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44 Delish and Easy Breakfast Ideas

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With this roundup of easy breakfast ideas, you'll be sure find something everyone will love, even on busy mornings!

Breakfast bun, oatmeal, baked oatmeal, and a smoothie in a collage.

We don't eat big breakfasts in our house every day, which is why it's special when you can take the time to make breakfast into a meal instead of just rushing through a bowl of cereal or a pop tart.

Get out of that breakfast rut by trying these egg bites along with this Country Potatoes recipe for a delicious start to the day!

One of our favorite breakfasts is homemade waffles, so I can't wait to try the Chocolate Zucchini Waffles below!

Love doughnuts? Try one from this list of baked doughnuts without yeast - so much easier to make!

For something healthy, try one of these smoothie recipes without yogurt!

You'll find everything here from easy homemade protein bars you can grab & go to Blueberry Sweet Buns which make a delicious morning meal. That sounds so good, I might just make breakfast for dinner! 

Start enjoying these delicious easy breakfast ideas this week for that most important meal of the day! These recipes make your morning routine easier. And if you're looking for meals for the end of the day, check out this list of Italian dinner ideas.

What to Serve with Breakfast

A glass of juice like orange or pineapple would be delicious with these easy breakfast ideas. If you have never tasted watermelon juice, you've got to try it! It's so refreshing and hydrating!

A side of fresh fruit or one of the fruit and yogurt parfaits is a great option with any of these easy delicious breakfast ideas.

Check out my easy breakfast charcuterie board ideas for the perfect brunch!

For those family members who say they just don't eat breakfast, serve a glass of juice, piece of fruit, or a slice of toast, and pack a scone or egg muffin for later when they're hungry before lunchtime.

Sweet Potato Muffins with Streusel Topping!

An easy sweet potato muffins recipe for a moist and delicious breakfast. We used sweet potatoes, cozy fall spices and a streusel topping. Yum!
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Sweet potato muffins in a basket on a white table.

Breakfast Charcuterie Board

This breakfast charcuterie board is filled with everything you'd need for the perfect brunch.
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Wood board filled with breakfast items.

Easy Baked Apple Fritters

You will never buy these again once you realize how easy they are to make! Filled with delicious apple pieces and baked until golden brown, these are delicious and make a great breakfast or dessert!
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Apple fritters in a white bowl with a striped dish towel.

Blueberry Sweet Buns with Lemon Glaze

These blueberry sweet buns taste like a Sunday morning any day of the week! Don’t reach for the cereal when you can have these sweet buns! I just love breakfast breads of any kind!
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Blueberry sweet bun with icing on a white plate.

Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe

We made this cranberry walnut bread recipe soda bread style, so it’s light and airy with just the right amount of sweet! So delicious!
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Loaf of bread on cutting board with white dish towel on side.

Crispy and Delicious Country Potatoes

This country potatoes recipe makes deliciously crispy potatoes that are golden brown on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. So delicious and perfect for dinner or breakfast!
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Roasted potatoes with cheese and bacon in a white crock.

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Searching for Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Recipes? This is the best recipe we’ve found for making this sweet treat! It super easy, too!
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Chocolate chip mini muffins in a pile.

Baked Blueberry Cake Donut Recipe

This baked blueberry cake donut recipe uses fresh blueberries to create the perfect breakfast or delicious treat! With a light icing and touch of lemon to brighten the flavor, you’ll love this recipe!
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Iced baked blueberry cake donuts on a wire rack with lemons and blueberries on the side.

Blueberry Muffins Recipe (Weight Watchers)

These muffins are so good, no one will know there is no added sugar, no yucky sugar substitutes, and lots of healthy fruit! The kids will gobble these up!
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Blueberry muffins on paper with blueberries around.

Cranberry Orange Scones

These amazing scones have a crisp outside and buttery tender inside, filled with the flavor of cranberry and orange. So good with a cup of tea!
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Scones with icing on a wire rack with taupe napkin.

Breakfast Oatmeal Cups Recipe

This oatmeal cups recipe is about to make your busy mornings easier. So delicious and versatile, the possibilities of flavors for this healthy breakfast are truly endless!
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Oatmeal cups filled with yogurt and fruit on a cutting board on a white table with fruit and mint.

Easy Egg Bites Recipe

These omelet bites are a perfect grab & go healthy breakfast for busy mornings! So good, too! Make a batch to be sure your family starts the day right!
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Egg bites on a wooden cutting board with oranges and grapes.

Baked Lemon Donuts

This baked lemon donut recipe is the perfect breakfast or dessert to kick off Spring! Lemon donuts are soft and fluffy and perfectly sweet! Everyone will love this special treat!
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Lemon donuts stacked on a white plate with a black and white cloth.

Healthy Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries

I made this healthy baked oatmeal with blueberries earlier this week and I’m obsessed! This recipe is so easy to make and super healthy and a great recipe for a make ahead breakfast for those busy work weeks.
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baked oatmeal with blueberries

Tropical Coconut Oatmeal Porridge

Tropical coconut oatmeal porridge makes a delicious breakfast that is not only vegan and sugar free, but it’s perfect for the Daniel Fast.
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Tropical coconut oatmeal porridge on wood slab.

Fruit Parfait Recipe

This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It’s the absolute best parfait I have ever had. It is boozy, so just leave that out if kids will be eating.
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Fruit Parfait Recipe

Easy Breakfast Casserole

I love this breakfast casserole recipe because I can make it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning and let it cook while I’m showering.
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Ultimate Mixed Berry Scone Recipe

Everyone in your house will love this mixed berry scone recipe! Mixing the berries gives it such great flavor, and the colors are so pretty!
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Ultimate Mixed Berry Scone Recipe

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe - Food Fun & Faraway Places

This healthy oatmeal breakfast recipe is a nutrition powerhouse. Oatmeal is heart-healthy, full of fiber, and is known to lower cholesterol.
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Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe - Food Fun & Faraway Places

Nana’s Ultimate Moist Banana Bread

This ultimate moist banana bread is one of my favorite easy recipes from my mom. My whole family loves it for breakfast or a snack.
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This Ultimate moist banana bread is one of my favorite recipes from my mom.

Apple Scones Recipe

This Apple Scones recipe is easy and makes one dozen perfectly tender and slightly sweet pastries. Doesn’t a scone sound good right now?
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apple scones on a red plate

Spinach Berry Smoothie

Smoothies are one of my favorite healthy breakfast ideas, and this Spinach Berry Smoothie is SO good! Who knew something so delicious could be good for your eye health, too? It’s a perfect healthy treat!
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This Berry and Spinach Smoothie is SO good! Who knew something so delicious could be good for you, too? Full of spinach and berries, you'll also be getting much-needed nutrients for healthy eyes.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

What could be better than warm Apple Cinnamon rolls with a hint of pumpkin spice on a crisp fall morning? Think homemade Cinnabons!
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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Peaches and Cream Parfait

I love serving my family something special for breakfast, and this Peaches and Cream Parfait is just the perfect healthy food to start your day. This is such an easy recipe!
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I love serving my family something special for breakfast, and this Peaches and Cream Parfait is just the perfect healthy food to start your day. We can get peaches almost all year round now, but in the summer they are really perfect. This is such an easy recipe, too. Enjoy!

Peach Smoothie Recipe

This Peach Smoothie recipe also contains pineapple for an all natural and delicious start to your day!
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Peach smoothie in a bottle.

smoothie

Start your day with this delicious smoothie for a great antioxidant boost!
A blueberry banana smoothie is a great way to start any day, and this one has no added sugar and is dairy-free.

Berry Breakfast Parfait

Who doesn’t love the simplicity of a breakfast yogurt parfait? So easy and better for you than a typical breakfast or snack!
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Who doesn't love the deliciousness of a Berry Breakfast Parfait? So easy and better for you than a typical breakfast or snack, this is a way to start making little changes that could impact the way you feel.

Sweet Potato Muffins with Toasted Coconut

Sweet potato muffins with toasted coconut are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. These healthy muffins are full of fiber and perfect for leftover sweet potatoes!

Irish Soda Bread Scones

This recipe for Irish Soda Bread Scones is perfect for an easy breakfast! Such a wonderful breakfast treat, but also perfect to have on hand for those afternoon snacks, too.
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This recipe Irish Soda Bread Scones is perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Such a wonderful breakfast treat, but also the perfect food to have on hand for an afternoon snack.

Almond Milk Smoothie

This almond milk smoothie is so decadent, yet it only has three ingredients! It’s filling and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. You can replace the almond butter with peanut butter in this healthy smoothie.
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This almond milk smoothie is so decadent, yet it only has three ingredients! It's filling and perfect for breakfast!

Delicious Almond Joy Muffins

These Almond Joy Muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness and are so moist, it’s the perfect way to begin your day! Delicious warm or cold!
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Delicious Almond Joy Muffins

Easy Breakfast Parfaits

These easy breakfast parfaits are perfect for busy back to school mornings and not filled with sugar and simple carbs like many cereals and muffins. You might be surprised to see your kids love cottage cheese which has 25 grams of protein per serving!
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These easy breakfast parfaits are perfect for busy back to school mornings. When I'm rushing to get out the door, I want to be able to grab a quick breakfast that isn't filled with sugar and carbs.

Mini Banana Muffins

These mini banana muffins with toasted coconut are so good, and this is a healthier recipe. These are perfect for an after school snack!
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Banana Muffins with slice of dried banana and coconut on top.

5 Minute Maple Pumpkin Pie Parfait

This 5 minute Maple Pumpkin Pie Parfait is the perfect autumn treat! With delicious pumpkin puree and vanilla or Greek yogurt, you’ll love the fall flavors!
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5 Minute Maple Pumpkin Pie Parfait

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

This strawberry mango smoothie pairs delicious fruit with creamy Greek yogurt. It’s a fruit and dairy lover’s dream beverage!
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Strawberry mango smoothie in a mason jar.

Sourdough Cream Cheese French Toast

This Sourdough Cream Cheese French Toast is one of my favorite easy breakfast ideas. The fruit adds antioxidants and the toast adds fiber. Delicious!
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Sourdough Cream Cheese French Toast

Easy Breakfast Popovers Recipe

This Easy Breakfast Popovers recipe is so delicious and really quick to whip up and bake, even on a school day! A great way to start the day!
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Easy Breakfast Popovers Recipe

How To Make Bacon, Potato & Egg Cups (Recipe)

I don’t know about you, but there are days when I crave bacon, eggs and potatoes for breakfast. There is one thing that I cook for breakfast that has all three ingredients and even some cheese too! My family LOVES the Bacon, Potato & Egg Cups that I make for breakfast. These are really easy to make.…
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How To Make Bacon, Potato & Egg Cups (Recipe)

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

Snickerdoodles aren't just for cookies! This Muffins Recipe is really flavorful and easy to make for a grab and go breakfast.
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Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

Chocolate Zucchini Waffles

The simple ingredients in these waffles deliver great flavor. Whole-wheat flour gives it bonus points and the eggs give it plenty of protein. Top with berries for extra flavor!
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Chocolate Zucchini Waffles

Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pancakes - See Mom Click

Have leftover mashed potatoes? This is an easy and totally delicious way to use them up. Enjoy this recipe for Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pancakes!
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Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pancakes - See Mom Click

Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars

I recently shared my Homemade Chocolate Chip Protein Bars with you all, and they are amazing! I love a breakfast we can take to work.
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Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars

Mini Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Chips

These Mini Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon Chips are amazingly delicious and moist. They’re made with applesauce and Greek yogurt, no oil or butter!
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Mini Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Chips

Maple Overnight Oats

This tasty oatmeal only takes a few minutes to prepare. Then I pop it in the refrigerator overnight and breakfast is ready when I get up in the morning. Whether you’re rushing off to work or school, it’s always nice to save time in the morning and skipping breakfast is not a good time saver. …
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Maple Overnight Oats

Awesome Homemade Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

See how to make Homemade Maple Pecan Granola. This Granola recipe is a great healthy snack and even makes a DIY gift too!
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Awesome Homemade Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

Artichoke and Cheese Frittata Recipe

This fabulous Artichoke and Cheese Frittata is a wonderful breakfast, or breakfast for dinner, recipe. Made with leftover vegetables this cheesy-good frittata is one the whole family will enjoy! Artichoke and Cheese Frittata Recipe A frittata is an egg-based dish in which you combine leftover meats,…
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Artichoke and Cheese Frittata Recipe

Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe

If you’re looking for easy breakfast casserole recipes, then check out this easy and budget friendly recipe for a Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Banana Overnight Oats

These Banana Overnight Oats are so simple to make, they just may become your new favorite make-ahead breakfast recipe! You’ll love waking up to find this delicious yet easy breakfast ready and waiting!
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Banana Overnight Oats

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Crescent Wrap

Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast crescent wrap is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch item!
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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Crescent Wrap

Individual Veggie Quiche Cups To-Go

Low carb, low calorie individual quiche cups for breakfast {or lunch} on the go.
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Individual Veggie Quiche Cups To-Go

FAQ

What is the Easiest Breakfast Idea on this List that's still Healthy?

I think the healthy baked oatmeal with blueberries or the tropical coconut oatmeal porridge are both super easy and so good for you. No added sugar in either and both are very filling.

Can these Breakfast Ideas be Made Ahead of Time?

Most of these recipes can be made ahead of time for quick breakfasts. Check each individual recipe for details.

Is it Okay to Eat Eggs for Breakfast Every Day?

I personally eat egg whites quite a bit, but recent research has shown that it's perfectly fine to eat eggs every day as long as you don't have risk factors like heart disease or diabetes.

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Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

Some Of The Things You May Need

  • Oatmeal
  • Pineapple
  • Potatoes
  • Eggs
  • Sausage
  • Bananas
  • Fresh Berries
  • Flour
  • Spinach
  • Pumpkin
  • Cinnamon
  • Apples

Instructions

Choose Some Favorites and Enjoy!

  • Blueberry Sweet Buns with Lemon Glaze
  • Healthy Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries
  • Tropical Coconut Oatmeal Porridge
  • Fruit Parfait Recipe
  • Easy Breakfast Casserole
  • Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe
  • Ultimate Mixed Berry Scone Recipe
  • Nana’s Ultimate Moist Banana Bread
  • Apple Scones Recipe
  • Spinach Berry Smoothie
  • Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Rolls
  • Peaches and Cream Parfait
  • Blueberry Banana Smoothie
  • Berry Breakfast Parfait
  • Sweet Potato Muffins with Toasted Coconut
  • Irish Soda Bread Scones
  • Almond Milk Smoothie
  • Delicious Almond Joy Muffins
  • Easy Breakfast Parfaits
  • Mini Banana Muffins
  • 5 Minute Maple Pumpkin Pie Parfait
  • Omelet Bites
  • Sourdough Cream Cheese French Toast
  • Breakfast Popovers Recipe
  • Bacon, Potato & Egg Cups
  • Snickerdoodle Muffins
  • Chocolate Zucchini Waffles
  • Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pancakes
  • Mango and Orange Juice Smoothie
  • Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars
  • Mini Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Chips
  • Maple Overnight Oats
  • Maple Pecan Granola
  • Artichoke and Cheese Frittata
  • Easy Breakfast Casserole
  • Banana Overnight Oats
  • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Crescent Wrap
  • Individual Veggie Quiche Cups To-Go
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If you're looking for gluten-free ideas, visit The Gluten-Free Option for delicious gluten-free breakfast recipes.

I've found a couple of things that make preparing breakfast so much easier, like this Toaster Oven for reheating and this Nonstick Omelette Pan. Let me know if you have a great breakfast recipe to share!

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This was first seen on Food, Fun & Faraway Places on May 18 2014 and was updated on August 31 2021.

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  1. Jersey Girl Cooks

    5 stars
    Great breakfast choices! Thanks for including my smoothie!

    Reply

  2. tj

    What am I missing? Where are these recipes? When I click on "recipes to wake up for", it takes me to travel.

    Reply

  3. Mary from Mission to Save

    Great list! Thanks for including my Classic Holiday Brunch Recipe.

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  4. Eli@coachdaddy

    I want to start on the first one and do a new one every Saturday. Have a new list for me next September?

    Reply

  5. Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel

    Thank you for including my Mexican Scrambled Eggs and Energy Boosting Morning Smoothie!

    Reply

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