7. Toast
Toast checks all the boxes for breakfast on the go, as an afterthought, or as an extravagant creation. There’s only one ingredient, and it’s probably the most widely available and used ingredient in the world. A toaster is ideal, but you can make toast in the oven or on the stovetop. It’s a budget-friendly, foolproof breakfast that can be as bland or rich as you want it to be. Even if your bread is going stale, throwing it in the oven or toaster will rejuvenate its texture and mask a stale taste. You can make toast sweet by adding nut butter and honey, savory with a slather of butter and a sprinkle of salt, or sweet and savory with a double spread of cream cheese and apricot jelly.
8. Cereal
With hundreds of popular cereal brands to choose from, cereal is perhaps the most utilitarian breakfast food and most varied option on the list. Eating cereal is a fun and revolutionary experience, starting with a delightful crunch that transforms into a soggy, sweet porridge. You can eat cereal hot or cold, adorn it with fruit slices, nuts, dried fruit, or even mix multiple kinds of cereal in one bowl. There is now an increasing array of milk options as well, so dairy and non-dairy eaters can savor every sip of cereal flavored milk left in the bowl.