Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Families

Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms

These super quick breakfast recipes take a bite out of the a.m. angst.

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Breakfast Pizza — Tara Donne

Tara Donne

Breakfast Pizza

Make the dish the night before; it can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat leftover slices in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Try Veggies for Breakfast!

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Almond Pancakes with Pear-Maple Compote — Tara Donne

Tara Donne

Almond Pancakes with Pear-Maple Compote

You can make them gluten-free! Mix the dry ingredients and make the compote in advance.

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Breakfast Pizza_still

Switch up your breakfast routine with this breakfast pizza, using eggs, spinach, cheese, sun dried tomatoes and ham.

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Healthy Breakfast: 3 Quick Meals for Kids

A healthy breakfast is usually sacrificed on an hectic morning. Here are 3 quick and healthy meals for kids.

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Pumpkin-Cinnamon Muffins — Tara Donne

Tara Donne

Pumpkin-Cinnamon Muffins

Make a batch in advance; store in fridge for up to three days in an airtight container or freeze for up to a month in a plastic freezer bag. Microwave on High for 30 seconds before serving.

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Mom's Super Quick Granola — Tara Donne

Tara Donne

Mom's Super Quick Granola

Make a batch in advance; store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months. Just pour 1/2 cup into a bowl and add milk.

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Pink Applesauce — Tara Donne

Tara Donne

Pink Applesauce

Prepare on Sunday night; store in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Serve over yogurt or oatmeal.

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Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms

How does a busy mom like Rosie Pope prepare healthy back-to-school breakfasts for her family? Find out how to make her go-to meals.

Originally published in the October 2014 issue of Parents magazine.

By Stephana Bottom

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