Not everyone loves breakfast. Some people prefer to wake up, have a coffee and jump straight into their day on an empty stomach — and we respect their choices. However, we are very much not those people: From syrup-topped pancakes to protein-packed egg sandwiches, breakfast is non-negotiable. However, we don’t always have a ton of time to spend cooking in the morning. In these cases, we turn to these perfect, easy breakfast ideas to help start things off on the right foot.

We’ve rounded up the best tasty and filling recipes that’ll get you pumped to get out of bed (yes, even on Mondays), including make-ahead options, healthy breakfast foods, genius ideas for breakfast casseroles, sheet pan bakes and sweet picks that make breakfast taste like dessert. Craving savory? Go for tacos, egg recipes and avocado toasts. If you're feeling sweet, you’ll also find plenty of fresh fruit, homemade jam and breakfast baked goods here.

Best of all, many of these breakfasts take 20 minutes or less to pull together. And since you’re saving so much time on breakfast, you’ll be able to throw together one of our favorite healthy lunch ideas or easy healthy dinner recipes later on in the day. Win, win!

When it comes to easy meals, the sheet pan is your friend — especially when it comes to these cheesy, egg-topped tacos. We dare you not to get yolk on your hands.

Get the Breakfast Tacos recipe.

Greek yogurt and walnuts make this breakfast a protein powerhouse. This is also a great chance to use your prepped Best Ever Granola or Raspberry Chia Jam, if you got ‘em!

Get the Berry Yogurt Bowl recipe.

Make this store-bought staple at home rather than using packets: You get fresher flavors, plus add-ins you can customize!

Get the Instant Oatmeal With Cranberries and Pecans recipe.

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This filling breakfast option is easier than you think. Simply roast your potatoes, cook the spicy chorizo, make your eggs and voila! You've got a hearty and delicious breakfast waiting for you.

Make-ahead tip: Roast your vegetables the day before to shave a ton of time off your morning prep. Just reheat in a skillet before adding the chorizo!

Get the Roasted Potato and Chorizo Hash recipe.

These bright lemon muffins topped with crunchy almonds will put a pep in your step (even on Mondays). Make them the night before so all you have to do is drizzle and enjoy in the morning.

Get the Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffins recipe.

Don't spend all morning flipping pancakes: Just make one supersized cake and slice!

Make-ahead tip: Bake this on a Sunday to enjoy slices all week.

Get the PB Chocolate Sheet Pan Pancake recipe.

Say goodbye to breakfast drive thru's: This filling three-step recipe gives a spicy kick that'll have you ready to take on the day!

Get the Sausage and Egg Sandwiches recipe.

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This green smoothie is the simplest (and most delicious) way to get your veggies in!

Get the Pineapple-Cucumber Smoothie recipe.

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Whip up our best-ever french toast for a simple but rewarding start to your day.

Get the French Toast recipe.

The simplest way to fancy-up your morning eggs? Throw in a few tasty add-ins that barely take any time at all.

Get the Gruyère, Bacon, and Spinach Scrambled Eggs recipe.

With frozen berries and almond butter, this is like PB&J in smoothie form. Yum!

Get the Blueberry-Banana-Nut Smoothie recipe.

A hearty breakfast that easily feeds a family of four, all on one sheet pan? Yes, please.

Make-ahead tip: Roast off the sausages, bacon and veggies the night before, then reheat in the oven before adding the eggs.

Get the Sheet Pan Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bake recipe.

Make our Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs, but before scrambling, whisk 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning into eggs, then scramble as directed. Fold in 1 cooked diced russet potato and 4 oz thinly sliced kielbasa (both browned). Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

For faster flapjacks (without the whisk and bowl), blend the batter, add the mix-ins and get flipping.

Get the Blender Pancakes recipe.

Spend time prepping these burritos on Sunday and then reheat them during the work week.

Get the Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos recipe.

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The secret to making the best avocado toast out there? Smash the avocado with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and top with a hard-boiled egg and thinly sliced radishes.

Get the Smashed Avocado Toast With Egg recipe.

Make our Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs, folding in 1/4 cup crème fraîche, then 1/2 cup flaked smoked trout and 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced). Dollop with additional crème fraîche.

This creamy smoothie is made with an immersion blender for faster prep and easy cleanup!

Get the Coconut Raspberry Smoothie recipe.

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Sneak some spinach into your morning meal for a boost of nutrients to start your day off right.

Get the Classic Omelet and Greens recipe.

These tasty bake-and-take egg cups are packed with protein. Make them on Sunday, and then just reheat throughout the week!

Get the Spinach and Prosciutto Frittata Muffins recipe.

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Just pull out these pre-made mixes from the freezer, add liquid, and blend.

Get the Make-Ahead Smoothies recipe.

Spoon shallot vinaigrette on top for a little fancy flavor.

Get the Jammy Egg Toasts recipe.

There's nothing fancy or complicated about these scrambled eggs: they're just cooked over a lower heat to keep them from drying out, leaving you with glossy, tender eggs every time.

Get the Easiest Scrambled Eggs recipe.

You don't need to spend half an hour cooking in the morning to eat perfect egg sandwiches for breakfast. Instead, make this egg, spinach and English muffin recipe the night before.

Get the Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches recipe.

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Buttermilk makes these muffins perfectly tender and fluffy, and adds a subtle tang. Grab some cut-up fruit and a steaming cup of coffee for a complete spread.

Make-ahead tip: Homemade muffins aren't the quickest thing to throw together in the morning, so these are perfect weekend project material.

Get the Best Blueberry Muffins recipe.

Pancakes aren't just for weekends! Make a double batch on Saturday and freeze for a quick morning meal all week.

Get the Greek Yogurt Pancakes recipe.

With chia seeds to thicken, this jam takes way less time to make than traditional jam. We happily spoon this stuff on everything from yogurt to oatmeal to toast. Make a batch whenever you have extra time and refrigerate for easy grabbing!

Get the Raspberry Chia Jam recipe.

Essentially a peasant dish, migas exists in some form throughout Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. In Texas, where it's a major part of Tex-Mex cuisine, this breakfast favorite consists of eggs scrambled with chilies, onions and corn tortilla strips. Our weekday-friendly version uses store bought tortilla chips and pico de gallo.

Get the Migas recipe.

Simple and sophisticated, this fruity toast is perfect for breakfast.

Get the Nectarine Bruschetta recipe.

Got an extra minute in the morning? Use it to deck out this gorgeous, fruit-filled smoothie bowl with fresh sliced fruit and shredded coconut.

Get the Tropical Smoothie Bowl recipe.

Think of this dish like eggs in a hole, but with more veggies.

Get the Flower Power Sunny-Side Eggs recipe.

With more almond flour than white flour and lots of fresh raspberries, these are the delicious, healthy muffins your morning needs.

Make-ahead tip: These already come together faster than many muffin recipes, but you can also bake them up on the weekend to grab throughout the week.

Get the Very Berry Quinoa Muffins recipe.

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Just wait until you break this one out at the breakfast table: jammy tomatoes, runny yolks and plenty of toasted bread for dipping.

Get the Shakshuka recipe.

The name says it all: This is the best, crunchiest, most perfect granola to pair with yogurt, fruit and milk.

Make-ahead tip: Prep this granola on a weekend and store in an airtight container to eat throughout the week.

Get the Best-Ever Granola recipe.

Egg in a hole is one of our favorite, kid-friendly breakfasts. Make it an even more balanced meal with dark, leafy chard (or other greens) and a sprinkle of Gruyère.

Get the Chard and Gruyère Eggs in the Hole recipe.

Go ahead and sleep in, because these creamy overnight oats require no cooking whatsoever — just a little advance prep. Choose between PB&J, Brownie Batter or Lemon-Coconut.

Get the Chilled Overnight Chia recipe.