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13 Budget Friendly Breakfast Recipes That Cost Less Than $1

Whether you're on a tight budget or just looking for some cheap and easy breakfast recipes, this roundup of delicious meals that cost less than $1 per person will start your day the right way.
13 Budget Friendly Breakfast Recipes That Cost Less Than $1
13 Budget Friendly Breakfast Recipes That Cost Less Than $1
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Starting your day off with a nutritious breakfast can set the tone for the rest of the day. But if you're on a tight budget, it can be challenging to find affordable breakfast options. Fortunately, we've rounded up 13 delicious and cost-effective recipes.

We've got you covered whether you're looking for a quick and easy option or something more substantial. So start your day off right with one of these budget-friendly breakfast recipes.

These breakfast recipes will cost you less than $1 per serving:

Mini Cheesy Monkey Bread

Mini Cheesy Monkey Bread

Kathleen's Cravings

Introducing the most delicious, cheesy, and filling breakfast ever! This Mini Cheesy Monkey Bread recipe is essentially single-serving pull-apart garlic bread made in a muffin pan. Cut up store-bought biscuits to make your own quick and easy meal for any time of day. Only $0 .29 per serving!!

Grilled Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich

Grilled Peanut Butter & Apple Sandwich

The Simple Veganista

The grilled peanut butter and apple sandwich is a healthy twist on the old classic PB & J. This super quick breakfast includes plenty of protein and fiber to keep you running smoothly all day long! Healthy breakfast for $0.36.

Vegan French Toast

Eggless French Toast

Live Eat Learn

Think of this as a healthy, vegan-friendly substitute for your favorite morning meal. The secret? Nutritional yeast!

Orange and Blackberry Granola Oat Bowl

Blood Orange and Blackberry Granola Oat Bowls

Climbing Grier Mountain

Blood Orange and Blackberry Granola Oat Bowls are a perfect way to start your day! All you need is some overnight oats, honey, and granola topped with juicy blood oranges slices—a delicious vitamin-packed breakfast treat for less than a dollar.

Omelet Onion Rings

Omelet Onion Rings

Drizzle Me Skinny

If you're looking for a bit of breakfast fun, these rings are just what the doctor ordered. They'll put an exciting twist on your favorite omelet and cost less than a dollar each!

Instant Pot Oatmeal

Perfect Instant Pot Oatmeal

Instant Potluck

Start your day the right way with this chia seed oatmeal that's ready in 4 minutes! It's easy, quick, and healthy.

Classic Banana Pancakes

Classic Banana Pancakes

Once Upon A Chef

These mouth-watering banana pancakes can quickly become your favorite breakfast. They're easy to make, and they come out fluffy on the inside with crispy edges - just like how you want your breakfast goodies!

Whipped Brown Sugar Banana Oatmeal

Whipped Brown Sugar Banana Oatmeal

SideChef

This lusciously creamy and comforting breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Topped with dried persimmons, coconut, and almonds, this whipped oatmeal will have you feeling ready for anything!

Toasted Bran Muffins

Toasted Bran Muffins

Compelled to Cook

Nancy Silverton’s Bran Muffins are one of the best-known items at La Brea Bakery. They have an appealing, tender crumb and light texture that will make you forget all about those days when your breakfast was toast with jam! These bran muffins also contain natural sweetness from pureed raisins, adding extra moisture to each bite.

Easy Overnight Oats

Overnight Oatmeal

Pip & Ebby

Why go to the trouble of cooking oatmeal when you can have this easy, ahead-of-time recipe? Throw it all together the night before, leave it in the fridge and wake up with a delicious breakfast. Add whatever extra fruit you want.

Vegan Almond Milk Crepes

Vegan Almond Milk Crepes

My Plantiful Cooking

These super healthy and easy-to-make vegan crepes are made with almond milk. You can fill them either sweet or savory, depending on your mood!

Banana and Chocolate Protein Bites

Banana Chocolate Protein Bites

The Fit Mediterranean

Grab-and-go energy bites high in protein for a fast, nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack.

Chicken and Broccoli Mini Pies

Chicken & Broccoli Biscuit Pies

Drizzle Me Skinny

Who doesn't love a good pie? These Chicken and Broccoli Mini Pies are perfect for those busy mornings when you need something quick, healthy, but still delicious.

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