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
10 minutes
Creamy, natural peanut butter and crisp, juicy apples are the perfect natural sweetener for overnight steel cut oats.
Try: Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats 
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
35 minutes
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 weekday mornings.
Try: Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups Pin
Make Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Protein Parfaits
10 minutes
These Make-Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Protein Parfaits is packed with plenty of protein and heart-healthy fats to give you all-day energy.
Try: Make Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Protein Parfaits 
Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Bags
5 minutes
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!
Try: Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Bags Pin
Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
32 minutes
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.
Try: Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Pin
High Protein Homemade Granola
40 minutes
Sweetened with cinnamon and honey, this high protein granola is filled with oats, nuts, seeds, and flavor.
Try: High Protein Homemade Granola Pin
Make Your Own Homemade Instant Oatmeal Mix
12 minutes
This recipe is as easy as combining oats with your favorite nuts, fruit and spices.
Try: Make Your Own Homemade Instant Oatmeal Mix Pin
Baked Oatmeal with Mixed Berries
50 minutes
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.
Try: Baked Oatmeal with Mixed Berries Pin
Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
5 minutes
This creamy, maple-infused overnight chia seed pudding is a naturally vegan breakfast recipe made with just five simple pantry ingredients.
Try: Overnight Chia Seed Pudding Pin
Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
5 minutes
An easy, portable, make-ahead breakfast recipe, your family will love these thick and creamy Peaches and Cream Overnight Refrigerator Oats.
Try: Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats Pin
Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Egg Bake
40 minutes
This low carb, high protein egg bake breakfast recipe is made with Italian sausage, bell peppers and sharp cheddar cheese.
Try: Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Egg Bake Pin
Banana Nut French Toast Bake
45 minutes
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!
Try: Banana Nut French Toast Bake Pin
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
1 hour 5 minutes
The ideal make-ahead recipe, this vegan pumpkin pie chia seed pudding is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert!
Try: Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding Pin
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
25 minutes
Kids and adults alike will devour these healthy, protein-packed pumpkin oatmeal breakfast cookies.
Try: Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Pin
Cheesy Egg Cups with Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
35 minutes
These easy, make-ahead egg cups are filled with sweet Italian sausage, sautéed peppers and Little Potato creamers. The perfect healthy breakfast recipe!
Try: Cheesy Egg Cups with Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes Pin
Overnight, No-Cook Apple Pie Oatmeal
5 minutes
Apple Pie Refrigerator Oatmeal is everything you love about fall turned into a healthy, make-ahead breakfast.
Try: Overnight, No-Cook Apple Pie Oatmeal Pin
Almond Flour Raspberry Muffins
40 minutes
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.
Try: Almond Flour Raspberry Muffins Pin
Spinach and Feta Greek Egg Bake
40 minutes
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
Try: Spinach and Feta Greek Egg Bake Pin
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
10 minutes
The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats soak in the fridge to be perfect come morning.
Try: Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Pin
Sausage and Kale Frittata
25 minutes
Ideal for prepping ahead of time, this protein-packed sausage, kale and feta frittata is delicious served warm, room temperature or chilled.
Try: Sausage and Kale Frittata Pin
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