We even had a chance to do a 3-minute live TV segment in St. Louis sharing some of these recipes and a little bit about our freezer meal cookbook .
Why Make Ahead Breakfast?
Mornings can be hard. We want to feed our family a healthy breakfast but we often lack time and inspiration. Here are a few reasons using our make ahead breakfast ideas will benefit your family. (You can read about these in more detail here ).
When you wake up from your overnight sleep, you may not have eaten for up to 10 hours. Breakfast replenishes the stores of energy and nutrients in your body.
People who regularly eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight or obese.
A healthy breakfast prevents large fluctuations in your blood glucose levels, helping you to control your appetite.
Children and adolescents who regularly eat breakfast also tend to perform better academically compared with those who skip breakfast.
Like we said in our TV segment, Polly and I have both learned that the best way to eat well in the morning is to prepare and freeze some healthy breakfast items ahead of time to have on hand.
Having freezer-friendly breakfast options available makes a great and happy start to the day!
20+ Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, sweet, and delicious…and easily freezable. We pull them out of the freezer for snacks or for an easy breakfast.
Make sure to see our tips on how to freeze muffins .
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Freezer Smoothie Packs
Learn how to save time and money and eat healthier by prepping frozen smoothie packs ahead of time. Use our 7 different delicious smoothie pack recipes to start filling your freezer today.
Freezer Smoothie Packs
Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
These simple make ahead sandwiches rival their fast food equivalent any day! They make a wholesome, delicious breakfast possible even on the busiest mornings.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal recipe has it all. It’s healthy, easy, freezable, and delicious. It’s also gluten-free & dairy-free! I feel great about filling my family’s tummies with this first thing in the morning.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Baked Oatmeal Freezer Tip
Make two 8×8 inch pans and freeze one before baking for later. When ready to eat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.
More Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Banana Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (with Chocolate Chips)
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
With only 5 main ingredients–potatoes, cheese, sausage (or bacon), eggs, and milk, this breakfast casserole is a cinch to throw together. You can even make it ahead of time and store in the fridge, or make this into a freezer meal using our instructions.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Chocolate Waffles
Skip the Eggos and make and freeze these deliciously, nutritious waffles. They taste awesome. You should also try our Chocolate Zucchini Waffles or Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Whipped Cream .
Chocolate Waffles
Waffle Freezer Tip
Make waffles in advance and freeze in a gallon-sized freezer bag. To reheat, toast on the defrost setting.
Easy Breakfast Casserole Muffins
Meet our most popular breakfast recipe on Thriving Home. Pair these with a smoothie from above and you have a perfect breakfast combo to start your day!
Breakfast Casserole Muffins
Pumpkin Pancakes
Hands down, our favorite pancake recipe around here, well other than the Oatmeal Pancakes . You’d never know it’s 100% whole wheat and contains a vegetable (pumpkin)! By the way, here are 50 more ways to sneak veggies and fruits into kid-favorite foods .
Pumpkin Pancakes
Pancake Freezer Tip
Make pancakes in advance and freeze in a gallon-sized freezer bag. To reheat, warm on the defrost setting. Or pop them in the toaster oven.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Your family will love this easy, make-ahead Breakfast Burrito Recipe that goes straight from the freezer to the microwave or oven for a fast and satisfying breakfast. My family also loves breakfast burritos for dinner!
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
No need to slave away over the stove flipping French toast. Serve everyone at once with this easy and DELICIOUS baked casserole.
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Baked Ham and Egg Cups
Ham and Egg Cups might just blow your mind. They did mine. With only three main ingredients, this high-protein dish could be one of the easiest breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes ever .
Baked Ham and Egg Cups
Banana Breakfast Cookies
Banana Breakfast Cookies are jam-packed with nutrition and flavor. All ages love them, and they make a great grab-and-go breakfast. Try our Zucchini Breakfast Cookies , too.
Banana Breakfast Cookies
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Making steel cut oatmeal in the Instant Pot is a breeze. Learn all about steel cut oats and use our top 5 recipes to make your own! You can even freeze individual portions for later.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Cheddar Chive Egg Bites
Want a high-protein, low-carb, on-the-go breakfast option that will keep you satisfied all morning? Cheddar Chive Egg Bites are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast on busy weekdays .
Cheddar Chive Egg Bites
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Imagine all the delicious flavors of autumn packed into a fluffy, moist, nutritious muffin. The sweet and slightly crunchy crumble topping takes these to the next level.
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
More Popular Muffin Recipes
Freezing instructions are included on every muffin recipe!
Blueberry Avocado Muffins
