29 Quick and Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Kids & Teachers

Discover 29 quick and easy back-to-school breakfast ideas perfect for kids and teachers alike. From Berry Croissant Bakes to Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies, these recipes are both delicious and simple to prepare, ensuring you start your day right.

Read also:

Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Photo: theblogette.com

This breakfast sausage casserole features layers of cheese, eggs, crescent dough, and sausage, making it a hit whether for school breakfast, weekend brunch, or Christmas morning.

  • Total: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Breakfast sausage
  • Whole milk
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Black pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Dried minced garlic
  • Dried minced onion
  • Refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
  • Optional: dried parsley seasoning

See Full Recipe

Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Viral cottage cheese flatbread made with 2 ingredients, is a flourless high-protein and gluten free bread! It boosts your sandwich or wrap with 25g of protein per serving. This easy recipe take your sandwiches to the next level!

See Full Recipe

Berry Croissant Bake

Photo: karacreates.com

This delicious make-ahead Berry Croissant Bake features layers of buttery croissants, fresh berries, and a creamy custard. Prepare it the night before and simply bake it in the morning for an easy school breakfast.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • croissant
  • berry
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • egg
  • vanilla
  • milk

See Full Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Salty & sweet Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a satisfying breakfast or afternoon snack. It’s a perfect combination of flavors!

See Full Recipe

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Photo: weelicious.com

These fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are quick to make, protein-packed, and absolutely delicious. Enhance your breakfast routine with these satisfying pancakes that will energize you for the day ahead. Best of all, kids love them too!

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Servings: 10 pancakes

Ingredients

  • egg
  • cottage cheese
  • vanilla extract
  • honey or agave
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • kosher salt
  • oil or oil spray (for the pan)

See Full Recipe

Ham And Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Celebrate the day with a special breakfast that friends, family, and overnight guests will love! Whether it’s Christmas morning, Easter brunch, or a family get-together, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is always a welcome dish.

See Full Recipe

Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo: theblogette.com

Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food for busy mornings. These sandwiches feature buttery croissants stuffed with eggs, ham, and melted cheese, ensuring your day starts on the right note!

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • croissant
  • egg
  • whole milk
  • salt
  • pepper
  • shredded cheese
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • Dijon mustard
  • ham
  • American cheese

See Full Recipe

The Best French Toast Ever

The best French toast ever is also the easiest French toast ever! Made with fluffy bread like brioche or challah, and swimming in sugar and cinnamon — you’ll want to make this yummy breakfast recipe at least once a week!

See Full Recipe

Crepes

Photo: weelicious.com

Crepes are thin, French-style pancakes that make an ideal breakfast base for your favorite fillings such as Nutella, fresh fruit, preserves, or peanut butter. Kids love them too!

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 2 mins
  • Servings: 14

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • flour
  • milk
  • water
  • vanilla
  • butter

See Full Recipe

Sheet Pan Eggs

These are an incredibly simple, highly adaptable, crowd-friendly recipe made with a few staple ingredients. They’re great for an on the go breakfast sandwich, a weekend brunch, or even for a make ahead freezer friendly breakfast option.

See Full Recipe

Breakfast Quesadillas

Photo: smartschoolhouse.com

Delicious and easy Breakfast Quesadilla made with bacon, egg, and cheese. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, your family will love these tasty quesadillas!

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • bacon
  • eggs
  • ground black pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • tortilla

See Full Recipe

Easy Vegan Omelette

This vegan omelette is so delicious you won’t even know it doesn’t use eggs! Packed with flavor using veggies and your favorite dairy free cheese.

See Full Recipe

Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas

Photo: julieseatsandtreats.com

Make your mornings easier with these Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas! Prepare the night before, so you can enjoy a hearty and flavorful breakfast filled with sausage, eggs, bacon, and cheese without the hassle.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8 enchiladas

INGREDIENTS

  • sausage
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla
  • egg
  • half-and-half
  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • Real Bacon Bits

See Full Recipe

BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS

These egg muffins are the perfect breakfast! They are tasty and portable, and you can change them up with different cheeses and veggies.

See Full Recipe

Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles

Photo: yellowblissroad.com

These Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles are a fantastic breakfast hack! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious and effortless meal. This method will quickly become your favorite breakfast go-to!

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 6 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
  • egg
  • milk
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • chives
  • Salt & pepper
  • Sour cream

See Full Recipe

Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal

This Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal tastes like dessert for breakfast, but you can enjoy it guilt-free! This oatmeal is sweetened with just a ripe banana, no added sugar needed. It’s gluten-free, refined sugar free, and vegan.

See Full Recipe

Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups

Photo: persnicketyplates.com

Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups offer a delightful twist on traditional eggs and hash browns. These baked cups feature hash browns and cheese molded into a nest shape, topped with a perfectly cooked egg.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 32 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • hash browns
  • olive oil
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • egg
  • cooking spray
  • salt and pepper

See Full Recipe

Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring

Photo: jocooks.com

This Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring is the ultimate weekend breakfast, packed with bacon, eggs, and cheese. It’s not only delicious but also perfect for brunch gatherings.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • egg
  • red bell pepper
  • green bell pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • bacon
  • crescent rolls
  • cheddar cheese

See Full Recipe

Fluffy Pancakes

Photo: spendwithpennies.com

Enjoy the fluffiest pancakes ever with this simple, delicious recipe! Using everyday ingredients, you’ll have light and airy pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • milk
  • egg
  • melted butter or vegetable oil
  • vanilla extract

See Full Recipe

Croissant Breakfast Boats

Photo: theforkbite.com

These Croissant Breakfast Boats are a breeze to prepare and packed with fluffy eggs, bacon, and cheese. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personal touch, and make them ahead of time for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings!

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • croissant
  • egg
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • bacon
  • mushroom
  • scallion
  • salt
  • ground black pepper

See Full Recipe

Chai Latte Overnight Oats

Photo: wholefully.com

Enjoy a nutritious breakfast with Chai Latte Overnight Oats! This recipe blends chai spices with creamy oats, making for a delicious and healthy start to your day.

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Greek yogurt
  • oats
  • milk of choice
  • ground cardamom
  • ground allspice
  • ground nutmeg
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground cloves
  • ground ginger
  • chia seeds or ground flaxmeal
  • vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • honey or maple syrup

See Full Recipe

Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Photo: yellowblissroad.com

Say goodbye to hectic mornings with these quick and delicious breakfast burritos! Packed with scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and cheese, these burritos are perfect to grab from the fridge or freezer. Start your day smoothly with a ready-to-go breakfast that’s both satisfying and easy!

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 8 mins
  • Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • tater tots
  • olive oil
  • sausage
  • egg
  • milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • tortilla
  • refried beans
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Roma tomatoes
  • chopped fresh cilantro leaves

See Full Recipe

Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins

Photo: ihearteating.com

Simplify your mornings with these Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins! Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, maple syrup, and brown sugar, they are hearty and slightly sweet, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 18 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • old-fashioned rolled oats
  • milk
  • pure maple syrup
  • oil
  • light brown sugar
  • egg
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • ground cinnamon
  • baking soda
  • kosher salt
  • Sparkling or raw sugar

See Full Recipe

Scrambled Egg Muffins

Photo: eatingonadime.com

You have to try these scrambled egg muffins for an quick and easy breakfast idea. The kids and adults love them.

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • Egg
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Sausage
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Cheddar Cheese

See Full Recipe

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Photo: sallysbakingaddiction.com

“Unbelievable” is the best word to describe this overnight blueberry French toast casserole. Letting it sit in the fridge overnight enhances the flavors, making it an ideal make-ahead brunch option. Enjoy a stress-free morning with this delicious, easy-to-bake recipe!

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • French bread
  • blueberry
  • egg
  • whole milk
  • ground cinnamon
  • light brown sugar
  • pure vanilla extract

See Full Recipe

Baked French Toast Sticks

Photo: cookingclassy.com

Oven Baked French Toast Sticks are easy to make, no-fork-required, perfectly dunk-able sticks of soft, buttery, perfectly cinnamony bliss! Breakfast just got a whole lot more exciting with this baked French toast recipe!

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • granulated sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • whole milk
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • Texas toast bread
  • butter
  • Maple syrup

See Full Recipe

London Acai + Almond Butter Bowls

Photo: bakeat350.net

Make mornings easier with these London Acai + Almond Butter Bowls! This recipe combines thick acai puree, toasted oats, almonds, walnuts, and a dollop of almond butter for a refreshing and satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

  • old-fashioned oats
  • slivered almonds
  • chopped walnuts
  • light brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • currant
  • banana
  • frozen acai puree
  • frozen tart cherries
  • Granny Smith apple
  • lemon juice
  • Almond butter

See Full Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Biscuit Cake

Photo: bakeat350.net

This Cinnamon Roll Biscuit Cake combines a tender, homemade biscuit base with a brown sugar-maple syrup-pecan topping. Easier than traditional cinnamon rolls, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any gathering. Enjoy it warm with a generous drizzle of cream cheese icing.

for the cake:

  • chopped pecans
  • salted butter
  • light brown sugar
  • real maple syrup 
  • cinnamon
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • kosher salt
  • shortening
  • buttermilk

for the icing:

  • cream cheese
  • vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • powdered sugar
  • milk

See Full Recipe

Almond Stuffed French Toast

Photo: bakeat350.net

Almond Stuffed French Toast combines rich almond cream between brioche slices, dipped in a vanilla-almond egg batter, and cooked to golden perfection. Finished with powdered sugar, toasted almonds, and strawberries, it’s perfect for special breakfasts or brunches.

  • YIELD: 4 servings
  • PREP TIME: 20 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 10 minutes

See Full Recipe

I’m Jennifer Schlette, a Registered Dietitian and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I love cooking, reading, and my kids! Here you’ll find the healthiest recipes & substitutions for your cooking. Enjoy, and be well, friends!

Leave a Comment