8 Grab-and-Go Morning Treats

You've heard it a million times: don't skip breakfast. Well, these morning goodies are impossible to pass up. They're easy to make and a delicious way to start the day.
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You've heard it a million times: don't skip breakfast. Well, these morning goodies are impossible to pass up. They're easy to make and a delicious way to start the day.

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Morning Glory Muffins are made with a little bit of everything: whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, raisins, walnuts, orange juice, coconut and wheat germ. True to their name, they're a glorious way to start the day. GET THE RECIPE

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These are the perfect cinnamon buns: light and tender on the inside, golden and caramelized on the outside and, best of all, quick and easy to make. GET THE RECIPE

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For me, this is the end-all, be-all granola bar. The secret ingredient (believe it or not) is Rice Krispies, which make them wonderfully light and crispy. If you can imagine what a cross between a granola bar and Rice Krispy Treat would taste like, this is it. GET THE RECIPE

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These tender muffins with crisp golden tops are loaded with fresh strawberries -- and they're as pretty as they are delicious. GET THE RECIPE

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This tender banana loaf is subtly infused with warm chai spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. GET THE RECIPE

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Full of deep chocolate flavor from the addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, these tender muffins will satisfy even the most devout chocolate lover. GET THE RECIPE

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Tender and buttery with morsels of melted chocolate within -- children (and let's not forget husbands) absolutely love these scones. GET THE RECIPE

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Sweet, cake-like and scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins taste remarkably like doughnuts. Kids love them because they're deliciously plain, and adults love them because they're just plain delicious. GET THE RECIPE

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