45 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Even the Busiest Mornings
Delicious ways to jump-start your day, comin’ right up.
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Breakfast can help you feel your absolute best in the morning, whether you’re looking for a healthy a.m. meal that’ll keep you energized or a delicious dish that instantly puts you in a good mood (we’ll take Waffle Nachos, please). The best breakfast ideas from the pros in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen are here to help you achieve that epic — and easy — first bite. Our rigorously tested recipes cover everything from quick, on-the-go breakfasts to blissful weekend brunches so you’re never without a solution to the most important meal of the day.
Looking for some kid-friendly options to feed the whole family? Everyone will love grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, crowd-friendly egg tacos or make-ahead breakfast muffins (paired with a big mug of coffee for the adults, of course). We included plenty of classic ideas, like egg recipes, oatmeal, pancakes and more, plus light, healthy breakfasts like homemade granola with yogurt and berries. Power up with veggie- and protein-packed breakfasts such as egg bites or reach for recipes that take less than 15 minutes to make, like a refreshing smoothie. If a sweet breakfast is your speed, dive into a fluffy stack of homemade pancakes drizzled with maple syrup or a delicious chocolate bran muffin that secretly contains a dose of veggies (psst... it's zucchini!).
No matter what you crave in the morning, you'll find a recipe here that’ll start you off on the most delicious note possible.
Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
Cook breakfast for the whole family at once with this cheesy bake. Serve with lots of crusty bread for scooping up every last bite.
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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.
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche
Instantly class-up scrambled eggs with a few pieces of tinned smoked trout stirred in. Easy!
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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.
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Customizable Egg Muffins
Stash these protein-packed cups in the freezer until you're ready to eat; then just pop 'em in the microwave for 2 minutes, grab and go.
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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.
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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.
Double Apple Baked Oatmeal
Freeze leftover portions for a hearty, ready-made breakfast that will fuel you for the day ahead.
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B.E.C. Breakfast Bites
Upgrade this A.M. classic by folding your favorite sando toppings into a homemade tortilla. Top it all off with a drizzle of hot sauce!
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Waffle Nachos
Use waffles instead of chips as the base for this fun breakfast. Consider it the perfect vehicle for any leftovers.
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Oatmeal with Apricots and Pistachios
Here's how to make a quick, tahini-honey drizzle for your next bowl of oats.
Fluffy Pancakes
With our Homemade Mix, you’re already halfway there to a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes — just add milk, oil, an egg, and a touch of sugar for a super simple batter.
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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.
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Focaccia French Toast
Don’t forget the yogurt, berries, and a generous drizzle of warm syrup to top of this creative twist on the diner classic.
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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.
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Loaded Pancake Tacos
Add more milk to classic pancake batter to make “taco” shells perfect for stuffing with crispy bacon, fried eggs and sharp Cheddar.
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Instant Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans
Make this store-bought staple at home rather than using packets: You get fresher flavors, plus add-ins you can customize!
Breakfast Tacos
When it comes to easy meals, the sheet pan is your friend — especially when it comes to these cheesy, egg-topped tacos. We dare you not to get yolk on your hands.
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Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
These bright lemon muffins topped with crunchy almonds will put a pep in your step (even on Mondays). Make them the night before so all you have to do is drizzle and enjoy in the morning.
Roasted Potato and Chorizo Hash
This filling breakfast option is easier than you think. Simply roast your potatoes, cook the spicy chorizo, make your eggs and voila! You've got a hearty and delicious breakfast waiting for you.
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