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Cheap Breakfast Ideas Under $3

Start the day right without spending much. These breakfast recipes all come in under $3 per serving — because the most important meal of the day shouldn’t cost the most from your wallet. Eggs, oats, pancakes, and more.

🍅 48 recipes
💰 Avg cost: $0.77
Avg time: 14 min
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Homemade Crepes
$0.40/serving · ⏱ 20 min
kid-friendlybudget-starvegetarian
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Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cups
$0.40/serving · ⏱ 30 min
make-aheadbudget-starkid-friendly
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Hash Browns
$0.45/serving · ⏱ 25 min
budget-starvegetariankid-friendly
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Rice Porridge
$0.45/serving · ⏱ 35 min
budget-starhealthymake-ahead
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Blueberry Oat Muffins
$0.45/serving · ⏱ 32 min
make-aheadkid-friendlyvegetarian
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Granola & Milk Bowl
$0.55/serving · ⏱ 2 min
quickno-cookkid-friendly
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
$0.55/serving · ⏱ 10 min
budget-starhealthykid-friendly
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Peanut Butter Banana Toast
$0.55/serving · ⏱ 5 min
budget-starquickkid-friendly
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Crumpets with Honey Butter
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 7 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
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Pancake Roll-Ups
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlyfunweekend
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Porridge with Honey & Banana
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 6 min
budget-starhealthyquick
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Overnight Oats with Apple
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 5 min
make-aheadhealthyvegetarian
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Dippy Eggs & Soldiers
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 8 min
kid-friendlyquickbudget-star
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Microwave Mug Omelette
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 4 min
quickbudget-starvegetarian
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Mini Breakfast Frittata
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 30 min
meal-prephealthykid-friendly
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Overnight Oats
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 2 min
make-aheadbudget-starhealthy
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 20 min
kid-friendlybudget-starvegetarian
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Baked Oats
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 30 min
kid-friendlymake-aheadbudget-star
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Berry & Spinach Smoothie
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 5 min
healthyveganno-cook
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Banana Bread Toast
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 10 min
kid-friendlybudget-starquick
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Corn Fritters
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 18 min
vegetarianbudget-starkid-friendly
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Egg Muffin Cups
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 28 min
meal-prephealthykid-friendly
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Savoury Egg Fried Rice
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 15 min
budget-starquickkid-friendly
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Bircher Muesli
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 10 min
make-aheadhealthyvegetarian
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Banana Pancakes
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 20 min
kid-friendlyweekendfun
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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlyweekendfun
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Maple Pecan Oatmeal
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianbudget-starhealthy
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
$0.80/serving · ⏱ 15 min
high-proteinhealthyvegetarian
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French Toast
$0.80/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlyweekendsweet
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 5 min
quickno-cookkid-friendly
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Chia Pudding
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 5 min
make-aheadhealthyvegan
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Overnight Chia Pudding
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 5 min
veganmake-aheadhealthy
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Protein Pancakes
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 15 min
high-proteinhealthyvegetarian
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Scrambled Eggs on Toast
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
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Veggie Egg White Omelette
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 13 min
healthyhigh-proteinlow-carb
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Egg & Cheese Breakfast Wrap
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
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Waffles with Berries
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 25 min
kid-friendlyweekendbudget-star
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French Toast with Banana
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlybudget-starvegetarian
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Pesto Egg Toast
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickvegetarianbudget-star
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Mango Coconut Smoothie
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 5 min
veganno-cookquick
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Breakfast Quesadilla
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 13 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
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Savory Oat Bowl
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 10 min
healthyvegetarianquick
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Baked Egg Peppers
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 30 min
low-carbhigh-proteinvegetarian
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Breakfast Grain Bowl
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 20 min
healthyhigh-proteinvegetarian
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Bagel with Cream Cheese & Cucumber
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 7 min
quickvegetarianbudget-star
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Spinach & Feta Scramble
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 10 min
healthyvegetarianquick
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Berry Smoothie
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 5 min
quickhealthyvegetarian
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Veggie Omelette
$1.15/serving · ⏱ 13 min
quickhealthyvegetarian

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