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. 

A collage of breakfast images.

On a special occasion or lazy weekend morning, I love to make a more extravagant breakfast treat. Strawberry stuffed French toastsourdough blueberry coffee cake, and sourdough monkey bread are a few of our family favorites.

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

Very Berry Kefir smoothie recipe ways to use kefir

Berry Kefir Smoothie

4.50 from 46 votes
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.
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close up picture of an over-easy eggs with runny yolks topped with fresh herbs on a white plate

Over-Easy Eggs

5 from 2 votes
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.

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Half of a baked breakfast pizza.

The Best Easy Breakfast Pizza Recipe

4.77 from 80 votes
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.
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A bowl of yogurt.

The Easiest Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe

4.73 from 58 votes
This homemade Instant Pot yogurt recipe 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.
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rustic granola recipe in mason jar

Homemade Granola Recipe

4.71 from 65 votes
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.
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einkorn breakfast porridge in a white bowl topped with fruit

Einkorn Cream of Wheat Breakfast Porridge

4.60 from 57 votes
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.

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sourdough breakfast sandwich made with sourdough English muffins, thick slices of bacon, cheese, and an over easy egg on parchment paper

Sourdough Breakfast Sandwiches

5 from 3 votes
This sourdough breakfast sandwich is a delicious and easy breakfast recipe. Super hearty and filling to keep you full.
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a stack of sourdough pancakes topped with a pat of butter and maple syrup on a white plate that rests on a blue and white checked towel

The Best Sourdough Pancakes

4.70 from 983 votes
The best sourdough pancakes are fluffy on the outsides with irresistable crispy edges. It is super simple to whip up with just a six basic ingredients.
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a stack of four sourdough waffles on a white plate. The waffles have a pat of butter and a jar of maple syrup in the background

Sourdough Waffles

4.68 from 293 votes
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.
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scrambled eggs on a white plate with a fork, fresh herbs and a salad are in the background.

Scrambled Eggs

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Scrambled eggs are an easy, tasty, and healthy food, perfect as part of a larger meal or as a quickly-made, last minute dinner.
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Sourdough Cheddar Waffles

4.84 from 42 votes
Crispy, sourdough cheddar waffles are mouthwatering delicious and will enhance any sandwich.
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Overhead photo of one sourdough crepes folded with a whipped cream filling and topped with more whipped cream strawberries, blueberries and powdered sugar on a gray plate

Sourdough Crepes

4.67 from 231 votes
A thin and crispy pancake, these sourdough crepes are our all-time favorite breakfast. Super simple to make.
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cast iron skillet with sourdough cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese topping. A wooden spoon is in the skillet with a cinnamon roll on top.

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

4.80 from 230 votes
A buttery, cinnamon sugar filling spiraled within sweet, soft dough — with the added flavor and benefit of sourdough.
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slice of sourdough French toast casserole on a white plate with a wooden spatula. A apple, blue plaid towel and a jar of maple syrup is in the background

Sourdough French Toast Casserole With Apples, Cinnamon, and Raisin

4.73 from 37 votes
Sourdough French Toast Casserole is perfect for those loaves of sourdough bread that didn't rise just right. It is made with fresh apples and cinnamon, making it the perfect fall treat.
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six sourdough discard bagels on a parchment lined baking sheet

Sourdough Discard Bagels

4.73 from 179 votes
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.
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overhead photo of 6 baked sourdough donuts with vanilla frosting and sprinkles on parchment paper covered in sprinkles

Baked Sourdough Donuts

4.52 from 120 votes
Baked sourdough donuts are a delicious cake like donut with a vanilla icing. Super easy and fast to make. Or long ferment for more health benefits.
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close up picture of two pieces of sourdough French toast topped with fruit, butter, powder sugar, and maple syrup on a white plate

Sourdough French Toast

4.68 from 50 votes
This French Toast recipe starts with homemade sourdough bread that has been soaked in a custardy egg mixture and cooked to perfection.
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An einkorn protein muffin with the liner off to show texture and other muffins in background on cooling rack on a white counter top

Chocolate Einkorn Protein Muffins

4.86 from 54 votes
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.
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a baking pan lined with parchment paper with freshly baked blueberry sourdough scones

Sourdough Scones

4.71 from 421 votes
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.
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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.

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12 Comments

  1. Laura says:

    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!!!!!!

    1. Lisa Bass says:

      That is so great to hear! Love those breakfast ideas.

  2. Birgit says:

    I always look forward to seeing what you present next. Thanks for all the great recipes and inspiration! You have a lovely family.

    1. Lisa says:

      Thank you so much Birgit!

  3. Donielle Baker says:

    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. 🙂

    1. Lisa says:

      Hey Donielle! We have loved this recipe ever since I saw it on your blog. Thanks so much for sharing!

  4. Ashley says:

    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.)

    1. Lisa says:

      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!

  5. Gerteke says:

    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!

    1. Lisa says:

      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! 🙂

  6. Lynne says:

    Love this, Lisa! Everything is yummy and nourishing!

    1. Lisa says:

      Thank you so much Lynne!