11 Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes

Convenient breakfast recipes are the name of the game when trying to get kiddos out the door in the morning with as little stress and shouting as possible — especially at the start of the school year. There’s no denying that chaos will ensue, but all we can do is lean into the madness and send our little ones off with everything they need for a successful day at school.

That starts with a healthy and nutritious meal. (As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!) Get ahead of the game with these easy back-to-school breakfast recipes. Prepare in advance to make school send-offs a tad bit easier.

Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes

Blueberry Pancakes

A stack of blueberry pancakes on a green plate. A forkful is taken out of the stack, with the fork sitting to the top right of the pancakes. Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

The secret to this fluffy homemade blueberry pancake recipe is milk and vinegar. Hint: Make these in a batch and freeze them for breakfast ease.

Overnight Oats Parfait

A cup of overnight oats in parfait form sits on a picnic table with oats, fresh strawberries, blackberries, and whipped cream on top.

Who wouldn’t love their own personalized Overnight Oats Parfait to start their day? With a smooth, yogurt-oat base, crunchy granola, and a topping of fresh fruit, you’ll get an energized start in a cute container.

Veggie Muffins

an aerial view of six veggie muffins against a purple table.

Hide a serving or two of veggies in a healthy muffin recipe! Toast and eat them warm, or just pop one in a coat pocket for the on-the-go kid.

Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats

vegan pumpkin overnight oats

A gorgeous breakfast treat that’s as easy as pumpkin pie, and has all of those aromatic flavors, too. As the name suggests, prepare this recipe the night before for quick and simple morning sustenance.

Perfect Avocado Toast

three slices of toast sit with perfectly slices pieces of avocado, cheese, and carrots.

With no cooking necessary (besides toasting) our Perfect Avocado Toast gives your kiddo all the nutrition they need in a morning breakfast. The ability to customize this recipe for more picky eaters lets you explore options like adding an egg, Sriracha for spice lovers, or fresh tomatoes as seasonal fare. The grown-ups will want in on this one, so make some for everyone in the house.

Green Eggs

Green eggs adorned with flowers sit on three different plates.

A fun way to start the day: Whip these up at home and leave a copy of Green Eggs and Ham on the breakfast table. Magic will happen.

Breakfast Smoothie Pops

Children of all ages will say yes to a smoothie pop for breakfast. Quick, convenient, and tasty. Fruit adds flavor and fiber; the protein keeps us from getting a glucose spike too early in the morning and houses sustainable energy, oats aid in stabilizing our blood sugars throughout and altogether. Plus, it is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals!

Mixed Berry Stuffed French Toast

A plate of French toast with berries on a green plate.

Elevate basic french toast with the power of farm-fresh berries. Our Mixed Berry Stuffed French Toast requires just one extra step of mixing a filling and the results are far worth the little bit of time.

Ham, Bacon, and Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Puffs

 

Three Breakfast pastry puffs sit on butchers paper beside a small bowl of blackberry topping.

Gooey cheddar cheese, smokey ham, and crumbled bacon bake into a soft and cushiony puff pastry blanket. Add on a side of blackberry glaze and these Breakfast Pastry Puffs have your morning set.

Chia Oat Parfait

clear glass jars with overnight chia oats and raspberries set in an orange dish on a purple table

A simply delicious breakfast that appeals to palates of all ages — this recipe is filled with fiber and nutrients. A bonus: sturdy jars make for easy-peasy eating in the car or on the bus.

Ever’s (Banana) Muffins

These muffins have no refined sugar, wheat, oil, gluten, or dairy (other than eggs) and are a sweet treat ready in 30 minutes! Michaela Blaney suggests doubling the dates if your kids are used to treats that are sweet. Top with a slice of banana if you’re feeling wild.

Story by Jordan Snowden and Kylie Thomas

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