even Bircher muesli and many others – with us at VERIVAL, you will find the ideal selection of products that your children will love.
What is appealing about these products is that they are healthy, provide necessary vitamins, trace elements, and fiber, and are delivered in sustainable packaging. They do good for your children and the environment and also save you time in the morning. It couldn't be easier!
