12 Best Breakfasts to Eat Before a Test
The best breakfast to eat before a test has a strong balance between hearty protein and quick energy carbs to help fuel your mind for the exam ahead! These delicious recipes are perfect for even the busiest school morning.
Here we are at the end of the school year and kids of all grades are facing their end of year testing and exams.
I'm grateful my high schooler only has one or two tests per day but those poor kids in elementary are sometimes facing day-long EOGs.
We always get a note home from school asking parents to feed their kids a good breakfast before the test so they don't run out of energy midway through.
Whether you're the parent of a little one or a college kid looking for that extra leg up ahead of a big exam, these easy breakfasts are easy to prep and are perfect for soothing those anxious pre-test jitters!
Why These are the Best Breakfasts
Each of the recipes on this list meet the following requirements:
- Protein-Packed: Choose a breakfast with a hearty protein to give you long lasting energy for the entire morning. Eggs, cheese, dairy, or lean meats help balance out the breakfast.
- Quick Energy: To give you a burst of energy to get you going, include a healthy carb. Toast, a tortilla, whole grain oats, fresh fruit, there are lots of options.
- Easy Prep: You can make several of these recipes in advance and just heat them up. Other recipes take less than 10 minutes to cook.
Breakfast Quesadilla
This quick egg and cheese breakfast quesadilla is filled with protein and can be eaten on the run if needed. I like to serve it with a cup of fresh salsa to add some veggies to the plate.
Breakfast Burritos
You can keep a batch of these filling breakfast burritos in your freezer for easy reheating during a busy school morning before your test.
Quick Skillet Eggs in Purgatory
Use a leftover jar of tomato sauce from the fridge and grab a couple eggs. You can make this easy eggs in purgatory dish in just minutes while some toast crisps up in the toaster for dipping.
Eggs in a Basket
For kids who love to dunk, this easy eggs in a basket combines a fresh egg with buttery toast bit for dipping.
Scrambled Eggs
Upgrade your scrambled eggs with some leftover roasted vegetables. You could sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top of the whole plate, too.
Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches
I love to keep these sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches in the freezer for easy heating in the microwave on a school test morning.
Hard Boiled Eggs & Fruit
A simple hard boiled egg or two along with some fresh fruit or a piece of whole grain toast is great for smaller appetites in the morning, especially if you've got pre-test jitters.
Make Ahead Irish Oatmeal
Load up the bowl of Irish oatmeal with your favorite dried fruits and chopped nuts for protein. The whole grains in the oatmeal will really stick to your ribs and give you energy all morning for your test.
Baked Oatmeal
You can prep a pan of this lemon blueberry baked oatmeal earlier in the week and just reheat it each school morning for breakfast.
Chicken and Waffles
Kids love waffles for breakfast but on their own they are just a little too sugary and don't have enough staying power.
Pop a couple chicken tenders in an airfryer and serve them over the waffles for a quick and easy chicken and waffles breakfast!
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
My kids cheer any time I have these peanut butter granola bars waiting in the fridge. They love to eat them cold with a tall glass of milk.
The whole grain oats combined with protein-rich peanut butter is perfect to give them extended energy all morning long.
Greek Yogurt and Granola Parfaits
Top a bowl of protein-rich Greek yogurt with this easy homemade granola and fresh berries for extra sweetness. This is the perfect combination of protein and quick energy.
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