48 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Even the Busiest Mornings
Delicious ways to jump-start your day, comin’ right up.
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You've probably already heard that eating breakfast is important. But sometimes life gets busy, and you end up having a cup of coffee for breakfast. Instead of depriving yourself of the nutrition you need to start your day, try these easy breakfast ideas. From high-protein breakfasts to healthy Mediterranean bites, these simple breakfast ideas are something you'll look forward to starting your day with.
If egg prices in your area are spiking again, we've got plenty of breakfast ideas that don't require eggs. Trying to get more fiber in your diet? We've got you covered with these high-fiber breakfast ideas with ingredients like oats and fresh fruit. If you're looking to reduce your calorie intake, we've highlighted dietitian-approved low-calorie breakfast ideas.
Almond-Chia Energy Bites
It doesn't get more grab-and-go than these energy bites made with almond butter, chia seeds, and oats. Bake up a big batch on Sunday for easy breakfasts all week long.
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Everything “Yagels” (Greek Yogurt Bagels)
Make a batch of these surprisingly easy homemade bagels to enjoy throughout the week. You only need four ingredients: self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, an egg and everything bagel seasoning.
Banana Bread Oatmeal
This cozy breakfast made with banana, oats, pecans and maple syrup puts a sweet spin on your morning. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and much of that time is just bringing the mixture to a boil, so it's fairly easy.
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Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
Cooking breakfast for a crowd? This sheet pan recipe with grape tomatoes, feta, basil, and eggs makes enough for everyone. Serve it with toast for a yummy and simple start to the day.
The viral trend of frying an egg in feta was already genius and I think this sheet pan version does it one better: You cook eight eggs at a time right in the oven, where the cheese gets all melty and mingles with the smoky roasted tomatoes. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung
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Very Berry Quinoa Muffins
Who says a muffin can't be a healthy breakfast? These ones, made with quinoa and almond flour, have plenty of protein and fiber to fuel your morning.
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Chocolate-Zucchini Bran Muffins
Get a dose of veggies first thing in the a.m. with these deliciously chocolatey, make-ahead muffins.
At first glance, these muffins might look like the run-of-the-mill chocolate variety, but wheat bran and grated zucchini add heft, texture and just the right amount of feel-good breakfast vibes. — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche
Instantly class-up scrambled eggs with a few pieces of tinned smoked trout stirred in. Easy!
Easy breakfasts don’t have to be boring. With some simple techniques (low and slow makes for the fluffiest eggs!) and a little smoked trout, this scramble makes my a.m. extra elegant! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller
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Double Apple Baked Oatmeal
Freeze leftover portions for a hearty, ready-made breakfast that will fuel you for the day ahead.
This is my favorite feel-good breakfast to meal prep. I’ll throw it in the oven on a Sunday, then reheat extras in the toaster oven throughout the week. It’s so cozy! — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico
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Customizable Egg Muffins
Everyone can have their favorite with these endlessly versatile egg bites. Load these protein-packed bites up with veggies, cheese, and seasonings for a breakfast that will get you excited to start the day.
Eggs make a great breakfast, but I rarely have time to take out (or clean!) a skillet in the morning. These pre-made bites are the perfect solution. — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos
Fill your freezer with these vegetarian burritos so a healthy, satisfying breakfast is never far away. Pro tip: After microwaving, crisp them up in a skillet.
These are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Cook up all your components, set up an assembly line, fill, roll and freeze! — Food Producer Tina Martinez
B.E.C. Breakfast Bites
When you take a homemade tortilla and pack it with hash browns, bacon, eggs, and extra-sharp cheddar, there's basically no way you can have a bad morning!
What really makes these hash brown stuffed breakfast wraps is using homemade or good-quality tortillas — something you don't get in the fast food original that inspired this recipe. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung
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Almond-Buckwheat Granola with Yogurt and Berries
Meal prep a batch of 30-minute granola to top off yogurt and fruit all week.
Toasting buckwheat groats in a skillet before baking them deepens the earthy notes and ups the irresistible crunch factor of this maple-sweetened granola. You won’t even miss the oats! — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho
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Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt, Almond Butter and Pepita Granola
Try roasted sweet potato for breakfast (meal prep 'em on weekends!) — it's tasty topped with a.m. favorites like yogurt and granola.
I love incorporating crops typically enjoyed for dinner, like sweet potatoes, into my a.m. eats. It makes breakfast feel more exciting — and filling! — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy
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Blueberry-Banana-Nut Smoothie
With frozen berries and almond butter, this is like PB&J in smoothie form. Yum!
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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata
This crowd-friendly feast is as easy as whisking eggs, pouring them onto a sheet pan and topping with veggies and cheese.
I love this recipe because it feeds a crowd. Are you hosting friends for brunch? Everyone can grab a slice and enjoy it with a side salad or serve it with a variety of breads and let everyone choose their favorite for a delicious sandwich! — Food Producer Tina Martinez
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Breakfast Tacos
When it comes to easy meals, the sheet pan is your friend — especially for these cheesy, egg-topped tacos.
If I’m hosting breakfast, I don’t want to be standing at my stove flipping fried eggs. These tacos are the best solution; everything comes together in the oven, and I can spend time chatting with friends! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller
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Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches
You don't need to spend half an hour cooking in the morning to eat perfect egg sandwiches for breakfast. Instead, make this egg, spinach and English muffin recipe the night before.
I have a couple of friends who are pregnant, so I’m making a few batches of these to drop off. That way, their freezers will be stocked with microwaveable breakfasts for when they’re in the newborn stage. — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico
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Parmesan Waffles with Lemon Ricotta
Give waffles a savory makeover with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan stirred into the batter.
Oatmeal with Apricots and Pistachios
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Loaded Pancake Tacos
Get creative with this fresh take on breakfast tacos. Add a little extra milk to your pancake batter to make these handheld "taco shells," then load them up with your favorite breakfast bites like eggs and bacon.
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