Looking for quick and simple breakfast ideas for your kids that will fill them up and help them stay focused all morning long? Try these 70 easy back-to-school breakfast ideas for kids. These fast make-ahead and freezer-friendly recipes are delicious, nutritious, and kid-approved.
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As the summer starts winding down, you may be starting to think about easy back-to-school breakfast ideas that you can make for your kids this upcoming school year. Because, let’s face it school mornings can be crazy busy so finding simple, make-ahead, and quick recipes that your kids will enjoy will put a smile on everyone’s face.
That is why I decided to gather some easy-to-prep breakfast recipes that are not only delicious but healthy so your kids can start the morning off right. You will find many hearty, make-ahead breakfast options that can be eaten throughout the week making your mornings go much smoother.
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If you have older kids, I’ve included some smoothie recipes that can be made to take on the go. As well, as breakfast bars and overnight oats. If you want more fast breakfast ideas, I share 40 quick 5-minute breakfast ideas that are great options for adults (and kids!)
One of the best parts of these easy back-to-school breakfasts is that many of these recipes also make great freezer meals! Breakfast muffins, burritos, and egg sandwiches are perfect to make up on the weekend and freeze to use for the week ahead.
So, if you are looking for simple, nutritious kid-friendly breakfast options to start the school year off right, you’ve come to the right place. Hopefully, these 70 easy breakfast ideas for kids will help make your life easier on those stressful mornings before school because you will already have one thing crossed off your list.
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70 Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Find make-ahead and quick grab-and-go breakfast ideas that your kids are sure to love! 70 easy breakfast recipes that will make even the pickiest eater happy.
Muffins/ Quick Bread for Breakfast
Muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast option for kids. Of course, it can be as easy as picking up a box of chocolate chip or blueberry muffins (or muffin tops), baking them, and freezing them for the week ahead. Or, you could try one of these delicious muffin or quick sweet bread recipes to mix things up.
Mini Cinnamon Muffins– Kitchen Cents
The perfect busy morning breakfast everyone will love. These moist sweet mini muffins with a hint of cinnamon are ready in 15 minutes or less.
These warm and moist Banana Oatmeal Muffins will be your new favorite on-the-go breakfast! With hints of cinnamon combined with sweet banana the whole family will love these healthy muffins.
Make a batch of healthy cranberry orange oatmeal muffins this weekend and eat them all week long for quick on-the-go breakfasts.
These Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins are soft, moist bakery-style buttermilk muffins that are bursting with fresh blackberries! The lovely flavors and textures of these muffins make them a fantastic way to start your day!
These banana and pear muffins are a healthy treat fresh out of the oven. Soft pears baked with bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm melted chocolate chips. Baked until the muffin tops are golden and crispy.
This Easy Carrot Muffins Recipe is the perfect quick breakfast or snack! An Easy Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe that everyone will love!
These caramel apple crisp muffins are the perfect cozy treat to start your mornings. A quick and satisfying breakfast option that’s loaded with chopped apples, caramel, and a delicious crunchy topping.
Using pantry staple ingredients, a generous dash of cinnamon, and plenty of chocolate chips you’ll have yourself the perfect chocolate chip banana loaf.
This Blueberry Banana Bread with Crumb Topping is the perfect quick bread to enjoy for breakfast or snack. Juicy ripe blueberries and a cinnamon-sugar topping take this classic banana bread recipe to the next level.
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Kid’s Breakfast Ideas with Egg
My son loves making breakfast sandwiches for our family. Whether it’s our favorite egg, ham, and cheese crunch wrap or a simple grilled egg, ham, and cheese sandwich (a grilled cheese sandwich with a fried egg and ham added), breakfasts sandwiches with eggs are a quick go-to hearty breakfast in our home.
Egg Muffins-Delicious Table
Breakfast food can be so incredibly easy with Egg Muffins! They can be made just the way you want them in a muffin pan with cooked breakfast meats like smoked ham, bacon, or crumbled sausage. Or fill them with a diced confetti of vegetables and top them with different herbs and cheeses.
Breakfast Sliders make any morning better! These Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders are egg sandwiches loaded with bacon, sausage, and cheddar, brushed with a maple butter topping.
These Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders are delicious little hot breakfast sandwiches that are the perfect way to feed a breakfast crowd.
Loaded with protein these Breakfast Quesadillas are a winner with my kids. Eggs, cheese, and bacon, in a tortilla make the perfect breakfast recipe for the family.
Start your day with the best-ever Bagel Breakfast Sandwich with crispy bacon, jammy eggs, and melty cheese. This sandwich is satisfying, filling, and the best way to start your day!
Ham and cheese biscuits are easy. Made with refrigerated biscuits filled with eggs, cheese, and ham everyone loves them.
These Cheddar and Bacon Egg Bites are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for busy mornings, especially with kids! Enjoy them as they are for a low-carb meal or pair with your favorite toast or fruit for something more balanced.
Customize this easy egg bake recipe with your child’s favorite toppings! Perfect for busy mornings.
Oatmeal/Overnight Oats Breakfast Recipes
Oatmeal is the perfect healthy and satisfying breakfast option for kids. You will find delicious baked oatmeal recipes as well as flavorful overnight oats recipes and DIY Instant oatmeal.
Crafted from six ingredients – rolled oats, chia seeds, toasted flax seeds, brown sugar, freeze-dried berries, and dried blueberries – this DIY Instant Oatmeal Recipe is a quick, nutritious delight. With bulk preparation in mere minutes and requiring just hot water for serving, it’s a convenient and tasty option for a wholesome meal.
A hot breakfast in less than 15 minutes! Brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is comforting, nutritious, and easy to make. Gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan.
Blueberry lemon baked oats are sweet, tart, and packed with flavor. The perfect recipe to make at the beginning of the week to enjoy for breakfast or snacking on the go for the busy week ahead.
This baked chocolate chip oatmeal is a delicious make-ahead option! Prep a batch on the weekend for a quick and easy breakfast!
These cookie dough baked oats are the perfect breakfast to make ahead of time. Top them with green yogurt and berries for the perfect combo!
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal with Walnuts makes the most delicious breakfast. Super quick and easy to prepare with no eggs and no refined sugar, this healthy oatmeal recipe can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for days!
These are the best berry cheesecake overnight oats! They are so easy to make and taste like you are eating dessert, except it’s so much healthier for you! You can make this oatmeal with the berries of your choice to give them the flavor you prefer.
Pack these delicious cinnamon roll oats with your kids for back to school! They are easy to make ahead and last the whole week.
Celebrate any day with these Birthday Cake Overnight Oats. A creamy, cake batter base with the fun addition of sprinkles throughout is sure to brighten your morning!
Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats are incredibly delicious and so simple to prepare! Mashed banana and raw cacao combine to make a delicious flavor base for these oats. With just a few minutes of preparation time before bed, these oats will be ready for you to enjoy in the morning!
Breakfast Waffles/Pancakes
It’s a tradition in our home to have waffles on Sunday morning. Whether we are enjoying them with butter and syrup or with berries and cream, they are something we look forward to every week. However, pancakes and waffles are not only the perfect way to enjoy a lazy weekend morning with the family but are great to enjoy during the week for a delicious and simple breakfast idea.
A little breakfast meal prep and you’ll always have an easy morning! These Freezable Applesauce Waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and dippable! A customizable recipe perfect for kids, teens, and even adults!
Homemade waffles without milk are easy to make and so are delicious. These waffles are perfectly crisp on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside! You’ll love this dairy-free breakfast staple.
Fluffy vanilla cinnamon pancakes are perfect to start your day off right. They smell incredible and taste even better! Serve them with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping, and you have an amazing breakfast to become your family favorite!
These high-protein gluten-free cottage cheese pancakes make a healthy, filling, delicious breakfast!
These pancake bites are easy to make, fun to customize, and perfect for busy mornings! Serve them at the breakfast table or pack them up on the go!
Banana pancake bites use fluffy buttermilk pancake batter to coat banana slices for the perfect little bite-sized pancakes! You can make these ahead of time and freeze them if you like, so they’re a great option for a quick breakfast on busy school mornings
Breakfast Casseroles
Breakfast casseroles are the perfect make-ahead meal when you want a hearty breakfast to enjoy all week long. Here are a few breakfast casserole recipes that your kids will love (and you will too!)
Make it once and enjoy this brioche French toast bake all week long! Top it with your favorite fresh fruits or berries for a delicious start to your day.
This Bacon Gruyere Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the ultimate breakfast casserole! It’s so fluffy and flavorful, it’s the best way to start your day!
The best Breakfast Casserole with Bacon! This cheesy bacon breakfast casserole is great for brunch or meal prep! Delicious and healthy!
Make the Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Strata the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning. It is the perfect breakfast or brunch recipe for a special occasion or for a busy week ahead.
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Breakfast Cookies and Bars
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! When you need something easy, fast, and delicious these breakfast cookies and bars are the perfect option for busy weekdays.
Easy three-ingredient blueberry cookies made with just bananas, oats, and blueberries. An amazing quick grab-and-go breakfast
Simple and delicious cookies with hearty oats, cinnamon, and the perfect icing drizzle. This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies recipe is a fun way to start the day. Simple ingredients and done from start to finish in 30 minutes!
Everyone loves these delicious No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars that come together easily with just 6 simple ingredients for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Air Fryer Pop Tarts are a truly delectable version of the popular store-bought toaster pastries. Kids and adults alike will love starting their day with these homemade pop tarts!
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Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Here are a few more quick and easy breakfast ideas and recipes that your kids will love. Everything from parfaits to easy cinnamon rolls and my family’s favorite monkey bread recipe. Enjoy!
Smoothies
There are so many easy and delicious smoothie recipes that are perfect for kids when they need a quick breakfast before school. Here are a few of our favorites:
There you go, 70 easy breakfast ideas for kids. When all else fails and you need something super quick and simple, you can always grab some cereal with fruit and toast or a hard-boiled egg with an English muffin and peanut butter. Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated but it is fun to experiment with different recipes especially ones that can be made ahead of time to make busy school mornings easier.
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