Start Your Day With Our Best Easy Breakfasts (2024)

Cook breakfast for the whole family at once with this cheesy bake. Serve with lots of crusty bread for scooping up every last bite.

The viral trend of frying an egg in feta was already genius and I think this sheet pan version does it one better: You cook eight eggs at a time right in the oven, where the cheese gets all melty and mingles with the smoky roasted tomatoes. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung

Get the Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs recipe.

Get a dose of veggies first thing in the a.m. with these deliciously chocolatey, make-ahead muffins.

At first glance, these muffins might look like the run-of-the-mill chocolate variety, but wheat bran and grated zucchini add heft, texture and just the right amount of feel-good breakfast vibes. — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho

Get the Chocolate-Zucchini Bran Muffins recipe.

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Instantly class-up scrambled eggs with a few pieces of tinned smoked trout stirred in. Easy!

Easy breakfasts don’t have to be boring. With some simple techniques (low and slow makes for the fluffiest eggs!) and a little smoked trout, this scramble makes my a.m. extra elegant! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller

Get the Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche recipe.

Freeze leftover portions for a hearty, ready-made breakfast that will fuel you for the day ahead.

This is my favorite feel-good breakfast to meal prep. I’ll throw it in the oven on a Sunday, then reheat extras in the toaster oven throughout the week. It’s so cozy! — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico

Get the Double Apple Baked Oatmeal recipe.

Stash these protein-packed cups in the freezer until you're ready to eat; then pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes, grab and go.

Eggs make a great breakfast, but I rarely have time to take out (or clean!) a skillet in the morning. These pre-made bites are the perfect solution. — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy

Get the Customizable Egg Muffins recipe.

Fill your freezer with these vegetarian burritos so a healthy, satisfying breakfast is never far away. Pro tip: After microwaving, crisp them up in a skillet.

These are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Cook up all your components, set up an assembly line, fill, roll and freeze! — Food Producer Tina Martinez

Get the Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos recipe.

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Upgrade this A.M. classic by folding your favorite egg sandwich fillings into a homemade tortilla. Top it all off with a drizzle of hot sauce!

What really makes these hash brown–stuffed breakfast wraps is using homemade or good-quality tortillas — something you don't get in the fast food original that inspired this recipe. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung

Get the B.E.C. Breakfast Bites recipe.

Meal prep a batch of 30-minute granola to top off yogurt and fruit all week.

Toasting buckwheat groats in a skillet before baking them deepens the earthy notes and ups the irresistible crunch factor of this maple-sweetened granola. You won’t even miss the oats! — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho

Get the Almond-Buckwheat Granola with Yogurt and Berries recipe.

Try roasted sweet potato for breakfast (meal prep 'em on weekends!) — it's tasty topped with a.m. favorites like yogurt and granola.

I love incorporating crops typically enjoyed for dinner, like sweet potatoes, into my a.m. eats. It makes breakfast feel more exciting — and filling! — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy

Get the Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt, Almond Butter and Pepita Granola recipe.

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With frozen berries and almond butter, this is like PB&J in smoothie form. Yum!

Get the Blueberry-Banana-Nut Smoothie recipe.

This crowd-friendly feast is as easy as whisking eggs, pouring them onto a sheet pan and topping with veggies and cheese.

I love this recipe because it feeds a crowd. Are you hosting friends for a brunch? Everyone can grab a slice and enjoy with a side salad or serve with a variety of breads and let everyone choose their favorite for a delicious sandwich! — Food Producer Tina Martinez

Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata recipe.

When it comes to easy meals, the sheet pan is your friend — especially when it comes to these cheesy, egg-topped tacos.

If I’m hosting a breakfast, I don’t want to be standing at my stove flipping fried eggs. These tacos are the best solution; everything comes together in the oven, and I can spend time chatting with friends! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller

Get the Breakfast Tacos recipe.

You don't need to spend half an hour cooking in the morning to eat perfect egg sandwiches for breakfast. Instead, make this egg, spinach and English muffin recipe the night before.

I have a couple of friends who are pregnant, so I’m making a few batches of these to drop off. That way, their freezers will be stocked with microwaveable breakfasts for when they’re in the newborn stage. — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico

Get the Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches recipe.

Give waffles a savory makeover with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan stirred into the batter.

Get the Parmesan Waffles with Lemon Ricotta recipe.

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Here's how to make a quick, tahini-honey drizzle for your next bowl of oats.

Get the Oatmeal with Apricots and Pistachios recipe.

Add more milk to classic pancake batter to make “taco” shells perfect for stuffing with crispy bacon, fried eggs and sharp Cheddar.

Get the Loaded Pancake Tacos recipe.

Use waffles instead of chips as the base for this fun breakfast. Consider it the perfect vehicle for any leftovers.

Get the Waffle Nachos recipe.

With our Homemade Mix, you’re already halfway to a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes — just add milk, oil, an egg and a touch of sugar for a super simple batter.

Get the Fluffy Pancakes recipe.

Don’t forget the yogurt, berries and a generous drizzle of warm syrup to top off this creative twist on the diner classic.

Get the Focaccia French Toast recipe.

Make this store-bought staple at home rather than using packets: You get fresher flavors, plus add-ins you can customize!

Get the Instant Oatmeal With Cranberries and Pecans recipe.