Maybe Mom was wrong — it is okay to eat with your hands! There's something incredibly satisfying about a hands-on meal, and, even better, there are less dishes to clean afterwards (total score!). We don't think finger foods should be limited to dinner parties or game night, so we've dug up some recipes for bite-size munchies that are perfect to kickstart your day. These frugal finger foods are flavorful, easy to fix, they freeze well and they're fun! Now you have no excuse to eat boring bagels ever again.
1. Cinnamon French Toast Fingers: How would you like your French toast? We’ll take ours in dippable stick form. (via Brit + Co)
Fried Chicken and Waffles
A quintessential Southern duo makes a comeback in bite-size form. Skewered with a toothpick, these chicken waffles snackers are extra irresistible. (via Cook Like a Champion)
Mini Almond and Raisin Cinnamon Rolls
Mini cinnamon rolls are the bomb. They’re so small that you can eat a dozen without going on a guilt trip! (via Cook Snap Savour)
Potato Latkes
Cake for breakfast? We’re game. Sausage cakes, angel food cake — ooh, don’t forget potato cakes! These spicy potato latkes are crisp and fabulous with a dollop of sour cream. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Mediterranean Frittata Muffins
If eggs are one of the few food items in your house right now, there’s this recipe. Swap out the add-ins for whatever veggies you happen to have on hand or leave them out entirely. You can thank us later! (via Allspice and Nutmeg)
Squash and Parmesan Crustless Mini Quiches
You can mix up a quiche with a few eggs and almost anything from your refrigerator. These reheat beautifully, too, so pop the leftovers in the freezer for some quick meals the rest of the week. (via Simple Bites)
Ham and Cheese Pastry Puffs
Ham and cheese make for a super hearty breakfast, and these bites can be in and out of your oven in fifteen minutes flat. (via Beyond Kimchee)
Pancake Bites
Blueberry pancakes, meet muffin. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before now? (via Apples and Sparkle)
Fried Egg-and-Bacon Puff Pastry Squares
These fancy food squares will be a smashing hit at any brunch party. Mix up a batch ahead of time and simply re-crisp them in the oven just before serving. (via Martha Stewart)
Iced Raspberry Danish Bread
Move on over, donuts. This raspberry danish bread is pretty much the perfect breakfast pastry. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
Turkey Bacon Avocado Bites
Avocado is a fruit we’ll eat anytime, anywhere (yes, avocado is a fruit). And since anything wrapped in bacon catches our eye, we were all on board with these bites. (via Sweet Treats and More)
Strawberry Brie Waffle Bites
If you’re awesome, you’ll fix up a plate of these for your co-workers. And if you’re like us, you’ll consume them all during your morning commute. Oopsies. (via Lemon Tree Dwelling)
Mini Pancakes With Four Different Toppings
Life is short, so get creative with your pancakes! (via Ichigo Shortcake)
Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites
You could be eating these cheesy bacon potato bites in a matter of minutes. What are you waiting for? (via Celebrations at Home)
Steak and Egg Breakfast Bruschetta
Forget instant oatmeal. Breakfast is served, and we’re talkin’ some hot and sizzlin’ steak. Make this breakfast bruschetta when you want to get your day off to a really awesome start. (via Baker by Nature)
Fifteen Minute Donuts, From Scratch
Just when you thought you couldn’t have it all, you discover that fresh, hot donuts in 15 minutes are a real thing. (via Bless this Mess)
Mini Whole Wheat Cinnamon French Toast Waffle Dunkers
There are ways to make your day a guaranteed success, and one of them is by making yourself these Cinnamon French Toast Waffle Dunkers. Get yo-self a big ol’ dish of syrup and let the dunking begin. Hey, they’re whole wheat, so totally healthy! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Egg Muffins With Sausage, Spinach and Cheese
The thing that we love most about these egg muffins is that there’s virtually no cleanup involved. SCORE! (via Two Peas and Their Pod)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Mini Donuts
Our day is happier when we have something happy to look forward to… which is why we’re thinking that chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast is the most epic idea ever. (via Kevin and Amanda)
Cinnamon Brioche Chocolate Chip French Toast Muffins With Coconut Streusel
These little french toast hybrids are infused with chocolate chips and generously sprinkled with a sugary-sweet coconut streusel. Be warned — you’ll probably end up having these for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert and as a late-night snack ;) (via Half Baked Harvest)
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