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Start the day off right with these Simple Breakfast Items for Busy Moms. Creative and simple breakfast ideas for kids and adults including breakfast wraps, pancakes, sandwiches, and more.

Quick and Easy, Simple Breakfast Items

On busy mornings, the last thing you want to think about is what to make for breakfast. But breakfast is an important meal. It helps stave off hunger until lunchtime and gives you energy throughout the morning. So, if you’d like to enjoy a tasty meal in the mornings without a lot of fuss, try a few of these simple breakfast ideas.

You’ll find lots of yummy options for kids, like the breakfast banana splits, pancake muffins, and fruit pizza. Adults will love them, too! And if you’re looking for single-serving breakfast ideas, try the microwave egg scrambles, overnight oats, or yogurt fruit pots.

Simple Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families

Pancake Muffins are easy, versatile, and super kid-friendly! You can grab them and eat them in the car or enjoy them at home for an easy-peasy morning meal. They’re delicious with blueberries or chocolate chips. Make a double or triple batch of these muffins to store in the freezer and defrost them the night before. They’re terrific in lunchboxes, too. | Hey, Mom! What’s Cooking?

Get the excitement of ice cream for breakfast without regretting it afterward. This Healthy Breakfast Banana Split is made with bananas, yogurt, berries, chocolate chips, and granola for a flavorful, easy breakfast that adults and kids alike will enjoy. Plus, there’s no cooking involved. Now that’s a winner! | Easy Family Recipe Ideas

With just five minutes of prep at night, you can wake up to a delicious healthy breakfast with no work at all in the mornings. These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats are easy and customizable. Warm them up a little or eat them cold right out of the fridge. | Lemons and Zest

With 7 different varieties and recipes, these Microwave Scrambled Egg Cups are a great way to shake up your breakfast routine. Which combination do you think you’d like best? The 3 Meat and Potato version sounds really hearty! | The Creative Bite

These Applesauce Waffles are freezable, dippable, and totally yummy. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and some pure maple syrup for dipping. They’re gluten-free and dairy-free, so they’re great for kids with food sensitivities. | Strength & Sunshine

Picky eaters who don’t like eggs will love these Southwest Egg-Free Breakfast Burritos. They’re chock full of potatoes, sausage, black beans, peppers, onions, and cheese, so you know they’ll taste great. They’ll keep beautifully in the freezer for several weeks, so make extras to save yourself some time later. | On Ty’s Plate

If you’re watching your carbs or sticking to whole foods, these Prosciutto and Veggie Egg Muffins will be a welcome hot meal each morning. Sub any breakfast meat and veggie combination you’d like, and they’ll turn out great. Ham, sausage, or even bacon bits will be delicious in these egg muffins. | Peace Love and Low Carb

What kid wouldn’t love waking up to cookies for breakfast? And you don’t need to feel a bit guilty because these Banana Breakfast Cookies are packed with oats, bananas, applesauce, nuts, and just enough chocolate chips to add a little sweetness. | Spend with Pennies

An easy and delicious Yogurt Fruit Breakfast Pizza is a terrific way to start the day. Spread your ingredients out over a healthy pita flatbread, and it’s ready to go.  | Finding Zest

These Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are so easy to pull together. It only takes a bit of prep, but with just 45 minutes of work, you can prep several days’ worth of breakfast sandwiches for the whole family. These are made with English muffins, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese, but use whatever your family likes! They’re great for freezing or for feeding a crowd. | The Cozy Cook

Frozen Yogurt Bark is an excellent breakfast option for the summer, but the kids will love it all year long. It’s made with yogurt, honey, berries, and granola and makes a terrific after-school snack. | Easy Family Recipe Ideas

Mini waffles are fun all by themselves, but they’re extra tasty when you turn them into Mini Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches made with eggs, bacon, and cheese. You could also try them with chicken to make chicken and waffle sandwiches. Yum! | Fantabulosity

What’s better than a spoon full of Nutella? How about some Nutella-Stuffed French Toast? This breakfast is ready in just 10 minutes and will be a hit with everyone in the family. Sprinkle with some powdered sugar and top with strawberries and syrup, and you’re all set with a sweet breakfast that’ll make anyone smile. | Craving Zone

Fluffy scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh spinach come together in these Easy Breakfast Quesadillas. They’re ready in just 15 minutes and are a great meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You could also freeze and reheat these easily, though you may want to leave out the spinach for freezing and use something like bell peppers instead. | Isabel Eats

Prep these healthy Yogurt Fruit Pots for breakfast at home, on the go, or even sitting at your desk at the office. They’re super simple, healthy, and tasty. Use your favorite combination of berries or just one type. If you want to keep your granola crunchy, keep it in a separate airtight container until you’re ready to eat. | Recipes for Men

Have you ever made pancakes in a sheet pan? It’s an incredibly easy method that busy parents will love. This recipe for Baked Chocolate Chip Pancakes is a great start, and you can try different varieties with the same pancake batter. Once the ingredients are mixed and poured into the pan, you’re free to go about your business until they’re done. No standing at the stove! | Boulder Locavore

The only cooking for these breakfast wraps is the eggs! Pair the fluffy eggs with roasted deli turkey and American cheese. Roll it all up in a tortilla, and enjoy the Roasted Turkey, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Wraps. | Savvy Saving Couple

You’re going to love these no-bake PB&J Granola Bars. They’re vegan, so they’re great for all kinds of diets, and they’re full of sweet PB&J flavor. They’ll keep well in the fridge for several days or in the freezer for about a month. | Eat with Clarity

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