15 Back-to-School Breakfasts

By Jenn Segal

Can you believe it’s almost that time again?! Start the day (and the school year) off right with these easy breakfasts the whole family will love.

Returning to the back-to-school routine is less painful if you have some delicious breakfast options up your sleeve. Whether your family prefers grab-and-go or something more substantial, these back-to-school breakfasts are worth waking up for.

Banana Nut Muffins

These muffins are light and fluffy with a mild banana flavor that allows the distinctive taste of honey to shine through.
Granola

This recipe was inspired by the homemade granola served The Inn at Occidental in Sonoma County, CA. With clusters of oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, toasted coconut, and wheat germ, it’s as good for you as it is good tasting.
Best Banana Bread

This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It’s phenomenal right out of the oven, and delicious all over again when you toast it for breakfast the next day.
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Maple Syrup, Currants and Coconut

Steel cut oats have a wonderfully hearty and chewy texture. In this recipe, I simmer them until super creamy, almost like a breakfast risotto.
Blueberry Maple Bran Muffins

These muffins strike the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. They’re lower in fat and sugar than most muffins, enriched with nutritious wheat bran and whole wheat flour, and chock-full of antioxidant-rich blueberries.
Almond, Blueberry & Date Homemade Granola Bars

These crispy-chewy bars a mishmash of nuts, cereal, coconut, and dried blueberries held together with a sweet almond butter-date paste. Unlike most homemade granola bars, they hold together as well as store-bought bars.
Breakfast Burritos

Filled with spicy sausage, smoky scrambled eggs, cheese, and a bright avocado-tomato salsa, these breakfast burritos are not only easy to make, they are also delicious any time of day.
No-Bake Oat & Nut Energy Bites

Made with oats and nuts, these energy bites are the type of wholesome treat that you can feel good about giving to your family, whether for an on-the-go breakfast, lunch box stuffer, or car snack.
Peach Mango Smoothies

These smoothies taste like something you’d have on a tropical vacation. To make life easy, I use frozen peaches and mangoes. That means you’ll be sipping these smoothies, reminiscing about your summer vacation, in just five minutes.
Blueberry Coffee Cake (aka Boy Bait)

Named “Boy Bait” for its habit-forming effect on young men, this coffee cake is tender, jam-packed with berries, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.
Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips

With two bowls and a muffin tin, you can whip these muffins up in just 35 minutes. What’s more, kids love them and they’re a great way to sneak in a little extra protein and vegetables. Feel free to replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour, or swap out the chocolate chips and nuts for your favorite add-ins.
Best Homemade Pancake Recipe

These pancakes are fluffy on the interior and crispy on the exterior. Once you try them, you’ll wonder about all those boxed pancake mixes — these hardly require any more work and they’re twice as good.
Berry, Banana & Pomegranate Smoothie

This smoothie has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. In addition to banana and berries, it’s made with Greek yogurt which gives it a thick, creamy texture (and some protein to boot)!
Egg Bites with Bacon & Gruyère

Are you an egg bite regular at Starbucks? If so, skip Starbucks and make these creamy, custardy egg bites at home. With cheese, bacon, and a touch of hot sauce, you’re likely to be a convert.
Miraculous Homemade Bagel Recipe

These simple-to-make bagels have Greek yogurt in them which packs them protein. They can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, making them perfect for busy mornings.