Master Your Mornings with Time-Saving Back-to-School Breakfasts

The only scrambling you'll do is in the kitchen.
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Back-to-school mornings can be hectic for everyone, but with these quick and easy recipes, the only scrambling you'll do is in the kitchen. The recipes are great for kids and grown ups alike, so everyone leaves the house feeling full, focused, and as happy as possible (for a Monday). If muffins are a hit in your house, check out these easy recipes you can prep over the weekend to fuel the school week.
whole grain toast with yogurt and pistachios
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Whole-Grain Toast with Yogurt and Pistachios
This breakfast combines protein, fiber, and healthy fat to give you energy all morning long. Recipe: Whole-Grain Toast with Yogurt and Pistachios
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Breakfast Cookies
Not only are these little breakfast treats make-ahead, but you won't hear any fights from the kids when you tell them to eat up! Recipe: Breakfast Cookies
<p>This hot and hearty cereal is ready in just 5 minutes flat, but it will keep everyone full and focused until lunch. A small portion of heart-healthy walnuts adds even more flavor. </p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/hot-cereal-apple-butter-walnuts-recipe-mslo0814" target="_blank">Hot Cereal with Apple Butter and Walnuts</a></strong></p>
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Hot Cereal with Apple Butter and Walnuts
This hot and hearty cereal is ready in just 5 minutes flat, but it will keep everyone full and focused until lunch. A small portion of heart-healthy walnuts adds even more flavor. Recipe: Hot Cereal with Apple Butter and Walnuts
<p>Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, you can with these cinnamon-spiced muffins.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/cinnamon-carrot-muffins-recipe-mslo0414" target="_blank">Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins</a></strong></p>
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Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins
Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, you can with these cinnamon-spiced muffins. Recipe: Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins
<p>There's no reason for fast-food when you can quickly put together this healthier and tastier breakfast burrito at home.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href=https://www.delish.com/cooking/menus/g1319/time-saving-breakfasts/
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Breakfast Burrito
There's no reason for fast-food when you can quickly put together this healthier and tastier breakfast burrito at home. Recipe: Breakfast Burrito
<p>This easy open-faced sandwich makes a great snack or meal for young kids. A sprinkling of wheat germ adds an extra dose of good-for-you fiber.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/peanut-butter-apple-muffin-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Peanut-Butter Apple Muffin</b></a></p>
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Peanut-Butter Apple Muffin
This easy open-faced sandwich makes a great snack or meal for young kids. A sprinkling of wheat germ adds an extra dose of good-for-you fiber. Recipe: Peanut-Butter Apple Muffin
<p>Chunks of shredded wheat cereal add crunchy texture to this healthy breakfast. </p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/yogurt-strawberries-honey-recipe-mslo0814" target="_blank">Yogurt with Strawberries and Honey</a></strong></p>
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Yogurt with Strawberries and Honey
Chunks of shredded wheat cereal add crunchy texture to this healthy breakfast. Recipe: Yogurt with Strawberries and Honey
<p>Seedless raspberry jam sweetens and adds color to this smoothie. For an extra touch add edible jam polka dots to the inside of your child's glass.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href=https://www.delish.com/cooking/menus/g1319/time-saving-breakfasts/
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Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Seedless raspberry jam sweetens and adds color to this smoothie. For an extra touch add edible jam polka dots to the inside of your child's glass. Recipe: Banana Yogurt Smoothie
<p>A breakfast treat combining autumn's best flavors: cinnamon, toasted nuts, and tart Granny Smith apples.</p>
<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href=https://www.delish.com/cooking/menus/g1319/time-saving-breakfasts/
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Chunky Apple Muffins
A breakfast treat combining autumn's best flavors: cinnamon, toasted nuts, and tart Granny Smith apples. Recipe: Chunky Apple Muffins
<p>This recipe calls for cheddar cheese, but you can switch in any favorite. Add a few strips of cooked bacon if you wish.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/ egg-tomato-breakfast-sandwich-to-go-recipe-mslo0413" target="_blank"><strong>Egg-and-Tomato Breakfast Sandwich To Go</strong></a></p>
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Egg-and-Tomato Breakfast Sandwich To Go
This recipe calls for cheddar cheese, but you can switch in any favorite. Add a few strips of cooked bacon if you wish. Recipe: Egg-and-Tomato Breakfast Sandwich To Go
<p>The batter for this easy-to-bake banana bread is enriched with the addition of sour cream.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/banana-bread-recipe-mslo0612" target="_blank"><strong>Banana Bread</strong></a></p>
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Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed
The batter for this easy-to-bake banana bread is enriched with the addition of sour cream. Recipe: Banana Bread
<p>The kids will hardly notice that there's spinach cooked into the eggs in this breakfast sandwich thanks to melted cheddar and bacon.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href=https://www.delish.com/cooking/menus/g1319/time-saving-breakfasts/
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Breakfast Anytime Sandwiches
The kids will hardly notice that there's spinach cooked into the eggs in this breakfast sandwich thanks to melted cheddar and bacon. Recipe: Breakfast Anytime Sandwiches
whole grain toast with yogurt and pistachios
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