Waffle Fruit Pizza Recipe
- shannon94893
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Looking for a breakfast that’s both nutritious and exciting for your little ones? This waffle fruit pizza perfectly blends whole grains, protein, and fresh fruit. It's designed to nourish growing bodies while giving children the joy of making their own choices.
Why Parents Love It
This recipe is quick to prepare (just 20 minutes total) and makes eight servings, ideal for busy mornings or a weekend brunch. It’s also a great way to introduce variety and independence into your child’s diet. Letting them choose their fruit toppings encourages autonomy and makes healthy eating feel like a fun activity.
Nutritional Benefits
Whole Grain Waffles
A source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, which help maintain energy levels and support digestion.
Cream Cheese & Greek Yogurt Spread
This creamy blend adds protein and calcium, essential for bone development and muscle growth. Greek yogurt also contributes probiotics for gut health.
Fresh Mixed Fruit
Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and natural sweetness. Whether it’s berries, bananas, or melon, fruit adds color, texture, and essential nutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
Maple Syrup (just a touch!)
Adds a hint of sweetness without overwhelming the natural flavors of the fruit.
Meal Pattern Contribution
One serving provides ½ oz. eq. grains and ½ cup of fruit.
The Child Lane Nutrition Program, a CACFP-hosted program that supports 500+ Family Child Care Home Providers in Los Angeles County and Orange County, scaled this waffle fruit pizza to 8 servings.
Waffle Fruit Pizza Recipe
Yield: 8 – ( ½ waffle and ½ cup fruit per serving)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Whole grain waffles | 4 each (1 oz. eq. each)
Cream cheese, softened | 1/3 cup
Greek yogurt | ¼ cup
Vanilla extract | 1 tsp
Mixed fruit | 5 cups
Maple syrup | 2 Tbsp
Directions
In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mix evenly on top of each waffle.
Cut each waffle into 4 equal pieces – that look like pizza slices.
Serve 2 waffle slices and ½ cup of mixed fruit of choice. Have children add their own fruit topping to their waffle slices.
Note: Age group 1-5 years old. Pair with 1% milk to make it a complete breakfast.
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