33 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas

Goodbye, cold cereal! Prep these filling recipes in advance and then simply dish up or reheat them as needed during busy weekday mornings.

Vegetable Quiche Cups

"Loved this quiche as a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast! I used thawed frozen chopped broccoli instead of the spinach and sauteed the peppers and onions before adding them to the mix."

-Lori in NC

Overnight Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal

"A super-simple way to get a hearty breakfast on the table without any work! Make sure to use steel-cut oats — otherwise you'll end up with a pot of gummy paste."

-Mandy at Food.com

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

"Say goodbye to those expensive and small store-bought breakfast sandwiches — these homemade ones are over-the-top! Make and freeze your sandwich ahead of time, then zap for a minute or two in the microwave when you're ready to enjoy."

-PaulaG

Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

"These muffins are amazing! My boyfriend and our roommate ask for them constantly!"

-Saraheliz56

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

A little sweet, a little salty, and almost no effort for an epic breakfast.

Coconut Granola

"Terrific! With a busy weekend of soccer games ahead, I thought I'd make this for a quick, healthy breakfasts. I'm looking forward to eating this tomorrow morning."

-geneveive

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Scones

"Yum, yum, yum! These are truly outstanding scones! They have a very delicate, crumbly texture and a fluffy interior. All the different ingredients work very well together to create a great flavor."

-Lalaloula

Overnight Blueberry Coffee Cake

"Great! I made this the night before for a Mother's Day breakfast, and it was a hit with the whole family. It was perfectly done after just 25 minutes in the oven!"

-RedVinoGirl

Tropical Overnight Oats

Beach vibes galore when you have this waiting for you for breakfast.

Scrambled Egg Muffins

"These are so good and very handy. This recipe is perfect for that morning commute or those busy weekend mornings."

-mommyoffour

Low-Carb Breakfast Balls

"Perfect for breakfast in a hurry! I made up a batch of these with one pound regular sausage and one pound hot sausage, and they came out great! I threw the rest of them in the freezer and now pull out a few every morning for breakfast."

-Anji Girl

Spicy Baked Omelet

"We really enjoyed this — the Ro*Tel adds a spicy twist! Baked omelets are such a fuss-free way to serve breakfast to a group."

-Ginny Sue

Maple Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

"My family loves this and requests it all the time. I think it's great to make after the kids go to bed, and I just pop in the oven in the morning."

-spcsorensen2

Peanut Butter Protein Bars

"Much better than overly-sweet, expensive store-bought versions."

-ScrumptiousWY

Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Scones

"These were tasty, light in texture and very buttery. So good as a grab-and-go breakfast."

-Laureen in B.C.

Yogurt Breakfast Pops

"Great when you're on the run and want something in your tummy for breakfast!"

-Its Me Busy Bee

Sheet Pan Strawberry & Banana Bread French Toast Bake

Take your banana bread and transform it into a decadent French toast bake by adding fresh strawberries and a cream cheese glaze.

Spinach Feta Frittata

"Absolutely sensational frittata! I added a bunch of chopped fresh spinach instead of frozen. This really is fabulous, and it's so quick and easy to make!"

-Leggy Peggy

Pasteles De Guayaba

"Delicious! I had some left over guava paste, and this were the perfect recipe to use it up."

-TLu1089

Bacon & Egg Casserole

"A great, never fail recipe! Whip it up the night before, then bake the next morning. We added mushrooms to ours."

-SJBisanz

Best Ever Banana Muffins

"What a wonderful, moist, no-fuss muffin. Recipe doubled no problem."

-Soldier Girl

Mom's Favorite Cheese Strata

"This is a delicious recipe with all the ingredients right at hand. The Worcestershire sauce adds a great unique flavor to the strata."

-2Bleu

Mini Cinnamon Twists

"These were amazing. We did them without either the marshmallow or the icing and the kids gobbled them up! Thanks so much for sharing!!"

-ChefBobena

Neapolitan Overnight Oats

Ice cream for breakfast gets even better when you can make it the night before.

French Toast Sticks

"This is really great to have on hand in the freezer."

-barbacious

Individual Breakfast Casseroles

"Great for kids as they were able to customize their own breakfast. Everyone got what they wanted!"

-PaulaG

Banana & Chia Overnight Oatmeal

"My favorite recipe for overnight oatmeal. This is a great starting point, and I switch the fruit up for whatever I have on hand."

-RebaDee

On-The-Go Breakfast Egg Rolls

"I made them to have on hand when we need a quick breakfast. These are not only fast they are quite tasty as well."

-Newmsy

Trail Mix Granola Muffins

"These muffins are moist, flavorful and filling. Also, a great way to use up stale granola sitting in your pantry."

-JudithY

Fruit Cups

"I love the ease of these. They taste great and are so simple. I will be trying other variations."

-children from A to Z

Healthy Breakfast Bars

"I make these bars every Sunday for the week ahead! This recipe is fun to play with — I've experimented with cranberries and orange zest, chopped fresh apples, apricots and sunflower seeds!"

-ToothyFairy

Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins

It's hard to find a more family-friendly recipe than these awesome muffins — they're tasty, healthy and easy to freeze.

Egg & Sausage Breakfast Burrito

"What a sassy little breakfast burrito! The whole family really enjoyed these."

-Kitchen Witch Steph

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