If you haven’t tried Baked Oatmeal yet, you are missing out. Mildly sweet and lightly spiced with cinnamon, this leaves the average bowl of oatmeal in the dust.

When I say this is one of our family’s most beloved breakfasts, there’s no exaggeration. Baked oatmeal is tied with our slow-cooker oatmeal for our family’s all-time favorite oatmeal recipe, and we’ve made it so many times over the years that I’ve lost count.

Baked Oatmeal

A friend introduced our family to Baked Oatmeal via an Amish cookbook over 20 years ago and it’s been a staple in our family’s meal plan ever since.

There’s something about this sweet, chewy Baked Oatmeal that is just guaranteed to make me smile. Whether right out of the oven, or warmed up in the microwave the following day, this oatmeal is always a treat. We love preparing it for breakfast, but we’ve also been known to heat it up for a midday (or midnight!) snack.

To make this recipe even better, it can also be made in advance then portioned into individual bags or containers for one portion meals. This breakfast is a lifesaver on busy mornings.

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French toast sticks are one of those breakfasts that just feel fun. They’re crispy, dippable, and way more exciting than a regular slice of French toast—especially for kids. The best part? You can make them at home with simple ingredients in just minutes.

If you’ve ever relied on frozen French toast sticks, this homemade version is about to become your new favorite. They’re soft and custardy inside, golden on the outside, and perfect for dunking in syrup, powdered sugar, or even a little chocolate sauce.

In high school local fast food places started pushing “French toast sticks” and I’ll tell you what, half the student body rolled in every morning with them. I was from an eat-at-home family so I never indulged which means I just had to make it happen for my own kids to relive my childhood.

What are French Toast Sticks?

French toast sticks are sort of like giant French toast French fries. They are long, thin pieces of bread that are dipped in an egg mixture and baked so that you can pick them up and dip them. They are often deep fried, but we just bake ours which makes them a little healthier. Kids go wild for French toast sticks!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Kid-Friendly: These are made for little hands and big appetites. The dippable sticks and crispy coating make breakfast feel fun (and yes, kids actually get excited about these).

Pantry-Friendly: Everything in this recipe is simple and easy to find—no special ingredients, just basics yo

If you have been searching for a high-protein (12g) and low-carb (2g) breakfast that is actually satisfying and easy to make ahead, these are the best cottage cheese egg bites you will ever try. Fluffy, cheesy, packed with bacon, and loaded with protein, they are way better than anything you can order at the drive-through.

These egg bites have become a total staple in our house. The cottage cheese blends right into the egg mixture and creates the most incredibly soft, custardy texture while adding a serious protein boost. The secret to getting that perfectly fluffy bite is the pan of water on the lower oven rack; it creates just enough steam to keep them tender all the way through. Make a batch on Sunday, and breakfast is handled for the entire week.

Ingredients For Egg Bites

These egg bites are even better than the ones at Starbucks! They’re easily customizable and perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Here is what goes into this egg bite recipe:

• Bacon: Cooked and chopped, bacon adds a salty, smoky flavor throughout every bite.
• Eggs: The base of the entire recipe that provide structure, protein, and that classic egg bite texture.
• Full-Fat Cottage Cheese: The secret ingredient. It blends seamlessly into the egg mixture and creates an incredibly soft, fluffy, custardy texture while adding a significant protein boost.
• Protein Powder: A scoop of plain or vanilla adds even more protein without changing the flavor or texture in any noticeable way. It sounds crazy, but I swear it just works!
• Colby Jack Cheese: Melts into the egg mixture for a creamy, cheesy richness in every single bite.
• Kosher Salt: Seasons the eggs and brings all the other flavors together.
• Garlic Powder: Adds a subtle savory depth that makes these taste like way more than just a basic egg bite.
• Cooking Spray: Essential for keeping the egg bites from sticking so they pop right out of the muffin pan cleanly.

Everything here is simple, affordable, and easy to find, which makes these incredibly easy to keep in your regular rotation.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

These egg cups could not be more straightforward. A bowl, a muffin pan, and about 30 minutes are all you need.

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F and generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, bacon, Colby Jack cheese, protein powder, salt, and garlic powder until well combined.
3. Fill: Evenly distribute the egg mixture among all 12 muffin cups.
4. Steam: Place a pan of water on the lower oven rack to create steam, then gently place the muffin pan on the upper rack.
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These easy breakfast tacos are the perfect way to switch up your morning routine! Loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and melty cheese, they’re simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Eating healthy breakfast tacos are my favorite way to start the day, but we often enjoy them for lunch and dinner too! No one ever complained about breakfast for dinner!

What Are Breakfast Tacos?

Breakfast tacos are a quick and easy meal made with eggs, protein like bacon or sausage, and toppings wrapped in a tortilla. They can be customized in endless ways.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This breakfast recipe has a couple breakfast stars…bacon and eggs…and a few other simple ingredients. Here is everything you’ll need:

• Colby Jack Cheese or Chihuahua Cheese: Melts beautifully and adds a creamy, slightly sharp flavor.
• Corn Tortillas: Soft, slightly chewy, and perfect for holding all the fillings.
• Eggs: Fluffy scrambled eggs are the hearty base of these tacos.
• Bacon: Crispy, salty goodness that adds tons of flavor.
• Avocado: Creamy and cool, it balances the warm ingredients perfectly.
• Salsa: Adds brightness, acidity, and a little kick.
• Aleppo Pepper: Mild heat with a hint of sweetness. So good!!
• Flaked Sea Salt: Finishes everything with a little crunch and flavor pop.

How to Make Breakfast Tacos

With school starting back up in a couple weeks, breakfast needs to be ready fast and these quick breakfast tacos are my go-to for a healthy satisfying breakfast. Here’s how to make them:

1. Warm the tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet until soft and lightly toasted.
2. Melt the cheese: Sprinkle cheese directly onto the hot pan, then place a tortilla on top. Let the cheese melt and crisp slightly.
3. Add the fillings: Fill each tortilla with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and sliced avocado.
4. Finish and serve: Top with salsa, a pinch of Aleppo pepper, and flaked sea salt. Serve immediately.

Chewy, nutty Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats have been one of my go-to breakfast options lately. They’re simple and easy to make either in advance or in the moment, and aside from adding ingredients to the pot, this is a meal that cooks itself!

We love oatmeal so much, we even have a holiday oatmeal recipe. But, for the more casual weekday mornings, we tend to prefer our oats a bit simpler, topped with a pat of butter, a drizzle of milk, and a sprinkling of brown sugar or a drizzle of honey.

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

The traditional method of cooking steel cut oats usually requires about 30 minutes, and a good bit of stirring too. As a result, this means that I very rarely will take the time or effort to make them on the stovetop. However, I do enjoy them!

So, naturally, when I learned that I could make them in the instant pot in just 15 minutes, you know I had to give that a try. And rest assured that this is a real 15 minutes. That includes the 10 minute release time.

And, while cooking on the stovetop usually requires some monitoring and stirring the pot throughout, that’s not the case here! With instant pot oats, once you’ve added your ingredients and started the cooker, everything’s done. Just stir before serving, and you’re good to go.

The best part of this recipe is that is it a terrific make-ahead option. Unlike traditional rolled oats, steel cut oats lend themselves nicely to reheating. Future you will thank you tomorrow morning.

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