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Grab & Go Kids Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

Updated October 09, 2019
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Mornings can be hectic. That's why we like packable, nutritious breakfasts that kids can eat on the go. Here are our best breakfast recipes for busy mornings.
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Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs

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Smoothies are a great healthy breakfast for kids, but busy parents know there's no time for all that chopping and measuring in the morning rush. Make these easy DIY smoothie packs ahead of time and stash them in your freezer until you're ready to whir up a fruit-filled meal or snack kids will love. This makes enough for a workweek's worth of smoothies!

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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Banana-Peanut Granola Bars

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These healthy, homemade granola bars are reminiscent of peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches. Be sure to look for dried banana, not banana chips. The chips are cooked in oil and, if not stored properly, can have an off taste. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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Raspberry & Cream Cheese Sweet Potato Toast

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Swap your bagel for a veggie with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Any frozen fruit will work, but you can also use a fruit jam and skip the honey.

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Breakfast Bars

<p>What a treat to start the day: bars made from fresh strawberries and boasting nutty flavor and healthy fiber from oat flour and flaxseed meal. Prep a batch for the fridge to have ready during a busy week.</p>
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What a treat to start the day: bars made from fresh strawberries and boasting nutty flavor and healthy fiber from oat flour and flaxseed meal. Prep a batch for the fridge to have ready during a busy week.

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Morning Glory Muffins

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These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite-carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice.

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Apricot-Sunflower Granola Bars

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Easy to make at home, these nut-free granola bars can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Simply vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the apricots and seeds in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich

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Here's a sweet spin on a healthy breakfast-sandwich recipe. Other seasonal fruit, such as blueberries or sliced peaches, would be tasty toppers too.

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Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato

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Potatoes, cheese and greens make this mini quiche recipe delicious and satisfying. Bake up a batch over the weekend and you'll have breakfast available in a hurry for the rest of the week.

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Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

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In this no-cook overnight oatmeal recipe, just quickly reheat the oats in the morning and top with berries, maple syrup and pecans for an easy, on-the-go breakfast.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

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Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

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Pumpkin-Apple Smoothie

<p>This tasty fall blender breakfast gets protein from almond milk and Greek yogurt.</p>
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This tasty fall blender breakfast gets protein from almond milk and Greek yogurt.

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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

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The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Maple Granola

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This quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast.

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Apple-Cinnamon Muffins

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These healthy apple-cinnamon muffins will put you in an autumnal state of mind no matter the time of year. Sprinkling the muffins with sugar before baking gives them a crispy top, just like a coffee-shop muffin—but these are a whole lot more nutritious than your average coffee-shop muffin, thanks to wholesome ingredients like white whole-wheat flour. Serve them for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

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Skip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.

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Cherry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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Skip the granola bar options at the grocery store—they're easy to make at home! You can vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts and/or seeds for the chocolate, cherries and coconut in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

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Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.

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Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

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This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

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Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins

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Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for the days when you don't have time for your typical bowl of oatmeal. You can also serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch.

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Chocolate & Banana Sweet Potato Toast

<p>Don't skip the crispy cereal in this healthy sweet potato toast recipe&mdash;it may be only 1 teaspoon but it gives it the most delectable crunch.</p>
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Don't skip the crispy cereal in this healthy sweet potato toast recipe—it may be only 1 teaspoon but it gives it the most delectable crunch.

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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

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This healthy yogurt parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

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    1 of 22 Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs
    2 of 22 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
    3 of 22 Banana-Peanut Granola Bars
    4 of 22 Raspberry & Cream Cheese Sweet Potato Toast
    5 of 22 Gluten-Free Strawberry Breakfast Bars
    6 of 22 Morning Glory Muffins
    7 of 22 Apricot-Sunflower Granola Bars
    8 of 22 Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich
    9 of 22 Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato
    10 of 22 Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal
    11 of 22 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana
    12 of 22 Pumpkin-Apple Smoothie
    13 of 22 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
    14 of 22 Maple Granola
    15 of 22 Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
    16 of 22 Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
    17 of 22 Cherry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
    18 of 22 Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
    19 of 22 Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
    20 of 22 Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
    21 of 22 Chocolate & Banana Sweet Potato Toast
    22 of 22 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

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