50 Easy Breakfast Ideas Your Teen Will Enjoy To Prepare

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Mornings with teens can be a whirlwind, especially when school mornings start early and everyone’s rushing to get out the door. As a mom, I’ve learned that offering a variety of breakfast foods that are both nutritious and tasty is key to keeping my Daughter fueled and focused throughout the day (and I also need to keep in mind that she should like it and eat it 😅).

In this article, you’ll find a list of healthy breakfast ideas that are great options for teens. These recipes are designed to be both simple and satisfying, providing healthy options that appeal to all kinds of taste buds. Whether it’s a special treat for a special occasion or just an easy recipe for school mornings, these meals will give your teens a great way to start their day off right!

1. Quick & On-the-Go

For those mornings when time is tight but they still want something homemade, these ideas are quick, easy, and perfect for eating on the move. Teens can whip up a smoothie with a mix of fruits, yogurt, and protein powder, or assemble overnight oats with creative toppings the night before. Even breakfast wraps with pre-cooked ingredients are a breeze to put together. These options are about simplicity without sacrificing taste, making them perfect for a rushed morning.

1. Peanut Butter Banana Wrap
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain tortilla, peanut butter, banana, honey.
   • Instructions: Spread peanut butter on the tortilla, place a peeled banana in the center, drizzle with honey, and roll it up.
2. Overnight Oats
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, honey, favorite fruit.
   • Instructions: Mix oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, and honey in a jar. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with fruit.
3. Greek Yogurt Parfait
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, drizzle of honey.
   • Instructions: Layer yogurt, granola, and berries in a cup, finishing with a drizzle of honey.
4. Avocado Toast
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, avocado, salt, pepper, lemon juice.
   • Instructions: Mash avocado, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and spread on toasted bread.
5. Fruit Smoothie
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, milk, honey.
   • Instructions: Blend fruit, yogurt, milk, and honey until smooth. Pour into a travel cup.
6. Turkey Bacon and Egg Muffins
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Turkey bacon, eggs, shredded cheese.
   • Instructions: Line a muffin tin with turkey bacon, crack an egg into each, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
7. Apple Peanut Butter Sandwiches
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Apple slices, peanut butter, granola, chocolate chips.
   • Instructions: Spread peanut butter on an apple slice, sprinkle with granola and chocolate chips, and top with another apple slice.
8. Breakfast Burrito
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Scrambled eggs, black beans, shredded cheese, salsa, corn tortillas.
   • Instructions: Fill a warm tortilla with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, and salsa. Roll up and enjoy.
9. Hard-Boiled Eggs with Avocado
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Hard-boiled eggs, avocado, salt, pepper.
   • Instructions: Halve the eggs and top with mashed avocado, salt, and pepper.
10. Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowl
    • Level: Easy
    • Ingredients: Cottage cheese, fresh berries, honey.
    • Instructions: Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl, top with berries and drizzle with honey.

2. Simple & Minimal Effort

These simple breakfast ideas are perfect for teens who want something delicious and homemade but with minimal effort. We’re talking about dishes like scrambled eggs with a twist—think adding veggies or cheese, yogurt parfaits layered with homemade granola, or avocado toast topped with creative extras like poached eggs or cherry tomatoes. These recipes are straightforward but allow for a bit of experimentation, making them fun and easy to master.

1. Yogurt and Fruit Bowl
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, granola, honey.
   • Instructions: Spoon yogurt into a bowl, top with fruit and granola, and drizzle with honey.
2. Egg and Avocado Sandwich
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, egg, avocado, salt, pepper.
   • Instructions: Fry or scramble the egg, mash avocado on toast, and top with the egg.
3. Smoothie Bowl
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries.
   • Instructions: Blend frozen fruit and yogurt until thick, pour into a bowl, and top with granola and berries.
4. Peanut Butter Toast with Fresh Fruit
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, peanut butter, banana, berries.
   • Instructions: Spread peanut butter on toast and top with sliced banana and berries.
5. Oatmeal with Almond Butter
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Oats, almond butter, fresh fruit, honey.
   • Instructions: Cook oats as per instructions, stir in almond butter, top with fruit, and drizzle with honey.
6. Breakfast Quesadilla
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Corn tortilla, scrambled eggs, cheese, salsa.
   • Instructions: Fill a tortilla with scrambled eggs and cheese, fold, and cook in a skillet until golden.
7. Cottage Cheese with Fresh Berries
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Cottage cheese, fresh berries, granola.
   • Instructions: Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl, top with berries and granola.
8. Avocado and Tomato on Rye Bread
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Rye bread, avocado, tomato, salt, pepper.
   • Instructions: Toast the bread, mash avocado, slice tomato, and layer them on the toast with salt and pepper.
9. Breakfast Pizza
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain English muffin, pizza sauce, shredded cheese, turkey bacon.
   • Instructions: Spread sauce on muffin halves, top with cheese and bacon, and broil until melted.
10. Chia Seed Pudding
    • Level: Easy
    • Ingredients: Chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, honey, fresh fruit.
    • Instructions: Mix chia seeds with milk and vanilla, refrigerate overnight, and top with honey and fruit in the morning.

3. Healthy & Nutritious

These breakfasts offer a bit more complexity but are still totally within reach for teens who want to focus on healthy eating. They can get creative with smoothie bowls, arranging vibrant fruits and granola on top, or make a hearty breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, veggies, and lean meats. How about chia seed pudding layered with fresh fruit and nuts, or a whole-grain wrap with hummus, spinach, and turkey? These ideas combine health and flavor, encouraging teens to explore nutritious options they can feel good about making themselves.

1. Smoothie with Leafy Greens
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Spinach, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey.
   • Instructions: Blend spinach, fruit, yogurt, milk, and honey until smooth.
2. Overnight Chia Oats
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, fresh fruit.
   • Instructions: Mix oats, chia seeds, and milk in a jar. Refrigerate overnight and top with fruit in the morning.
3. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, fried egg.
   • Instructions: Roast sweet potatoes, top with black beans, sliced avocado, and a fried egg.
4. Greek Yogurt with Fresh Berries
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Greek yogurt, fresh berries, honey, chia seeds.
   • Instructions: Spoon yogurt into a bowl, top with berries, chia seeds, and drizzle with honey.
5. Avocado and Egg Toast
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, avocado, poached egg, salt, pepper.
   • Instructions: Mash avocado on toast, top with a poached egg, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese, avocado, whole wheat tortilla.
   • Instructions: Fill a tortilla with eggs, beans, cheese, and avocado, then roll it up.
7. Almond Butter Banana Smoothie
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Banana, almond butter, Greek yogurt, milk.
   • Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth for a protein-packed breakfast smoothie.
8. Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowl
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Cottage cheese, fresh fruit, granola.
   • Instructions: Layer cottage cheese in a bowl, top with fresh fruit, and sprinkle with granola.
9. Vegetable Omelet
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Eggs, spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, cheese.
   • Instructions: Beat eggs, pour into a skillet, add vegetables and cheese, cook until set, and fold.
10. Whole Grain Cereal with Fresh Berries
    • Level: Easy
    • Ingredients: Whole grain cereal, milk, fresh berries.
    • Instructions: Pour cereal into a bowl, add milk, and top with berries.

4. Savory & Filling

For teens who enjoy a hearty, savory breakfast, these recipes are a bit more involved but still fun to make. Imagine them crafting a breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and salsa, or an omelet packed with their favorite ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, and feta. They could even try their hand at making homemade breakfast sandwiches with bacon, eggs, and avocado on an English muffin, or a shakshuka with poached eggs simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. These recipes let teens explore their culinary skills while creating a filling and delicious meal.

1. Breakfast Burrito
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, black beans, cheese, salsa, tortilla.
   • Instructions: Fill a tortilla with eggs, bacon, beans, cheese, and salsa, and roll it up.
2. Shakshuka
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, spices.
   • Instructions: Sauté onions and peppers, add tomatoes and spices, simmer, and crack eggs into the mixture. Cook until eggs are set.
3. Egg and Cheese Sandwich
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Whole grain English muffin, egg, cheese, turkey bacon.
   • Instructions: Cook the egg and turkey bacon, assemble on a toasted muffin with cheese.
4. Savory Oatmeal with Eggs
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Oats, spinach, eggs, cheese.
   • Instructions: Cook oats, stir in spinach and cheese, top with a poached egg.
5. Sweet Potato Hash with Turkey Bacon
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, turkey bacon, onions, eggs.
   • Instructions: Sauté diced sweet potatoes and onions, add crumbled turkey bacon, and top with fried eggs.
6. Homemade Breakfast Pizza
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Whole grain pita, pizza sauce, scrambled eggs, cheese, turkey sausage.
   • Instructions: Spread sauce on pita, top with scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage, and bake until crispy.
7. Eggs in a Nest
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, eggs, butter.
   • Instructions: Cut a hole in the bread, place in a buttered skillet, crack an egg into the hole, and cook until the egg is set.
8. Stuffed Avocado with Eggs
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Avocado, eggs, cheese, bacon bits.
   • Instructions: Halve and pit the avocado, crack an egg into each half, top with cheese and bacon bits, and bake until the egg is cooked.
9. Turkey Bacon and Egg Wrap
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, cheese, whole wheat tortilla.
   • Instructions: Place scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and cheese in a tortilla, wrap it up, and enjoy.
10. Frittata with Spinach and Cheese
    • Level: Moderate
    • Ingredients: Eggs, spinach, cheese, onions.
    • Instructions: Sauté onions and spinach, pour beaten eggs over, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until set.

5. Sweet Treats for Morning

For those mornings when your teen wants to indulge their sweet tooth, these breakfast ideas are a bit more elaborate but still totally fun and achievable. Think fluffy pancakes with a variety of toppings, French toast stuffed with cream cheese and berries, or baking a batch of muffins or cinnamon rolls from scratch. They could even try making crepes with Nutella and fruit, or a breakfast pastry like a homemade pop tart. These sweet breakfasts are a delicious way for teens to take on a fun kitchen project and enjoy the tasty results.

1. Fluffy Pancakes with Maple Syrup
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Pancake mix, eggs, milk, maple syrup.
   • Instructions: Mix pancake ingredients, cook on a griddle until golden, and serve with maple syrup.
2. French Toast with Fresh Berries
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, fresh berries.
   • Instructions: Dip bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, cook on a griddle, and top with berries.
3. Chocolate Chip Muffins
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Flour, sugar, eggs, chocolate chips, milk.
   • Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into muffin tins, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
4. Cinnamon Rolls
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Dough, cinnamon, sugar, cream cheese icing.
   • Instructions: Roll out dough, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, roll up, slice, and bake. Top with cream cheese icing.
5. Berry Smoothie Bowl
   • Level: Easy
   • Ingredients: Frozen berries, Greek yogurt, granola, honey.
   • Instructions: Blend berries and yogurt, pour into a bowl, top with granola and a drizzle of honey.
6. Waffles with Fresh Fruit
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Waffle mix, eggs, milk, fresh fruit, maple syrup.
   • Instructions: Prepare waffle batter, cook in a waffle iron, and top with fruit and syrup.
7. Banana Bread
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, chocolate chips.
   • Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into a loaf pan, and bake at 350°F for 60 minutes.
8. Stuffed French Toast
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Whole grain bread, cream cheese, fresh berries, eggs, milk.
   • Instructions: Spread cream cheese and berries between two slices of bread, dip in egg mixture, and cook on a griddle.
9. Crepes with Nutella and Strawberries
   • Level: Moderate
   • Ingredients: Crepe batter, Nutella, fresh strawberries.
   • Instructions: Cook crepes in a skillet, spread with Nutella, and top with sliced strawberries.
10. Breakfast Parfait with Chocolate Chips
    • Level: Easy
    • Ingredients: Greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, chocolate chips.
    • Instructions: Layer yogurt, granola, and berries in a glass, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Takeaway

As research at the University of Alicante

indicate the importance of eating a good quality breakfast, rather than just having or not having breakfast.

This set of delicious breakfast ideas will give your teen plenty of inspiration to start their day on the right foot, with recipes that range from quick and easy to a bit more involved but still fun and manageable!