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27 Creative & Cheap Breakfast Ideas

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Cheap and simple breakfast ideas

Finding breakfast ideas for families can be difficult!

We are mostly always in a hurry when we first wake up so having some breakfast ideas prepared ahead will help ease the stress during those busy mornings.

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Cheap breakfast recipes

There are plenty cheap meal ideas around, however finding cheap breakfast ideas that everyone likes can be a challenge, which is why I am starting this list off with different pancake recipes!

Pancakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? With so many different ways to make pancakes I have included a few recipes below.

Pro Tip: Freeze them and warm up in the microwave for an even quicker breakfast! Making freezer meals are a great way to help busy moms or dads.

1. Oat Flour Pancakes

Pile of oat pancakes on a plate with berries.

Get the recipe from Aubreyskitchen.com.

2. Blueberry Banana Pancakes

stack of blueberry pancakes with cut up bananas on top.

Get the recipe from Natalieshealth.com.

3. Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Stack of apple oatmeal pancakes with cut up apples on top.

Get the recipe from Natalieshealth.com.

4. Easy Breakfast Pancakes

Get the recipe from Goodiegoodielunchbox.au.

5. Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes

Get the recipe from Fivemarigolds.com.

6. Apple and Cinnamon Pancakes

Get the recipe from Intheplayroom.co.uk.

Breakfast Air Fryer Recipes

Using an air fryer is quick and easy, perfect for busy moms in the morning trying to get the kids out the door.

7. Tater Tots

Get the recipe from Aubreyskitchen.com.

8. Cheesy Baked Eggs

Get this air fryer recipe from Jenniferbanz.com.

9. Air Fryer Blueberry Bread

Get the recipe from Soreyfitness.com.

Check out more easy air fryer recipes!

10. Breakfast Potatoes

Get the recipe from Cadryskitchen.com.

11. Air fryer bagel boats

Grab this creative recipe from Chunkyinkentucky.com.

12. Easy air fryer banana bread

Cooked banana bread shaped in a circle

Get this yummy recipe from Recipesfromapantry.com.

Breakfast Smoothies

13. Easy banana smoothie recipe

Grab this tasty smoothie from flavorthemoments.com.

14. Chunky monkey smoothie

Get this recipe from Veganhuggs.com.

15. Blueberry banana spinach smoothie

Breakfast smoothie blueberry with cut up banana's on top in a glass jar.

Get the recipe from Thecookiedoughdiaries.com.

16. Easy chocolate mango smoothie

Get this recipe from Organicallyaddison.com.

17. Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Get this easy and yummy smoothie from Glitteronadime.com.

More cheap breakfast ideas

18. Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Grab this delicious recipe from Temeculablogs.com.

19. Ice Cream French Toast

Get the recipe from Chocolatesandchai.com.

20. Pineapple Muffins

Grab this recipe from Budgetdelicious.com.

21. Bacon and Egg Stuffed Biscuit Waffles

Get the recipe from Mooreorlesscooking.com.

22. English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas

Grab this recipe from Newsouthcharm.com.

23. Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Get this recipe from Makeaheadmealmom.com.

24. Easy French Toast Casserole

Find this recipe at Lovefromtheoven.com.

25. Sheet Pan Eggs

Recipe from Littlesunnykitchen.com.

26. Crepes

Get this simple yet delicious recipe from Daniscookings.com.

27. Make Ahead Freezer Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches

Grab this recipe from Karalydon.com.

Conclusion on cheap breakfast ideas

Finding easy and cheap breakfast ideas can be a challenge, however being a little creative can make the difference. Try these recipes out and you might be surprised at how easy breakfast becomes for the entire family!

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