A collection of 20 healthy make-ahead breakfast recipes to help you save time and get your metabolism running in the morning.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, as it’s important to jumpstart your metabolism to burn calories throughout the day. While I usually start my mornings with a delicious smoothie, I’m not the only one eating in my house! I have a husband and 2 growing boys to feed, and that requires a variety of tasty, easy, and healthy breakfast recipes to get all of our days started on the right foot.
Of course, I also know that planning ahead is the key to success, especially when it comes to making smart food choices first thing in the morning. To get you started, I’m sharing 20 healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas- all of which can be prepared in advance so that you have no excuse for missing that first meal of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What should I eat for breakfast to lose weight?
Make sure your breakfast includes protein so that you aren’t hungry again in an hour!
What is a frugal breakfast?
Meal prepping and making breakfast ahead of time for the whole week is a great way to save money as well as time! But typically meals that include eggs and yogurt are most affordable and accessible.
What breakfast will keep me fuller for longer?
When it comes to feeling full, think protein and fiber! It’ll keep you fuller for longer, usually while consuming fewer calories.
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20 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfasts
Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Creamy, natural peanut butter and crisp, juicy apples are the perfect natural sweetener for overnight steel cut oats.
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Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
Ham and cheese baked egg cups are the ideal, protein-packed breakfast that can be made ahead in a muffin tin and quickly reheated on busy weekend mornings.
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Make Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Protein Parfaits
These Make-Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Protein Parfaits are packed with plenty of protein and heart-healthy fats to give you all-day energy.
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Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Bags
These make-ahead smoothie freezer bags are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast you can sip and enjoy on-the-go. Simply add water or milk before blending!
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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Replacing 1/2 the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour gives these muffins the extra protein and fiber you need to get through the day.
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High Protein Homemade Granola
Sweetened with cinnamon and honey, this high protein granola is filled with oats, nuts, seeds, and flavor.
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Make Your Own Homemade Instant Oatmeal Mix
This recipe is as easy as combining oats with your favorite nuts, fruit and spices.
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Baked Oatmeal with Mixed Berries
Naturally gluten-free, this easy baked oatmeal can be made ahead and is made with oats, eggs, berries and a little bit of maple syrup.
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Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
This creamy, maple-infused overnight chia seed pudding is a naturally vegan breakfast recipe made with just five simple pantry ingredients.
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Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
An easy, portable, make-ahead breakfast recipe, your family will love these thick and creamy Peaches and Cream Overnight Refrigerator Oats.
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Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Egg Bake
This low carb, high protein egg bake breakfast recipe is made with Italian sausage, bell peppers and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Banana Nut French Toast Bake
This warm and satisfying banana nut French toast bake is ideal for prepping ahead and baking in the morning. The ultimate crowd-pleasing breakfast recipe!
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
The ideal make-ahead recipe, this vegan pumpkin pie chia seed pudding is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert!
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Kids and adults alike will devour these healthy, protein-packed pumpkin oatmeal breakfast cookies.
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Cheesy Egg Cups with Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
These easy, make-ahead egg cups are filled with sweet Italian sausage, sautéed peppers and Little Potato creamers. The perfect healthy breakfast recipe!
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Overnight, No-Cook Apple Pie Oatmeal
Apple Pie Refrigerator Oatmeal is everything you love about fall turned into a healthy, make-ahead breakfast.
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Almond Flour Raspberry Muffins
These gluten-free raspberry muffins are light, nutty and super moist. Naturally low carb and high in protein, these muffins are the perfect make-ahead healthy breakfast or snack.
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Spinach and Feta Greek Egg Bake
A high protein, low carb breakfast recipe, this Mediterranean inspired Spinach and Feta Greek Egg bake is full of flavor and great for making ahead of time
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, refrigerator oats are soaked overnight in a chocolate peanut butter yogurt mixture.
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Sausage and Kale Frittata
Ideal for prepping ahead of time, this protein-packed sausage, kale and feta frittata is delicious served warm, room temperature or chilled.
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