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These family breakfast ideas are simple, delicious, and a great way to start your busy mornings. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I agree! Having a wholesome, nourishing meal first thing in the morning gives you a great start and can really set the tone for the rest of the day.
However, most of our days consist of easy breakfast recipes on rotation that are made with simple ingredients. These quick breakfast ideas are great for busy weekday mornings.
Why You Will Love These Recipes
Simple – All of these recipes are simple to make, which keeps your mornings a lot more open and easier to get through.
Whole Food – Breakfast can be easy to make and also focus on nourishing with whole foods without a lot of time or energy. It feels good to know what your family is eating instead of having to rely on pre-packaged quick breakfast foods that are marketed to us so often.
Versatile – These healthy breakfast recipes can be switched up each week by using different toppings or whatever fruit and veggies you happen to have on hand. This keeps meals feeling fresh and new without having to overthink new meal ideas constantly.
Family Breakfast Ideas
Berry Kefir Smoothie
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This very berry kefir smoothie is flavorful, probiotic rich, and loved by everyone in our family. Frozen fruit gives it the consistency of a thin sorbet.
Learn how to make the best over easy eggs that have set whites and a runny yolk. They make a delicious and protein packed simple breakfast in just minutes. Grab some toast for the perfect dippy eggs.
The easiest breakfast pizza is made with homemade sourdough crust, melted cheese, crispy bacon, veggies, and perfectly cooked eggs, baked to perfection. Your mornings just got really delicious.
This homemade Instant Pot yogurtrecipe is the easiest way to make yogurt. Top this delicious creamy yogurt with crunchy granola and fresh fruit for a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast.
These rustic granola recipe with coconut, dried cranberries, and apricots is one of my favorite granola recipes. With a big glass of cold milk, it is the perfect fall, Christmas, and winter treat.
Try a bowl of this einkorn cream of wheat for a hearty and filling breakfast porridge. Freshly milled einkorn is simmered with milk and sweetened with a touch of honey. It’s yummy and quick to make.
These fully fermented sourdough pancakes are fluffy and tender with irresistible, crispy edges. Made with six simple ingredients, they are not only easy and quick, but also so delicious when topped with butter, maple syrup, raw honey, or fruit topping.
Learn how to make the perfect homemade sourdough waffles. Crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside, these sourdough waffle recipe will become a family favorite.
This sourdough French toast casserole is rich and sweet, baked with tangy sourdough bread and a creamy custard. The brown sugar topping blurs the line between breakfast and dessert!
Homemade sourdough discard bagels made with sourdough discard have a deliciously chewy texture. The perfect way to start a morning or use it for breakfast sandwiches.
Chocolate Einkorn Protein Muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or easy snack. These moist, fluffy muffins are filled with delicious flavor and packed with protein.
These sourdough scones are the perfect master scone recipe. They have a tender crumb on the inside and are the perfect base for all of your favorite add-ins.
Avoid overwhelming mornings by keeping a small rotation of easy recipes that your family loves.
Are you a meal planner? Check out my breakfast meal plan for more inspiration!
FAQs
What is the most filling breakfast?
The best breakfast recipes are meals that are rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. These are great at keeping that satisfied feeling around for longer.
What is the best breakfast for the kids?
I personally love to make smoothies for kids. They are always popular and can be packed with a lot of nutrient-dense ingredients, all in one simple drink. We pair smoothies with fried eggs often for a delicious well rounded meal.
What is the best thing to eat first thing in the morning?
The best thing to eat in the morning depends on the indiviual. However, I typically like to provide my family with a breakfast that includes protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
My favorite breakfast is a fruit smoothie. I add a protein powder, frozen berries and either spinach or kale. Every so often I’ll have Oatmeal or cold granola. That said, I made your Sourdough Pancakes andI have now added them into my mix. Before making your recipe I found that pancakes sat like a brick in my stomach. The Sourdough pancakes are so light and fluffy that the feeling of heaviness is not there. My husband who never cooks but will make his own pancakes on occasion has also fallen in love with your recipe. Thank you for all your yummy recipes. MY house has never smelled so good!!!!!!
I stumbled on your YouTube videos and am HOOKED on all of them. I too would love your lunch routine and stay at home mom daily schedule! My husband comes in for lunch, so I’m curious how you swing it. Love all your work! (I just started my sourdough starter.)
Hey Ashley! I am so glad to hear that. 🙂 My husband comes in for lunch also, so I just make the same things I make for dinner. Meat and veggies on repeat. 🙂 Enjoy your starter!
Loved this video! One of the reasons because I’m Dutch and we have a tradition of mostly eating bread/sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. So I’m always looking for easy recipes that take little time but make for more variety. Sooo, I would really like it if you would also do a lunch video.
Another idea: what is your day ‘schedule’? Like, what time do you get up, how do you get everything organized with your kids (and a little baby) etc. Your videos look so calm and stressless, what are your practical tips and tricks to maintain this in your busy household?
My favorite breakfast is a fruit smoothie. I add a protein powder, frozen berries and either spinach or kale. Every so often I’ll have Oatmeal or cold granola. That said, I made your Sourdough Pancakes andI have now added them into my mix. Before making your recipe I found that pancakes sat like a brick in my stomach. The Sourdough pancakes are so light and fluffy that the feeling of heaviness is not there. My husband who never cooks but will make his own pancakes on occasion has also fallen in love with your recipe. Thank you for all your yummy recipes. MY house has never smelled so good!!!!!!
That is so great to hear! Love those breakfast ideas.
I always look forward to seeing what you present next. Thanks for all the great recipes and inspiration! You have a lovely family.
Thank you so much Birgit!
Your breakfasts are super similar to what we do as well! Thanks for sharing my recipe – all these years later it’s still in rotation here too. 🙂
Hey Donielle! We have loved this recipe ever since I saw it on your blog. Thanks so much for sharing!
I stumbled on your YouTube videos and am HOOKED on all of them. I too would love your lunch routine and stay at home mom daily schedule! My husband comes in for lunch, so I’m curious how you swing it. Love all your work! (I just started my sourdough starter.)
Hey Ashley! I am so glad to hear that. 🙂 My husband comes in for lunch also, so I just make the same things I make for dinner. Meat and veggies on repeat. 🙂 Enjoy your starter!
Loved this video! One of the reasons because I’m Dutch and we have a tradition of mostly eating bread/sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. So I’m always looking for easy recipes that take little time but make for more variety. Sooo, I would really like it if you would also do a lunch video.
Another idea: what is your day ‘schedule’? Like, what time do you get up, how do you get everything organized with your kids (and a little baby) etc. Your videos look so calm and stressless, what are your practical tips and tricks to maintain this in your busy household?
Looking forward to your next vlogs and blogs!
I have had so many requests for that video! Looks like I need to take the time to do a few. I hoping to soon! 🙂
Love this, Lisa! Everything is yummy and nourishing!
Thank you so much Lynne!