37 Grab & Go Breakfast Ideas For The Busiest Of Mornings

Getting all your protein in doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting nightmare—these protein-packed, 5-minute copycat Chobani yogurt drinks will help you start the day off feeling full, focused, and fiscally responsible.

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Picking a favorite breakfast sandwich is hard, but this bagel version—featuring hot honey bacon, scrambled eggs, and scallion cream cheese—is recently top of our list. Wrap them in foil to make them easy to eat while on the go!

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When you've got a long, chilly day ahead of you, a bowl of warm and creamy oatmeal is just the thing to keep you fueled and satisfied. To get cozy in the colder weather, we took the idea of overnight oats and transformed them into a comforting breakfast in the slow cooker. This is what an easy, nourishing breakfast is all about to us—simply set it and forget it the night before, then wake up to a warming breakfast ready to serve.

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When it comes to easy, flavor-packed, and make-ahead breakfasts, overnight oats always deliver. Then blended overnight oats started to pop up on our TikTok feeds, and we needed to see if they lived up to the hype. And did they ever! Blending the ingredients together gives the finished recipe a thick, almost pudding-like texture.

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Blueberry muffins are a quintessential breakfast treat, so for our tried-and-true favorite, we’ve channeled that small-town bakery vibe to create a muffin that hits every nostalgic note. Light, fluffy, and absolutely bursting with blueberries, these muffins will delight everyone who tastes one.

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When the McDonald’s drive-through window is closed, you can rely on this easy-to-follow copycat recipe for backup. All you need are some English muffins, Canadian bacon, American cheese, and eggs.

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Sick of grabbing the same super-sweet, processed granola bars every morning? Studded with banana chunks and chocolate chips, these hearty oat bars will satisfy your breakfast cravings and sustain you through those long late morning meetings. Oh, and those necessary four o’clock snacks? They’re good for that too.

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There's no ONE right way to make a breakfast burrito, but if you follow these easy rules, you're guaranteed perfect results (that can even cure a hangover!) every time. Spoiler alert: We cook the potatoes in bacon fat.

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Cinnamon toast is an absolute breakfast classic, and have you ever met a cinnamon roll you didn’t love? Cinnamon + sugar + abundant butter = MAGIC. Somewhere between the nearly instant toast version and homemade yeasted cinnamon rolls, you'll find this cinnamon toast crunch bread. It has swirls of cinnamon sugar filling, a crunchy streusel topping, a tender vanilla-scented bread, and a so very easy sour cream glaze. It has coffee cake vibes in a loaf form, and it’s SO. GOOD.

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This low-carb breakfast comes together in no time—seriously, they're ready in less than 30 minutes! We sprinkled the ham with a little shredded cheddar, but feel free to swap in your favorite type of cheese!

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Cooking with chia seeds might seem intimidating, but in reality this pudding couldn't be easier to whip up! Simply add liquid, give it a good stir, and let time do the rest. We like ours topped with fresh fruit—juicy berries, sweet bananas, or fragrant pears work great—and crunchy granola, but feel free to go crazy with your favorite toppings.

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Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks ain't it, even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg muffins. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we’ve figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.

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For those mornings when we really need to get a boost of greens, we turn to this perfect green smoothie. Packed with good-for-you fruits and veggies, this smoothie has everything you need to keep you full and energized till lunch.

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Don’t let the name fool you: There’s no actual coffee in a classic coffee cake. The name comes from the quintessential accompaniment to this brunch staple, which is a steaming cup of coffee. Best part? It's also perfect for taking with you as you run out the door.

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You don't have to be a Taco Bell fan to appreciate the beauty of a crunchwrap supreme—it's the perfect marriage between crispy quesadilla and crunchy tostada. In this breakfast version, there's no tostada shell. Instead the crunch comes from hash browns. SO. GOOD.

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These are a cheesy and herb-studded muffin that is more like a savory scone or biscuit in texture. The muffin itself is fantastic and we wouldn't be upset to eat it all on its own, but add a perfectly soft-boiled egg inside and we're OBSESSED.

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On busy mornings, nothing beats overnight oats for breakfast. They’re an easy, no-bake version of classic oatmeal that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Prep them the night before, tuck them into your fridge to soak, and you’ll have a chilled, creamy, on-the-go breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

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Here, a pillowy omelet is attached to a crispy tortilla and then folded onto jammy cherry tomatoes, soft melting feta, and bright basil leaves. Wrap this in a piece of foil and eat on the go, or pair with a side salad and dig in with a fork for brunch.

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Quiche is a perennial fave in the canon of classic brunch dishes, and this version is the best. Soft, creamy filling studded with ham, chives, and Gruyère rests inside a crunchy, buttery pie crust—make one over the weekend then grab and go slices for the breakfast of your dreams all week long.

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There are plenty of ways to welcome a new day, but these morning glory muffins practically guarantee your day will start off great. They are exactly what you want, even if you’re not a breakfast person.

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