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Back to School Breakfast Recipes

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Posted: 08/07/20 Updated: 08/10/20

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Ready for school to start? Beat the hectic morning by making these easy breakfast recipes. Everything from pancakes, waffles, french toast, granola, smoothies and more!

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It’s August and fall is right around the corner. Of course we all know what that means;  It’s “Back to School” time!! Maybe some of your kiddos have already started back to school. My kids actually start in September. Mornings are about to become very hectic for families across the nation.

Well here are some fun breakfast recipes to make your mornings a little more enjoyable. From muffins to granola to pancakes and waffles, when your school bound kids are running out the door in the morning, you will be prepared to make sure that they have something yummy to eat along the way!

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Muffins

Refrigerator Bran Muffins
Make a batch of batter for these muffins and keep it in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. You can have warm muffins anytime you want them!
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Gold bowl with a stack of bran muffins in it
White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Muffins
White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Muffins –  Scrumptious Homemade Muffins studded with White Chocolate Chips, Juicy Raspberries and finished with a Sweet Glaze.
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White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Muffins ~ Scrumptious Homemade Muffins studded with White Chocolate Chips, Juicy Raspberries and finished with a Sweet Glaze.
Easy Peanut Butter Muffins
Easy Peanut Butter Muffins ~ Load these Yummy Peanut Butter Muffins with Jam for a Fun Twist on Your Typical Peanut Butter & Jelly Breakfast!
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An easy peanut butter muffin cut in half sitting on a cupcake liner in front of a blue bowl of muffins and a glass of milk
Zucchini Muffins
Moist, easy muffins loaded with shredded zucchini that freeze great!
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Overhead image of zucchini muffins on wood cutting board.
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Muffins
Use cinnamon rolls for this easy and tasty twist on monkey bread. Sweet, soft, filled with cinnamon, and topped with cream cheese icing.
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A cinnamon roll monkey bread muffin with icing on a decorative red and gold plate sitting on a marble counter
Blueberry Muffins
Light, fluffy muffins with a hint of lemon that are loaded with juicy blueberries and dusted with sugar!
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Stack of three blueberry muffins with blueberries beside them
Apple Muffins
The perfect recipe for a quick snack or breakfast! They are filled with apples, cinnamon and oatmeal then topped with a streusel.
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A six muffin tin of apple oat muffins with two more muffins stacked on top
Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Your Favorite Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with Chocolate Chips for the Perfect Sweet Touch! Perfect for Breakfast if you Like Chocolate!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins in muffin tin
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sweet, fluffy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are and easy breakfast or snack recipe!
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Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Light and fluffy, filled with cinnamon and sugar then drizzled with a vanilla icing! The Perfect Easy Breakfast Recipe!
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Cinnamon roll muffins with icing on top sitting on a wire cooling rack
Crumb Banana Muffins
Delicious, Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with a Amazing Crumb Topping! Perfect for an Breakfast!
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Up close image of a crumb banana muffin sitting on a brown paper muffin liner

Scones and Quick Breads

Classic English Scones
These deliciously fluffy scones are perfect served warm or cold with clotted cream and jam. Pair with your morning cup of tea for an indulgent breakfast!
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Classic English Scones on a white plate one cut in half with jam
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Homemade zucchini bread loaded with rich, fudgy chocolate flavor is so simple to make and when topped with a cinnamon sugar crust.
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Two slices of double chocolate zucchini bread on a white plate
Cream Cheese Blueberry Bread
The Cream Cheese Blueberry Bread is quick, easy and so delicious! Loaded with fresh, juicy blueberries and so moist. Grab your blueberries and make this Blueberry Bread for breakfast or dessert! 
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Cream Cheese blueberry bread sliced on a cutting board
Chocolate Chip Toffee Scones
Make Your Own Tender, Sweet, Homemade Scones loaded with Chocolate Chips and Toffee at Home! Perfect for Breakfast, Brunch, or Any Occasion!
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Hand holding a spoon of frosting over chocolate chip toffee scones on a white counter
S’mores Doughnuts
 S’mores Donuts ~ Homemade Donuts Loaded with Marshmallow Frosting then Drizzled with Chocolate and Topped with Crushed Graham Crackers!
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Three s'mores donuts on a table with marshmallows, chocolate bars, graham crackers and a glass of milk
Banana Zucchini Bread
Tender, delicious quick bread loaded with zucchini and banana.
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Hand holding a loaf of Banana Zucchini Bread while a knife slices it.
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Delicious, Easy Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl and Cinnamon Sugar Topping!
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Cinnamon Banana Bread Sliced on a cutting board
Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
Ooey, Gooey Monkey Bread Spiced with Cinnamon and Full of Apples! Prep it the night before and wake your family up to the amazing smell of cinnamon and apples!
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Apple Monkey Bread on platter

Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast

Homemade Pancakes
Light, Fluffy, Delicious Pancakes Recipe Made with Pantry Staples that You Will Have in your House! Never go back to Pancake Mix!
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Stack of pancakes on plate with butter and syrup
Best Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
Looking for light, fluffy pancakes with ingredients already in your pantry? This is the Blueberry Pancake recipe for you! Plus, it’s full of juicy blueberries. These pancakes are so easy to whip up for a weekday or weekend morning for the entire family. Top them with warmed syrup and butter then dig into them! They reheat great for a grab and go breakfast when you are in a hurry too!
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Stack of blueberry pancakes with syrup
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
This recipe for pancakes is light, fluffy, loaded with chocolate chips and made of ingredients you have on hand! 
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes on white plate
Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy pancakes made with buttermilk. Make a stack of them for breakfast today.
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Waffle Recipe
Easy, Homemade Waffles That Are Perfectly Light and Fluffy Thanks to a Secret Ingredient!
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Two homemade waffles with raspberries and blackberries on a plate in front of a yellow bowl of strawberries
Pumpkin Pancakes
Light and fluffy pancakes that you can’t resist with pumpkin and spices for the ultimate fall flavor. Drizzle maple syrup over a stack and you will be in heaven. 
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Pumpkin Pancakes with maple syrup
Loaded Egg Bacon Cheese Waffles
The Ultimate Sweet & Savory Waffle! Eat this Comfort Food for Breakfast or Dinner Whichever You’d Like!
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A loaded bacon, egg, and cheese waffle on a blue plate sitting on a white plate next to a pitcher of cream, a bowl of shredded cheese, a bundle of fresh parsley, and a carton of eggs
French Toast
Light, fluffy homemade french toast. Hearty bread dunked in a homemade batter and fried until golden brown and crispy.
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French toast with fruit on plate
Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Love Zucchini Bread so much you wish you could have it all the time? Now you are in luck! Have it with your breakfast with these amazing Zucchini Bread Pancakes!
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A short stack of zucchini bread pancakes topped with a pad of butter and syrup on a white plate in front of a glass of milk and a mug of coffee

Egg Recipes

Egg Muffins
Light, fluffy egg muffins loaded with cheese and ham.
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Ham and cheese egg muffins in a muffin tin
Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins
Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins ~ Super Easy Breakfast for Mornings on the Go! English Muffin Loaded with Cheese, Ham & Bacon!
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Two Cheesy ham and bacon English muffins on a yellow napkin with a glass of milk
Cheesy Bacon Egg Breakfast Sliders
Delicious Slider Sandwiches Stuffed with Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe!
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Cheesy Bacon Egg Breakfast Sliders ~ Delicious Slider Sandwiches Stuffed with Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe!
Egg in a Hole
A piece of toast that is pan fried with a soft cooked egg in the center. This popular breakfast recipe has many names like Toad in a Hole.
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Egg in a hole cut in a half and stacked on a white plate
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Layers of Tater Tots, bacon, sausage, cheese and eggs make this easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole the best breakfast casserole ever!
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Southwestern Breakfast Sandwiches
Delicious Homemade Southwestern Breakfast Sandwiches layered with melted cheese, bacon, an over easy egg, pico de gallo, and guacamole! This breakfast sandwich recipe will soon be your favorite!
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Southwestern Breakfast Sandwich Cut Open and stacked on a wood plate
Mexican Breakfast Quesadilla
Crunchy quesadilla with ham, cheese, and eggs then topped with a homemade avocado salsa!
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Mexican breakfast quesadillas with avocado salsa
Breakfast Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with Sausage, Eggs,Cheese and Bacon! This is the Perfect Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe!
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Overhead image of breakfast enchiladas in a white baking dish
Breakfast Crescent Rolls
Breakfast Crescent Rolls ~ Easy Breakfast Recipe for Crescent Rolls Filled with Sausage, Peppers, Egg and Cheese Filling!
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Three breakfast crescent rolls on ripped in half on a blue plate
Cheesy Bacon Egg Hash Brown Skillet
Cheesy Bacon Egg Hash Brown Skillet ~ Delicious, Easy Breakfast Skillet Loaded with Crispy Bacon, Hash Browns, Cheese and Eggs! You Can Even Serve it For Dinner!
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Cheesy bacon and egg hash brown skillet in a pan with a wooden spatula on a white towel
Easy Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs
Light & Fluffy Omelet That is Baked and Stuffed Full of Ham & Cheese! Perfect for Brunch or Breakfast Recipe!
Large bowl of oven baked scrambled eggs on a red and white kitchen towel

Oats and Yogurt Recipes

Berry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
Quick, Healthy Breakfast for Mornings When You Are on the Go! Layers of Greek Yogurt, Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Pecans
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Berry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait ~ Quick, Healthy Breakfast for Mornings When You Are on the Go! Layers of Greek Yogurt, Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Pecans!
Pumpkin Granola
Perfectly Crunchy, Easy Homemade Granola Recipe with Pumpkin Spice, Crunchy Oats, Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries and Nuts! 
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White mug of homemade pumpkin spice granola sitting in a pile of granola
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Overnight oats with strawberries and almonds is a healthy make-ahead breakfast is great for busy mornings!
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Two clear glass jars of strawberry almond overnight oats on a table with fresh strawberries on it
Tropical Coconut Granola
Homemade Granola Loaded with Dried Pineapple, Apricots, Golden Raisins, Cranberries, Shredded Coconut and Macadamia Nuts!
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A blue and white chevron bowl of tropical coconut granola sitting on a white plate
Nutella Granola
Easy Homemade Granola Recipe That Anyone Can Make! Oats and Chopped Hazelnuts Coated in Nutella and Loaded with Chocolate Chips! Prefect for Breakfast or a Healthy Snack!
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A white bowl of vanilla yogurt and nutella granola
Cherry Overnight Oats
How to make Overnight Oats – Start your morning with vegan, naturally sweetened Cherry Overnight Oats! These overnight oats, which call for SIX ingredients, make a delicious breakfast for all. Combine fresh cherries with non-dairy milk and maple syrup before pouring over thick cut rolled oats. The perfect summer breakfast treat!
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Three jars of Cherry Overnight Oats sit on a white towel, ready for serving
Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe
A quick and easy breakfast! This Smoothie Bowl is ready in less than 5 minutes. It’s a nutritious, healthy and delicious start to your day.
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Yogurt, seeds, kiwi, and banana in a white bowl on a table with a spoon, two glasses of lemon water, a banana, and a jar of honey
Fresh Orange Smoothie Recipe
Only 4 Ingredients Makes it a Perfect Quick, Easy Breakfast or Snack! Packed with Vitamin-C to Help You Feel Great! 
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Glass of fresh orange smoothie with banana slices in it and an orange slice on the rim sitting on a wooden table with a white cloth and two oranges
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipes
An easy, no-bake recipe for creamy oats flavored with peanut butter, bananas and maple syrup. The perfect make-ahead recipe for busy mornings.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats in two clear cups
Peanut Peanut Butter Protein Shake
This healthy protein-rich Smoothie is loaded with Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey. It tastes like a milkshake; you’ll never know that it’s good for you!
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Glass of peanut butter banana smoothie with a polka dot straw on a table with banana slices, peanuts, and honey
Berry Baked Oatmeal
This delicious baked oatmeal recipe is loaded with fresh berries! It’s a quick and easy make ahead breakfast for meals on the go that are healthy.
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White Baking Dish with Baked Oatmeal topped with strawberries and blueberries on dark wooden background

Energy Balls and Granola Bars

No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These delicious No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are loaded with chocolate chips, coconut, oats, flaxseed and chia seeds! They are the perfect healthy snack recipe!
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No bake chocolate chip energy bites on a table and on a silver plate sprinkled with coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips
No Bake Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls
Delicious Energy Balls That Taste Just like Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! Loaded with Oatmeal, Raisins, Pecans, Flaxseed, Chia Seeds and Spiced with Cinnamon!
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White bowl of oatmeal raisin energy balls
No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls Recipe
Delicious Recipe for Energy Bites Loaded with Chocolate Chips, Banana, Coconut, Oats, Flaxseed, Chia Seeds and Spiced with Cinnamon!
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Chewy Cinnamon Apple Granola Bars Recipe
Soft, Chewy, Delicious Homemade Granola Bar Recipe Stuffed with Apples, Cinnamon, Oats, Pecans and Sunflower Seeds!
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Two stacks of chewy apple cinnamon granola bars on a red kitchen towel with three green apples, a glass of milk, cinnamon sticks, dried apple slices, and a bag of truvia brown sugar
No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars
An easy recipe for No Bake Granola Bars flavored with peanut butter and sweetened with honey. Switch up this recipe by adding in the mix-ins of your choice!
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A pyramid of no bake peanut butter honey granola bars on a white plastic cutting board along with oats, a glass jar of oats, and a small wood spoon full of peanut butter
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Balls
Delicious Recipe for Energy Bites Loaded with White Chocolate Chips, Macadamia Nuts, Coconut, Oats, Flaxseed and Chia Seeds!
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White chocolate macadamia nut energy balls on a slate tray
Cranberry Orange Energy Date Balls
These cranberry orange date balls are packed with protein and energy! They’re easy and made in 5 minutes, so they’re perfect for a quick and healthy snack!
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Cranberry Orange Energy Bites - Packed with protein and energy! They're easy and made in 5 minutes, so they're perfect for a quick and healthy snack!

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I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

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  1. Andrea H says

    I would love to be able to make the vegan breakfast cookie with apple and raisins, but I have looked all over their website and cannot find the recipe. Can you send it to me please. It looks so delicious and seems easy to make.

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  2. Ashlee says

    wow wow WOW! thank you so much! my husband has declared war on cereal so it’s homemade breakfast every day, these are seriously going to save my life (and thx for including my scones)

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  3. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

    Those chocolate zucchini muffins are calling m name! Thanks for including two of my favorite breakfast recipes! Love this list!

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  4. Meghan says

    Thanks so much for the great resource. Will definitely be trying lots of these over the next few weeks!

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    • Julie Evink says

      Enjoy Meghan!

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  5. Christie says

    These are the type of recipes I need – grab and go. Thanks so much for including my recipe.

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  6. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    I don’t have kids, but I still love breakfast options on the go – what a great collection! Thanks so much for including me!

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  7. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    Hi, Renee and Julie! Thanks so much for including our Banana Split Bread in this awesome round-up. I’m kind of overwhelmed by all of the delicious options. 🙂

    Pinned and sharing!

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