38 Make-Ahead Kid-Friendly Breakfasts

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38 Make-Ahead Kid-Friendly Breakfasts1/38 Baked French Toast 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 297 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 2/38 Breakfast Biscuit Cups 55 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min

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Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made these cups, my husband and his assistant coach came into the kitchen right as I pulled the pan from the oven. They devoured the biscuits! —Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit cup: 303 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 3/38 Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stratas are a wonderful

way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand

way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 4/38 Pigs in a Pool 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pigs in a Pool Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4

This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn’t keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 mini muffins: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 5/38 Princess Toast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Princess Toast Recipe

Sometimes I use lemon curd in place of the jam

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these sparkly treats for my daughter’s Brownie troop and they’re great for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon curd in place of the jam. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 465 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/38 Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These get the morning off to a cheery start! Sometimes I assemble the strudels ahead and freeze them individually, then bake them as needed. —Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 strudel: 439 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 7/38 Sausage Patties 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These country-style patties

are so simple to prepare

are so simple to prepare. You’ll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not as good. —Bertha Bench, Mineral Wells, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 patty: 242 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. 8/38 Ham & Egg Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook.—Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 341 calories,

Whenever I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I freeze several

16g fat (5g saturated fat), 441mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. 9/38 Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I freeze several. As I’m leaving for work in the morning, I pull one out and enjoy it at the office with a cup of coffee. —Janet Pierce DeCori, Rockton, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 234 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat),

My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast

16mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/38 Peanut Butter Oatmeal 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast. It’s a hearty, healthy way to jump start our morning. — Elisabeth Reitenbach, Terryville, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 323 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g

11/38 Banana Pancakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Banana

protein. 11/38 Banana Pancakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Banana Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make pancakes for my family on Saturday mornings. Since we often have ripe bananas, I decided to add them to a batch of pancake batter. The results were delicious!—Lori Stevens, Riverton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 283 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 12/38 Breakfast Baked Potatoes

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Loaded Breakfast Potatoes Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My four young children are experts at eating with their hands. This breakfast potato recipe (or “brunchskins”) with veggies makes an easy finger food that they love. —Mindy Campbell, Rapid City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed potato: 467 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. 13/38 Overnight Cinnamon Rolls 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

They are definitely worth the overnight wait

Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O’Connell, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 278 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/38 Coastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Incorporating the flavors

15/38 Banana Bread 502 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best

of a low country South Carolina crab boil, these tasty frittatas are easy to make and fun to eat. If you have leftover cooked potatoes (roasted or boiled), try dicing them and substituting them for the refrigerated shredded potatoes in this recipe. —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 frittata: 223 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 15/38 Banana Bread 502 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 1 loaf

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(16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of this banana bread. It really is amazingly good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 257 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/38 Baked Blueberry Pancake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Blueberry Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a quick breakfast, I

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

make this pancake while I fix supper the night before, and then I cut them into squares or triangles. In the morning, I top them with butter and syrup before placing them in the microwave. The pancake recipe is innovative and takes most of the fuss out of making breakfast. —Norna Detig, Lindenwood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 17/38 Sausage Cheese Biscuits 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

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