Sending the kids off to school with these healthy breakfast recipes will guarantee they're alert and functioning at their best. From mini frittatas to yogurt parfaits, these quick and easy breakfast recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Stephanie GallagherThese bite-sized frittatas are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for kids on the run. You'll want to make these frittatas in advance, then refrigerate. Kids can eat these mini frittatas cold or you can heat briefly in the microwave.

Stephanie GallagherKids love the variety of textures in these sweet yogurt parfaits -- creamy vanilla yogurt, sweet and juicy strawberries, crunchy granola and maple syrup. Yum!

Stephanie GallagherEven kids who don't normally like eggs will like these eggs in a basket. Use different cookie cutters to make fun shapes for the basket in this quick and easy breakfast recipe.

Stephanie GallagherThese fruit smoothies are made with antioxidant-rich blueberries and unsweetened pineapple chunks. Vanilla soy milk, vanilla yogurt and honey add sweetness and creaminess to this fast and healthy breakfast recipe.

Stephanie GallagherThese sandwiches are perfect for satisfying a kid's sweet tooth, yet nutritious enough to keep them going all morning long. I recommend Vans whole grain or flax seed waffles. This recipe is great for lunch too.

Stephanie GallagherThis Crockpot breakfast casserole is filled with tasty breakfast fare: eggs, bacon, red peppers, hash browns and cheese. Even better: This breakfast casserole is a cinch to prepare. Just dump everything in the Crock pot the night before, turn it on, and wake up to a healthy, satisfying breakfast in the morning.

Stephanie GallagherThese breakfast cookies are tasty and hearty enough to serve as a meal. And they're healthy, too.

Stephanie GallagherThese sweet potato pancakes make the whole house smell delicious. Make them the night before, and just heat them in the microwave for a fast and easy breakfast.

Stephanie GallagherThis steel cut oatmeal recipe is another one of those fix-and-forget recipes you can make in the Crockpot. Be sure to use steel cut oatmeal, also sometimes called Irish oatmeal or Scottish oatmeal. Steel cut oats are heartier than rolled oats and can withstand the long cooking time required in this recipe.

Stephanie GallagherA hint of orange juice gives this zucchini bread recipe a wonderful, citrusy flavor. Serve it topped with cream cheese for a tasty and satisfying breakfast anytime.