Breakfast for dinner...a smart way to reduce your grocery budget...simply incorporate 1 of these meals into your weekly meal plan and be on your way to spending less! Making pancakes from scratch has been something I have done for many years! I had lots of fun coming up with (and tasting) a bunch of different pancakes for my Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook. This … [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!
Blackberry Mini-Muffins or Mini-Cupcakes
Blackberries. I love their sweetness and their tartness. I grabbed a few packages for a buck at the store last week. And I just had to make some muffins, or are they cupcakes? I'm not sure what to call them. Because they really could be both. They are that versatile. I love how when berries bake, their little juice pods pop and the juice runs all over! Mmm. Now scroll … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Cranberry Apple Muffins
This is the key to this muffin recipe's yumminess: Mix together the diced apples, dried cranberries and brown sugar and fold them into the batter just before filling up the muffin tin. Whole Wheat Cranberry Apple Muffins This is the key to this muffin recipe's yumminess: Mix together the diced apples, dried cranberries and brown sugar and fold them into the … [Read more...]
Potato Onion Frittata
Breakfast is always a simple and frugal dinner option! A big thanks to Lynn for sharing this great recipe with us tonight. The next few recipes will be from some special guests. I'll be taking some time away, as we deal with a loss in the family. Be back soon! Frittatas can be made from a wide range of ingredients, but they all contain eggs and some dairy, like milk, cream, or … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. Mmmm... Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Warm. Slightly crunchy. Just the right sweetness. 4 cups water2 cups quick cooking oats ($.20) $.50 containers bought here1 large honeycrisp apple, diced ($1.12)Few dashes of cinnamon ($.05)3-4 Tbsp brown sugar, or other sweetener ($.15)1 tsp lemon juice ($.05) Bring 4 cups … [Read more...]
Sausage Apple Egg Casserole
It's hard to photograph egg casseroles. Every time I've tried, it just doesn't look as good as it tastes. I suppose it's the bland colors. Anyways...L-O-V-E-D the sausage and apple flavors in this casserole! Sausage Apple Egg Casserole The sausage and apple flavors come together perfectly in this easy breakfast casserole! 6 slices wheat bread ($.25)1 lb. mild … [Read more...]
Maple Walnut Baked French Toast
I started to make this meal in the 9x13 baking dish, but them switched to the smaller baking dish because I didn't want there to be any leftovers...and I know that with a 9x13, we'd have lots of leftovers. And from my past experience, baked french toast meals and egg casserole meals just taste better right out of the oven. So I went with the smaller 8x8-inch baking dish and … [Read more...]
Maple Pecan Oatmeal
As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal...inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I've seen at the store. But I guarantee this tastes better!!! I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays...and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)...and some marked down oats (paired with a coupon of … [Read more...]
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
As part of No Cold Cereal Week and Pantry/Freezer Challenge Month, I made this fabulous oatmeal (along with another I'll share next week!)... ...as well as Banana Cinnamon Waffles (which I made the night before...because we all know (or maybe you don't) that I am SO NOT a morning person...and I'm not sure what I was thinking when I made up this challenge. For me, the … [Read more...]
Ham and Cheese Frittata
Still looking for that perfect Christmas morning recipe...or the morning after Christmas recipe?!? If you've got some diced ham in the freezer, go get it out now to thaw! And use it on Christmas morning to make this for brunch! If you're having ham for your Christmas dinner and need a way to use up the leftovers, this would make a fabulous breakfast on the … [Read more...]