These Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas are perfect make-ahead options to eat on the go. They're great, filling options for busy mornings!
I love how quick and easy these recipes are. They’re packed with good-for-you ingredients that actually keep me full and energized. Having breakfast ready to go means I’m way less likely to skip it (or grab something I’ll regret later!).
Why you'll love these recipes
- Perfect for busy mornings: These grab-and-go options make getting out the door so much easier.
- Nutritious and satisfying: Every meal will keep you energized and full until lunchtime.
- Easy to prep ahead: Spend a little time prepping once and enjoy stress-free mornings all week long.
Healthy Ways to Start Your Day
Start your day on the right foot with these healthy breakfast meal prep recipes! They're perfect for meal prep, whether you batch cook, ingredient prep or freeze them for later.
I've included everything from breakfast burritos to overnight oats, egg bites and more, so you can start your morning on the right foot.
Why meal prep breakfast?
Here are some reasons why you should spend some time each week getting your breakfasts sorted out:
- You'll save time in the morning by having a grab and go option
- You'll save money since you're not stopping for takeout
- You'll be more organized, allowing you to focus on what truly matters
- You'll reduce stress since breakfast is ready to go in the fridge
Recipes Using Oats
Oats are one of my favourite things to prepare for breakfast! You can make overnight oats for a quick meal prep or bake them into delicious oatmeal cups or cookies. Whichever way you choose to eat them, you're going to love these high-fiber recipes.
Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}
Take the hassle out of weekday breakfasts with these delicious meal prep Baked Oatmeal Cups! Try these 5 different flavour variations.
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How to Meal Prep Overnight Oats {9 Easy Recipes}
Learn how to meal prep delicious overnight oats with these 9 easy recipes. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast on the go!
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Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats {+ Stovetop Instructions}
These Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are a healthy meal prep breakfast! No pressure cooker? Make them on the stove instead.
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Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats Jars
These Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats Jars are so delicious and easy, you'll think that you're eating dessert for breakfast!
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups {High Fibre + Meal Prep}
These Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups are great for meal prep breakfasts – they’re high in fibre and low in refined sugars with hidden veggies.
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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies {High Protein}
These Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are packed with protein and fibre. All you need are 4 ingredients and you can freeze them for later!
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Pancake Recipes
Pancakes aren't just for weekend mornings! You can meal prep them for breakfasts throughout the week. These recipes are filled with fruits and/or protein which really makes them more nutritious and delicious!
2-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes
These 2-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes are a delicious grab-&-go breakfast idea you can meal prep and store in the freezer for busy mornings!
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Fluffy 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
These easy fluffy Protein Pancakes have 30g of protein and are a healthier spin on the breakfast fave – you only need four ingredients!
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5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
These 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are a healthy and delicious breakfast idea that can be frozen and reheated in the toaster.
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Sheet Pan Pancakes {4 Ways!}
These Sheet Pan Pancakes are an easy way to cook breakfast for a crowd or meal prep for the week! Mix & match toppings to your heart's desire.
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Bowls & Mason Jars
I'm all for making mornings simpler! Prepping your breakfasts into individual portions in glass meal prep bowls or mason jars make for easy grab-and-go options.
Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls
These delicious Breakfast Bowls are a hearty breakfast idea that can be reheated in the microwave – they're perfect for meal prep!
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Meal Prep Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
These healthy Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are a great make-ahead breakfast idea with creamy Greek yogurt, homemade granola and fresh fruit.
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4-Ingredient Protein Chia Pudding
This 4-Ingredient chia pudding is high in protein and super creamy. All you need is chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt and honey!
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Microwave Omelette {Meal Prep!}
This easy Microwave Omelette is perfect for meal prep! Make it ahead of time with your favourite toppings for a quick and healthy breakfast.
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls
These Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls are a delicious brunch idea made healthier – they’re also great for your weekly meal prep!
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Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a delicious make-ahead option for busy mornings. It has quinoa, poached eggs, avocado and feta.
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Best Acai Bowl Recipe
This Healthy Acai Bowl recipe is so easy! All you need is acai powder, frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt for protein and honey.
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How to Make Smoothie Bowls
Start your day with these nutritious smoothie bowl recipes! With 3 different flavors, you'll never get bored with your breakfast routine.
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Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble via SkinnyTaste
A healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble, made with potatoes, turkey taco meat, scrambled eggs and salsa (cheese is optional!), perfect to make ahead for breakfast for the week!
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Berry Quinoa Breakfast Meal Prep via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Berry quinoa breakfast meal prep is a great alternative to oatmeal! Simple and delicious with chewy quinoa, crunchy almonds and sweet berries. Gluten-free, vegan, clean eating, and prepped in under 30 minutes!
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Meal Prep Bowls via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Make these sweet potato breakfast meal prep bowls ahead of time and you'll be rewarded with four delicious, veggie-packed breakfasts waiting for you in the fridge.
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Mexican Scrambled Egg Breakfast Bowls via The Charming Detroiter
These Mexican scrambled egg breakfast bowls are easy to prep in advance, and are packed full of goodies, like bacon, potatoes, sautéed peppers and onions, Mexican cheese and cilantro!
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Breakfast Sandwiches & Burritos
Sandwiches and burritos aren't just for lunch! I love eating them for breakfast, too. These protein-packed recipes are a great way to start your day!
Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap
This Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap is a perfect copycat recipe made with egg whites, spinach and feta inside a toasted whole wheat wrap.
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The Best Breakfast Tacos {Ready in 30 Minutes}
Who says tacos can't be eaten for breakfast? These Breakfast Tacos are the best – they're filled with eggs, bacon, and all the fixings!
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Sausage Egg McMuffin Copycat Recipe
Recreate the iconic McDonald's breakfast sandwich at home with this delicious copycat recipe. Meal prep it for busy mornings!
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Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
This freezer-friendly Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich is a healthy grab-and-go idea with homemade sausage and a spinach egg scramble.
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Pesto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches {Meal Prep}
These Pesto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches are loaded with eggs, turkey bacon and pesto in an everything bagel – they're great for meal prep!
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Make-Ahead Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
These Make-Ahead Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches are made with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and a delicious hot sauce aioli. They're AMAZING!
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Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap Recipe
Make your own Breakfast Crunchwrap at home with scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon and cheddar cheese. They're freezer-friendly, too!
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Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
These Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos are a make-ahead breakfast with all your favourite toppings – store in the freezer for up to 3 months!
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Casseroles & Scrambles
If you're looking for make-ahead recipes you can batch cook, you'll love these casseroles and scrambles. You can make a big batch all at once, then store the leftovers to enjoy throughout the week.
Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Meal prep this delicious sausage hashbrown casserole for breakfast. Packed with protein and flavor, it's the perfect way to start your day!
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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast with hashbrowns, bacon, veggies and eggs. It’s great for the holidays!
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast with bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese. It's great for a crowd!
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Sheet Pan Eggs {Meal Prep or For a Crowd}
These Sheet Pan Eggs are a quick and easy way to meal prep breakfasts or feed a crowd! Customize them with your favourite veggies.
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Tofu Scramble with Veggies {Vegan}
This vegan Tofu Scramble is the best alternative to scrambled eggs! It's a quick and easy breakfast made in one pan and loaded with veggies.
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Easy Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
This one-pan Sweet Potato Hash is a savoury breakfast option you can meal prep for busy weekdays – plus, it’s Whole 30 friendly!
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Freezer-Friendly Recipes
I love prepping a couple of different breakfasts every month and storing them in the freezer! They'll last for up to 3 months. Wrap up individual portions, so all you have to do in the morning is grab a serving.
5 Best Make Ahead Smoothie Packs
These Make Ahead Smoothie Packs are perfect for busy days! They’re the best way to meal prep smoothies and last in the freezer for 3 months.
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Freezer-Friendly Mini Breakfast Pizzas
These Freezer-Friendly Mini Breakfast Pizzas with turkey sausage and egg are the perfect grab and go option for those busy weekday mornings!
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Meal Prep Baked Eggs
Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast option? These 5 easy baked egg recipes are perfect for a busy morning.
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The BEST Starbucks Egg Bites Copycat
This is the Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe! They taste just the sous vide Bacon & Gruyere egg bites and are a great grab-and-go breakfast idea.
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5-Ingredient Egg White Frittata {Meal Prep}
This 5-Ingredient Egg White Frittata is the perfect high protein meal prep breakfast you can make ahead, with just 181 calories per serving!
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Freezer-Friendly Tex Mex Breakfast Quesadillas
These Freezer-Friendly Tex Mex Breakfast Quesadillas with scrambled eggs, diced peppers and sausage are the ultimate meal prep breakfast!
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Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Taquitos {Meal Prep}
These Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Taquitos are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, with scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage.
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Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche {Low Carb}
This Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche is a delicious and healthy breakfast idea that you can make ahead of time. It's low carb, too!
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More healthy meal prep ideas
Meal prep tools
Here are a few of my favourite tools and containers for meal prepping breakfast.
- Glass meal prep bowls are so great for microwaving and reheating your food safely – perfect for breakfast casseroles and steel cut oats.
- These bento box containers are perfect for separating ingredients but using the same container (think berries and pancakes).
- These non-stick egg rings are perfect for making breakfast sandwiches.
- Freeze breakfast burritos and sandwiches in reusable freezer bags for up to 3 months to prevent freezer burn.
Comments & Reviews
Nicole says
This is so great I love it! I also love the meal plans because I struggle so much trying to eat better and figure it out. Super helpful!
Jordan says
Great ideas But maybe try to make it a little bit more simpler to cook in like maybe 20 minutes. Also a little idea maybe you can think of that kids could make by them selves great website though!😂😜😎
Angelique says
I agree I think maybe have something kids can make by themselves and an amazing website
Evangeline says
I agree. I am a kid looking for healthy recipes I can throw together before school. So, I won’t always have time for some of these recipes but they look really yummy!