Brinner saves the day again! You know that I love breakfast for dinner (brinner) recipes and this is another new one that is on our permanent rotation. It's super easy to make with a gluten free crust (or you can totally use a regular pie crust)! All of the ingredients are common items that you probably already have in your kitchen. And, it's a super flexible recipe, so if … [Read more...]
Start Your Day Right with Easy, Affordable Breakfast Recipes
Looking for budget-friendly breakfast ideas that are quick, delicious, and family-approved? You’ve come to the right place! Our collection of cheap breakfast recipes includes everything from hearty make-ahead options to healthy grab-and-go meals—perfect for busy mornings. Whether you need freezer-friendly breakfasts, simple egg dishes, or kid-approved favorites, these recipes will help you save time and money while serving up tasty mornings. Explore our easy breakfast ideas and start your day stress-free—without breaking the bank!
Double Chocolate Scones
You had me at hello. I mean, chocolate. You had me at chocolate. Then you really had me at Double Chocolate. I'm still debating with myself whether to call these breakfast or snack or dessert. Maybe I should just call them all three. Maybe a weekend breakfast, an afternoon snack and a late night treat. Whenever you want to serve them, just serve them. I won't … [Read more...]
Tropical Green Smoothie
Smoothies have become my go-to afternoon snack, ever since I made the 'make ahead smoothie packs' for the 85 Breakfasts & Snacks for $140 meal plan. (Definitely check it out, if you haven't yet! It's a huge time, money and sanity saver!) This smoothie is smooth-nomenal. As in "smoothie-phenomenal." I'm not sure if it's the peach in the smoothie. Or the clementine. Or the … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
So we started with a baked oatmeal - Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal - and we're ending with a baked oatmeal. Why? Because it's a quick and easy. And fills up my little dudes! I recently shared on Facebook about how my little dudes were eating more than me and soon I'll be broke. It's a good thing I LOVE to cook and bake and know how to do it on a budget! lol So with these … [Read more...]
Bacon & Egg Breakfast Quesadillas
So I can.not believe that it's the 30th of March and our 31 Days of Breakfast series is about over! I've got another new recipe to share tomorrow...it's yet another baked oatmeal recipe...and one that I could not keep my hands off of! It's 'that' good! I don't normally share new recipes on Tuesdays, but I had to get this one into the series because we love it so much!!! For … [Read more...]
Amish Baked Oatmeal
Yes, I realize this is the gazillionth baked oatmeal recipe that I've shared this month as part of the 31 Days of Breakfasts series. AND...I have another one to share on the Tuesday! At the rate we're going with baked oatmeal, I might be able to apply for a world record..."Food blog with most # of baked oatmeal recipes" - lol! Surely that's a valid category! Ok, so....I'm … [Read more...]
Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza
Here's a fun new twist on breakfast pizza crust my friend! It's super simple...hashbrown potatoes, some olive oil (or melted butter) and salt and pepper. Bake the 'crust.' Add the toppings. Wow your family with a few new twist on pizza night and/or 'brinner.' I used my pizza baking stone to make the crust. A rectangular or circular pizza pan will work … [Read more...]
Overnight Homemade Granola
Granola is a fantastic and tasty breakfast...but I prefer to make it myself for a couple reasons. It's cheaper. I can control the flavor I'm gonna share 2 secrets with you today that will help you make THE PERFECT GRANOLA. (I'm not exaggerating. I'm also not shouting, I'm just really excited because it really is the perfect stuff!) These are 2 tips that I've never shared on … [Read more...]
Sausage Potato Breakfast Taquitos
Taquito. Taquito. Taquito. Say that fast five times. You need to get these on your weekend breakfast menu...STAT! They are so tasty...and way cheaper than grabbing them from a TexMex joint. You're also going to want to dip these babies in some salsa or guacamole too. Oh, and they're freezer friendly too. Bake an extra batch, let it cool and then drop them into a … [Read more...]
Egg McMuffin Casserole
This is the classic sausage-egg-mcmuffin in casserole form. It's just like any other egg casserole, except you use English muffins instead of bread for the base of the egg casserole. I know, so simple and easy. And different. This one happened by accident when I went to make an egg casserole and we were out of bread...but had English muffins. Problem solved. And easy to … [Read more...]