Make-Ahead Breakfasts for a Healthier, More Delicious Morning

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to start your day off right, but we’re partial to mornings that begins with a healthy breakfast. And the easiest way to make sure that happens is to make breakfast ahead of time. This might mean taking some time on to Sunday to meal prep a big batch of burritos. Or it might just mean assembling your overnight oats before you go to bed. Either way, there’s something for you on this list of make ahead breakfast recipes. They’re great if you’re feeding a small army or a household of one.

1. Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos from Show Me the Yummy

Who doesn’t to start their day with a breakfast burrito? These crowd pleasers calls for eggs, vegetables, cheese, and sausage, but feel free to mix things up based on your preferences. If you’re cooking for a smaller household, wrap them individually in foil, label, and keep them stashed in the freezer for up to a month. P.S. We love these grain-free tortillas for anyone who’s gluten- or grain-free.

2. Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata from Kitchn

Delicious hot, cold, or anywhere in-between, a frittata is an easy and versatile make-ahead breakfast dish. This sheet-pan version feeds a big group with ease or can be breakfast for one to two over the course of the week.

3. Healthy Five-Ingredient Granola Bars from Minimalist Baker

We love a short ingredient list almost as much as we love a better-for-you-granola bar. These date- and nut butter-based bars are perfect for grabbing no matter what time the alarm goes off.

4. Healthy Breakfast Casserole from Eating Bird Food

Get some vegetables in early on with this healthier take on the breakfast casserole that’s loaded with broccoli and protein-rich cottage cheese. It calls for gluten-free bread, but you can use your favorite loaf instead. We recommend sourdough or whole wheat.

5. Overnight Oats from Cookie + Kate

This is more of a formula than a recipe—but that’s good, because you can let family members DIY their own bowls.

6. Paleo Egg Cups from a Healthy Life for Me

These veggie-packed egg cups have just four ingredients: eggs, bacon, asparagus, and coconut oil or ghee. Go ahead and use whatever veggies you’re already prepping for dinner and skip the bacon if it’s not part of your diet.

7. Lemon Raspberry Protein Muffins from Joyful Healthy Eats

Instead of sugar, these muffins are packed with protein from Greek yogurt, egg whites, protein powder, and flaxseeds. Pair a muffin with string cheese, cottage cheese, or a peanut butter packet for a bit of extra healthy fat and protein.