The Most Popular Breakfast The Year You Were Born

With a new version containing frosting (yum) that came out in 1967, this convenient, tasty breakfast staple became the go-to portable breakfast item that every kid wanted.

“Leggo My Eggo!,” right? Well, while this popular breakfast item hit the market in 1953, it wasn’t until Kellogg bought it in 1968 where it rose in popularity and was the top breakfast by 1969.

In general, the 1970s was the decade for quiche all day long. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, people were eating quiche like crazy. And since it’s so delicious, I don’t really blame them.

Though the idea came from the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, it wasn’t until the Chicago Tribune wrote an article called “Adventuring with Eggs” in 1971 when people learned how to make this savory, decadent breakfast without the trip.

Who can resist a warm, flaky biscuit along with a plate of eggs? Well, in 1972 everyone was grabbing biscuits for an easy, on-the-go breakfast.

After Heartland Natural Cereal released granola as a tasty breakfast and snack food back in 1972, it became super trendy as a nutritious “health” food. (Check out nutritionists' favorite present-day granola brands here.)

Crepes were super popular because they could be savory or sweet. With powdered sugar and strawberries or with cheese, they became a breakfast staple that felt indulgent but still light.

Cereal with juice and grapefruit became the new breakfast diet trend, and people loved throwing some Chex in with milk. Wheat Chex, Corn Chex, and Rice Chex all made the cut.

Corn muffins became the “party” breakfast food people would love to bring to brunches and outings. Along with some coffee or tea, you were set for the day ahead.

Released in 1977, it’s still one of the most popular menu items today. And why wouldn’t it be—eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage—what more do you need to wake up?

Ahh—the flaky goodness of a croissant that just melts in your mouth. Prior to World War II, croissants were typically something only French bakers made in the kitchen, but they became huge in the United States and European markets in the late 70s.

With this item launched earlier in the 1970’s, the fast-food breakfast staple was in full swing of popularity by 1979, where everyone wanted to wake up to a Happy Meal and very happy morning.

Launched in 1979, this cereal was hot, hot, hot by 1980. (And it still is today!)

In 1981, milk-free Tofutti popped up on the market and it became super popular. There was nothing quite like waking up to a bagel with cream cheese in the a.m., and now dairy-free folks could enjoy it, too.

As people started to focus on weight loss and health in the 1980s, bran became all the rage, seen as a healthy breakfast item with a ton of fiber.

Introduced in 1977, these meal replacement drinks became a popular breakfast option in the 80s.

As everyone was working towards their health goals in the 80s, cottage cheese with some cantaloupe was the breakfast everyone wanted to start their morning with.

Remember these growing up? Well Toaster Strudels were super trendy back in 1985 for a sweet morning treat.

People still totally love oatmeal today—for good reason—but these instant oatmeal packets were a healthier, easier breakfast that everyone was making in the morning.

For the avid dieters, fresh fruit, like cantaloupe was widely common as a healthy light breakfast that people could take with them on the go. Dunked in yogurt or cottage cheese? Even better.