There is a time for extravagantbreakfaststhat take an hour-plus to prepareand it isnotbusy weekday mornings.

(Monday, anyone?)

Think fruit-packedyogurtparfaits, super-simple egg-and-veggie scrambles,homemade pancakes, and fastsmoothies.

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Lindsay Cotter viaCotter Crunch

These 45 time-saving breakfast recipes are all relatively simple to make.

It’s also great whether hot or cold.

Prep a double serving and freeze what you don’t eat in popsicle molds for later.

Bowl of oatmeal with parmesan broccoli kale.

Banana Bread Baked OatmealfromBudget Bytes

Can’t decide between oatmeal and banana bread?

This baked oatmeal eliminates the need to choose.

Tomatoes, basil, and feta keep the whole thing light and fresh.

Plate of pancakes with apples and syrup.

Having a rice cooker orInstant Potmakes it easy to guarantee you always do.

Just add a fried or soft-boiled egg and pair with coffee or tea.

Simply mix the filling, spoon it over the apples, and bake while you get ready.

Bowl of grains sliced apples yogurt pomegranates.

One recipe makes four or five baked apples.

Top with pickled onions and chilis to kick the savoriness up another notch.

Add eggs and beans and call it breakfast!

Clear glass containing a green smoothie with kale.

Don’t have whole grain bread?

Whatever you do have will work just fine.

Ditto the raspberriesblueberries taste just as good in this dish.

Small baking dish with eggs zucchini green sauce.

Feel free to switch up the toppings with your usual morning favorites.

Pack them up in jars so it’s possible for you to grab them to go.

One option is adding lox and a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Tray of baked banana breadflavored oatmeal.

Breakfast sausage, mushrooms, and beans do taste pretty great wrapped in a tortilla.

Speaking from experience, the eggs hold up surprisingly well in the following days.

Substitute breakfast sausage instead.

Egg basil tomato and feta breakfast sandwich.

Make it for weekend brunch and enjoy the leftovers all week.

Dried fruit, chocolate chips, and spices could all make great additions.

Simply throw everything in a pan, cook for a few minutes, and enjoy.

Breakfast tacos with black beans avocado and eggs.

Bonus: The whole thing will take just 20 minutes to make.

By the time you’re ready to go, breakfast will be too.

Just top with your favorite store-bought salsa and guac, and maybe a fried egg or two.

Skillet of fried rice with eggs and veggies.

Just be sure to seal the foil packets tightly so steam can’t escape while they’re cooking.

Whipped Ricotta With Roasted PearsfromRunning to the Kitchen

Whipped ricotta tastes like a fluffy, fancy yogurt.

And pairing it with caramelized roasted pears gives the whole thing fruity cheesecake vibes.

Cheerio yogurt pomegranate and honey parfait.

Two plates of panzanella with fried eggs coffee.

Baked apple with oats spices sugar and yogurt.

Puff pastry cups with eggs bacon herbs.

Whole grain sandwich with sliced apples goat cheese.

Curry oatmeal in a bowl with pickled onions.

Quesadillas with eggs beans cheese on marble.

Tray of potatoes sausage cheese eggs veggies.

Chocolate French toast on a plate with berries.

Toast with chopped peaches blackberries peanut butter.

Fried egg in toast with kale and pepper.

Naan pizza with fried eggs veggies cheese.

Bowl of yogurt softboiled egg chopped cucumber tomatoes.

Jar of peanut butter and yogurt parfait crumble.

Jars of pumpkin overnight oats nuts and cream.

Three bowls of yogurt with different toppings.

Jar of chia pudding with raspberry and oats.

Lox and spinach omelet on a plate.

Burrito with sausage mushrooms cheese cut in half.

Slice of French toast casserole on a plate.

Skillet of shakshuka with eggs and tomato sauce.

Plate of hash with sweet potatoes fried egg.

Quiche in a skillet with sweet potatoes ham.

Plate of flat oat cookies.

Slices of toast with tomatoes mushroom bacon.

Slice of zucchini bread with jam and butter.

Plate with scrambled eggs veggies sliced avocado.

Loaf of chocolate zucchini bread with chocolate chips.

Bowl of yogurt with roasted squash granola.

Bowl of grits with parmesan and sliced avocado.

Baked banana filled with almond butter and cinnamon.

Plate of square pancakes with syrup.

Waffle nachos with sliced avocado olives cheese eggs.

Crumbled yellowcolored tofu in a skillet.

Foil packets with ham cheese hash browns.

Bowls of whipped ricotta with roasted pears.