35+ Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas {Grab and Go}

Name: 35+ Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 English muffins; 6 eggs; 6 turkey or pork bacon slices; 6 cheddar cheese slices

These Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas are perfect for busy mornings – they're quick make-ahead options you can grab and go!

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas

In this round up of breakfast ideas, I've included everything from breakfast burritos to steel cut oats, breakfast quesadillas, egg bites and more.

You can make most of these breakfast ideas using a sheet pan, a casserole dish, in your Instant Pot, in a skillet or in your slow cooker. The options are endless and most of them involve batch cooking a giant serving and dividing it all up for the work week.

Many of the below breakfast options can be frozen so if you're prepping way ahead you can freeze some of the recipes for later and reheat in the microwave. Just make sure you use your microwave-safe meal prep bowls!

Why Meal Prep Breakfast
Recipes Using Oats
Pancakes
Breakfast Bowls and Mason Jars
Breakfast Sandwiches and Breakfast Burritos
Freezer-Friendly Breakfasts
Quick Breakfast Ideas
Meal Prep Tools
Breakfast FAQs

Why meal prep breakfast?

There are so many amazing benefits to meal prepping 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 healthy grab and go breakfast options that'll fuel you up for a busy day ahead.
You'll save money since you're not stopping at the drive-thru or coffee shop on the way to work.
You'll be more organized each work week, allowing you to focus your mental energy on what truly matters.
You'll reduce stress since breakfast is ready to go in the fridge (no more struggling to decide what to eat in the first place).

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.

Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}

These Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect grab and go breakfast. Choose from 5 different variations, from mango coconut to apple cinnamon!

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Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal Cups on a plate with a napkin on the side

Easy Overnight Oats 9 Ways {Recipes + Tips}

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These Easy Overnight Oats recipes are perfect for busy mornings – try nine different flavours including carrot cake and banana bread!

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9 mason jars, each with filled with a different flavour of overnight oats.

Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats {Instant Pot or Stovetop}

These Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are the perfect healthy breakfast idea. The pineapple and coconut add a tropical twist!

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Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats

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 {Meal Prep + High Fibre}

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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Meal Prep Carrot Cake Oatmeal Muffin Cups

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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Pancakes

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 {Meal Prep}

These Meal Prep Banana Egg Pancakes are a delicious grab & go breakfast idea made with just two ingredients: eggs and bananas!

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A stack of banana egg pancakes with extra banana slices and maple syrup on top.

The Fluffiest Protein Pancakes {4 Ingredients!}

These fluffy Protein Pancakes are a healthier spin on the breakfast-food favourite and super easy to make – 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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Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries via Skinnytaste

Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries, serve them on a platter for an easy breakfast for the holiday season or any time of the year.

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Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries via Skinnytaste

Breakfast 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 breakfasts. I've included an assortment of my favourite recipes in this round up that are perfect for those frantic mornings.

Breakfast Bowls {Easy Meal Prep}

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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Three meal prep containers, each filled with roasted vegetables, scrambled eggs, and cooked sausage.

Healthy Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits {Meal Prep}

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 Chia Pudding {High Protein}

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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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Sweet Potato Hash {Whole 30}

This 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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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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Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

This Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is made healthier thanks to the turkey sausage. It's a great freezer meal that you can prep ahead!

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A cooked sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole in a black casserole dish cut into 8 pieces with a spatula picking up a piece.

Easiest Healthy Acai Bowl Recipe

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This is the easiest Acai Bowl recipe! All you need is acai powder, frozen blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt for protein and honey!

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Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble via Skinnytaste

Breakfast lovers, jazz up your mornings with this 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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Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble via Skinnytaste

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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Berry Quinoa Breakfast Meal Prep via Sweet Peas and Saffron

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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Sweet Potato Breakfast Meal Prep Bowls via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Mexican Scrambled Egg Breakfast Bowls via The Charming Detroiter

These Mexican scrambled egg breakfast bowls are easy to prep and are packed with goodies, like bacon, potatoes, peppers, onions, cheese and cilantro!

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Mexican Scrambled Egg Breakfast Bowls via The Charming Detroiter

Breakfast Sandwiches and Breakfast 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!

Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes {3 Ways!}

These Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly. Try Sausage & Swiss, Bacon & Cheddar or Veggie!

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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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Meal Prep Sausage Egg McMuffin {Copycat}

This Meal Prep Sausage Egg McMuffin is a healthier copycat version of the McDonald's breakfast favourite with fewer calories!

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Freezer-Friendly Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

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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Freezer-friendly, Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

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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Four pesto breakfast bagel sandwiches together.

Easy & Tasty Freezer Breakfast Burritos via Half-Scratched

These make-ahead freezer breakfast burritos are kid tested and approved! Less than 20 minutes to prep and less than 3 minutes to reheat. Nothing like a yummy, quick, on-the-go breakfast!

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Easy & Tasty Freezer Breakfast Burritos via Half-Scratched

Freezer-Friendly Breakfasts

I love prepping a couple of different breakfasts every month and storing them in the freezer! These recipes can all be kept for up to 3 months. Wrap up individual portions and store them in freezer bags so all you have to do in the morning is grab a serving.

5 Best Make Ahead Smoothie Packs

Stock your freezer with these meal prep smoothie packs! These make-ahead smoothies are the perfect way to start the day.

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Five different meal prep smoothie packs in freezer bags.

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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Baked Eggs 5 Ways {Meal Prep Breakfast!}

Learn how to make Baked Eggs 5 Ways in the oven! Try different flavours like ham and asparagus, broccoli cheddar and mushroom spinach.

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The Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe {Copycat}

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This Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe tastes just like the sous vide version. All you need is an oven and a silicone egg tray!

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A plate with both copycat Starbucks egg white and red pepper bites and bacon and gruyere egg bites on top.

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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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

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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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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 Tex Mex Breakfast Quesadillas

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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Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche {Low-Carb}

This Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche is a delicious and healthy breakfast idea that you can make ahead of time. Add your favourite fillings!

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Quick breakfast ideas without recipes

If you forgot to actually do your meal prep or don't like to meal prep on the weekends, there are some easy options for breakfast on the go.

Here are some of my fave last-minute breakfast ideas:

Avocado toast with egg
Protein bar and banana
Instant oatmeal and berries
Fruit and yogurt smoothie
Greek yogurt and granola
Nut butter toast with fruit
Frozen whole-wheat waffles with fruit and peanut butter
Microwave quiche

Meal Prep Tools

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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 Ziploc bags for up to 3 months to prevent freezer burn.
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More FAQs

Why is breakfast so important?

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day and for good reason! A healthy breakfast will help you get in more fruit and veggie servings, balance your blood sugar and keep you feeling energized to take on the day.

Is skipping breakfast a good idea?

Skipping breakfasts can lead to weight gain, a negative impact on your mood and energy, and it could even affect your metabolism and cardiovascular health. Meal prepping breakfasts will help you eat a healthy, nourishing breakfast regularly.

How do you meal prep breakfasts for the week?

I recommend starting by meal prepping one breakfast each week when you're first starting out. If you're more comfortable meal prepping, you can prep another recipe or two so you can make sure your freezer is always stocked with a healthy breakfast.

How do you meal prep eggs for breakfasts?

For best results, I recommend slightly undercooking your eggs when prepping so that they don't become overheated when you microwave throughout the week. Eggs are excellent for meal prepping as they retain most of their texture and taste.

How do you meal prep potatoes for breakfasts?

I love adding potatoes to breakfast bowls! Dice them up, season with olive oil, salt and pepper, then roast them in an oven at 430 F for 30 minutes. Once they're cooked, you can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. You can microwave them for a few minutes when you're ready to eat.

35+ Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas

These Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas are perfect for busy mornings! Here's how to make a classic bacon & cheddar breakfast sandwich.

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Servings: servings

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Ingredients

▢ 6 English muffins
▢ 6 eggs
▢ 6 turkey or pork bacon slices
▢ 6 cheddar cheese slices

Instructions

Cook turkey or pork bacon in a medium-sized pan over med-high heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and wipe clean, then add 1 tbsp butter to the pan. Start to toast the English muffins in a toaster.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs together with salt & pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add to pan with melted butter and scramble for 1 minute or so before removing from heat.
Add eggs, bacon and cheddar cheese slices to toasted English muffins in that order. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Bowls will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.

This is a basic template of a breakfast sandwich and is based on this Bacon & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich recipe.

Check out the links in this blog post for more individual meal prep recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 178mg (59%)Sodium: 653mg (28%)Potassium: 191mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 248IU (5%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 63mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

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