21 Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas

Healthy breakfast meal prep ideas that will save you money, reduce your stress and help you eat healthier! These meals can be prepared ahead and stored in either the fridge or freezer.

Just like prepping your lunch ahead, meal prepping your breakfast can make your mornings go so much smoother and feel less stressful. Simply reach into the fridge and grab your prepped breakfast!

I find that if I don't make my breakfast ahead of time, I end up eating something boring like peanut butter toast, or full of sugar, like cereal, or worst case: hitting the drive-thru. All of these options leave me tired and hangry by mid-morning, and more likely to grab something unhealthy to keep me going until lunch.

Benefits of meal prep

• save money (no more buying your breakfast!)
• eat healthier (no impulsive choices when you are overly hungry)
• reduce your stress (breakfast is just waiting for you in the fridge!)

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Savory breakfast ideas

From vegan to egg-based breakfasts, these savory recipes can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge or the freezer!

Favorite Meal Prep Containers

Our tried and true favorite meal prep containers and jars that will keep your food fresh, help you reheat it evenly, and withstand the test of time. No more wasting your money, these are the absolute best containers out there!

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Low Carb Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls

Start the day off right with these low carb breakfast meal prep bowls! Sauteed portobello mushrooms are served with asparagus, zucchini, red onion and Italian sausage, all with just 11 g carbs.

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Tofu Scramble

This vegan tofu scramble tastes so similar to actual scrambled eggs! Made with tofu, turmeric, nutritional yeast, spices, and packed with veggies. This plant-based breakfast is gluten-free and ready in 20 minutes!

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Ultimate Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Ultimate breakfast burrito recipe- with eggs, ham, salsa and cheese, these breakfast burritos are going to keep you satisfied. Easy to make ahead and freeze for make ahead breakfasts.

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Spinach + Feta Breakfast Quesadillas

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

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7 Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins

Light, fluffy, and never soggy, these egg muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go! Freezer and fridge-friendly, this recipe is perfect for reheating- it is never wet or squishy. 7 tried and true flavor variations are included.

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Quinoa Egg Muffins (High Protein)

Quinoa egg muffins are super simple to make with just a few ingredients. This breakfast muffin recipe is full of protein and customizable to suit your tastes. It’s gluten-free, freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep.

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Breakfast Tacos (Meal Prep)

These breakfast tacos are ready in under 30 minutes and are loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, spicy sausage, cheese, veggies, and salsa! Prep the filling ahead and reheat for easy meal prep breakfasts throughout the week.

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Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes

Overnight breakfast casserole with bacon and sweet potato is a healthy, hearty breakfast for a crowd! Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, then bake it up in the morning.

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Healthy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

These healthy freezer breakfast sandwiches are so much healthier than the drive thru! Packed with veggies and ridiculously easy to make.

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Sweet breakfasts

Oatmeal, breakfast cookies and more! These sweet breakfasts keep well in the fridge and are mostly portable so that you can enjoy them on the go.

English Muffin Breakfast Box

English muffin breakfast box is assembled in minutes and makes eating breakfast on the go healthy and delicious! 

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Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies

Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies are an easy grab and go meal that you can prep ahead! Soft and cakey, they are perfect for a snack or for breakfast; packed with 6 g protein and the classic PB & J flavors.

7 Healthy Steel Cut Oats Recipes

7 healthy steel cut oats recipes that are easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge or freezer for easy breakfasts. Plus instructions on how to cook steel cut oats in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stovetop.

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Quinoa Breakfast Meal Prep

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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Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Tender, lightly sweet, and loaded with juicy blueberries this blueberry baked oatmeal makes breakfast for a crowd! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, with a hint of cinnamon and ample blueberry flavor, you can bake it up on meal prep day and enjoy through the week.

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Easy baked oatmeal muffins

Easy baked oatmeal muffins are a delicious meal prep breakfast or snack on the go. They are easily made gluten-free and vegan, are freezer-friendly, and are customized with seven different flavor variations so you'll never get bored!

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Fruit on the Bottom Overnight Oats

Fruit on the bottom overnight oats require no cooking, and are perfect for meal prep! Just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare.

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Overnight Steel Cut Oats

How to make overnight steel cut oats, no cooking required! Vegan and gluten free, with just 4 ingredients required and ready in just 5 minutes of meal prep.

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Waffles & Pancakes

Prepping pancakes and waffles ahead will save you so much time in the morning! Easy to store in the fridge or freezer, they reheat well and taste amazing.

Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes

Skip the flipping with these big batch sheet pan protein pancakes! Light and fluffy, with juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, they are filling with 11 g protein per serving. Prep them ahead and reheat for easy breakfasts through the week.

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Freezer Sweet Potato Waffles (Extra Crispy)

These freezer sweet potato waffles are healthier and crispy. With sweet potato puree and cornmeal, they are savory and perfect to load up with your favorite waffle toppings!

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7 Homemade Pancake Recipes

7 homemade pancake recipes, made with healthier ingredients including white whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Tips for perfect pancakes every time, and how to meal prep pancakes!

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Blueberry Overnight French Toast Bake

Soft and custardy on the inside with a crunchy oat topping, this blueberry overnight french toast bake makes brunch for a crowd! Prep it the night before so that the bread absorbs all the flavors; the next morning, simply pop it into the oven and bake it up.

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21 Best Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas + Breakfast Egg Cups

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 35 minutes mins

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Meal prep these breakfast egg cups and store in the fridge or freezer! You can customize them with a variety of vegetables and other add ins.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 eggs
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 2 cups mixed vegetables (cut very small)
• ▢ 1 cups shredded cheese (½ cup reserved for sprinkling muffin tops)
• ▢ ½ cup all purpose flour (gluten-free or almond flour may be subbed)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions 

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line a standard sized muffin pan with parchment or silicone liners and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together any vegetables, eggs, salt and pepper, until well combined.
• Stir in the flour and baking powder until completely incorporated.
• Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan, filling nearly full. Sprinkle tops with reserved cheese.
• Bake in the pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes, until muffins are baked through and no longer jiggle.

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Storage

Egg muffins may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on a paper towel in the microwave until steaming hot.

Egg muffins may be wrapped in plastic, parchment or wax paper and placed in a large meal prep container or plastic bag in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw completely before heating in the microwave.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 109kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 212mg, Potassium: 134mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1762IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 78mg, Iron: 1mg

Author: Denise Bustard

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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