11 Inspiring Recipe Ideas For Make-Ahead Breakfast

You want to have a nice breakfast in the morning, but while eating breakfast is a morning activity, making breakfast doesn’t have to be! These make ahead breakfast ideas and inspiration can make your mornings easier. With breakfast already prepared, there’s less to do in the morning, making things easier and more relaxed.

Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas And Inspiration

1. Ham And Egg Cups

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Photo by @wholefully

These ham and egg cupcakes are simple to make, easy to store, and a delight to enjoy. They don’t need a lot of ingredients and you can make a few adjustments to suit your taste and style. Topping them with cheddar is a good idea, though you can also try other options for more flavor. 

2. Veggie Protein Sandwiches

These quick sandwiches are loaded with proteins, so they’re a healthy pick. Plus, they’re still full of taste and flavor. The recipe is pretty simple too. Take your choice of veggies, add some spinach, and blend some eggs with cottage cheese. You’ll need some baking to set the eggs, and perhaps a bit of cooking if you want to add some meat like turkey bacon.

3. Overnight Oats

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Photo by Dani Spies

This is quite an interesting recipe for a nourishing make ahead breakfast. One of the coolest parts is that it needs at least 3 hours in the refrigerator, which works perfectly for a make ahead meal. 

The key ingredients are rolled oats in almond milk and greek yogurt. You can also add additional ingredients like chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, or other ingredients you fancy.

4. This Homemade Granola

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Photo by @thedomesticgeek1

This homemade granola recipe requires just four base ingredients, but leaves enough room for you to add more. That way, you give the recipe your personal flair or get it more in tune with your taste. 

5. Baked Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal 

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Photo by Mariam

Now that’s an appetizing looking breakfast. It helps that this make ahead breakfast option is nourishing and easy to make. The key ingredients are baked oats with peanut butter and banana, which are all easily available. The prep is convenient, and all it takes to bake is just 35 minutes. 

6. Egg, Beef, and Cheese Muffins

These little muffins are made with nourishing foods and offer quite a filling breakfast. It can take about 30 minutes to prepare this, so these are wonderful for a fulfilling make ahead breakfast. 

7. Freezer Garlic Bread

Garlic bread for breakfast sounds like a nice treat to begin your day. Plus, it’s easy to pair with other foods, should you so desire. The freezer garlic bread looks appetizing and is very suitable for a quick make-ahead breakfast.

8. Sweet Potato Quiche Cups

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Photo by @whole30recipes

Sweet potato, sausage, and spinach form the heart of this recipe. It’s a tasty and filling meal that works just right for make ahead breakfast, or even for a quick bite on the go!

9. Blueberry Overnight Oats

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Photo by Angela Paris

This blueberry themed recipe could be a breakfast hit. The recipe involves blueberries, blueberry yogurt, quick cooking oats, and milk. It’s easy to prepare by putting all these together and letting the mix sit in a refrigerator overnight. You could change the recipe a bit by using plant-based milk, skipping yogurt, and adding some sweeteners and spices. 

10. A Zucchini Breakfast Casserole

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Photo by Becca

This hearty breakfast is a great way to start your morning. It’s delicious, and has the flavors and texture that hit the spot. While the highlight of the recipe is zucchini, it also includes some turkey sausage, pepper jack cheese, onions, and eggs. 

11. Eggnog French Toast

If there’s a dish that can win me over just by its name, its eggnog French toast! In the immortal words of Joey from the TV series Friends, “What’s not to like”? This one also has the added benefit of being way better than Rachel’s cooking! Eggnog is great and it works wonderfully with toast to create a delicious meal.