29 Super Easy, Delicious Breakfasts For Busy Mornings

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But just because you're aware that this meal is crucial doesn't mean you always have time to whip up something delicious. From school drop-offs to busy commutes to squeezing in a sweat sesh, weekday mornings can often be our busiest time of day. Or, maybe you’re sick of your go-to toast or bagel and need new, easy breakfast ideas. That’s what we’re here for: to provide all the a.m. inspo you need, whether you’re craving healthy muffin recipes or easy egg recipes or healthy smoothie recipes to really power-up your day.

We rounded up the best tasty and filling breakfast recipes that will get you pumped to get out of bed for your morning meal (yes, even on Mondays), including make-ahead options, genius ideas for breakfast sandwiches, and sweet (but secretly healthy!) options that make breakfast taste like dessert. Best of all, many of these quick breakfasts take fewer than five minutes to pull together, or feature five ingredients or less. And since you’re saving so much time on breakfast, you’ll be able to cook one of our favorite healthy lunch ideas or easy dinner recipes later on in the day.

 

1. Gruyère, Bacon, and Spinach Scrambled Eggs

The simplest way to fancy-up your morning eggs? Throw in a few tasty add-ins that barely take any time at all.

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2. Blueberry-Banana-Nut Smoothie

With frozen berries and almond butter, this is like PB&J in smoothie form. Yum!

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3. Classic Omelet and Greens

Sneak some spinach into your morning meal for a boost of nutrients to start your day off right.

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4. Very Berry Quinoa Muffins

Made with part almond flour, fresh raspberries, and sweetened with honey, these are the delicious, healthy muffins your morning needs.

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5. Sheet Pan Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bake

A hearty breakfast that easily feeds a family of four, all on one sheet pan? Yes, please.

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6. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Make this over the weekend and wake up to a sweet, chocolatey treat every morning.

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RELATED: 45 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Make This Fall

 

7. Shakshuka

Just wait 'til you break this one out at the breakfast table: sweet tomatoes, runny yolks, and plenty of toasted bread for dipping.

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8. Mini Sesame Zucchini Loaves

These mini loaves are packed with greens, which means you'll get one serving out of the way before the day gets going.

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9. Chard and Gruyère Eggs in the Hole

Amp-up the kid-friendly classic with earthy greens and nutty cheese. Now adults will love it too!

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10. Summer Smoothies

Pretend your work commute is a beach vacay by sipping on one of these mango, strawberry, raspberry, or green smoothies.

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RELATED: 25 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Bright Up Your Mornings

 

11. Make-Ahead Quiche

The options are endless when it comes to breakfast quiche. Not to mention, it's super easy to add a ton of veggies in order to start your morning in the healthiest way.

Choose from Pimiento Cheese, Asparagus and Bacon, Ham and Spinach, or Mushroom and Zucchini.

 

12. Best-Ever Granola

The name says it all: This is the best granola to pair with yogurt, fruit, and more.

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13. Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches

You don't need to spend half an hour in the kitchen in the morning in order to eat yummy egg sandwiches for breakfast. Instead, make this egg, spinach, and English muffin recipe the night before.

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14. Choco-Cherry Supercarb Bars

There are so many good-for-you ingredients hidden in these chocolatey treats.

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15. Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito

Spend time prepping these burritos on Sunday and then reheat them during the work week.

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17. Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata

If you'd rather skip the raw kale salad at lunch, then try getting your fix at breakfast with this healthy frittata.

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18. Chilled Overnight Chia

Go ahead and sleep in, because these creamy oats literally cook themselves overnight in the fridge. Choose between PB&J, Brownie Batter, or Lemon-Coconut.

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19. Curry-Avocado Crispy Egg Toast

Nothing says "good morning" like a fried egg drizzled with curry oil.

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20. Spinach Cheese Breakfast Pockets

These savory little pockets filled with eggs, spinach, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes will take you back to your childhood self. Hot Pockets, anyone?!

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21. Green Eggs and Ham 'Wiches

Add a swirl of pesto and healthy dose of greens to liven up your standard egg sandwich.

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22. Spiced Plum and Quinoa Muffins

These protein-packed muffins come together in just 20 minutes. Pop 'em in the oven on Sunday night and breakfast is set for the week ahead.

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23. Spinach and Prosciutto Frittata Muffins

These tasty bake-and-take egg cups are packed with protein.

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RELATED: 25+ High-Protein Breakfast Recipes to Get Your Day Started Right

 

24. Tropical Smoothie Bowl

This bowl is begging to be Instagrammed and takes all of 10 seconds in the blender.

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25. Fully Loaded Fried-Egg BLT

You're just 15 minutes away from the ultimate breakfast sandwich.

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26. Mexican Breakfast Chilaquiles

Is there any better way to start your morning than with nachos? We think not.

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27. Smoky Red Pepper Crispy Egg Toast

Paprika and roasted red pepper hummus make this egg toast a real morning kicker.

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28. Carrot, Cranberry, and Pecan Muffins

These healthy treats are full of fiber and can be eaten long after breakfast is over.

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29. Crustless Quiche Lorraine

We ditched the crust for this low-carb skillet, but don't worry — we kept the bacon.

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