Monday is the day, peeps! My kiddos return to school this coming week. I’m not too excited about the chaos I know is bound to ensue. 😉 If you’ve got little ones or big ones returning back to school, chances are you’d like to have some quick and easy morning meals planned. One thing is for sure, if students are going to be expected to do their best, they definitely need to have nutritious fuel for the brain!

15 Healthy Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas with options for make-ahead meals and quick, easy, ready-to-go meals. Plenty of options for picky kids, starving teens and everyone in between!

Without further ado, enjoy this roundup of healthy back-to-school breakfast ideas! These breakfast ideas are all simple, kid-friendly, healthy and can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. There will be no children walking around with rumbling tummies!!

First up, are make ahead meals. Plan ahead for a quick grab-n-go breakfast!

Healthy Almond Joy Baked Oatmeal (a personal fave) – A fun spin on traditional oatmeal- made with nourishing ingredients, but tastes like your favorite candy bar!

Healthy almond joy baked oatmeal is a fun spin on traditional oatmeal- made with nourishing ingredients, but tastes like your favorite candy bar!

Strawberry Banana Muffins with Oat Streusal Topping – Whole Grain Muffins filled with juicy strawberries and covered with a sweet oat streusel topping! These muffins are a MUST make!

Strawberry Banana Whole Grain Muffins filled with juicy strawberries and covered with a sweet oat streusel topping! These muffins are a MUST make!

Skinny Blueberry Donuts – The typically naughty breakfast treat is made guiltless in these Skinny Blueberry Donuts! My kiddos love these!

The typically naughty breakfast treat is made guiltless in these Skinny Blueberry Donuts!

Easy Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Sausage, Kale and Tomatoes – assemble the night before and simply popped in the oven in the morning.

Easy Breakfast Casserole with turkey sausage, kale and tomatoes- perfect for whipping up when you have a large army (or a few friends) to feed and don’t want to spend all morning in the kitchen.

Apple Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes –  whip these up in the blender and simply pour onto a heated griddle for an incredibly easy, but delicious breakfast!

These clean-eating Apple Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes can be whipped up in the blender and simply poured onto a heated griddle for an incredibly easy, but delicious breakfast!

Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos – There’s nothing like waking up, getting ready for the day and grabbing a nutritious, delicious breakfast that’s ready when you are!

Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos-There’s nothing like waking up, getting ready for the day and grabbing a nutritious, delicious breakfast that’s ready when you are!

Quick and Easy Bacon Granola – ready-to-go in less than 10 minutes. Bam!

Quick and Easy Bacon Granola- the most over-the-top delicious combo of sweet and salty!

Slow Cooker Banana Steel Cut Oatmeal – Set up your slow cooker with a blend of basic steel cut oatmeal ingredients and have a healthy delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

Slow Cooker Banana Steel Cut Oatmeal- Set up your slow cooker with a blend of basic steel cut oatmeal ingredients and have a healthy delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

Spinach Prosciutto Quiche Cups –  The addition of prosciutto takes the flavor to the next level and is a nice change up from the typical bacon or ham. Keep things simple and make these crustless… they’re just as delicious!

These mini spinach prosciutto quiche cups are perfect for your next brunch and are even great served alongside a salad for a light lunch.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal – An easy, healthy, absolutely scrumptious breakfast that can be thrown together the night before, and is ready when you are in the morning.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal- An easy, healthy, absolutely scrumptious breakfast that can be thrown together the night before, and is ready when you are in the morning.

Lastly, quick fresh morning meals that take just 5-10 minutes to whip up!

Cinnamon Roll Microwave Mug Cake – The perfect treat when you’re craving a little something sweet!

This easy cinnamon roll microwave mug cake is the perfect treat when you’re craving a little something sweet!

Carrot Apple Protein Smoothie – The perfect smoothie to fuel your little one’s day! Love the apple flavor of this smoothie!

Carrot Apple Protein Smoothie

Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal – Pumpkin and banana make the perfect combination in this fluffy bowl of delicious oatmeal. My go-to oatmeal recipe!

Pumpkin and banana make the perfect combination in this fluffy bowl of delicious oatmeal. My go-to oatmeal recipe!

Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Wrap – a quick, easy, simply delicious breakfast recipe!

Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Wrap- a quick, easy, simply delicious breakfast recipe!

Red, White and Blueberry Parfaits – Simply layer your favorite yogurt, juicy strawberries, fresh blueberries and honey graham crumbs (granola or cereal) for an easy nutritious morning meal.

Red, White and Blueberry Parfaits - Simply layer your favorite yogurt, juicy strawberries, fresh blueberries and honey graham crumbs (granola or cereal) for an easy nutritious morning meal.

Bonus! Because every kid, no matter the age, wants to be greeted home with a scrumptious treat after hitting the books all day!

Sticky, sweet, crunchy… Honey Nut Chex Bars are simply irresistible! Made gluten-free and vegan (if you use regular corn Chex), so all can enjoy!

Sticky, sweet, crunchy... Honey Nut Chex Bars are simply irresistible!

Something to think about….

Do you have kiddos heading back to school?

What’s your favorite in-a-hurry meal choice for before school or work?

Here’s to a great school year for all!!!