20 Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

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These back to school breakfast ideas feature quick, freezer friendly, and make ahead breakfasts that will help get the kiddos out the door without losing your mind!

A croissant, egg, and cheese sandwich and a slice of lemon blueberry bread.

Back to school photos are flooding my social media feed, and I’ll be honest, it’s making me feel panicky. I’m just not ready for summer to be over. I need more pool, more grill nights, more bonfires, more sweaty zoo trips.

Plus, I’m just not that great at back to school mornings. I love taking the mornings slow, enjoying a cup of coffee, staying in pajamas well past the hour that is generally acceptable. I’m not ready for the hustle, but I know it’s coming.

So today, I’m doing one thing to make life on the other side a little easier. I’ve gathered up 20 of my favorite easy breakfast ideas for busy back to school mornings. These are the things we depend on to get out the door: freezer friendly muffins, quick breads, 5-minute smoothies, and overnight casseroles we can eat all week long. Most of these recipes can be made in advance, many of them can be frozen, and all of them are kid-friendly!

I hope this list saves you some sanity as we all try to get back into the routine. Until then, why don’t we all grab a frosty beverage and head to the pool just one more time.

20 Back to School Breakfast Recipes

1

Healthy Breakfast Banana Splits
These Healthy Breakfast Banana Splits are a satisfying and quick breakfast that's totally customizable!
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2

croissant sandwich with eggs, cheese, and ham
Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
These Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches are loaded with ham, cheese, and creamy scrambled eggs then baked for a gooey, melty, crispy breakfast delight!
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3

Sour cream banana muffin sitting on a white plate.
Sour Cream Banana Muffins
Simple, moist banana muffins with sour cream and a hint of cinnamon are the perfect grab and go breakfast or afternoon snack. This easy muffin recipe will keep for days and also freezes beautifully!
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4

air fried breakfast burrito cut in half
Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
You can assemble these air fryer breakfast burritos in advance and keep them in the fridge or freezer. All they need is a quick reheat in the air fryer to enjoy a hot, protein packed breakfast!
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5

slice of breakfast casserole with bacon on a white plate
Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Bacon
This is our family's favorite breakfast casserole! Loaded with bacon, spinach, and cheese, it's easy to assemble the night before.
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6

Mango Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Cool, creamy Mango Strawberry Smoothies are the perfect antidote for the winter blues. They're made with 5 simple ingredients and have no added sugar!
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7

single pumpkin oatmeal muffin with a paper wrapper around it
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins made with rolled oats are naturally gluten free and refined sugar free. They're made in the blender and make a perfect healthy snack or breakfast that's freezer friendly and kid approved!
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8

Pineapple and banana smoothie with a mint leaf garnish and blue and white paper straw.
Pineapple and Banana Smoothie
These creamy and super refreshing Pineapple and Banana Smoothies get a burst of cooling flavor from fresh mint.
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9

up close slice of lemon zucchini bread
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Light, lemony zucchini bread with lemon glaze is the ultimate summer quick bread recipe.
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10

These Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy, and bursting with blueberries!
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Humble, hearty, and nourishing,ย these Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are more than just a sweet way to start your dayโ€“theyโ€™re an offering of love.ย 
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11

A scrambled egg sandwich seen from the side with layer of lettuce, tomato slices, scrambled eggs, cheese, and toasted bread.
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches
These Easy Scrambled Egg Sandwiches feature creamy scrambled eggs, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on toasted slices of sourdough bread. Make them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal.
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12

Amish Baked Oatmeal in a bowl with spoon
Amish Baked Oatmeal
This hearty Amish Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting way to start your day.
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13

These Apple Oatmeal Muffins are lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon for a hearty, healthy breakfast!
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are full of hearty oats, but are lightly sweetened with honey for a satisfying and convenient Fall breakfast.
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14

Slice of blueberry crumb coffee cake on a white plate.
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This tender Sour Cream Coffee Cake is studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
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15

nutella swirled banana muffin in a tin
Banana Nutella Swirl Muffins
These tender, buttery banana muffins are topped with a swirl of nutella for a quick, one bowl muffin recipe the whole family will love!
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16

Overnight Chia Pudding in a glass
Overnight Chia Pudding with Fruit
This Overnight Chia Pudding with fruit and coconut is a perfect way to meal prep for busy mornings. Made with coconut milk and yogurt, it’s packed with protein and naturally gluten free!
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17

Eggs in a Basket or Toad in a Hole, whatever you call it, this simple breakfast is a staple recipe!
Eggs in a Basket
This "Eggs in a Basket" recipe turns a simple country breakfast of toast and eggs into a special meal the whole family will enjoy.
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18

Ham Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sliders
Ham Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sliders
Ham Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sliders are easy, make-ahead baked breakfast sandwich recipe that can be frozen for later.
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19

Overhead shot of slices of easy pumpkin bread
Easy Pumpkin Bread {One Bowl Recipe}
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is super moist, subtly spiced, and made in a single bowl! It yields two loaves so it's perfect for freezing or gifting!
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20

Bridge Brunch Casserole (Make Ahead, Overnight) - Melanie Makes
Bridge Brunch Casserole (Make Ahead, Overnight) – Melanie Makes
Prepped the night before in only 10 minutes, this cheesy, melty, ham studded Bridge Brunch Casserole is the perfect choice for Easter or any other morning
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Need even more breakfast inspiration? Try our collection of 25 Easy Banana Breakfast Ideas.

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