When the kids come home for summer you want a variety of breakfast ideas so they won’t get bored.
This collection of Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas includes a variety of options from easy grab-and-go items like muffins and scones to sit down meals such as individual skillet frittatas or hash brown potato pie.
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If your kids are anything like mine, they seem to be hungrier in the summer. Maybe it’s all the outdoor exercise coupled with the heat that makes them hungry.
I like to start them off with a good and hearty breakfast. But not every day is conducive to cooking breakfast.
Some days, if camp or work is involved, call for something easier like muffins, scones, or a slice of coffee cake.
This collection includes light summer breakfast ideas as well as a few healthy breakfast ideas too.
Planning Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas
The easiest of breakfast options are the make-ahead ones that your family can enjoy at their leisure. Things like muffins, donuts, donut holes, and even a slice of coffee cake.
In addition to the list below, these best summer breakfast ideas are great for those busy mornings or when kids like to sleep in late.
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – I know, what’s a pumpkin muffin doing in a summer recipe round up? These muffins are just that good!
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Spice Donut Drops – Made in an air fryer these yummy treats come together quickly.
- S’mores Donuts – A classic summer treat made into a delicious breakfast item.
For more leisurely mornings, maybe the weekends or a summer holiday, recipes for French toast or egg dishes that take longer to make are perfect.
- Strawberry Chocolate French Toast – Easy to make, yet so impressive to serve.
- BLT Egg Bake – Perfect for a summer brunch with vine ripe tomatoes.
- Copycat Dunkin Donuts Breakfast Sandwich – Save money by making this popular restaurant breakfast sandwich at home.
If you want an extra treat for yourself, try an Iced Birthday Cake Latte or Caramel Coffee while you enjoy a muffin or slice of coffee cake.
Now that we’ve covered easy summer breakfast ideas, it’s time to move on to lunch. Check out my Easy Summer Lunch Ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy.
But, like these breakfast ideas, the lunch ideas go beyond summer. Many are perfect for your work or a school lunchbox.
Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas
Quick Grab and Go Muffins
Busy mornings call for muffins.
Coffee Cake Muffins
Make coffee cake muffins for breakfast, a mid-morning snack or tuck into a lunchbox for a sweet treat.
Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze
Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze are the perfect way to start your day.
Strawberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Strawberry Muffins with Streusel Topping for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
Chocolate Chip Chocolate Muffins
These chocolate chip chocolate muffins quickly became popular and often requested. The twelve muffins don't last long with teenagers.
Easy Banana Nut Muffins
Easy banana nut muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast or mid-morning snack with a cup of coffee.
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Double chocolate banana muffins bring sweetness to your morning routine. A great mid-morning snack too.
Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Chocolate chip mini muffins make a great sweet treat to add to breakfast or tuck into a lunch box.
Baked Breakfast Ideas
These recipes are for breakfast casseroles and baked eggs.
Individual Sausage and Spinach Skillet Frittatas
These individual skillet frittatas are a fun breakfast for the family. Full of flavor and easy to make.
Mini Ham, Cheese and Onion Frittatas
Mini ham, cheese and onion frittatas make a great brunch item.
Coddled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar
Coddled eggs with bacon and cheddar are a great Sunday morning breakfast.
Croissant French Toast Cups
Croissant French Toast Cups take little time to make but get the family to the table at the same time.
Granola
Homemade granola is a great snack or topping for a yogurt parfait.
Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Granola
Chocolate chip maple pecan granola is delicious for snacking, with milk or to top a parfait.
Apple Cider Pecan Granola
Apple Cider Pecan Granola is perfect for snacking or as part of a yogurt parfait.
Almond Pecan Granola
Almond pecan granola is full of flavor and really easy to make. Perfect for a yogurt parfait or with milk.
Quick Breads and Coffee Cakes
Quick breads and coffee cakes are perfect when everyone eats at a different time.
Mom’s Banana Bread
Mom's banana bread recipe has been in the family for more than 40 years. It's become a family favorite with my kids too.
Homemade Blueberry Orange Bread
Blueberry orange bread is an easy quick bread to make for breakfast or snacks.
Apple Praline Bread
Start your day with a cup of coffee and a slice of apple praline bread. #AppleWeek
Coconut Pineapple Bread
Taste the tropics with this tender crumb coconut pineapple bread. Full of flavor it's the perfect snack or breakfast. It's like a mini-vacation, and who couldn't use one of those right now!
One Bowl Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
One bowl chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delicious quick bread for breakfast or a snack.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Full of raspberry and almond flavor, this raspberry cream cheese coffeecake is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Chocolate Coffee Pecan Swirl Coffee Cake
Start the day with a slice of chocolate coffee pecan swirl coffee cake and a cup coffee.
Fresh Blueberry Coffee Cake
Start the day with a slice of fresh blueberry coffee cake. Perfect with your coffee or tea.
Cinnamon Nut Coffee Ring
This cinnamon nut coffee ring is a classic but updated with the addition of chocolate. It's full of nuts, cinnamon, and chocolate chips making it perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Cinnamon Pecan Swirl Coffee Cake
Enjoy a slice of cinnamon pecan swirl coffee cake with a cup of coffee.
Old Fashioned Crumb Cake Recipe
Savor the nostalgia of Old Fashioned Crumb Cake. One bite and and you'll fall in love.
Scones
Scones never last long. They are so easy to make and perfect for on the go.
White Chocolate, Strawberry and Champagne Scones with Champagne Glaze
Complete your brunch gathering with these delicious scones. They are the perfect addition to an Easter, Mother's Day or spring gathering.
Dried Cherry and Almond Scones
Dried cherry and almond scones are a delicious addition to a brunch table.
Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
A sweet strawberry scone with lemon glaze is a nice morning treat with a cup of coffee.
White Chocolate Orange Pecan Scones with Orange Glaze
White chocolate orange pecan scones with orange glaze are a true breakfast treat.
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