Weekends let you hit pause and reconnect with your kids.
Start the fun with a scrumptious breakfast!
Whether your kids go wild for pancakes or adore omelettes, these fun recipes will make everyone smile.
Gather the family, get those little hands involved, and whip up something delicious together. Turn breakfast into a special occasion that sets the tone for an amazing weekend!
Chef Nik Shaiful Rizal Wan Aziz from Café Columbia at Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong shares these must-try recipes that are perfect for the whole family.
Mini Omelette
A fun and easy to make mini omelette packed with veggies and cheese, perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast that kids will love!
Servings 2
Calories 306.65kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp cooking cream
- 20 g carrots diced small
- 20 g tomatoes diced small
- 20 g button mushroom diced small
- 20 g cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 50 g potato
- parsley chopped; for garnishing
- tomato sauce
- thousand island dressing
- mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Mini Omelette
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cooking cream, salt and pepper.
- Cut the carrots, tomatoes, and button mushrooms into small dice, and add them to the egg mixture along with grated cheddar cheese.
- Heat a pan with 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until the omelette is set.
- Place the cooked omelette on a plate, roll it up, and cut it into three pieces.
Side Dish
- Cut the potatoes into wedges and boil them in a pot until they are tender.
- Strain the boiled potato wedges, then add 1 teaspoon of butter, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Serve the omelette with buttered parsley potatoes and sauces like tomato sauce, Thousand Island dressing and mayonnaise.
Notes
"A protein-rich breakfast is important to kick-start the day. A mini-rolled omelette is a great choice, as it is rich in choline, a water-soluble nutrient responsible for regulating memory, mood, muscle control, and other brain and nervous system functions." - Columbia Asia Hospital - Puchong Dietitian, Mardhiah Mat Din
Nutrition
Calories: 306.65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.48g | Protein: 12.79g | Fat: 22.9g | Sodium: 442.51mg
Muesli Nut with Fruit Salad
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious breakfast with this muesli nut and fruit salad combo — crunchy muesli mixed with creamy milk and topped with a vibrant, fruity salad for a delicious start to your day!
Servings 2
Calories 319.58kcal
Ingredients
- 80 g muesli
- 300 ml milk
Fruit Salad
- 40 g mango
- 40 g kiwi
- 40 g red grapes
- 40 g green grapes
Instructions
- Mix muesli and milk in a bowl.
- Add a small portion of fruit salad to serve.
Notes
"Muesli is primarily made from oats, rich in Beta-Glucan, a fibre that supports healthy digestion and helps regulate bowel movements. It is also a versatile option that can be personalised with various nuts and fruits, making your breakfast more exciting." - Columbia Asia Hospital - Puchong Dietitian, Mardhiah Mat Din
Nutrition
Calories: 319.58kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.84g | Protein: 9.94g | Fat: 8.36g | Sodium: 136.56mg
Mini Pancakes
A fun and fluffy mini pancake recipe that's perfect for little hands and sure to bring smiles to the breakfast table!
Servings 2
Calories 384.83kcal
Ingredients
- 160 g pancake flour
- 1 egg
- 2 pandan leaves blended
- pandan food colouring
- 2 tbsp sweet corn
- yellow food colouring
- 1 tbsp strawberry syrup
- 1 tsp butter
- 28 g honey syrup
- 5 g icing sugar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by whisking the pancake flour and egg in a bowl, then divide the mixture into three separate bowls.
- Blend the pandan leaves with water, then strain the mixture.
- Add the pandan water to the first bowl, along with a pinch of pandan colouring, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
- In the second bowl, add the sweet corn, yellow food colouring, salt and pepper to the mixture. Blend well and set aside.
- In the third bowl, add the strawberry syrup, salt and pepper to the mixture, and blend.
- Heat a pan with 1 teaspoon of butter.
- Pour the mixture from the first bowl onto the pan and cook.
- Repeat with the mixtures from the second and third bowls.
- Finally, serve the pancakes on a plate, drizzle with honey syrup, and sprinkle with icing sugar for garnish.
Notes
"This breakfast option is excellent for boosting energy and mood, delivering the essential carbohydrates your body needs to stay fueled." - Columbia Asia Hospital - Puchong Dietitian, Mardhiah Mat DinWhen using food colouring in kids' recipes, choose natural options from vegetables, fruits or spices, as they are safer and free from artificial additives. Use sparingly to avoid overpowering the food, and be mindful of potential allergies by checking labels and selecting hypoallergenic options.
Nutrition
Calories: 384.83kcal | Carbohydrates: 74.14g | Protein: 14.07g | Fat: 4.08g | Sodium: 37.57mg
Potato Dragon Balls
Whip up these soft and tasty sweet potato balls for a kid-friendly snack that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
Servings 2
Calories 599.65kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g sweet potatoes
- 200 g purple potatoes
- 140 g flour
- 120 ml milk
- 80 g breadcrumbs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- cocktail sauce to taste
Instructions
- Peel and clean both the sweet potato and purple potato
- Boil the potatoes in one pot, then strain and let them cool to room temperature.
- Mash the potatoes in separate bowls. Add flour, warm milk, bread crumbs, salt and pepper to each bowl and mix well.
- Form the mixture into balls.
- Coat the potato balls with flour.
- Heat oil in a pot and fry the potato balls until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with cocktail sauce.
Notes
"Sweet potatoes are ideal for maintaining a low glycemic index due to their high beta-carotene and fibre content. On the other hand, purple potatoes stand out for their high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits." - Columbia Asia Hospital - Puchong Dietitian, Mardhiah Mat Din
Nutrition
Calories: 599.65kcal | Carbohydrates: 94.86g | Protein: 15.76g | Fat: 4.95g | Sodium: 402.58mg
Mini Chicken Kebab
Mini chicken kebabs are a kid-friendly, protein-packed treat that’s easy to eat and bursting with flavour!
Servings 2
Calories 405.2kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken minced
- 2 eggs
- 40 g flour
- ½ tsp cilantro powder
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 30 g onion chopped
- 2 g coriander chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- Thousand Island dressing
- tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced chicken, eggs, flour, cilantro powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, chopped onion, chopped coriander, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients well.
- Shape the mixture into small kebabs.
- Grease a baking tray with butter.
- Preheat the oven to 165°C to 170°C.
- Bake the kebabs for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve with Thousand Island dressing and tomato sauce.
Notes
"Mini chicken kebabs are a healthy and versatile option, packed with protein, essential vitamins, and minerals, while being low in unhealthy fats and calories." - Columbia Asia Hospital - Puchong Dietitian, Mardhiah Mat Din
Nutrition
Calories: 405.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 34.5g | Fat: 7.62g | Sodium: 136.2mg
Yummy Breakfast for the Perfect Weekend
So, mummies, as the weekend unfolds, kickstart the laughter, togetherness, and fun with these tasty breakfasts!.
Because nothing beats the joy of sharing good food with the ones you love most.
Here’s to making breakfast the best part of your weekend with one delicious bite at a time!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.
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