Need a quick grab-and-go breakfast for those mornings when you’re running out the door to school or work? Try one of these handy on-the-run ideas!
Guys, let’s talk breakfast.
Namely, the breakfasts served on school days.
And especially the breakfast served when I’m 2 seconds away from literally begging my son to put his socks on.
These are the breakfasts served when we are running out the door, grabbing homework, mentally tabulating the best-case scenario for getting to school and work on time.
Or, tabulating the worst-case scenario #glasshalfemptygang
Because that’s really the key in the AM, right? Once everyone is up and awake, the rush kicks into overdrive.
It’s at that moment that I need to be on my A-game to make sure we get out the door, on time, with little-to-no yelling, everything in the correct backpack and teeth brushed and shoes tied.
Luckily, I’ve got a fat roster of quick, healthy grab-and-go breakfasts I can turn to on busy mornings.
(Extra points for breakfasts that I can press into the hands of my kids while we rush out the door)
Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Breakfasts
Love these Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches from Jess Fuel that you can just wrap and pop in the freezer. A minute or two in the microwave and you’re ready to roll:
Kristine at Kristine’s Kitchen has these super cute, quickie little Maple Banana Pancake Muffins that are also great for grabbing-and-going:
And leave it to Martha to think of these easy Freezer-Friendly Yogurt Parfaits; drain the liquid, add some extra fruit and a popsicle stick, and place in the freezer. I’d say these are a great summery treat, but I also know my kids would dig these all year long:
Overnight Oats and Chia Cups
I put together a quick primer on HOW to Make Overnight Oats, Plus 5 of my family’s favorite flavors!
And I’m loving these Chai Spiced Chia Overnight Oats. How perfect for chilly winter mornings!
This is one of the first posts on my site to go semi-viral, and little wonder; it’s like a cool stack of blueberry pancakes, in a cup! Blueberry-Maple Overnight Chia Cups
Don’t think your chia bowls need only be made with milk and plant-based milks. Yogurt makes a great base, also! Apple Pie Chia Breakfast Bowls
Homemade Granola Bars and Muffins:
Whip up these Two-Minute Apple Mug Muffins and bake in the microwave. Bing, bang, boom.
Cookies for breakfast are always a hit, especially when they’re made in one bowl! Chia Seed Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
No-bake granola bars makes it easy and also better for kids who want to help out in the kitchen. No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars (would be perfect for school allergy requirements by using sunbutter in place of peanut butter!)
Make-Ahead Meal Prep Besties:
Love how she divides these Banana Egg Pancakes into already-adorable little meal prep containers- the ultimate in grab-and-go breakfasts, right!? I’d be psyched to have this in the morning!
The quinoa’s there to keep you full, the fruit is there to keep it interesting. Honey and Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad
This beauty of a breakfast is one of the most popular recipes in my cookbook, the Healthy Sheet Pan Cookbook. We make it in huge batches! Mango Coconut Granola
Everything Eggs
I’m a big fan of egg cups, with their cuteness and their ability to be a major flavor vehicle. Roasted Red Pepper, Kale and Feta Egg Cups.
Love this smart way to incorporate the deliciousness of butternut squash into a morning meal. Butternut Squash Breakfast Wraps
An excellent gluten-free version of the classic bread-laden breakfast casserole! We make this one every year at Christmastime and it’s great to cut into slices for grab-and-go breakfasts. Spiralized Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
Remember how I said egg cups are cute? Here are three more ways to work them into your morning. Make Ahead Egg Cups, Three Ways
Breakfast tacos have nothing on breakfast quesadillas! Genius idea from the Pioneer Woman. Breakfast Quesadillas
I love how she adds every vegetable imaginable into this hearty, Healthy Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
That’s it, kids! Which breakfast are you planning on trying this week?