Need to jump start your mornings with healthy breakfasts but find you have no time now that school has started again? How about some nutritious lunch ideas that are quick and easy? I was looking for all of the above and came across some awesome recipe ideas on Pinterest, ones I just had to share with you. Prepare ahead for your kids or pack some super workday lunches for yourself, make and freeze some for those super crazy mornings you know we all have.
1. Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls
2. Breakfast On The Go Waffle Sandwiches
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3. Frozen Breakfast Burritos
4. Easy Breakfast Roll Ups
5. Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos
Taco night gets a glow-up with these cheesy jalapeño popper taquitos. A creamy, jalapeño-flecked chicken filling gets rolled into tortillas and baked until shatteringly crisp, no deep fryer required. I make a big tray on Sunday and reheat them for lunches, they crisp right back up in the oven or air fryer. Serve with a cool avocado dip to balance the little kick. Get the full recipe at The Chunky Chef.
6. Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait
When the morning rush hits, a yogurt parfait is my no-cook hero. Greek yogurt, fresh mixed berries and a handful of granola layer up in about five minutes, and the kids love building their own. I portion them into jars the night before so breakfast is grab-and-go all week. A drizzle of honey on top makes it feel like a treat. Get the full recipe at Cooking with Curls.
7. Breakfast Trifle Recipe With Yogurt
9. Slow Cooker Cube Steak
Cube steak used to intimidate me until I let the slow cooker do the work. It simmers low and slow in a savory gravy until it is fork-tender, the definition of a dump-and-go dinner on a packed weeknight. Ladle it over mashed potatoes or rice and dinner practically makes itself. Leftovers are even better the next day. Get the full recipe at Frugal Mom Eh.
10. Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef
Stuffed peppers are my sneaky way to get a full meal into one tidy package. Seasoned ground beef, rice and melty cheese tuck into tender bell pepper halves, and they reheat like a dream for next-day lunches. I prep a batch on the weekend so busy school nights have a head start. Use a mix of pepper colors to make the plate pop. Get the full recipe at Jessica Gavin.
12. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars
13. Greek Snack Flats
14. Roll Up Blender Pancakes
15. Pizza Pasta Salad
17. Homemade Breakfast Hot Pockets
18. Apple Butter French Toast Roll Ups
20. Baked Corn Tortillas Cheese Dogs
21. Homemade Stuffed Pizza Pockets
23. Loaded Ranch Potato Salad
Potato salad does not have to be a summer-only thing, especially when it is loaded like this one. Bacon, cheese and a creamy ranch dressing turn humble potatoes into a side everyone circles back to. It packs beautifully into a lunch container and rounds out a quick weeknight plate. Make it a day ahead, the flavor only gets better. Get the full recipe at Bitz & Giggles.
24. Whole Wheat Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
25. Bacon Egg And Toast Make Ahead Sandwiches
26. Crock Pot Overnight Breakfast Casserole
27. Spicy Bacon Avocado and Tomato Breakfast Sandwich
Some mornings call for more than cereal, and this spicy bacon, avocado and tomato breakfast sandwich delivers. Crispy bacon, creamy avocado and a little heat stack between toasted bread for a filling start to a busy school day. It comes together with fridge staples in the time it takes the coffee to brew. Add a fried egg if you are extra hungry. Get the full recipe at Meaningful Mama.
28. Slow Cooker Beef And Cheese Pasta
29. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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30. Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
If plain BBQ chicken sandwiches have gotten a little boring, a hit of chipotle is the fix. Smoky, saucy shredded chicken piles onto a soft bun for a fast dinner that reheats into a great next-day lunch. I keep a batch of the chicken in the fridge for sandwiches, bowls and quick wraps. A crunchy slaw on top is never a bad idea. Get the full recipe at Inside BruCrew Life.
31. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Salsa chicken is the recipe I lean on when the week gets away from me. Chicken, a jar of salsa and a few pantry seasonings go in the slow cooker and come out shreddable and ready for tacos, bowls or a simple plate with rice. It is about as close to effortless as dinner gets. Double it and freeze half for an even easier week ahead. Get the full recipe at Life As A Strawberry.
32. Shrimp And Avocado Taco Salad
