Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast Ideas

I am so with you – mornings are tough in a household of busy teens and busy working parents. These make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for busy mornings.  You can make them ahead, freeze, and eat.  Or make them that morning and have breakfast a couple of days in a row.  Either way, these breakfasts are giving you the fuel you need to get through the morning.

Pro tip: Simply add a cup of fresh or frozen and thawed fruit and a serving of milk (skim or 1%) and you have a good start to the day.  (Or whip up a smoothie to get both your milk and fruit all in one serving!!)

Breakfast Ideas

Simply click the recipe title for the full recipe!

Apple Cheddar Bacon Egg Muffins

An easy way to combine protein and fruit in one bite.  Apples and cheese are one of my favorite snacks, and putting it into a breakfast dish takes it up a whole other level! The Brownie Pan makes it easy to portion this recipe out too!

Breakfast Taco Roll-Ups

So easy, and so good!  Makes 12 roll-ups at a time that you can easily freeze.  Make either a Southwest version or Broccoli & Cheddar version.  What makes these easy is the Manual Food Processor (this one tool can shave off 50% of your time spent chopping!).

Baked Oatmeal Cups

On-the-go has never been easier.  Whip up a batch of these oatmeal cups on a Sunday night and freeze individually.  Simply warm for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Yogurt and Granola Parfait

This uses one of my favorites for morning meal prep — the Snack Jar.  Lid twists on and secures, won’t leak and dishwasher safe.  Filled with fiber and protein!

Here’s my recipe for Quick Stovetop Granola:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 2 cups (500 mL) old fashioned oats (do not use quick or instant)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) honey
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) dried cranberries

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in the 12” (30-cm) Executive Skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Add the oats, and walnuts; cook and stir for 4–6 minutes, or until the oats are golden brown. Move the mixture to a Large Sheet Pan.  

  2. Add the honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is bubbling and thickened.

  3. Return the oat mixture to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, or until coated. Turn off the heat.

  4. Stir in the cranberries. Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and let it cool for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Store the granola in a large resealable plastic bag or a Leakproof Glass Container.  

Yield:

  • 14  servings of 1/4 cup/50 mL

I am a Kitchen Consultant with Pampered Chef, links above are directed to my personal website. 

You may choose to purchase a kitchen tool that can help you gather your family around the table – thank you!

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