…That are also nutritious and easy to make. I generally keep a rotation of breakfast foods going that invariably include a protein plus a carb. This is the magic formula that keeps my children full and energized until lunch, not to mention I feel absolutely guilt free on the occasional donut morning. A little homemade goes a long way, you know what I mean?

The first breakfast pictured is oatmeal. The key to making oatmeal more filling is to add good fat: either whole milk or butter are typically what I go for. I sweeten it with maple syrup and I add fruit and nuts to it. My kids like it both hot from the stovetop or cold from the fridge (overnight oats style.) There are even a few instant organic oatmeal packs you can buy at the store these days, so this is a no-brainer.

Up next: some iteration of egg+carb+fresh fruit. Here I have jelly toast, an over-easy egg, and blueberries. The carb could be a waffle, toast, a biscuit, a muffin, a croissant-you get the idea. For eggs we keep it pretty simple: I basically only do scrambled, scrambled with cheese, and over easy. My husband will occasionally bust out an amazing cheese omelet that gets rave reviews as well.

Another easy favorite around here is a basic parfait. The base is organic, plain, whole milk yogurt. I top with whatever fruit is on hand, sometimes nuts, honey, sometimes even a handful of sugary cereal as a special treat. If I’m feeling like super-mom, I’ve been known to top the parfait with sprinkles.

The last breakfast I made to show you is a twist on the carb+egg+fruit formula. Egg in the hole: what better kid-friendly breakfast is there? If you haven’t made this for your kids, I recommend it. Just remember, each serving is cooked in at LEAST half a tablespoon of butter.

Do you have any easy, whole food breakfasts that I should try? Let me know!