What to Include on Your Continental Breakfast Platter

Here’s what I used to build this delicious and balanced board:

Protein Base

• Protein Pancakes (from Protein Pancakes brand)
  → Tip: make ahead and keep warm in the oven or toaster
  
• Mini muffins – banana, blueberry, or oat-based
  → Store-bought or homemade—whatever fits your time and energy!
  
  

Fresh Fruit

• Sliced strawberries
  
• Grapes (cut for toddlers)
  
• Orange wedges
  
• Kiwi slices
  
• Blueberries
  
• Banana slices
  
• Optional: fruit skewers or melon balls for fun presentation
  
  

Optional Add-Ons

• Yogurt cups or a bowl of Greek yogurt with a spoon
  
• Nut butter or sunflower seed butter for dipping
  
• Maple syrup or honey for drizzling
  
• Hard-boiled eggs or mini cheese rounds for more protein
  
• Mini croissants or toast fingers if you’re going classic continental
  
  

Dietitian Notes

This is a dietitian’s dream breakfast because it encourages:

• Balanced eating – a mix of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and natural sugars
  
• Colorful variety – more colors = more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
  
• Autonomy for kids – self-serve platters let little ones explore and choose
  
• Protein support – the Protein Pancakes help sustain energy and curb sugar spikes
  
• Portion control without pressure – mini muffins and finger foods make it easy to adjust serving sizes for everyone at the table
  
  

Want to level up the nutrition? Swap in whole grain mini muffins, non-dairy yogurts, or seed butters for common allergens.

How to Make It Toddler-Friendly

Here’s how to serve this platter in a way that even your youngest eaters will love:

• Cut pancakes and muffins into bite-sized pieces
  
• Offer mashed fruit or soft options like banana, ripe kiwi, or halved grapes
  
• Serve dips like yogurt or seed butter in small ramekins
  
• Let them choose! A few simple choices help with autonomy and picky eating
  
• Skip syrup and drizzle mashed berries or unsweetened applesauce instead
  
  

You can also pre-plate a mini version of the platter for your toddler—or let them help you build it!

A Beautiful, Balanced Breakfast fit for a Queen

This Continental Breakfast Platter proves you don’t need a fancy brunch reservation to enjoy a morning that’s colorful, nourishing, and crowd-pleasing. With protein-packed pancakes, mini muffins, and fresh fruit, it’s the kind of meal that works for toddlers, teens, and adults alike.

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