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26 Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes

Jessica Fisher · November 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Get a bright start on the day with breakfasts all ready to go! These 26 Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes will set you and your people up for success.

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You’ve heard it before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, who’s got time for cooking a fresh breakfast when you gotta get going to work, school, and all the other must-do’s of the day? 

With a little planning, you can meal prep breakfast so that there’s something delicious and affordable just waiting for you to hit the ground running.

What is Meal Prep Breakfast?

Meal Prep Breakfast is the act of making several breakfast meals in advance, often to be refrigerated—but can also be frozen for a future time. A meal prep breakfast is ready to eat cold or can be reheated in the microwave or toaster oven.

Meal prepping your breakfasts can be a great way for you to enjoy home cooked meals while at the same time avoiding higher priced cafe fare or fast food.

meal prepped oatmeal waffles

What can I meal prep for breakfast?

Make-ahead breakfasts are a boon to busy home cooks! The list is pretty extensive of what you can meal prep for breakfast.

  • egg casserole
  • egg bites
  • quiche
  • breakfast bowls
  • breakfast sandwiches
  • sausage
  • pancakes
  • waffles
  • French toast
  • scones
  • oatmeal bowls
  • instant oatmeal packets
  • baked oatmeal
  • oat cakes
  • muffins
  • cinnamon rolls
  • coffeecake
  • rolls
  • breakfast cookies
  • yogurt parfait
  • fruit salad
  • muesli
  • smoothies

What is a good grab-and-go breakfast?

A good grab-and-go breakfast is one that you really enjoy, can be easily packed, and lends itself to reheating and eating on the go, ie doesn’t require a lot of utensils or even two hands to eat.

Scroll down for some great recipes that work for meal prep breakfast.

tiffin box with fruit and egg muffins

How do I prep breakfast for the week?

Prepping breakfast for the week is a pretty simple process. 

  1. Choose your style of prep. Am I prepping a buffet of different breakfast items that my family can pick and choose from, or am I prepping particular meals that I will divide into single-serve containers?
  2. Choose your recipes. You don’t need to make five different recipes for breakfast prep. Just choose 1 or 2 to start. Scroll down for some ideas.
  3. Prep the ingredients for your recipes. Meal prep goes much more quickly if your ingredients are prepped, such as cheese shredded, onions chopped, fruit cut up, etc.
  4. Assemble the recipes. Prepare your recipes. For instance, cook the oatmeal, bake the egg casserole, etc. Baked goods, like muffins or pancakes should be cooled completely on a rack after baking.
  5. Package and refrigerate. If you’re portioning out the recipe into meal-size portions, do that now, allow the steam to blow off, cover, and refrigerate. If you’re preparing a buffet, you won’t need to portion anything. Just allow it to cool slightly prior to wrapping it to store.
  6. Consume within a reasonable amount of time. While baked goods can be stored at room temperature for about a week, it’s recommended that prepared food that requires refrigeration be eaten within 4 days. 

Is it safe to meal prep for 5 days?

Four days is the typical guideline for prepared food refrigerated properly. Some items may be safe to eat past that 4-day mark, but may lose some appeal in terms of taste and texture. Be sure to consult the USDA Food Safety Guidelines.

I like to prep on Sunday and eat things up by Thursday night.

cinnamon apple oatmeal in meal prep containers

Can I pre-make scrambled eggs?

Scrambled eggs can be cooked, refrigerated, and reheated. Technically, they can also be frozen and reheated as well. 

That said, you will experience a slight change when reheating scrambled eggs that have been refrigerated as the egg continues to cook. If you like your eggs very well done, this is not an issue. If not, be sure not to overcook them prior to refrigerating them.

Furthermore, scrambled eggs that have been frozen can undergo a drastic texture change that isn’t pleasing to all palates. (Raises hand.) I prefer not to freeze scrambled eggs for this reason. 

Test these preps for yourself. Scramble an egg slightly less done than you prefer. Cool and divide into small containers. Chill them both. Once chilled, place one container in the freezer. Taste test the next day. If you know you like scrambled eggs for meal prep, go forth making larger batches as well as breakfast bowls and breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs. 

If it’s not your jam, avoid using scrambled eggs in meal prep and freezer meals.

Can you meal prep with eggs?

While scrambled and fried eggs are best prepared fresh, there are several egg dishes that are delicious made in advance for meal prep breakfast. 

Egg casseroles, egg bites, egg muffins, and hard cooked eggs are all great protein additions to your meal prep.

Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes

Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole (87 cents/serving)

Enjoy a flavorful breakfast or brunch with this Italian Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole. It’s very make-ahead, making it a great way to start the day.

Bacon and Broccoli Egg Bake

This make-ahead egg dish, composed of broccoli, bacon, leeks, cheese, and eggs allows me to be hands-free in the morning. I can prepare this the night before and slide it into the oven in the morning. Twenty minutes later it’s ready to serve.

Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites

These tiny frittatas are the perfect make ahead dish for eating at home or grabbing for an on-the-go breakfast. And they are so versatile!

Want to bring something tasty and filling to your next party? These Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites are just the cocktail snack to prepare.

Simple Hard Cooked Eggs (Stovetop and Instant Pot Directions)

Eggs are a delicious and frugal protein. Learn how easy it is to make simple hard cooked eggs perfect every time with both stovetop and instant pot directions. You can store them in their shells for up to one week in the refrigerator!

Easy Quinoa Egg Bites

Ready for a simple, make-ahead breakfast that’s great for on-the-go? These Easy Quinoa Egg Bites are just the ticket to fuel you for the morning.

Egg and Sausage Breakfast Bowls

Enjoy an easy and customizable first meal of the day with breakfasts bowls topped with sausage, vegetables, eggs and anything else you like.

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe: Easy & Freezer Friendly

This Breakfast Sandwich Recipe is not only an easy meal on the go, but it’s also one that you can stash in the freezer for those super busy mornings. Check out how simple it is to make a batch for yourself!

Homemade Spicy Turkey Sausage Recipe

Avoid the high cost and dubious ingredients in commercial breakfast sausage and make these homemade turkey sausages. Make your own turkey sausage recipe with ground turkey, and easy to find spices that is cheaper and so much better than store bought!

Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

Want to enjoy pancakes without a lot of added sugar? This recipe for Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes is packed with flavor and nutrition.

Oatmeal Waffles

Enjoy a batch of oatmeal waffles, full of whole grain flour, oats, buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, and leavening. This oatmeal waffle recipe is easy to meal prep three different ways!

Buttered Maple French Toast Casserole

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or brunch with this buttered maple French toast casserole. It’s make-ahead and will make someone happy. Very happy.

Chocolate Cranberry Scones

Chocolate Cranberry Scones are delightfully easy to make with self-rising flour, sugar, butter, cranberries, chocolate, buttermilk, and eggs. Be sure to make some to freeze for later!

Maple Granola with Oats, Nuts, and Seeds

Homemade granola is cheaper than store bought and it can be super simple to make! This Maple Granola, loaded with nuts and seeds, is HALF the price of a commercial equivalent, making it a very good cheap eat.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Make-Ahead & Freezer Friendly)

With steel cut oats, apples, and cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal comes together easily. Make it in advance (and even freeze it!) for quick breakfasts.

Instant Oatmeal Packets: How to Make Your Own

Instant oatmeal packets are a convenient breakfast on the go. They’re full of whole grains and dried fruit, making for a great breakfast. The best thing is that you can make them yourself!

Raspberry Baked Oatmeal (Freezer-Friendly)

Start the morning with a cheerful breakfast. This Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is easy to bake and full of great sweet tart berries.

Cinnamon Apple Oat Cakes

Apples, oats, and a little bit of spice join forces in a portable baked oatmeal cake. Delicious in a bowl of cream or just eaten out of hand.

Homemade Muffin Mix - Mix and Match Muffins (92 cents/dozen)

This easy, homemade muffin mix recipe allows you to make big, bakery-style muffins that can be flavored any way you like. Make several batches of mix and bake all kinds of muffins!

Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a tried and true favorite, but what happens when you put the cinnamon in the dough and swirl colored sugar throughout? Make these Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls and find out!

Pumpkin Coffeecake with Pepitas

This Pumpkin Coffeecake with Pepitas features a dense, moist cake, topped with a sugar crumb topping dotted with salty pepitas. It promises to be a winner at your house this fall.

Wholesome Energy Bars

Bake up a batch of these energy bars, full of whole grains, seeds, and dried fruit. They are a great way to start your morning.

Oaty Maple Breakfast Cake

Bake up some maple-oat deliciousness in this easy to prep breakfast cake.

This cake is the result of my efforts to mimic my husband’s favorite coffeehouse maple-oat scones. Baking it all into a cake makes for easy prep work while still featuring all of the fabulous, mapley-oaty goodness.

Breakfast Cookies

Start the morning right — with cookies! Bake all the goodness of whole grains, oats, dried fruit, and nuts into a portable breakfast cookie.

Yogurt Berry Parfaits ($1.48/each!)

A Yogurt Berry Parfait makes for a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert. It feels indulgent, but can actually be quite good for you.

Greek Yogurt With Muesli

Yogurt is a super versatile ingredient or dish in itself. This recipe for greek yogurt with muesli contains all kinds of extra goodies to help you start the day right.

Freezer Smoothies for Quick Snacks & Breakfasts

Build a stash of freezer smoothies so that you can enjoy quick snacks and breakfasts without having to clean the blender every day!

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