Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
You’ve heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As a retired professional athlete and nutritionist, I’m going to tell you that it’s true. Eating a well-balanced breakfast is a great way to maximize good nutrition every day. But you don’t have to take my word for it: Science is in support of eating a nutritious breakfast, too. Research shows that:
Breakfast eaters have lower risk of chronic diseases.
Breakfast skippers have lower nutrient intakes.
Skipping breakfast can cause disturbances in sleep and bigger blood sugar spikes.
Breakfast eaters tend to have other healthy habits.
Set Yourself Up For Breakfast Success
There’s no doubt about it: Breakfast falls during one of the most hectic times of the day. Morning tasks and family members heading off in different directions often means that breakfast is rushed or skipped altogether. I get it, and I’ve felt that same morning pressure, too. Which is why I’ve embraced breakfast meal prep and this collection of make-ahead breakfast recipes that keep my family nourished and ready to tackle the day.
Meal Prep Breakfast Casseroles
Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
Stacie makes this Whole30-friendly egg bake as a healthy breakfast option for her family at least twice a month. It’s made using breakfast sausage, sweet potatoes, red pepper, and spinach.
Dairy free | Gluten free | Nut free | Paleo | Whole30
Easy Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
Our community manager, Molly, loves the simplicity of these egg bites. They’re a lot like the Starbucks Egg Bites, but higher in protein and a perfect canvas for any veggies, herbs, or breakfast meat you want to add in.
Gluten free | Grain free | Nut free | Vegetarian
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
I love to double this overnight oats recipe, stir in some protein powder, and make a big batch of these overnight oats (stored in mason jars or my favorite overnight oat jars). That way, they provide a good mix of energizing carbohydrates, satiating protein, and healthy fats all in one breakfast food.
Dairy free | Egg free | Gluten free | Vegetarian
Sausage And Hash Brown Egg Bake
This make-ahead breakfast combines everything you love about a loaded omelet and hash browns. Using frozen shredded hash browns is a convenient time-saving hack that really cuts down on prep time.
Dairy free | Gluten free | Nut free | Paleo | Whole30
Sausage Hash Brown Egg Muffins
Use a silicone muffin pan to make these high-protein muffins and they’ll pop right out of the pan! Stacie loves to enjoy two of them, slightly warmed up, with a cup of yogurt and a side of fruit.
Dairy free | Gluten Free | Nut free | Paleo | Whole30
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Overnight oat recipes are a lifesaver for busy mornings. And this one tastes a lot like you’re eating a slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream! Instead you’re getting a nutrient-rich breakfast made with oats, pumpkin puree, nuts, spices, and chia seeds.
Egg free | Gluten free | Nut free | Vegetarian
Ham And Cheese Breakfast Casserole
A make-ahead friendly breakfast casserole that features ham and cheese built into a pancake-like base layer. It’s like a marriage between a baked pancake and an omelet, and it’s great for breakfast meal preps!
Gluten free | Nut free
Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins
I use leftover shredded cooked chicken to make many recipes, including this breakfast for my busy weekday mornings. With a drizzle of buffalo sauce, they provide just the kick I need to start my day energized!
Dairy free | Gluten Free | Nut free | Paleo | Whole30
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
I developed this recipe because she wanted something that both my kids and her husband would be excited to eat. It worked! This make-ahead casserole has become a favorite in my household (and in thousands of yours, too).
Gluten free | Nut free
Savory Ham and Cheese Muffins
The consistency of these savory muffins is a little more like cornbread than it is like an egg muffin. They’re so satisfying and loaded with the breakfast flavors we love: ham, sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and a touch of honey.
Gluten free option | Nut free
