It's the most important meal of the day.
Every item on this page was chosen by a The Pioneer Woman editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Sitting down to a leisurely breakfast (or even a big family brunch) sounds nice in theory. But when the weeks get busy—and the mornings get even busier—you might find yourself looking for something, well, quicker! Ree Drummond knows this feeling all too well. After all, she lives on a cattle ranch, which means her mornings start earlier than most. "Around the time party animals on the west coast are just heading home," she says. So, these quick breakfast ideas are just what her family needs to kickstart the day. Once you pour your big cup of coffee, check out these recipes for easy French toast sticks, overnight oats, and breakfast burritos to grab on the go.
Along with plenty of egg recipes, pancakes, and muffins, you'll also find this list is full of healthy breakfast recipes to get you started on the right foot. Many of these recipes are 30-minute meals and some are even ready in five minutes or less! Try a protein-packed yogurt parfait, a crustless quiche, or one of the many smoothie recipes ahead. So, what are you waiting for? With all the time you'll save thanks to these quick breakfast recipes, you might even be able to get a head start on preparing your family dinner.
1
Breakfast Burritos to Go
Ree's family loves grabbing these egg and sausage burritos before a day on the ranch. They're hearty enough to fuel you up and easy enough to make any day of the week!
Get Ree's Breakfast Burritos to Go recipe.
2
Overnight Oats
Quickly mix the ingredients together the night before and, when you wake up, you'll have soft, flavorful overnight oats that are ready to go. You can customize each jar with fun flavors, like PB&J, pina colada, and pumpkin pie.
Get the Overnight Oats recipe.
3
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
This bakery-style muffin is sweet and tart with little pops of crunch throughout thanks to the poppy seeds. Plus, it has a streusel topping and a zesty glaze to make it feel like a morning treat.
Get Ree's Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
4
Perfect Pancakes
Ree has tested this pancake recipe over and over again, so you don't have to! It's one of those stir-together batters that comes out perfect every time.
Get Ree's Perfect Pancakes recipe.
5
Baked Oatmeal
This sweet, berry-filled oatmeal is so easy to prep in advance. You can scoop out individual portions to stash in the fridge or freezer, then pop it in the microwave for a quick reheat.
Get the Baked Oatmeal recipe.
6
Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole
Eggs, sausage, hash browns, and cheese—this hearty breakfast has it all! The best part? You can toss everything into your Crock-Pot the night before and wake up to a beautiful breakfast bowl the next day!
Get the Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
7
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
This healthy breakfast tastes just like dessert! And it even has that strong coffee flavor. If that doesn't get you out of bed, we don't know what will.
Get the Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe.
8
Crustless Quiche
Don't spend time fussing over homemade pastry dough! This quiche recipe is just as delicious without the crust. It's filled with sausage, hash browns, veggies, and, of course, eggs!
Get the Crustless Quiche recipe.
9
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This warm, comforting breakfast only takes 15 minutes to make! You can easily double the recipe to feed a family or add any additional toppings like a scoop of peanut butter or sprinkle of brown sugar.
Get the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
10
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
A colorful fruit salad is a quick and healthy breakfast. But if you want to take things to the next level, try serving it up on a grab-and-go skewer! There's even a sweet doughnut hole treat at the end.
Get the Rainbow Fruit Skewers recipe.
11
Cream Cheese Danish
The trick to making homemade danishes in a pinch is store-bought puff pastry! It's flaky and creamy and a delicious way to start the day.
Get the Cream Cheese Danish recipe.
12
French Toast Sticks
These cinnamon-sugar crusted brioche French toast sticks are even better than the kind you might find in the freezer isle of your grocery store. The best part is you can make them ahead and reheat during the week.
Get the French Toast Sticks recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
13
Western Omelette
Don't be intimidated by making omelettes—a few steps prove that it's easy! Plus, this western style filled with peppers, ham, and cheese will fill you up for whatever your day has in store.
Get the Western Omelette recipe.
14
Avocado Toast
It doesn't get much easier than smashed avocado, crusty bread, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes! If you want to dress the popular toast up further, try one of our fun variations!
Get the Avocado Toast recipe.
15
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pastry
This handheld breakfast pastry is flaky, savory, and comforting. Pop them in the freezer before baking to keep on hand throughout the week.
Get the Bacon, Egg, and Cheesy Pastry recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
16
Chocolate Chip Muffins
If these chocolate-studded muffins don’t get you up in the morning, we don’t know what will. Oh, and your kids will thank you, too!
Get the Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.
17
Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These healthy treats are loaded with oats, dried fruits, and seeds; plus, they're great for grabbing on the go.
Get the Breakfast Cookies recipe.
18
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Plan ahead to make this egg and sausage casserole even easier. It can be assembled and refrigerated up to two days before baking.
Get the Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
19
Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles
Freezer waffles have nothing on these scrumptious waffles! You can make this batter in advance for a stress-free morning that gets breakfast on the table in a matter of minutes.
Get the Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles recipe.
20
Huevos Rancheros
These ranch-style eggs might look impressive, but they're surprisingly easy to make thanks to canned black beans and quick sunny-side-up eggs. You can always swap for scrambled or fried eggs.
Get the Huevos Rancheros recipe.
