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Busy weekday schedules can make it tricky to have time for breakfast (especially now that the holidays are here!) We asked our friends at TODAY Food to share their favorite quick and easy breakfast recipes, from make-ahead French toast to creative ideas for sprucing up yogurt in a flash. Read on for their recipes and tips.
MIX IT UP
There’s no need to settle for plain yogurt, toast or oatmeal. Instead, try these creative toppings and mix-ins to jazz up your morning fuel.
13 Recipes to Revamp Your Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the most popular breakfast foods for good reason: packed with calcium, protein and good-for-you probiotics, it’s one of the best foods you can eat to kick off your morning. It’s also quick and easy to prepare, and keeps you full until lunchtime.
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11 Ways to Give Your Toast a Makeover
Toast is one of the simplest and most satisfying of breakfasts, but the classic bread-and-butter combo can get a little tired. Thankfully, toast makes a great canvas for a variety of sweet and savory toppings, including ricotta drizzled with honey, pesto scrambled eggs and spicy smashed avocado.
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MAKE IT AHEAD
The perfect solution for treating overnight guests, family or friends to a decadent breakfast. Prep this rich French toast the night before and you’ll have a deluxe breakfast the next morning. With this easy baked method, you won’t be stuck flipping toast at the griddle either — giving you more time to chat at the breakfast table.
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Or, try these Make-Ahead Toaster Waffles. These sweet-and-savory waffles have crispy bacon inside and you can make them in advance, freeze and serve steaming hot the next day (or even weeks later). When you’re ready to feed your hungry crowd, just reheat the waffles right in the toaster — no extra prep needed.
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HEALTHY BREAKFASTS FOR KIDS
Tired of serving your family cold cereal or Pop-Tarts as you rush out of the house? Jenna Helwig, food editor at Parents magazine, has healthy breakfast ideas that are nutritious and can be made ahead.
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