With back-to-school time upon us, one of my goals was to simplify my days and not run out the door stressed. One way I intend to meet that goal is to have a plan for breakfast. It is really important to my husband and me that our family has a substantial, healthy breakfast to start the day. What that means is that whenever possible, we cook a meal complete with protein each morning.

To simplify this process even more, I have laid out a basic breakfast schedule that we will adhere to each week. Eliminating the dilemma of what we are going to eat makes grocery shopping easier and mornings less stressful.

Mondays: Bacon and Egg Cups

• Oil a cupcake pan and circle the bacon around the edges of the cup.
• Place pan in the oven and turn the oven onto 350°.
• After 5-10 minutes, take out the pan and crack an egg into the center of each bacon-wrapped cup OR scramble eggs with additional ingredients and pour in.
• Cook until eggs are desired consistency.

Tuesdays: Egg Casserole

• The night before, I prep any veggies in the fridge that need used up.
• In the morning, preheat oven to 375°.
• Scramble 8-10 eggs; add a tablespoon of almond milk, a tablespoon of almond flour, and any additional spices and vegetables.
• We grease the bottom of a glass 9×11 pan with butter or grapeseed oil, line it with sliced sausages, and pour the egg mixture on top. Bake to desired consistency.

Wednesdays: Sausages and Scones

*These are our favorite, and so easy to make!

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix 2 ¾ cup almond flour, one teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
• In another bowl, mix 1/3 cup of grapeseed oil or softened butter, 2 eggs, and ¼ cup of honey or syrup.
• Mix wet and dry ingredients and fold in ¾ cup of Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
• Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Thursdays: Breakfast Hash

• Peel and cube sweet potatoes, slice up onions and peppers, and sauté in butter or coconut oil.
• In another pan, prepare bacon or sausage until crispy and then separately sauté spinach.
• Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Fridays: Breakfast Quesadillas

• Preheat a panini griddle.
• Prepare two flour/gluten free/paleo tortillas by spreading butter or coconut oil on one side.
• On the other side, spread a layer of almond butter (or peanut butter), and then cover that with alternating sliced apples and pears, and then drizzle cinnamon and honey over them.
• Place the bottom tortilla with the fruit onto the bottom of the griddle and place the other tortilla on top.
• Cook until crispy, cut into slices with a pizza cutter, and serve!

I hope you find these tips helpful, healthy, and easy. What are your favorite breakfast go-tos?