Weekday mornings can be so chaotic, am I right?! Between getting everyone out of bed, dressed and packed for school, breakfast can sometimes feel like the last thing on your mind. But we all know that our kids learn better on a full tummy, so here are 20 easy to make breakfast ideas that kids will love! Everything from homemade chicken minis to silly face animal toast to mini breakfast omelets. This list has something that every kid (and adult) will love, even your pickiest eaters.
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1. Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
This 4 ingredient copy cat recipe tastes exactly like the popular breakfast item from Chick-Fil-A. Homemade Chicken Minis are the perfect quick and easy breakfast for kids, adults, and everyone in between. These sweet mini sandwiches are irresistible! In just 30 minutes, you can make this copycat Chick-fil-A recipe in your oven with no frying, no batter, and almost no effort.
2. Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A 4 ingredient breakfast recipe that can be thrown together in minutes. I love to make this easy casserole the night before a busy morning. Just pop it in the oven as soon as you wake up and in no time, you’ll have a delicious breakfast to fill your kids’ bellies before school.
3. Cinnamon Donut Holes
Homemade donut holes in just a few minutes?! Yes, Please! This sweet breakfast idea is so easy to make with refrigerated biscuit dough and a few spices you probably already have at home. My kids love this sweet treat to start their day. Add some bacon and eggs to make the best before school breakfast ever!
4. Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Sandwich
Yep, that’s right. A grilled peanut butter banana bacon sandwich. If you don’t think this is a good idea, then you haven’t tried it. It’s got a little bit of creamy, crunchy and crazy all mixed into one awesome sandwich. And you can make it in just a few minutes. Perfect for busy weekday mornings.
5. Sausage Crescent Balls
Sausage, crescent dough and cheddar cheese come together to create warm, cheesy sausage balls that are perfect for a savory breakfast. Kids and adults will love this fun handheld breakfast item. Try adding bell peppers or onions to make this recipe even yummier.
6. Silly Animal Toast
Silly Animal Toast will get just about any kid excited for breakfast time. With a few simple ingredients you probably already have like bread, Nutella/nut butter/cream cheese, and sliced fruit you can make a truly fun and delicious breakfast for kids. I mean who doesn’t want to eat a puppy or bunny for breakfast!
7. Cinnamon Roll Pigs In A Blanket
Every kid is going to love these savory sausages wrapped in warm cinnamon rolls and drizzled with icing. This recipe is 2 ingredient magic that makes the best breakfast you’ll ever have. Don’t sleep on this simple breakfast recipe because it may just become your family’s favorite meal ever!
8. Pancake Sausage Balls
A fun and easy breakfast idea using pancake mix, breakfast sausage, shredded cheese and milk that will impress even your pickiest eater. This really is the best family friendly breakfast! It’s so simple to make and everyone always gobbles them up. I like to make a double or triple batch and freeze the leftovers. This way I always have a few to pop in the microwave on a busy weekday morning.
9. Microwave French Toast In A Mug
A quick and mess free breakfast for those days that you’re running out the door. Microwave french toast is so easy to make that kids can do it themselves. No baking or stoves required. The perfect on-the-go breakfast for busy families.
10. Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Browns
Hash browns are a cheap and simple breakfast food that everyone loves especially with a side of bacon and eggs. Make crispy, cheesy hash browns the easiest way possible with this simple recipe and fill your family’s bellies before a busy day of school and work.
11. Cake Mix Blueberry Muffins
Who knew you could make moist and delicious blueberries muffins with cake mix and just a few other ingredients. These simple to make blueberry muffins are the perfect breakfast treat that even your pickiest eaters will gobble up. You can even use this same recipe to make cinnamon, chocolate chip, or pumpkin muffins! Customizable for your family’s taste.
12. Mini Breakfast Omelets
If you’re looking for a protein packed, veggie filled, handheld breakfast idea, then you’ll love these mini omelets! With a smashed tater tot crust and filled with eggs, meat and veggies of your choice, you can’t of wrong. This easy breakfast recipe can be customized to the dietary needs of each family member, so even your picky eaters will love these individual breakfast omelets.
13. Cheesy Egg Toast
Make breakfast a little more exciting with this gooey, cheesy egg toast. I love this high protein breakfast for my kids especially as they head out the door for school. And they love eating something other than a boring bowl of cereal! Add some avocado on top for the perfect start to your day.
14. Easy Banana Oat Pancakes
These healthy pancakes are flourless and so easy to make. What more could you ask for, especially on busy mornings? Even your kids will love them! Our family likes to change them up with different mix-ins like blueberries, nuts, shredded coconut, and sometimes a few chocolate chips when we are treating ourselves.
15. Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
This is one of my favorite no sugar added breakfast ideas for my kids! Add fruit, nuts, and more to customize this easy breakfast to your kids’ liking. This easy recipe has over 1 million shares, so it must be delicious! Plus, these oatmeal muffins make a great afterschool snack as well!
16. Crispy Bagel Bites
This fun and easy breakfast recipe is perfect for busy school mornings. The combination of the creamy cream cheese, buttery tortilla, and the savory crunch of the Everything Bagel seasoning is simply irresistible.
17. Sheet Pan Pancakes
I love pancakes but it can take SO long to cook up a big batch. This sheet pan pancake recipe saves me a ton of time cooking, especially on busy weekday mornings. Make enough pancakes for the whole week with this amazing breakfast idea!
18. Pomegranate Avocado Toast
A fun twist on avocado toast! I love finding new and exciting ways to add fruits and veggies to my kids’ meals. Pomegranate avocado toast is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and it’s so healthy for growing kids! A healthy breakfast idea to fill your kids’ tummy before school.
19. 3 Ingredient Banana Bread
This banana bread is so delicious you won’t even believe it’s made with just 3 ingredients. My kids love this easy banana bread recipe because it’s moist and so sweet. The perfect breakfast idea for busy weekday mornings. Feel free to add your choice of mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit and more!
20. Buttermilk Biscuits
These super easy homemade buttermilk biscuits are made with just 3 simple ingredients. And, trust me, that’s all you need. They are so flaky and delicious, you won’t be able to eat just one. Never buy store bought biscuits again with this simple breakfast recipe!
I love that each of these yummy recipes is made with just a few simple ingredients and prep time is quick and easy. As busy parents, we need all the help we can get getting these kids out the door on time in the mornings. Try doubling these recipes and popping in the freezer for quick and tasty meals on busy school mornings.
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