Easy Breakfast Recipes
Whenever we’re juggling the morning rush (even on days when we’re not actually going anywhere!), I find that simple recipes and ideas are really the way to go. And I don’t think you need to cook breakfast everyday, but if you’re wanting some options, these easy breakfast recipes are my favorites. TIP: Scroll down to see my fav non-recipe quick breakfast ideas too!
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Each of these breakfast recipes has whole grains, low added sugars, kid-friendly flavors and super basic ingredients. And if you ever come across an ingredient that you don’t have or don’t recognize for some reason, please comment on the recipe to ask and I’ll help you find an alternative. Using pantry basics like applesauce, oats, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup or honey, and the occasional ripe banana, you can make any of these recipes to share with the kids. They all can be made ahead if you want to serve some today and some on a later day and almost all have allergy modifications. And I hope these help you stick to your food budget, too. (You may also like my sunflower seed butter recipe or my ultimate guide to meal trains.)
Applesauce Muffins
These happy little Applesauce Muffins are packed apple-cinnamon flavor, whole grains, and vitamins. They’re a perfect healthy snack or breakfast for kids to make ahead and serve throughout the week.
Instant Oatmeal, 6 Ways
Make an assortment of flavors of instant oatmeal in minutes and have delicious breakfast options ready and waiting for the whole family.
Healthy Pumpkin Bread
This bread has the classic flavor and moist crumb of a traditional Pumpkin Bread, but with half the sugar. It stores well too in the fridge or freezer, and uses a full can of pumpkin!
Apple Raisin Oatmeal
Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal cooks up fast and easily—which is exactly what you want in a toddler breakfast! (Though P.S., I love it just as much for myself.)
Applesauce Granola
Learn how to make granola with this super easy Homemade Granola that relies on a lower baking temperature to avoid the risk of burning—and increases the chances of a completely fool-proof and delicious batch!
Healthy Cinnamon Muffins
You can make these mini muffins ahead and serve them throughout the week, or even stash half of the batch into the freezer for later! All with basic pantry staples.
Breakfast Bars with Jam
With wholesome ingredients and not a lot of added sugar, you can bake up Healthy Breakfast Bars to serve for breakfasts or snacks throughout the week. And they are SO good!
Vanilla Whole Wheat Waffles
These Mini Whole Wheat Waffles are always a hit for breakfast with my kids and I love that they have extra protein, fiber, and whole grains…and don’t need any hard to find ingredients.
Sugar-Free Banana Muffins
Ripe bananas make these mini muffins taste best. You can even use thawed frozen bananas if that’s what you have!
Easy Banana Oatmeal Muffins
With just a handful of nutritious ingredients, you can bake up super healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins to share with the kids. Bonus: These store so well in the fridge for days!
Baked Oatmeal Cups
Make oatmeal a little more fun to eat with this finger food version. It’s a great way to use dried or frozen fruit!
Easy Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats are a perfect recipe to make ahead. They packs protein, probiotics, vitamin C, fiber, and healthy fats—and all you need to do to make this recipe is stir the ingredients together and let it hang out in the fridge while you sleep!
Oatmeal with Fruit
Learn how to cook oatmeal with ANY fruit you have on hand, whether fresh, dried, frozen or canned! Plus: It’s easy to make and reheat for easy breakfasts!
Quinoa Pudding
With a few ingredients and a straight forward cooking method, this creamy quinoa pudding is a delicious toddler breakfast you can enjoy too!
Easy Breakfast Ideas (without Recipes)
Add a side of fruit and/or milk to any of these ideas to round out the meal. What are your go-to easy breakfast recipes? I’d love to hear so please comment below to share! This post was first published March 2020.
