Good things for your family table

Why it works for children.

Soft enough to spoon, with a mild banana flavour and berries that can stay in one corner. One dish gives you portions to serve freshly baked or ready the next morning. For children under 5, the walnuts go into the mixture finely ground.

The nutrients in these ingredients.

Protein: Here, from: eggs, yoghurt and quark
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
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Fibre: Here, from: oats, chia, banana and blueberries
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
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Calcium: Here, from: yoghurt and quark
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
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Plant-based omega-3: ALA: Here, from: walnuts and chia seeds
ALA is an essential fatty acid that we need to get from food. It is different from DHA and EPA; the body converts only a small amount into these fatty acids.
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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.

How long will it keep them full?

This brings carbohydrates, protein, fibre and fat together. How long that lasts depends on your child’s appetite, portion size and activity, among other things. A fixed number of hours would not tell you much. If hunger returns sooner, a mid-morning snack is fine – even after a good breakfast.

Let the banana bring the sweetness.

Choose ripe bananas. Extra sugar is optional; coconut blossom sugar is still added sugar. You do not need it to make this a good breakfast.

Make it yours.

Walnuts do not work for you? You can leave them out; the flavour, texture and nutrient contribution will change a little. For a nut-free version, check the other ingredients for nut traces too. Small pieces of ripe pear can replace fresh blueberries. Eggs and dairy are part of this recipe and cannot simply be left out without adapting it.

Feeling a little unsure?

A soft corner without berries can be a good starting point. Your child does not have to like a new mixture straight away. A little taste beside something familiar is enough – and saying no is fine too.

Keeping leftovers

Divide leftovers into small portions, cool promptly and refrigerate covered at 5°C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 48 hours. Serve cold, or reheat only the portion you need once until thoroughly hot, then cool to a suitable temperature for your child.

For younger eaters

Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.

Our approach & sources

These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.

Our general guidance draws on the recommendations below. These organisations have not reviewed or endorsed the individual recipes. Editing: Pureli.

A family recipe idea, adapted for Pureli. The image is an AI-generated serving suggestion of the cooked breakfast bake. Baking time is an estimate and depends on the oven and dish.