A little treat is all that’s needed to entice attendance for your morning coffee group. These three goodies are each prepared in 20 minutes, and you can brew the coffee and arrange your table while they bake.

A slice of Tropical Banana Bread with coconut and banana will enliven any conversation. Simple Sour Cream Scone Bites with currants and citrus will keep things lively. Or try a classic Orange Apricot Crumb Cake – sure to conjure up warm memories. You may soon find everyone looks forward to coming for coffee!

We agree that breakfast is important, and it’s very kind of you to help your grandson slow down enough to eat something healthy. Muffins are a wonderful option — they’re easily portable and can be loaded with whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables such as zucchini or carrots. Try Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins, Good Morning Muffins or simple Chewy Granola Bars, they are easy to enjoy in the car or on the walk to school.

When my boys were young, we often packed homemade snacks for breakfast or treats during the day. When you make them yourself, you avoid the preservatives and fillers sometimes found in packaged products. Plus, they’re fresh, delicious and full of love.

Brilliant idea! Rather than go head to head with the champion, just change the game. With breakfast in bed as your game, you’re sure to win.

Saunter in with a Breakfast Scramble Wrap — jazzed up scrambled eggs served in a warm tortilla with a little salsa sour cream — and you’ll score big. Surprise her with a Cheesy Denver Breakfast Skillet— a classic made even better with refrigerated hash browns, peppers, ham and eggs. Encourage her to linger a little longer in bed while savoring make-ahead Stuffed French Toast. There’s really no contest — you’re the new Breakfast-In-Bed King!

Try a simple egg dish. Eggs cook fast on the stovetop, but they’re even better in delicious frittata dishes such as our Fresh Tomato & Asparagus Frittata or Zucchini Tomato & Cheese Frittata. You can even prep the vegetables the night before, and then toss them together in the morning with fresh eggs for a quick, elegant and satisfying meal. Our tasty Overnight Sausage Strata is also a sleepsaver. Make the strata the night before, and in the morning, just bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

In case your guests beat you to the kitchen, leave some fruits and juice handy, and set out ground coffee and a filter. Let them know they can help themselves and everyone will feel right at home!