Kid Friendly Granola

At Toatilly we are in the process of creating a new Granola flavour just for kids. This is part of our fundraising campaign, helping raise money for Kids Village, the UK’s first respite holiday village for children with critical illness.

Before we get into the details of how you can get involved, let us look at why breakfast is so important for children and why Granola is a great choice to add to their diet.

Why Is Breakfast So Important For Children?

Breakfast is especially important for children because it sets the tone for their physical energy, mental focus, and mood throughout the day. Here are 6 key reasons why breakfast matters for kids:

A Good Start To The Day

Breakfast provides energy after the overnight fast and helps children stay focused throughout the morning. A nutritious breakfast that includes wholegrains, protein, and fruit can support concentration and alertness. Research shows that children who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to perform well at school, including in subjects such as maths and reading.

Supports Energy Levels

Children have high energy needs for their growth and activity. A balanced breakfast helps replenish glucose levels after sleep, providing fuel for the body and supporting focus and energy for the day ahead.

Helps Support a Positive Start to the Day

Starting the day with a balanced breakfast can help children feel more settled and ready to learn.

Promotes Healthy Eating Habits

Kids who eat breakfast and start their day with a full belly full, tend to make healthier food choices. It also reducing the chances of overeating or snacking on less nutritious foods later on.

Provides Essential Nutrients

Breakfast is an important opportunity for children to get key nutrients, such as fibre, calcium, iron and vitamins, that are needed for growth, development and overall health. Children who regularly skip breakfast may find it harder to meet their daily nutritional needs.

Encourages Family Routines

Sitting down to eat together in the morning can be a nice way to connect with the family before the day starts. Breakfast times can help reinforce positive morning routines and provide a good mealtime structure.

What Are The Benefits Of Granola For Children?

Granola can be a good breakfast option for children for several reasons, especially when it’s made with natural and nutritious ingredients like our product range.

Lets find out why:

Granola is Nutrient-Dense

Granola often contains whole grains like oats, which are a source of fibre, B vitamins, and minerals such as iron and magnesium. Nuts and seeds in granola provide unsaturated fats, and together with milk or yoghurt, can contribute protein, important for normal growth and development in children.

Granola Provides Energy

The combination of complex carbohydrates, fats, and proteins give kids a steady supply of energy to fuel their school day or busy morning activities.

Granola Is Rich in Fibre

Granola made with oats, seeds, and dried fruits provides fibre, which supports healthy digestion and helps children feel fuller for longer as part of a balanced diet.

Granola Is Versatile

Granola can be served with milk, yoghurt, or fresh fruit, making it easy to customise and appeal to kids’ tastebuds. Its textures and natural sweetness (from dried fruit or healthy syrups like date syrup) make it enjoyable for children.

Granola Is Easy to Prepare

It’s a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast that requires little preparation, making mornings less stressful for busy families.

Help Us Create Our Next Granola Flavours – Just for Kids!

Granola Breakfast Ideas For Children

Breakfast doesn't have to be boring. Granola is such a versatile food, it can be enjoyed in many different ways, appealing to even the pickiest of eaters. Whether it's one of our new child-friendly flavour combinations or one of our classic granola blends, here are 4 child-friendly breakfast ideas to try with your family: 

• 1. A Classic Granola Bowl

Keeping it simple with a bowl of granola served with either milk or yoghurt. You can top it with colourful fresh fruit like banana slices, berries, or apple chunks.

Let your kids choose their toppings to make it more personal.

• 2. Granola Sprinkled on Pancakes or Waffles

If your little ones are a fan of pancakes and waffles, this could be a great choice for you. Sprinkle some of their favourite granola on top of warm pancakes or waffles. Added some sliced fruit and a drizzle of a bit of honey or maple syrup.

For a slightly healthier option, swap out the flour for some gluten-free oats.

• 3. Apple or Banana Nachos

Fruit nachos are a fun way to start the day. Simply slice up apples or bananas, drizzle with nut butter or yoghurt, and sprinkle with granola. You could even add a few chocolate chips or raisins for extra taste.

• 4. Breakfast Tacos

Another way to make breakfast more interesting is to make some breakfast tacos. All you need are some mini tortillas. Spread with yoghurt or nut butter, add some fresh fruit and sprinkle with granola. Wrap it up and eat it like a taco!

On-the-Go Granola Snacks

Granola doesn't just need to be enjoyed at breakfast time. It is also the ideal choice for on-the-go snacks.

Our granola blends already include a variety of dried fruits, seeds and nuts . Just pack a 45g portion of granola into a small snack bag and pop it into their lunchboxes. Chocolate chips and yoghurt-covered fruit could also be added for extra taste.

Another alternative is our hand-baked granola bars. Available in a variety of flavours including Apple & Cinnamon, Buckwheat & Blueberry and our award-winning Suffolk Crunch.

There are plenty of ways to include granola into your children's diets, keeping them happy and full of energy for the day ahead!

Health References

• https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00283/full