12 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings

Sometimes you just need a breakfast they can hold in one hand as you all run out the door. The kids will love having cookies for breakfast, but don't worry—they're chock full of good-for-you pumpkin and oats. They're more like oatmeal than cookies!

Most of us are now familiar with the wonder that is a good bowl of overnight oats. The mix-it-and-leave-it breakfast gives us all the satisfying goodness of oatmeal—and none of the stovetop work—so we're relieved to have found a version the kids will gobble up, too.

Now this is a smoothie we can stand behind. The secret to this powerhouse is the hidden plant protein, which keeps us full until it's time for lunch. We can blend up this baby and go!

Doesn't the name say it all? This speedy version of a breakfast fave is a great way to get picky kids to eat some eggs—for hidden protein—and chia seeds pack a nutritional punch, too.

These oat muffins are officially kid-approved. The flavour of mashed banana lets us sneak in all kinds of hidden superfoods, like psyllium seed husks and flax.

Why are these called playground muffins? Because they're safe enough to share with everyone. No nuts or gluten here, just tons of flavour.

Colour us impressed. This ultimate sandwich (it's been called peanut butter and jam on steroids) would make a memorable first day of school special breakfast (or a show-stopping weekend brunch).

If the word 'waffle' conjures up visions of whipped cream and cardboard boxes, it's time give things a healthy shake-up. These super healthy waffles (whole grains, oats, and bananas, oh my!) can be made the night before so they're ready for action in the morning. We love making a big batch and freezing them—just pop them in the toaster like you would store-bought frozen ones.

These toasts only look gourmet—the idea is to top regular toast with whatever you've got, but to make it bright, fresh, and healthy. A deconstructed version also works well for lunch—with the bread, dips, and toppings all ready to go. Call it a serious Lunchables upgrade.

How do we love muffins? Let us count the ways: in the lunch box, in the car, en route to activities, and after school. Anytime we're on the go, a healthy muffin is a life saver. The touch of cocoa in these is a great variation for times when banana muffins are feeling too 'been there, had that.'

Don't forget yourself! You need something you can eat in the car on the way to the school drop-off, too! These yummy scones are full of oat flour and apples for a healthier take on the traditional scone.

Hemp, sunflower seeds, oats, orange zest, flax…we'll be tucking one of these healthful bars into our own lunch sacks. Stir in some chocolate chips to guarantee they'll get eaten by little cookie monsters.