31 CHEAP & EASY BREAKFAST RECIPES
These easy, cheap, and delicious breakfast recipes will help you start the day right without breaking the bank. They’re also perfect for breakfast for dinner!
01. Apple Cinnamon Crepes
The apple filling for these crepes has all the familiar flavors of apple pie you crave: syrupy cinnamon apples, caramel sauce, and when mixed with the starchy crepes and vanilla ice cream, you won’t miss that apple pie!
02. Banana Cinnamon Pancakes
Light, fluffy, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, and tons of banana flavor, this is truly the best banana pancake recipe! These banana pancakes are easy to make with no mixer required, and they’re perfect for Saturday morning breakfast or brunch.
03. Potato and Egg Hash
Healthy sweet potato hash with eggs is a simple breakfast made in one pan. Sauteed potatoes and bell peppers are seasoned with smoked paprika for a savory flavor. Over easy eggs are baked right in the skillet for extra protein.
04. Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizza
I created this sausage breakfast pizza recipe after trying something similar at a restaurant. My husband thinks my version is better, and he often requests it for a filling breakfast or supper.
05. Cheddar Broccoli Egg Muffins
Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins are fluffy inside with a golden cheese crust on top, perfect for meal prep! Looking for other ways to spruce up your morning eggs? Check out these quinoa egg muffins, cottage cheese egg bites, or Instant Pot egg bites.
06. Easy Chocolate Croissants
This easy chocolate croissant recipe is a simplified version using puff pastry to make delicious pastries in less than 30 minutes! They’re a great breakfast treat and perfect for Sunday brunch!
07. Cheesy Grits
Creamy cheese grits are a simple Southern side dish, perfect with smoked meats or seafood. Learn how to make grits for a tasty holiday brunch!
08. Oatmeal Fruit Crumble
This fast dessert recipe lets you use up apples, pears, berries, or any fresh fruit in season like apples and rhubarb. You can also use frozen sliced fruit without thawing before baking. This tried-and-true recipe, made many times, is Canadian comfort food for those long cold winters!
09. Nutella Stuffed Waffles
Everyone will love this easy Nutella waffles recipe! They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with chocolaty Nutella. You can even make them gluten-free!
10. Crepes
Revel in the sophistication of true French dining with these light, fluffy French crepes. They offer a customizable, café-style experience right in the comfort of your home.
11. Quick Quiche
Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this Crustless Broccoli Quiche is full of flavor and surprisingly light and healthy.
12. Breakfast Sliders
These breakfast sliders are packed with layers of rolls, ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, and melted butter. They’re the ideal choice for a quick and delicious breakfast when you’re on the move!
13. Banana Chocolate Muffins
These double chocolate banana muffins are moist and rich in chocolate flavor. This easy, one-bowl recipe uses simple ingredients to create bakery-quality muffins. Perfect for breakfast on the go, after-school snacks, or a delightful anytime treat.
14. Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This grilled cheese and egg sandwich is a hearty and easy-to-make recipe. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or snack.
15. Breakfast Taquitos
Breakfast Taquitos are an easy and delicious breakfast option. Made with chorizo (or soyrizo for vegetarians), scrambled eggs, and pepper jack cheese, they’re sure to be a hit!
16. Breakfast Strawberry Parfait
This Healthy Strawberry Parfait is made with layers of fresh strawberries, yogurt, and topped with granola.
17. Smoothie Bowls
Learn how to make thick, creamy, and fruity smoothie bowls at home with these tips and tricks. I’m sharing four delicious recipes: acai smoothie bowl, pitaya dragonfruit smoothie bowl, chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie bowl, and blue tropical pineapple coconut smoothie bowl.
18. Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites
This Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites Recipe is an easy treat made with banana slices dipped in melted chocolate and then frozen. These bites taste like ice cream and make a healthy, perfect snack for summer!
19. Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries
Wake up to a delightful morning with these Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries! Made with flaky puff pastry, creamy cream cheese, and your favorite fruit preserves, they’re the perfect sweet start to your day.
20. Apple Tart
This easy French Apple Tart with shortcrust pastry is a delicious dessert to make in Winter and for the Holidays. The shortcrust pastry is filled with a simple applesauce and topped with thinly sliced fresh apples.
21. Cinnamon Sugar Churro Waffles
Churro Waffles are perfect for when you want dessert for breakfast! This cinnamon sugar waffle recipe is simple to make yet rich in flavor and texture. It features an airy whipped batter and a buttery cinnamon sugar finish. To top it all off, add pineapple and caramel!
22. Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers filled with ground beef, Mexican-inspired seasonings, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. These delicious individual portions are packed with protein and veggies!
23. Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Stock your freezer with these easy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches! They’re the perfect breakfast meal prep and so simple to make. These make-ahead breakfast sandwiches feature baked eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or Canadian bacon stuffed in an English Muffin!
24. Breakfast Pizza
Start your day with a zesty twist! Tortilla Breakfast Pizzas are a delightful morning feast that combines simple ingredients like tortillas, salsa, cheese, and eggs. Customize with your favorite toppings for an extra special touch!
25. Breakfast Casserole
This hearty Breakfast Casserole is ideal for a lazy weekend morning or a special holiday brunch. You can prepare it ahead of time and simply bake it when you’re ready to eat.
26. Breakfast Quesadillas
Looking for a leisurely vegan breakfast recipe? You’ll adore these “eggy” and cheesy quesadillas. Packed with tofu scramble, red pepper, red kidney beans, spinach, and vegan grated cheese, they’re crispy, delicious, and the perfect way to start your day.
27. Pumpkin Doughnuts
Indulge in the coziest fall breakfast with a baked pumpkin spice donut dipped in cinnamon and sugar! These treats are the ultimate fall indulgence, perfect alongside a cup of coffee and a soft sweater.
28. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Cinnamon roll baked oatmeal is a simple breakfast that feels like dessert and is incredibly easy to make! Perfect for holiday meals, brunch, or a simple weekday breakfast, this delicious and healthy baked cinnamon roll oatmeal combines the flavors of a cinnamon roll with the heartiness of oatmeal, and it’s so much easier to make!
29. Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups
Bacon egg cups are easy to make and so much fun to eat. They’re ready in just 30 minutes. These savory breakfast muffins are perfect for brunch, and even the leftovers are good!
30. Roasted Apples
This baked apple recipe is a delicious dessert full of fall flavors that everyone will enjoy! It’s great with ice cream and crunchy pecans.
31. Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring
This easy and fun Breakfast Crescent Ring is a great change from the usual breakfast routine. It’s filled with tater tots, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese!
