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16 Make Ahead Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings

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These make ahead healthy breakfast recipes will keep you going all morning long. They’re easy to prepare and take only minutes to cook. And are utterly delicious for busy mornings.

Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwich for Healthy Breakfast Recipes

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Hectic mornings often see us reaching for the quickest, easiest food to grab as we head out the door.

Often it’s unhealthy, and not at all a good way to begin the day.

Here you will find some delicious, healthy breakfast recipes you make ahead and have ready for busy mornings, without stopping at the drive through on your way out.

Best Breakfast Foods to Eat in the Morning

While some people prefer to skip breakfast, others need a source of energy to get going.

If you enjoy breakfast, choosing nutritious foods may provide long-lasting energy and keep you full for hours. These foods are typically high in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients.

I recently came across a list of the healthiest breakfast foods. Here are my top 5 for healthy, energizing mornings from Healthline’s list of 12 ideas.

  1. Eggs: Eggs are high in protein and may promote fullness and help lower your calorie intake later in the day.
  2. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is high in protein, low in calories, and supports gut health with probiotics. It’s my go-to morning meal or healthy snack.
  3. Coffee: I HAD to add this one. In case you don’t believe me, here’s a quote: “It’s high in caffeine, a molecule that promotes alertness, improves mood, and increases physical and mental performance.”
  4. Oatmeal: “Oatmeal is rich in beta glucan, a type of fiber that may lower cholesterol levels and increase feelings of fullness. It also contains many vitamins and minerals.” Think overnight oats, baked oatmeal, etc.
  5. Chia Seeds: Easy to add to overnight oats, smoothies, and more, chia seeds are high in healthy fiber, which may help keep you full longer.

More items on their list include berries, fruit, whole wheat toast, which is always a good idea, as well as nuts, green tea, and protein shakes.

Make Ahead Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Here you will find easy breakfast recipes, many of which include ingredients from the list above on healthy breakfast foods to eat in the morning.

1. Broccoli and Bacon Muffin Tin Frittatas

Grab-and-Go Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas | 31Daily.com

Here’s an easy make-ahead breakfast that’ll have you set for the week. You get two mini frittatas per serving for only 168 calories; pair them with a piece of fruit for a satisfying breakfast.”

Pop cooked frittatas out of the pan and store in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

“You can freeze the frittatas, too, but the texture becomes a bit denser upon thawing and reheating. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge.


2. Easy Breakfast Cookies

Stack of Healthy Breakfast Cookies

These healthy Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and amazingly delicious. They’re gluten-free, low in sugar… and are just plain good! Just as you hope they would be. This means… you get to eat them for breakfast… and not feel guilty!


3. Healthy Microwave Egg Breakfast Sandwich

In the time it takes to toast a slice of bread, you can have a microwave egg breakfast sandwich loaded with vegetables and creamy cheese.


4. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

“Blueberry Amish Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, hearty breakfast that’s healthy and oh-so-satisfyingly delicious. Crispy oats warmed with cinnamon and sweetened with blueberries. It’s a breakfast and a healthy snack to love.”

Plus, it’s easy to also make without any refined sugar.


5. Make Ahead Huevos Rancheros Burritos

A breakfast burrito cut in half, filled with scrambled eggs, black beans, and cheese on a white plate. Two strawberries sit beside it. A small bowl of green fruits and a dark mug linger in the background, showcasing one of the perfect make-ahead healthy breakfast recipes.

Packed with a flavorful mix of onions, chipotle peppers, spices, and black beans, wrapped in a soft tortilla with scrambled eggs and melted cheese, these burritos are a fusion of delightful tastes and textures. The best part? They’re freezer-friendly!

  • Freezing Method: Wrap each burrito individually in foil or plastic wrap for easy reheating.
  • Reheating Instructions: Microwave from frozen, removing any foil, for a quick and easy meal.

6. Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Two mason jars of Peanut Butter Banana Overight Oats with drizzled peanut butter

Overnight oats are perfect for quick and healthy breakfasts on the go.

These Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are an easy, healthy, protein-packed breakfast with 5 minutes of prep and 6 ingredients. Naturally sweet, hearty, and utterly delicious.

You may also like Healthy Strawberry Overnight Oats or Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Honey


7. Healthy Egg Bites

Quick breakfasts in the morning can still be healthy and delicious with these protein-rich simple egg bites made with favorite and seasonal vegetables. Excellent breakfast on the go or healthy snack.

And they just might remind you of the egg bites at your favorite coffee house!


8. Healthy Mediterranean Egg Muffins

These Mediterranean Egg Muffins are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy breakfast with Mediterranean Diet ingredients.

Simple to make, great for making ahead and having ready for quick morning meals, or protein-rich snacks.

Packed with healthy Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, they are a go-to in the mornings.


9. Zucchini Frittata with Tomato and Bacon

Quick Fix: Zucchini Frittata with Tomato and Bacon | 31Daily.com

The Night Before: Blanch zucchini slices, cook the bacon and crumble, and stir together the egg mixture.

In the Morning: Cook the frittata.


10. Easy and Healthy Breakfast Granola

Healthy Granola Ready for Breakfast

Make the granola ahead of time and pre-portion it into a to-go cup. Add milk in the morning for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.


11. Healthy and Easy Banana Ginger Muffins

As far as we’re concerned, there isn’t any easier or more convenient grab-and-go breakfast than muffins. Make a batch, or two, and freeze. In the morning, microwave the frozen muffin for about 30 seconds, and enjoy a warm muffin, or two, on your way to work or school.

More Muffin Recipes

Looking for more muffin recipe ideas? Check out all my muffin recipes here.


12. SunShine Egg and Bacon Cups

Top view of Sunshine Egg and Bacon Cups in a black muffin tin.

An easy make-ahead breakfast. The night before, assemble and cook the egg cups, refrigerate, and in the morning, reheat in the microwave. Delicious and healthy.


13. Make Ahead Egg Bites in Muffin Tins

These mini frittatas are incredibly easy to make with simple family-friendly ingredients. Plus, for the picky eaters in your crowd, you may make them 3 different ways to satisfy everyone.


14. Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

“Freezer friendly Breakfast Sandwiches that you can make ahead of time then reheat in the morning! Prep a sheet pan of eggs, lay out English muffins, top with cheese and wrap to store in the fridge or freezer for later!”


15. Make Ahead Breakfast Quesadillas

“Make-ahead breakfast quesadillas filled with scrambled eggs, feta cheese, spinach and red peppers. An easy, healthy weekday breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep!

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