6 Breakfast Options To Make Mornings A Breeze For Back To School
We know mornings can be busy with homework checks, getting dressed, and packing lunch boxes, so making breakfast simple and quick is key. Here are six easy, delicious, and budget-friendly breakfast ideas—more exciting than just milk and cereal—that you can prepare in minutes!
Mason Dixie Breakfast Sandwiches & Burritos
If you've grabbed a quick breakfast sandwich at Marriott in recent years, it was likely Mason Dixie, from the kitchen of Baltimore native Ayeshah Abuelhiga. Inspired by her childhood memories of enjoying American comfort foods at her parents' small carry-out restaurant and convenience store, Abuelhiga aimed to bring that warm sense of nostalgia into the freezer aisle. They've got an impressive line-up of breakfast sandwiches that will fuel your kid's morning for a great day ahead. We love the SEC buttermilk biscuit, the maple waffle sandwich with chicken sausage, and the sausage and egg pancake sandwich. My teens particularly enjoyed the burritos, packed with fluffy eggs, bacon, potatoes, and chorizo.
Applegate Naturals Pancake & Sausage Sticks
This undefeated combo is the best of both worlds, blending a fluffy buttermilk pancake and savory chicken or pork sausage. Applegate Pancake & Sausage Sticks are ready to eat in about 60 seconds, making them easy to prepare breakfast without morning mayhem. They're so tasty, you don't even need to dip them in any syrup. Of course, if you do, it only makes them even more appetizing.
Junkless Granola Bars
Junkless Granola Bars might be smaller than your usual ones, but they're bursting with delicious flavor! True to their name, Junkless bars are all about removing 'junk' from your snacks—they contain no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or unpronounceable ingredients, and they have less sugar than many other brands. That means you can enjoy them without worrying about a crash later on. I personally love the fun flavors like birthday cake and cinnamon roll—they make for a quick, tasty start to your day.
Belgian Boys Mini Pancakes
These were a treat, especially for our six-year-old, a true pancake lover. Belgian Boys bite-sized fluffy pancakes are easy to take on the go or pack in lunches. I appreciated that you can heat up (either on the stove top for a crispier texture or in the microwave) any quantity you want/need. They can be enjoyed with or without toppings, such as syrup, fruit, or whipped cream. For a balanced breakfast, consider serving these with a side of fresh fruit and a glass of milk or juice, ensuring your child gets a nutritious start to the day. If you want something a little different, they also have ready-to-go crepes, griddle pancakes, and belgian waffles, too!
Bettergoods Red Dragonfruit Acai + Collagen Smoothie Mix
We have smoothies a few mornings a week. They're customizable based on the ingredients you include, but when using the right frozen fruit blend, they can be full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, ensuring you're making a healthy choice. Better Goods are not only affordable but also have unique blends and healthy boosts. You can choose from a variety of fruit mixes, such as the Super Green and Spirulina Smoothie Mix, made with apples, avocado, spinach, and banana.
But that's not all. They also offer a red Dragonfruit Acai and Collagen Smoothie Mix with dragon fruit and dark cherry, and a Blueberry Elderberry and Ancient Grains Smoothie Mix with berries and bananas. The range of smoothies ensures there's something for everyone.
Forager Project Greek Yogurt
Every smoothie needs a good base–meet Forager Project. A delicious Greek yogurt that's dairy-free, made from cashews and coconut! There's no added sugar, and it contains live and active cultures to support digestive health. The flavor profiles include vanilla bean, strawberry, and mango–all tasty on their own or added to your favorite smoothie. Forager is a family-owned business that also serves up a scrumptious line of dairy-free creamers (grab the cinnamon vanilla!), sour cream, protein shakes, and cold-pressed juices. Even if you love traditional dairy-based products, you won't notice a difference.
However you start your mornings, we hope your kids and teens have a safe and fun school year!
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