20+ Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
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Here’s the ultimate list of delicious and healthy make ahead breakfast ideas that will help start your morning the right way. We’ve been prepping this wide variety of breakfast freezer meals for years and years.
We even had a chance to do live TV segment in St. Louis sharing some of these recipes and about our freezer meal cookbook.
Why Make Ahead Breakfast?
According to Dietitian Hannah Holzum from Wholesome Nutrition Co…
“A balanced breakfast provides essential nutrients that fuel our bodies and mind, helping our kids and ourselves stay focused and energized throughout the busy mornings. A well-rounded breakfast can improve concentration, support growth and development and weight management and even improve mood.”
We know breakfast is important but mornings with kids at home are hard. We want to feed our family a healthy breakfast, but we often lack time and inspiration. That’s where make ahead breakfasts come in!
Like we said in our TV segment, Polly and I have both learned that the best way to eat well in the morning is to prep some nutrient-dense breakfast items ahead of time to have on hand.
Here are some of our favorites…
20+ Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Make Ahead Yogurt Parfaits
Whether you’re seeking a quick grab-and-go breakfast option, a satisfying snack, or a guilt-free after-dinner indulgence, these Make Ahead Yogurt Parfaits are the perfect solution. With their simplicity and versatility, you’ll find that preparing them is not only easy but also a delicious way to fuel your day.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, sweet, and delicious…and easily freezable. We pull them out of the freezer for snacks or for an easy breakfast.
Make sure to see our tips on how to freeze muffins.
Freezer Smoothie Packs
Learn how to save time and money and eat healthier by prepping frozen smoothie packs ahead of time. Use our 7 different delicious smoothie pack recipes to start filling your freezer today.
Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
These simple make ahead sandwiches rival their fast food equivalent any day! They make a wholesome, delicious breakfast possible even on the busiest mornings.
Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls
Our recipe for Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls is next level. Crafted with homemade dough, each roll enfolds savory ham and melty mozzarella, delivering a kid-favorite pairing. This batch yields a generous quantity, which is a huge time saver and ideal for freezer storage.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal recipe has it all. It’s healthy, easy, freezable, and delicious. It’s also gluten-free & dairy-free! I feel great about filling my family’s tummies with this first thing in the morning.
Baked Oatmeal Freezer Tip
Make two 8×8 inch pans and freeze one before baking for later. When ready to eat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole (Gluten-Free)
With only 5 main ingredients–potatoes, cheese, sausage (or bacon), eggs, and milk, this breakfast casserole is a cinch to throw together. You can even make it ahead of time and store in the fridge, or make this into a freezer meal using our instructions.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Waffles
Skip the Eggos and make and freeze these deliciously, nutritious waffles. They taste awesome. You should also try our Chocolate Zucchini Waffles or Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Whipped Cream.
Waffle Freezer Tip
Make waffles in advance and freeze in a gallon-sized freezer bag. To reheat, toast on the defrost setting.
Easy Breakfast Casserole Muffins
Meet our most popular breakfast recipe on Thriving Home. Pair these with a smoothie from above and you have a perfect breakfast combo to start your day!
Pumpkin Pancakes
Hands down, our favorite pancake recipe around here, well other than the Oatmeal Pancakes. You’d never know it’s 100% whole wheat and contains a vegetable (or is it fruit?)…pumpkin! By the way, we have 50+ ways to sneak veggies and fruits into kid-favorite foods.
Pancake Freezer Tip
Make pancakes in advance and freeze in a gallon-sized freezer bag. To reheat, warm on the defrost setting. Or pop them in the toaster oven.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Your family will love this easy, make-ahead Breakfast Burrito recipe that goes straight from the freezer to the microwave, oven, or air fryer for a fast and satisfying breakfast. My family also loves breakfast burritos for dinner!
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
No need to slave away over the stove flipping French toast. Serve everyone at once with this easy and DELICIOUS baked casserole.
Baked Ham and Egg Cups
Ham and Egg Cups might just blow your mind. They did mine. With only three main ingredients, this high-protein dish could be one of the easiest breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes ever.
Pumpkin French Toast
With only 4 main ingredients and a few pantry seasonings, Pumpkin French Toast is an easy yet nutritious and hearty way to start your day. You can even prep this recipe ahead as a freezer meal to have on hand for busy mornings. All the flavors of fall in one simple breakfast!
Banana Breakfast Cookies
Banana Breakfast Cookies are jam-packed with nutrition and flavor. All ages love them, and they make a great grab-and-go breakfast. Try our Zucchini Breakfast Cookies, too.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Making steel cut oatmeal in the Instant Pot is a breeze. Learn all about steel cut oats and use our top 5 recipes to make your own! You can even freeze individual portions for later.
Cheddar Chive Egg Bites
Want a high-protein, low-carb, on-the-go breakfast option that will keep you satisfied all morning? Cheddar Chive Egg Bites are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast on busy weekdays.
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Imagine all the delicious flavors of autumn packed into a fluffy, moist, nutritious muffin. The sweet and slightly crunchy crumble topping takes these to the next level.
More Popular Muffin Recipes
Freezing instructions are included on every muffin recipe!
Bacon and Spinach Mini Quiches
This Bacon and Spinach Mini Quiche recipe is the perfect make-ahead appetizer or brunch item! We’ll show you how to prep and freeze them ahead of time, or you can enjoy them straight from the oven. Everyone will ask you for this recipe.
Powerball Cookies
These no-bake energy bites have been a long-time favorite in my home. Look no further for a healthy, satiating, freezer-friendly snack.
Baked Omelette
Make multiple “omelettes” in one pan and then enjoy all week long. Customize this baked version with whatever meat and veggies you love best. Slices can be used in Breakfast Sandwiches too.
Overnight Oats
While Overnight Oats aren’t freezer-friendly, they can sit in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use our 7 different healthy and delicious combinations of overnight oats to start filling your fridge today.
FAQs
Most make ahead breakfasts can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. If packaged tightly, freezer-friendly items last up to 3 months (and sometimes longer). Be sure to label freezer meals with the dates, package them tightly, and squeeze out as much air as possible.
Egg bites, hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt parfaits with berries, chia, and nuts, and chia pudding are all low-carb options to make ahead for breakfast.
Chia seed puddings made with plant-based milk, overnight oats made with plant-based milk, tofu scramble burritos, fruit and nut granola bars, or smoothie packs using dairy-free ingredients are great vegan or dairy-free breakfast options to prep ahead.
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