Bacon & Cheese Muffins + More BTS Breakfast Ideas

Today was the first day of school for my kids. They were so excited when they went to bed last night, but the excitement soon wore off this morning when it was time to get up. Mackenzie is usually pretty easy to get out of bed, but Mr. Grumpy Carson was another story. That boy loves to sleep. 

Over summer break the kids fell into their own routine of sleeping in, and eating breakfast a bit later than usual, so needless to say this morning was quite the battle to get them to eat anything. The best thing I can do is start going with quick and easy breakfast ideas if I want them to eat anything. I'm assuming that I'm not the only one out there that has this problem.

Hopefully a few of these quick breakfast ideas will help your mornings run a little more smoothly. Look out at the end of this post for those delicious Bacon, & Cheese Muffins pictured above. 

To start I have listed a few quick and easy breakfast ideas that I think you will like. All of these recipes can be found on my blog and can help you with the battle of breakfast. First up is Skillet Granola. My daughter loves granola, so this is always a hit. I usually make this ahead of time and keep it stored in a air tight container. She loves it sprinkled over yogurt. 

Muffins and Granola Bars are really quick in the morning. cinnamon toast, cheese toast and peanut butter Toast is perfect paired with fruit, applesauce or yogurt. Each month I make a big batch of Instant Oatmeal  for busy mornings. It's so much cheaper than buying it. Leftover Pancakes and Waffles are perfect for quick breakfast as well.  

Smoothies can be great breakfast for breakfast. Most times if I cannot get them to eat anything I can at least get a smoothie in them before they head out the door. A few of our favorites are, Strawberry , Blueberry Banana Smoothie, Green Monsters, and these Blueberry- Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothies. It isn't too much of a breakfast, but it is better than nothing at all. 

Overnight Oatmeal is always a hit in our house. The best part is it can be started the night before making breakfast a cinch. 

Remember those muffins above? Well, that muffin isn't your ordinary muffin.. It's a Bacon & Cheese Muffin and those little muffins are quite tasty if I say so myself. They actually remind me a little bit of a bacon, egg and cheese hot pocket. Not only are they good but they were so quick and easy to throw together which makes them perfect for school mornings. 

I found that muffin recipe in life saver of a e-book called Better Breakfasts ~ 110 Breakfast Recipes. This recipe book could not of came to me at a more perfect time.  I was at such a loss for quick and easy breakfast ideas and this book has some pretty yummy recipes. If you would like to purchase a copy of Better Breakfast ~ 110 Breakfast Recipes stop by Katie's blog, Cooking During Stolen Moments and get your copy for $5.50. 

Sample Breakfast Ideas

Blueberry Muffins

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Bacon, Cheese & Egg Biscuit Cups

Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits

Chocolate Waffles

Multi- Grain Pancakes

Baked Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

Chunky Monkey Smoothies

Crunchy Cereal Balls

Breakfast Banana Splits

Breakfast Kabobs for the Great News!!!!!

Before I go I'm including the recipe for Katie's wonderful Bacon and Cheese Muffins. I hope you enjoy the recipe. 

Bacon & Cheese Muffins

2 - cups all purpose flour
2 - teaspoons baking powder
1/4 - teaspoon salt
1/4 - teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 - cup.milk
1/4 - cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled
1 - egg
1/2 lb - bacon, diced, cooked and drained
3/4 - cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. 

In a small bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter or margarine and eggs.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.

Fold in the bacon and cheese just until combined. Scoop the batter into greased or lined regular muffin tins about 2/3 full.  

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.