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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!

Cinnamon Roll French Toast with “Cream Cheese Syrup”

July 6, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All the yummy of a cinnamon roll, cooked in a fraction of the time. Use the swirl breads as your French Toast, then finish with a cream cheese drizzle! Around here, I've been on a bit of a cinnamon roll kick lately.  I absolutely adore the sweet cinnamony bread flavor...but tbh, I don't love how long and laborious it is to make a homemade cinnamon … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

April 17, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Get all the cinnamon roll-y flavors in this quick and easy banana bread with cream cheese glaze! Hear me out... I love a delicious homemade batch of soft, gooey, cinnamon-y cinnamon rolls.  But they can take hours to make. And I love to make them...for the right occasion.  I got to thinking...how could I make a faster and easier version of cinnamon … [Read more...]

Texas Avocado Toast

March 4, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Texas Avocado Toast is a quick and crunchy way to start the day! A thin and crispy tostada, mashed avocado, a perfectly fried egg, and a delightful drizzle of sauce! This is the perfect way to use that ripe avocado on your counter ;-) Also, a great way to make the trendy avocado toast "less carby" and gluten-free!!!  And have fun with the hot sauce too - I … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

October 4, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins are DELIGHTFULLY Fresh and Soft and You Will Love Every Bite! These muffins start with the spice cake mix, plus a little pumpkin puree and butterscotch morsels! The pumpkin flavor and the butterscotch are a great combination!!  VIDEO: How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins Pumpkin Butterscotch … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pie Granola

September 29, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make this homemade Pumpkin Pie Granola in the evening, and let it crunch up to perfection in the oven overnight! Granola is the most expensive ingredient on the cereal aisle, and it's so simple to make it at home. You will save so much money when you bake it at home.  When you use this tried and true overnight baking method, it will turn out perfectly crunchy (and not … [Read more...]

Best Pumpkin Spice Recipes on $5 Dinners

September 4, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Roundup of the Best Pumpkin Spice Recipes on $5 Dinners - from fudge to muffins to quick bread to spice mix! Here are the best Pumpkin Spice recipes that we have here on the $5 Dinners blog - pulled together for you into one place.  Choose one (or four!) to make this Fall for you and your people. :)  … [Read more...]

The Best Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

July 25, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This not-so-secret ingredient will help make your homemade pancakes fluffier!! You'll see science in action in this pancake batter! Let's gooooo bubbles!!!  The buttermilk in this homemade pancake batter will "aerate" the batter with extra bubbles that will make your pancakes fluffier as they cook.  Add buttermilk to your next shopping list and then make these … [Read more...]

Amish Cinnamon Bread

May 16, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a no-knead "quick bread" that everyone will love! Amish Cinnamon Bread is a sweet, quick bread that doesn't require any kneading, and can be made with a few common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It makes for the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. What is Amish Cinnamon Bread?  Amish Cinnamon Bread is no-knead bread that … [Read more...]

Leprechaun Pancake Bites

February 14, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I was recently issued a challenge  - create a fun snack or party food using any of the Big G cereals. I chose Lucky Charms. For two reasons, it's our family's official "treat cereal" and because St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching. Even though I was working in these amazing kitchens with just about anything at my disposal, I still wanted to make something that … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Irish Soda Bread Wedges

February 13, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

When it comes to breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner) on St. Patrick's Day, I like to whip up a quick traditional soda bread. But as soon as I get the dough together, I go all non-traditional on it. I cut the dough into wedges...as they make the perfect portion...before baking it. As a child, wearing green and avoiding getting pinched were all I ever thought about when March 17 … [Read more...]

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