Does your child refuse to eat breakfast? Here's how to make breakfast appealing to picky eaters.
Published — Monday, September 1, 2025
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The morning rush is often hectic – and breakfast, in particular, often causes conflict. While you consider it important, your child sometimes refuses to eat. Yet, breakfast is crucial: it gives you energy, helps you concentrate at school, and prevents unhealthy snacking later in the day. Fortunately, there are ways to make this time more enjoyable and easier.
1. Make it colorful
A plate with bright colors works wonders. Think of fruit pieces, a bowl of yogurt with toppings, or a cheerfully decorated shaker cup.
2. Keep it small and light
Some children simply don't have much of an appetite in the morning. Start with something small, like half a sandwich, a shake, or a bit of yogurt.
3. Involve your child in the choice
Let your child choose from a few options: "Do you want banana or strawberry in your shake?" → this makes them feel more involved and they eat faster.
4. Make it a ritual
Sitting together at the table or even singing a little breakfast song can make breakfast more enjoyable and feel less like an obligation.
5. Focus on variety
Eating the same thing every day is boring. Mix it up with bread, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, and shakes!
Many parents tell us that their children drink a shake much faster than they eat a sandwich. This makes Kindershake ideal for picky breakfast eaters ( see reviews). Moreover, the shake contains many more nutrients than a sandwich.
✅ Ready in 1 minute – convenient during the morning rush hour.
✅ Tasty and nutritious – packed with vitamins, fiber, minerals and proteins.
✅ Kid-approved – It feels more like a “milkshake” than breakfast.
In addition, you can vary the shake endlessly: with fruit, oatmeal, or even as a base for healthy muffins or pancakes.
