20 Cheap & Easy Breakfast Ideas On The Go (To Kickstart Your Busy Day)
Busy mornings don’t mean you have to skip breakfast or settle for pricey drive-thru meals.
Whether you’re getting the kids out the door or rushing to work, a lineup of affordable, on the go breakfast ideas can be a total game changer.
Here are 20 cheap and easy breakfast options that are perfect for families, kids, and anyone on the move. These budget-friendly ideas focus on wholesome ingredients, simple prep, and plenty of variety.
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20 Cheap, Easy & Delicious On The Go Breakfast Ideas
1. Overnight Oats
Mix rolled oats, milk (or plant milk), and your favorite toppings like bananas, berries, or peanut butter. Make several jars ahead of time for the week.
Find four budget-friendly and delicious overnight oats recipe variations.
2. Breakfast Egg Muffins
Eggs, veggies, meats, and cheese baked into muffin tins make protein-packed, portable bites. Customize them to suit your taste, but stick to a few simple add-ins to keep things budget-friendly.
3. Banana Peanut Butter Wrap
Spread peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla, wrap around a banana, and go. Add honey for more sweetness or granola for crunch. Sub in sliced apples for bananas if you prefer.
4. Make Ahead Breakfast Scramble
Prep these hearty breakfast scrambles over the weekend. Just add two eggs, stir, and microwave when you’re ready to eat. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal at your desk or to take and eat on the go.
5. Peanut Butter Blender Muffins
*My family’s favorite!
Use a blender and 5 ingredients to make the easiest muffins you can store in the fridge and reheat all week long! They are versatile, delicious and easy!
Pro Tip: I add oatmeal, ground flaxseed, and a scoop of protein powder to bulk these up for a filling, but still budget-friendly breakfast option.
6. Homemade Granola Bars
Skip expensive store-bought bars. Homemade versions are healthier and more affordable.
7. No Bake Energy Bites
Blend oats, nut butter, honey, and add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips. Roll into bites and refrigerate.
8. Chocolate Coffee Breakfast Smoothie
Breakfast, a caffeine boost, and a full serving of veggies in one delicious sip. It’s a smoothie that does it all! Blend it up and take it on the go.
9. Almond Butter & Banana Rice Cakes
Top rice cakes with almond butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
10. Breakfast Cookies
Enjoy a soft and chewy grab-and-go breakfast for those busy mornings. It’s a budget-friendly and healthy way to start your day.
11. Breakfast Sandwiches
Make sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and sausage on English muffins. Freeze and reheat.
Related: Cheap & Easy Dinner Ideas
12. Easy Yogurt Parfaits
Spoon yogurt into a cup with granola and fruit for a delicious yogurt parfait. Use a mason jar for a mess-free option.
This is also a simple and budget-friendly cold lunch idea you can eat at your desk.
13. To-Go Smoothie Packs
Pre-pack smoothie ingredients (banana, spinach, berries) in freezer bags. Blend with milk in the morning.
14. Sheet Pan Pancakes
Feed a crowd (or have more for yourself) with these sheet pan pancakes. They are easy to make ahead and a time saver at breakfast! Cut, grab, and enjoy on the go!
15. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Squares
Try out this healthy breakfast bar the entire family will want to take on the go!
16. Baked Crescent Dogs
For a super simple, two-ingredient breakfast that’s ready in minutes, try a breakfast crescent dog. Just wrap a sausage link in a crescent roll and bake until golden. It’s perfect for a warm, grab-and-go morning meal.
17. Avocado Breakfast Pita
Add a bold twist to your morning routine with this spicy breakfast pita. It’s stuffed with a fried egg, creamy avocado, fresh spinach, and a kick of hot sauce for extra flavor.
18. Homemade Breakfast Burritos
Scramble eggs, beans, cheese, and salsa in a tortilla. Freeze extras for a heat-and-go option.
19. Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Please the cereal lover in your life with these easy make-and-take Cheerio bars.
20. Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Sandwich eggs, cheese, ham, bacon, or whatever you have on hand, between two waffles for a fun, portable breakfast that’s easy to customize.
Pro Tip: Save money by using store-brand frozen waffles or buying in bulk. It’s an easy alternative if you don’t have time to make homemade ones.
Related:
Quick Tips For Busy Mornings
- Meal prep on Sundays.
- Stock up on basics: Keep oats, eggs, yogurt, tortillas, and bananas on hand.
- Shop for seasonal fruit or opt for frozen to save money.
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