If you have an egg allergy in the house, are out of eggs, or simply want more options, these breakfast ideas without eggs are here to help give you delicious ideas to try.

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Breakfast Ideas without Eggs

I know it can seem like eggs are the only option for breakfast, so use this post to help expand the range of ideas in your rotation. This can help if there’s an egg allergy in the house and the family can’t have eggs, or if you simply run out or want other options.

In this post, you’ll find ideas for egg-free recipes including yogurt, muffins, pancakes, smoothies, shakes, and more.

You can also look at my Egg-Free Recipes category for more options. If the base recipe has eggs in the ingredient list, look in the Notes at the end for the substitution.

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Favorite Peach Yogurt

This recipe creates a homemade Peach Yogurt that’s similar to store-bought fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt, but the peach flavor is fresh and bright. It’s a great way to use seasonal fruit or affordable frozen peaches, depending on what you have access to, and it works blended smooth or with a chunkier fruit base.

Favorite Peach Yogurt
Learn how to make the yummiest Peach Yogurt with just a few ingredients to serve fruit-on-the-bottom style, mixed together, in a pouch, or in a bowl with a spoon. This is such a nutritious yogurt option and comes together so fast.
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Quick Yogurt Parfaits

Change up your standard breakfast foods with these healthy (and FUN!) Yogurt Parfaits. These ten flavor combinations are simple, nutritious, and endlessly versatile—and are filled with a balanced mix of protein, probiotics, complex carbohydrates and fruit.

Quick Yogurt Parfaits
Try serving these parfaits for a fun breakfast or snack. Adjust the amount as needed for your child.
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Easy Yogurt Bars

They are, like most frozen treats, one that does best when eaten quickly. But given how yummy they are, that shouldn’t be an issue! They’re perfect for bouts of teething and also afternoon snack, dessert, or even breakfast on warm days.

Easy Yogurt Bars
Transform yogurt and fruit into the yummiest Yogurt Bars with this simple method. It's a fun way to serve yogurt, it's a great snack for warm days, and it's a fun option for teething relief for littles. We like this with a base of granola, but you can skip that if you prefer.
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Easy Blueberry Yogurt

This method for making Blueberry Yogurt is straightforward, works with fresh or frozen blueberries, and can be sweetened to taste. You can let the flavor of the berries stand on their own, or you can add a little honey or maple syrup as you like.

Favorite Blueberry Yogurt
Learn how to make the most flavorful Blueberry Yogurt with 3 simple ingredients. It's low sugar, high protein, and so yummy. This is a delicious breakfast option, an easy toddler or baby snack, and delish for the whole family.
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Favorite Yogurt Drinks

We are big fans of drinkable yogurt in our house and use it constantly as a kids drink to pair with breakfast or snack. I love it since it’s a great way to serve up protein and calcium (especially when the littles aren’t so into milk)—and making them at home when I can is one of my favorite ways to reduce my grocery bill.

Favorite Yogurt Drinks
Learn how to make homemade Yogurt Drinks to save money, customize them just for your kids, and make a nutritious breakfast or snack to share with the kids in under 5 minutes. See the Notes at the end for flavor options.
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Banana Smoothie with Milk

This Banana Smoothie, which is made with milk for ease, is one of our go-to smoothies for kids. It’s easy, filling, and super delicious. There are optional add-ins you can layer in for additional nutrition if you want, though the base recipe is both easy and nutritious.

Banana Smoothie with Milk
Try this classic Banana Smoothie with just a few simple, nutritious ingredients as an easy breakfast or snack.
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Easy Strawberry Smoothie (with Veggies)

With simple ingredients, six flavor variations, and one easy method, this Strawberry Smoothie recipe is here for you! Change it up based on what you have and what the kids like—in perfectly creamy smoothie texture, every time.

Strawberry Smoothie with Veggies
Make the simple base recipe or try one of the variations with a veggie and more nutrient-dense add-ins. All are delicious! Freeze the banana ahead of time.
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Favorite Toddler Smoothie (with Veggies!)

This yummy toddler smoothie method is simple to blend up and even easier to customize for breakfast or snack time. It’s a perfect smoothie for kids since it’s naturally sweet, loaded with nutrition from fruit and veggies, and tastes great! 

Favorite Healthy Toddler Smoothie (with Veggies!)
Learn to customize yummy smoothies for your toddler by starting with one simple recipe, then adjusting based on which fruit and veggies you'd like to use.
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Quick Chocolate Protein Shake

It has the texture of a thick chocolate milk and can sit in the fridge for up to 3 days. Which means you can make a big batch and serve it up for a few days in a row.

Quick Chocolate Protein Shake
With an easy method and nutritious ingredient list, this Chocolate Shake is a great on-the-go breakfast or snack for any age—toddler on up to us adults. It stores in the fridge for up to 3 days, too.
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Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl

I’ve learned over the years as a parent that sometimes, a simple change to the way we serve a food is all it takes to get the kids interested. And these Smoothie Bowls are a super fun way to serve a smoothie—and the kids can DIY the toppings!

Berry Banana Smoothie Bowls (Kid-Friendly)
These are deliberately thick so that they’re easy to eat with a spoon. Vary the toppings as you like!
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Healthy Breakfast Bars with Jam

With wholesome ingredients and not a lot of added sugar, you can quickly bake up Healthy Breakfast Bars to serve for breakfasts or snacks throughout the week. And they are SO good!

Healthy Breakfast Bars with Jam
Use Sunbutter to make these nut-free. You can cut these into smaller bars if desired. If you want them a little softer, serve them at room temperature rather than chilled.
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Banana Oatmeal Bars

These are easy to take on the go, you can cut them into sticks or squares, and they can be eaten chilled out of the fridge or warmed up slightly.

Banana Oatmeal Bars
With just five ingredients and a texture and flavor that's similar to a soft oatmeal cookie, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious (and yummy!) make-ahead breakfast or snack.
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Favorite Fig Bars Recipe

They are made primarily with pantry staples and store so well in the fridge or freezer. Best of all? They have pure fig taste. (And you don’t need an electric mixer or any fancy cooking gear to make them.)

Favorite Fig Bars
Transform pantry staples into these amazing Fig Bars that pack protein, whole grains, and delicious flavor into one bar. These have similar flavor to store bought bars, but with less sweetness and more satisfying nutrients. YUM.
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Favorite Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Make the easiest Carrot Cake Oatmeal and serve up a dose of veggies for breakfast in a kid-friendly form everyone will love. This is such a great way to start the day with a nutritious breakfast that’s packed with favorite flavors from carrot cake.

Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal
With the flavors of carrot cake, this Carrot Cake Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast to share with the kids. It's a good source of whole grains, fiber, and yummy flavor.
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Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal cooks up fast and easily—which is exactly what you want in a breakfast! (P.S. I love it just as much as my kids do.)

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Raisins
You can double this recipe to make a larger batch to warm up and serve throughout the week.
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Oatmeal with Fruit

Learn how to cook oatmeal with ANY fruit you have on hand, whether fresh, dried, frozen or canned. Plus: This recipe is so easy to make and reheat for easy breakfasts, which is a perfect way to ensure you never waste any leftovers you may have.

How to Make Oatmeal with Fruit
The base recipe makes a large amount so you can use it throughout the week. Feel free to cut it in half to make less, or just make one serving at a time using the instructions in the NOTES section below.
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Easy Instant Oatmeal

Make an assortment of flavors of instant oatmeal in minutes and have delicious breakfast options ready and waiting for the whole family.

Easy Instant Oatmeal
You can make a handful of containers ahead of time, then pull them out for easy breakfasts when you need them. Or, make and serve all at once.
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Baked Oatmeal Cups

These easy Baked Oatmeal Cups are an ideal way to serve oatmeal to babies, baby-led weaning style, and to toddlers who like to feed themselves.

Baked Oatmeal Cups
Transform plain oats into a yummy and easy-to-eat finger food with this baked oatmeal cups recipe. You can double the recipe to make more if desired.
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Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt and Mango

With a bright tropical flavor and a simple method, these Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt are an easy make-ahead breakfast for the whole family. The Mango Overnight Oats take 5 minutes to stir together, and they store in the fridge for days!

Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt and Mango
You can blend all the ingredients together to make a more uniformly smooth texture if your toddler (or you!) prefer.
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Chia Seed Oatmeal

I love oatmeal of all kinds—with fruit, with mashed bananawith carrots—and I really love adding in extra nutrition so it’s both filling and yummy. Chia seeds are awesome in oatmeal because add fiber and healthy fats and soften up nicely.

Favorite Chia Seed Oatmeal
With an easy method and the option to flavor with a range of fruit, Chia Seed Oatmeal is a delicious, nutritious breakfast for kids…and us parents!
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Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are rich in iron, fiber, and beneficial fats and are one of the more affordable seeds out there. Using them as the binder in pudding is a fun way to share them with kids.

Chocolate Chia Pudding
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the yummiest creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding that's both delicious and nutritious.
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Favorite Coconut Chia Pudding

Transform simple ingredients into nutrition-packed Coconut Chia Pudding. It’s a perfect kid’s breakfast or snack that parents will enjoy too!

Favorite Coconut Chia Pudding
I like to use canned full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor and creamy texture, though you can use “light” coconut milk if that’s what you can find at your store.
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So Good Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

Mix up a batch of these easy-to-make Sugar-Free Banana Muffins to share with your baby or toddler come breakfast or snack time. You don’t need any special ingredients and they are super moist and flavorful.

Sugar-Free Banana Muffins
Be sure to use very ripe bananas (with lots of brown spots!) for the best flavor and natural sweetness. (I updated this recipe December 2020 to ensure the most reliable results. The original version of this recipe is the “Egg-free” option in the Notes if you loved that. In the main recipe, I reduced the oil, added an egg, increased the baking soda a smidge, and reduced the baking time. They’re great!)
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Healthy Zucchini Muffins

These are one of our favorite muffin recipes, especially since they’re super moist and don’t need any special ingredients. And, of course, they taste delicious.

Healthy Zucchini Muffins (Vegan)
With an easy method (no squeezing the zucchini required!) and super moist results, these healthy Zucchini Muffins are a yummy breakfast or snack (that you'll enjoy too!). They happen to be vegan and they store well for days.
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Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes

These Vegan Banana Pancakes hit all the right notes of deliciousness. They are packed with nutrients, are seriously fluffy, and have a perfect burst of banana flavor.

Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
With naturally sweet flavor and a simple method, these pancakes are a favorite Sunday staple in our house. (I sometimes even hide a few bananas on the top of the fridge to ensure we have super ripe ones ready!)
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  1. Thank you so much for all of your accommodations for allergies and preferences. Your recipes have saved the day many times for us! Thank you for these! We’re still getting used to our youngest’s egg allergy in a house that used to enjoy eggs for breakfast 5 out of 7 days a week!