School Day Breakfast Ideas

Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by ellen

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s also one of the hardest to get right. These easy school day breakfast ideas are just what you need.

School Day Breakfast Ideas

It can be hard to make sure that your kids are eating healthy and getting enough nutrition before they head off for school. And, you don’t have a lot of time.

We’ve got you covered with these easy breakfast ideas that will keep your kids fueled up without any fuss or muss. These recipes are quick, delicious, and perfect for busy mornings!

A bowl of cereal may be an easy option but it’s not generally all that nutritious. And, it’s nowhere near as tasty as some of these breakfast ideas.

Muffin Tin Omelets with Veggies and Cheese

The perfect combination of veggies, eggs, and cheese. You can even top the finished product with a slice of bacon if you feel up to it! Get the recipe here. Or, try creating them in an Instant Pot to save time. Find the Instant Pot recipe here.

Mini Banana Pancakes

Simple pancakes made mini. These are great for kids, and they can even help you make them! Get the recipe here.

Hearty Breakfast Sandwiches

This breakfast sandwich has quickly become a favorite of kids everywhere. It is savory and filling and doesn’t take long to prepare at all! Get the recipe here.

Breakfast Quesadillas with Eggs and Cheese

These quesadillas are delicious and really easy to make. Get your kids involved, they can even help! Get the recipe here.

Crunchy Granola Bars

This is a sticky-sweet granola bar that will fill your kids up until lunchtime. It’s not too sweet, so it could be great for picky eaters, too. Get the recipe here.

Apple and Nut Butter Roll-Up

This is a simple-to-make option for picky eaters and kids who don’t like their foods to touch. It’s easy to make ahead of time and perfect for on the go! Get the recipe here.

Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

This is a great way to get your kids to eat a filling breakfast that also happens to be a great source of fiber. Make your favorite recipe or start with instant.

Tortilla Pizzas

You can have these school-day breakfast ideas ready in 10 minutes or less. They are perfect for picky eaters who won’t touch anything healthy. Get the recipe here.

Eggs with Fruit & Pita Chips

This is a delicious and healthy option for school day breakfast. Start with scrambled eggs or poached. Add your child’s favorite sliced fruit and a few pita chips. This is one of my favorite school day breakfast ideas.

Cereal Breakfast Wraps

These are an easy way to get your kids to eat whole-grain cereal without it being too sweet or artificial tasting. Kids love them, and they take less than 5 minutes to make! Get the recipe here.

Banana Peanut Butter Breakfast Muffins

These muffins are full of goodness and will give your kids a great start to their school day. They can even be made with gluten-free flour for those with special dietary needs. Get the recipe here.

Quick Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are a great on-the-go option. They make a delicious snack for your kids, and they can even help you make them. Get the recipe here.

Savory or Sweet Scones

You’ll love the selection of bakery-fresh scones at Seven Sisters Scones. They are available in traditional or mini sizes. Choose from blueberry, cranberry orange, lemon poppy seed, and cinnamon coffee cake varieties.

Seven Sisters Scones also offer savory options like garlic herb if you want something a bit different than traditional sweet pastries for your kids’ lunches or snacks.

All of their products are baked fresh daily. And, they are individually wrapped for freshness. You can use one of your school day breakfast ideas. Or, you can add them to the kids’ lunches for a snack.

You can purchase these scones in a sampler box or sign up for a subscription. Choose full-sized or mini scones and pick and choose your favorite flavors. 

You can easily order a sampler pack to arrive over the weekend. Then, pop them in the freezer and take them out during the week as you want them.

If you follow a specific diet, no worries. You can get Seven Sisters’ Scones in gluten-free or vegan & gluten-free. 

Keep in mind that these also make a wonderful back-to-school gift for the teachers in your school. Who wouldn’t appreciate a sampler pack of scones to enjoy before classes start?

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