Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipes for Busy Moms

Ahhh breakfast. The most important meal of the day! Steal my quick and easy breakfast recipes to make mornings a breeze! And like always, when you make any of these recipes, tag me on Instagram (@nathaliamelofit). 

For many people, breakfast is the one meal of the day that sets the tone for how the day goes. As far as staying on track with healthy eating habits anyway… I know that’s how it is for me!

The thing is that, if your mornings look anything like mine, they are absolute chaos. Someone is screaming because the blanket is still upstairs, the other one is crying because today they don’t like waffles – despite eating 3 waffles for breakfast just yesterday. And oh… not to mention trying to get myself ready, and convince the kids that, unfortunately, they cannot wear their swimsuits to school in the middle of winter! 

Phew! I get tired just revisiting my mornings! 

A quick and easy-to-make, healthy breakfast is a MUST in my house. I wanted to share these recipes with other moms who would also love to have these delicious recipes that make my life and my family’s life that much easier in the morning!

Here are my top 5 Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipes for busy moms. 

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large frozen bananas, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ plain Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups milk

Instructions:

  1. In a high-speed blender, add all the ingredients and pulse until smooth.
  2. Pour the smoothie into 2 serving glasses and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 291
Fat: 9.6g
Sat Fat: 3.4g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5.1g
Sugar: 27.5g
Protein: 11.4g

Coconut Porridge

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey 

Instructions:

  1. In a pan, add the coconut, hemp seeds, water and coconut milk over medium heat and bring to boil, stirring frequently.
  2. Simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and honey and remove from the heat.
  4. Serve warm with your desired topping. 

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 235
Fat: 18.7g
Sat Fat: 10.6g
Carbohydrates: 8.8g
Fiber: 4.4g
Sugar: 1.3g
Protein: 7g

Overnight Oatmeal

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup milk 
  • ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup fresh mixed berries
  • 2 teaspoons almonds, sliced

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except berries and almonds and mix until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture in 2 glass containers.
  3. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
  4. In the morning, garnish with berries and almonds and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 357
Fat: 8.9g
Sat Fat: 2.2g
Carbohydrates: 55.3g
Fiber: 7.5g
Sugar: 21.5g
Protein: 17.4g

French Toasts

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 bread slices
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, add the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and beat well.
  2. Dip bread slices in the egg mixture evenly.
  3. In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Add slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  5. Drizzle the French toast with maple syrup and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 263
Fat: 12.9g
Sat Fat: 6.5g
Carbohydrates: 30.2g
Fiber: 0.7g
Sugar: 19.8g
Protein: 7.5g

Spinach Omelet

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 6½ minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup cooked spinach, squeezed
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the broiler in the oven. Arrange a rack about 4-inch from the heating element.
  2. In a bowl, crack the eggs and beat well.
  3. Add remaining ingredients except for the oil and stir to combine.
  4. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the egg mixture and tilt the skillet to spread evenly.
  6. Immediately, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Now, transfer the skillet under the broiler and broil for about 1½-2½ minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and set aside for about 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Cut the omelet into desired size wedges and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 289
Fat: 22.7g
Sat Fat: 9.4g
Carbohydrates: 3.8g
Fiber: 0.6g
Sugar: 2.7g
Protein: 18.4g

If you love delicious and calorie-friendly recipes that the whole family WILL eat and ask for more, then check out my newest recipe ebook: ‘“50 Delicious Recipes For The Whole Family”.

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