7 Easy Back-to-School Breakfasts

We all want to start off on the right foot when starting a new school year. I know cereal and frozen waffles are often a necessity, but here are a few other easy options that will make parents and kids happy.

1. Morning Glory Muffins



Morning Glory Muffins are made with a little bit of everything: whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, raisins, walnuts, orange juice, coconut and wheat germ. And, true to their name, they're a glorious way to start the day. GET THE RECIPE

2. Berry, Banana & Pomegranate Smoothie



This fruit-packed smoothie is a little sweet, a little tart and a whole lot of healthy. Make it for breakfast and your kids will feel satisfied until lunchtime. GET THE RECIPE

3. Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins & Walnuts



Baked oatmeal is a traditional and comforting Amish breakfast casserole that has a consistency similar to that of bread pudding. There are endless variations -- the recipe is easily adapted with whatever fruits and nuts you have on hand -- but this version with apples, raisins and walnuts is my favorite. GET THE RECIPE

4. Banana Pancakes



Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and delicately flavored with bananas and vanilla -- these are phenomenal banana pancakes. The recipe, believe it or not, is adapted from a children's cookbook, which only proves how easy they are to make. GET THE RECIPE

5. Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars



Granola bars are a staple in my pantry, but between my husband, my kids, and my kids' hungry friends, I can't seem to keep enough of them in the house. So I figured it was time to try and make them from scratch, and maybe even sneak in some health food. After many trials, I finally cracked the code and came up with a version that puts all those store-bought bars to shame. What's more, they're no-bake and take only ten minutes to make. GET THE RECIPE

6. Perfect French Toast



French toast is easy to make on a busy weekday morning. This version -- made with challah and a rich custard flavored with honey, vanilla and lots of cinnamon -- cooks up slightly crisp on the exterior and creamy on the interior, and tastes almost like bread pudding. GET THE RECIPE

7. Best Ever Banana Bread



This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It's phenomenal right out of the oven, and delicious all over again when you toast it for breakfast the next day. GET THE RECIPE

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