Recipe: Simply Scratch. Looking for more creative things to add to your oatmeal besides Nutella? Check out these other peanut butter alternatives and delicious spreads. Scramble an egg or two with a touch of green onion and garlic for a cheap and protein-rich breakfast. A single green onion should suffice for up to three servings, and a clove of garlic goes a long way.

Mixing in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt adds fluffiness and five grams of protein. Recipe: BellyFull. Plain yogurt is a healthy, filling, and budget-wise ingredient for multiple morning meals.

Add a few slices of seasonal or dried fruit, a few spoonfuls of granola or muesli, and a bit of honey. This easy grab-and-go meal requires just two slices of toast covered with a thin layer of peanut butter and sliced banana, sandwiched together.

A small banana contains a whopping 12 percent of the fiber needed daily. Prepare morning oatmeal with coconut milk instead of water for an invigorating taste of the tropics. When the oatmeal is ready, sprinkle dried coconut on top and fantasize about the next vacation. Recipe: A Virtual Vegan. Continuing with the tropical theme, get out the blender and whip up a smoothie made from yogurt, frozen blueberries, and orange juice — in just minutes.

Recipe: Betty Crocker. When there's absolutely no time to lose in the morning, an apple sliced into rings, smeared with peanut butter, and sprinkled with granola is a perfect perk-me-up breakfast. The combination of flavors, nutrients, and textures should keep you going until lunchtime.

An English muffin, a fried egg, and a slice of cheddar cheese make a hearty, fast, and low-cost breakfast sandwich. Recipe: Cabot Creamery. Another tasty take on the bottomless bowl of oatmeal includes dried ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a chopped apple.

Cook the oats in milk, add the spices, and stir in the apple when ready to serve. A strawberry-yogurt smoothie can be whipped up in seconds for taking on the road or drinking in the kitchen and sparkles during berry season, when the fruit is reasonably priced, super sweet, and perhaps locally grown.

It can even salvage berries that are getting a bit soft for eating. Add a touch of orange juice for extra zing. Recipe: Savory Nothings. Hard-boiled eggs can be prepared the night before. Once cooked, they will keep in the fridge for the rest of the week.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and enjoy with a slice of toast. Recipe: Love and Lemons. Related: 20 Restaurant-Worthy Twists on Boring Pantry Staples.

A bowl of cottage cheese accompanied by pieces of fruit and a slice of toast with peanut butter is a healthy, inexpensive, and filling first meal of the day.

What's the ultimate quick and cheap breakfast? Half a grapefruit. Sprinkle with some sugar to smooth out the tart and tangy citrus taste.

End the week with a sweet and cheap breakfast of yogurt blended with a swirl of Nutella and topped with granola for crunch and texture. Reverting to the smoothie theme, blend together peanut butter, a ripe banana, and dairy or almond milk or plain yogurt. Serve in a glass and drink, or pour into a bowl, add some granola, and eat with a spoon.

Recipe: Well Plated. Related: Delicious Uses for Cereal Besides Breakfast. Try a tomato-egg scramble for a flavorful, frugal breakfast. Tomatoes are affordably priced throughout the year but especially cheap in the summer. Simply add diced tomato to scrambled eggs and continue cooking until the tomato is slightly soft but not mushy.

Recipe: Food An ideal fall breakfast combines oatmeal yup, again , apple slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a handful of walnuts for added crunch and texture.

Up the ante with parsley, cilantro, and basil to give eggs more flavor plus an abundance of nutrients. Try your hand at an omelet with the herbs and fresh sliced or chopped tomatoes.

Recipe: Food. Related: 50 Easy Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less. Add variety to a morning bowl of cereal with homemade nutty granola. A recipe from Better Homes and Gardens must be prepared in advance — 45 minutes from start to finish — but makes eight servings, plenty to last well into the following week or to share with family and friends.

Recipe: Better Homes and Gardens. Related: With These Healthy Recipes, You Won't Miss Packaged Snacks. While honey isn't exactly cheap, it doesn't take much to sweeten a morning meal. Cinnamon is a cheap spice that, when combined with the honey, helps to perk up plain, protein-packed Greek yogurt.

Some rave that almond milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup taste like a cinnamon roll in liquid form. When blended with ice, they come together to make a cheap, creamy smoothie. Maple syrup is the priciest ingredient, and only a tablespoon is needed to add flavor.

Recipe: Breakfast for Dinner. For a large family, punch up Cream of Wheat with a pinch of cinnamon and sugar to taste. The homemade variety requires milk and ground wheat. Discover more budget-friendly meals here.

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When budgeting for breakfast, a little planning and smart shopping can go a long way. Here are some practical tips to help you save money while still enjoying delicious and nutritious morning meals:.

By following these tips, you can enjoy a variety of tasty and healthy breakfast options without straining your budget. Meal prep, bulk buying, and smart use of pantry staples are key strategies for a cost-effective and enjoyable breakfast experience. Start with softly scrambled eggs, generously topped with shredded sharp cheddar cheese to create a delicious, cheesy egg filling.

Toast the sprouted whole-grain bread and assemble your sandwich by layering the fluffy, cheesy eggs between two toasted bread slices. It's tasty and packed with protein 31g per serving and a good amount of dietary fiber.

XL Good Morning Tacos : Kickstart your morning with these breakfast tacos ready in just 10 minutes. This recipe makes enough for two, perfect for sharing or if you're extra hungry! Sauté juicy portabella mushroom caps until tender, then scramble the seasoned whole eggs to fluffy perfection.

Warm up the white flour tortillas in a skillet until toasty. To assemble, pile those savory mushrooms and fluffy scrambled eggs onto the tortillas. Drizzle on some smooth avocado crema for a creamy finish, and fold up your taco, and you're ready to enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast that will energize your day.

Vegan Chorizo Breakfast Tacos : Enjoy a vegan twist on a classic — breakfast tacos. The show's star is the plant-based "chorizo," sautéed until it's browned and hot.

It's the perfect meat alternative to kick up the flavors in your morning meal. Protein-rich plant-based eggs are scrambled and warmed-up white corn tortillas create a perfect base for your taco fillings.

Top each one with a generous dollop of fresh guacamole for a creamy, rich touch that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

Enjoy the bold flavors and varied textures in this easy and exciting vegan breakfast! Toasted everything bagels offer a crispy base for a generous layer of fresh guacamole and sliced red bell peppers. Sprinkle a bit of salt, pepper, and olive oil, and top each half with a small handful of baby spinach.

Each bite offers a fusion of crispy, creamy, and fresh flavors. Pepper Scramble Breakfast Wrap : Whip up this delicious breakfast burrito in just 10 minutes for a fresh start to your day.

This recipe combines scrambled eggs with the fresh crunch of bell peppers, all wrapped up in a nutritious whole-grain kale and spinach wrap. The wrap is finished with a drizzle of creamy avocado crema for an extra layer of richness and flavor. This breakfast wrap is delicious and packed with 24g of protein and dietary fiber, making it a wholesome meal to kickstart your day.

This recipe is a delightful twist on the classic French toast, featuring tangy sourdough and sweet, fresh blueberries. To start, take seeded sourdough rolls and cut them into half-inch cubes. Layer these bread cubes in a baking dish, adding layers of fresh blueberries and dollops of dairy-free cream cheese.

In a separate bowl, mix pasture-raised whole eggs with dairy-free French vanilla creamer, and pour this rich custard over the bread, allowing it to soak in.

After refrigerating for a few hours to let the flavors meld, bake until golden brown. The final touch is a generous drizzle of organic Vermont maple syrup, adding a smooth, sweet finish to this delightful bake.

Pork Hash English Muffin Avocado Toast : Start your day with a satisfying pork and avocado toast, a breakfast that combines classic comfort food with a trendy twist. Ready in 9 minutes, the dish features crispy pork hash with creamy avocado on a toasted English muffin.

The avocado's creamy texture and rich, buttery taste contrasts perfectly with the pork hash. Plate up by dividing the avocado toast and the flavorful hash, creating a balance of creamy and crispy in every bite.

Do you use the crock pot to cook a large batch of oatmeal for the week? We actually do the super easy route of making the oatmeal every morning: we heat water up in our electric kettle, pour it over the raw oats, and then cover the bowl for a few minutes.

The oatmeal just cooks itself right there in the bowl. Thanks so much for reading and saying hi 🙂. I make oatmeal in the microwave, not ideal, healthwise, but quick and easy.

Almost as easy as reheating. I just keep an extra measuring cup in the oatmeal container to save washing it every day, use another to measure the water and toss in the drainer to dry. Just recently realized you can freeze butter, so I really stocked up last time. The last thing I do before go to bed is to pour costco brand oats in a bowl, add water and heat it up in a microwave for 3 minutes.

When I get up in the morning I add another 3 minutes to it, mix it and let it get cool while I am getting ready to work. I add raisins or honey for sweetness. Costco sells sunmade organic raisins, they are cheep and last for a month or two.

I love oatmeal and probably can eat it every day for rest of my life. Sounds like a great system! I could probably eat it everyday, too.

I like grits, too, so I will switch it up with that when I get in the mood for grits. Make sure you cook on stove or have a big bowl for microwaving since they boil up more and will make a mess in your microwave otherwise. We are paleo so dont eat grains and legumes but do eat dairy. We eat bacon and eggs, or just eggs, and cheese and veggies and apples, homemade cream yogurt, etc.

Paleo is expensive but there is no going back for us, it feels too good, though contributes to angst over the grocery bill, its through the roof, over CAN per month, we do buy bulk lambs and cow and pigs though from local farmers. though with paleo we do eat less volume of food however….

big bag of organic noodles at costco is so cheap! so next thing raising chickens, then lambs, then a cow….. this for me is an ambitious plan.

love Frugalwoods, has made such a difference to me in a short time. Thanks for reading, Gwen! Have you considered rolling your own oats? Oat groats are much cheaper and more nutritious as the oats have not been steam treated so retain all the healthy oils.

Not sure about the price in the U. But in Australia, oat groats are 35 cents for grams. Also, forgot to mention that freshly rolled oats taste better too. Thanks for your blog. Sorry I forgot to say oat groats are cheaper than processed oatmeal in Australia.

Costco has some sweet deals! Your price for a 10lb box is great. I wish the husband would join my affinity for oats as that would make a 10 lb box worth it!

Yum oats! I really do love oatmeal, I must say :. Gotta love Market Basket too—their prices are just awesome. You can have your food pay for itself if you clip coupons!

items without coupons. I get everything besides produce for nearly free or free. I have been buying instant oatmeal with maple and brown sugar.

Not sure how you survive all morning on 60g, 86g seems like a small breakfast to me. I may have to look into buying in bulk for the plain stuff. It is microwaveable, right? Might be cheaper to make your own oatmeal and add maple syrup and brown sugar easily enough.

I always get the rolled oats, never the quick cooking more processed kind. Ever try buying the steel cut oats in bulk? Prices vary but I find the end product to be much less mushy.

In the morning a quick zap in the microwave reheats, then I add my extras. The instructions on this site have worked for me every time, and a little milk or a few pennies of reconstituted powdered milk are all you need.

I flavor mine with homemade preserves, fruit, or the gigantic bottle of vanilla that I got at Costco. Live in a studio apartment sq. ft in the gentrifying area of Downtown Phoenix. Learning frugality at 66 years young is tough going, but starting to enjoy it.

I love cooking for others , myself too, just hate eating alone. I was known by family and friends for my Lunch with Lee but it is not doable anymore in my tiny space with no patio or outdoor area.

So missing that. I have always loved eating out, for me it is all about socializing so I am struggling with the no eating out thing, but I am determined and since the cutting back has not worked out for me, I am going to do your zero tolerance for a month.

I do have to have a plan though, a meal plan that is. I have really gotten into crockpot cooking summer in Phoenix, AZ and it is a health, budget and time saver extraordinaire for me.

I eat almost plant-based exclusively cuz I like it and works for me and now I am doing simple meals which means only a few ingredients and avoiding any that have to come off some remote mountain via donkey or llama from some far away place.

I do love your blog and am so looking forward to reading more. I am budgeting myself on reading all at one sitting. Am I the only one that eats savory oatmeal?

We do ours also from Costco , with a pat of butter and a dash of salt. Love my oatmeal with raisins Costco and brown sugar on sale. The only thing is, I have to cook it myself, usually in the microwave. Depending on what oatmeal you have on hand, the cooking time and amount of liquid may need to be modified to get the texture you want.

My office supplies a massive bowl of fresh fruit in the kitchen. Most days I eat a banana or 2 for breakfast…. at work…. You can soak your oats overnight to make them even more healthy!

Thanks for the great blog. I started my uber frugal month this month. Re frugal breakfasts, I get tired of oats every morning, so now alternate with quinoa.

Like oats, quinoa is yummy with or without milk, fruit, cinnamon, etc. Thanks for this blog. Being more frugal has so far been a fun and creative challenge!

Back to oats with milk. I started my uber frugal month this month too. Eating up what I have and tracking my daily expenses. I have pounced on debt like a jungle cat! I have been enjoying cold oats in the morning for several years now.

Throw in the fridge the night before and then they are ready to eat the next morning. How to make oatmeal in a microwave Measure oats into a bowl However much oats you added, add a bit less of water. As the humble breakfast, I dress it up with cinnamon one day, nutmeg another, cardamon a third…and for a real treat, a little syrup or vanilla not quite as frugal, but the key word is treat.

Yay, oatmeal! Baccon, egg, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese. I thought that was pretty good until I read this.

I have recently discovered overnight oats. I have a ton of 8 oz mason jars from making baby food, so I put oats in the bottom, with milk, then add yogurt, brown sugar and fruit on top.

I also make portions in my 4 oz jars for the baby minus the sugar. Sometimes I add peanut butter for a more filling meal. I can portion out the whole week in advance and they are ready to go in the morning when I wake up. A lady at work says she make breakfast burritos and keeps them in the freezer.

Then the kids can just grab them and heat them up before eating. I keep meaning to try this for the older kids who mostly eat the expensive cereal! So now I just add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the bottom of my cup before brewing, give it a quick stir, then add my half and half.

And since I can get 3lbs of chia seeds for 9. I got chia seeds and just make them with water into pudding. Might try making pudding with a little cream and coffee instead.

Coffee chia pudding! I like to add cranberries, slivered almonds and l little honey with milk. When cooking, the cranberries plump and are not chewy.

Very healthy. Unfortunately my partner still likes to eat a hard boiled egg, yogurt, granola and an apple each morning.

Really puts a dent in the breakfast budget 🙁. So we make our own lattes at home. Sometimes we make Cuban coffee, and add it to a mug of hot milk, stirring some sugar in it.

But most of the time, we heat up a mug of milk, and add a teaspoon of instant coffee and a teaspoon of hot cocoa powder mix. Then I eat one slice of toast with honey or jam along with it.

So maybe. Ive got a baby crying so my math is a very quick estimate! You can mix it with liquid the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. I eat it cold in the summer and heat it in the microwave for mins in the winter.

I buy that in bulk. I want to add an alternative for those seeking an extremely cheap breakfast but do not prefer grains. You can try carrots and home-made hummus from canned chic peas.

One person can probably get by on 1 1lb page of chick peas and no more than 2 bags of carrots per week. Add a few cents for other hummus ingredients in low quantities.

Not as cheap as oatmeal, but still a really good choice if grains are a no-go. I am not sure how much my breakfast costs. Since I have osteoporosis I am not altering this element.

I cook this in the microwave as I hate cleaning that messy sauce pan. To this I add blueberries, cinnamon and a little maple syrup. After reading your post I might add a few nuts.

Sometimes I might make pancakes or have toast and something very Aussie like Vegemite. Just leaned this way of cooking 4 days of steel cut oats: enameled cast iron smallish pot with tight lid Crueset.

Bake in oven at for one hour. Remove and stir and put lid back on a while to steam. a while. Put into one or two containers and put in fridge.

This method is my preferred method of cooking, walk away and return when timer goes off- no scorching just nicely cooked oatmeal. Your email address will not be published.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Skip to content. Serving suggestion. Though coffee is more like a serving requirement. Per week! How about some oats, folks?

Behold: our food scale. Ready for more math? Oats are 10 cents a serving. If you love to meal prep, I have an entire post sharing how to make 5 different overnight oat recipes you can meal prep! I share my favorite overnight oat flavors including. I LOVE cake. Which is why I also love baked oatmeal.

Baked oatmeal is great for a number of reasons. One batch can provide several servings. So if you have a large family or want to make a few days worth of breakfast in one session, baked oatmeal is the way to go.

Plus, it stores and packs well making it perfect for school or lunch breakfasts on the go! Below are some of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes. Smoothies are another easy plant based breakfast food that you can adapt to your tastes. They're great for sneaking in some veggies and they travel well.

I almost always use frozen bananas as a base, then add in different fruit, berries, greens, nut butters, etc. to make them more filling. If you're like me and you like to chew your food, you can also pour your smoothie into a bowl and add a bunch of toppings to create a smoothie bowl!

I've mentioned this many times before, but I used to be cereal- obsessed. Now I prefer to stay away from store-bought cereals because of how many extra ingredients they contain. When that happens I usually eat one of the following: Fruit Cereal , Homemade Bran Flakes , or one of my homemade granolas.

It's rare, but I still do eat some store-bought cereal, bit I make sure it has a very small list of ingredients. Of course, I always add sliced banana and berries on top! And you can't have cereal without chilly, non-dairy milk! I love to make my own non-dairy milk when I can.

It's super-easy and is often affordable depending on what kind of milk you're making and where you buy your ingredients.

Below I'll share my favorite homemade, non-dairy milks that pair perfectly with cereal! Toast has become quite popular recently, and I can see why!

It such a quick meal option and you can use whatever toppings you want. Two of my favorite kinds of toast are avocado toast and peanut butter banana toast.

You can see some other Creative Plant-Based Toast Ideas here! When it comes to making my ideal plate of toast, I'm all about starting with good-quality bread.

I love to make my no-knead whole wheat sandwich bread! Chia Seed Pudding is a great make-ahead meal that you can make the night before and have all ready to eat first thing in the morning when you wake up.

A basic ratio for making Chia Seed Pudding is to mix tablespoons of chia seeds with 1 cup of liquid. Use three tablespoons if you like a thinner pudding and use four if you like your pudding on the thicker side! If you're adding in any extra ingredients, then you'll need to increase the liquid to about 1 ¼ cups.

Here is my favorite 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding recipe! Banana Ice Cream is something I choose for breakfast when I feel like my body wants something super simple.

Eating a mono-meal consisting of just one ingredient is a great way to give my body a break from having to digest a bunch of different foods all at one time. To make Banana Ice Cream, simply slice and freeze some really ripe bananas overnight. In the morning, place the frozen banana slices into a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth.

Feel free to add cacao or cocoa powde r for chocolate ice cream or berries for a more fruity treat. For some added texture and staying powder, top your ice cream with granola , nuts and seeds or more fruit! If you're someone who doesn't have a lot of time in the morning or who wishes they could eat breakfast at a coffee shop every day, baked goods are perfect for you!

They're easy to make ahead, they store wonderfully and they make for great grab-and-go portable meals. By making your own at home you can make large batches to last for a while, control the ingredients, and fill them with healthy fats and fiber to keep you full. Check out my favorite breakfast baked-goods below!

You can't get a more perfect, packable breakfast than energy bites and granola bars. They are perfect for meal prepping at the beginning of the week, keep well for days even weeks!

in the fridge and pack well for quick on-the-go breakfasts. We of course also love to have energy bites and granola bars for snacks even dessert too!

My favorite go-to recipe is my 5 Ingredient Adaptable Granola Bar we ALWAYS have these in our fridge! You can either roll the dough into balls or press it into a sheet and cut it into bars. Use whatever nut butter, sweetener and add-ins you desire!

Below are some of my other favorite energy bite and granola bar recipes:. Pancakes have always been considered a breakfast treat in my mind until recently. Lately I've been whipping up pancake batter in my blender and enjoying these 2 Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Blender Pancakes as a mid-week breakfast.

Pancakes store really well in the fridge and can be reheated in a toasted. They also freeze well, so make extra when you can!

Pancakes don't always have to be sweet either. If you're looking for a more savory breakfast, check out my Savory Chickpea Flour Falafel Pancakes!

I've listed more of my favorite pancake recipes below:. While I've always gravitated towards sweet breakfasts, every once in a while only savory will do. Plus, I know there are a lot of you out there who are looking for savory, plant-based breakfast ideas!

Tofu scramble is a great scrambled egg substitute and pairs perfectly with some crusty bread. Put tofu scramble in a tortilla with some black beans, salsa and guac and you've got delicious, filling vegan breakfast burrito.

My savory chickpea flour falafel pancakes drizzled with tahini and served with sautéed mushrooms and chopped tomatoes are amazing! Avocado toast is always a winner in my book. I especially love it when I spread a thin layer of marmite underneath the avocado and add chopped tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms to top.

Even if you don't like marmite or Vegemite you'll love this combination. An everything bagel with herby cream cheese is also a delicious, savory breakfast. Add some slices of marinated tofu or tempeh bacon , and you've got a delicious vegan breakfast sandwich! This plant-based breakfast idea is pretty self-explanatory.

Sometimes when I'm in a time crunch or just want something light and refreshing, I'll just eat fruit. Usually my body does better with more fiber and protein in the morning, but every once in a while a juicy melon just sounds amazing.

Grab a couple bananas or enjoy a juicy cantaloupe or watermelon when you don't want to think about making anything for breakfast! I hope that all of these plant-based breakfast ideas don't overwhelm you, but instead inspire you to try something fully plant-based this week for breakfast!

The term plant-based is typically synonymous with vegan. Vegans do not eat animal products. Eggs come from chickens, so they would not be included in a plant-based diet.

Energy bites and granola bars are good options because of their portability. They can be made in advance in large batches. Overnight oats and chia seed puddings also transport well if stored in a mason jar.

Additionally, smoothies are quick and easy to take on the go. Tofu Scrambles are high in protein, as well as chia seed pudding and breakfast burritos loaded with black beans, whole grains and tofu scramble. Plant-based protein powder is also an easy way to add more protein to your overnight oats, chia seed puddings and smoothies.

Chickpea flour is high in fiber and can be used in pancakes and banana breads. Vegetables can also be added to oatmeal and overnight oats recipes. Chickpea flour is also high in iron and can be used in pancakes and banana breads. Adding nutritional yeast to any savory breakfast will give you a boost in B Some store bought breakfast cereals and oatmeals are also fortified with B Plant Biased is my new cookbook and beginner's guide to eating a more plant based diet!

I describe it as "the book I wish I had when I went vegan back in