Looking for easy breakfast ideas for busy mornings? Find 87 sweet and savory make-ahead breakfast recipes that will keep your family full and satisfied all week long.
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Mornings can be crazy busy as we rush around to prepare for the day. It doesn’t matter if we are heading off to work or getting the kids ready for school, breakfast time can feel like a scramble trying to get everything done before heading out the door.
Luckily, with the help of make-ahead breakfasts, mornings can finally be stress-free. Make-ahead breakfast recipes are the perfect way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying breakfast at home or on-the-go without all the fuss.
The best part is that many of these recipes are freezer friendly so you can make a large batch and enjoy them all week long. But, no matter whether you choose to freeze them for later or prep them the night before, these simple breakfast recipes will save you time and make your mornings a little bit easier.
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes? Find quick grab and go breakfast ideas for teens, as well as simple breakfast recipes for kids. Need a fast breakfast option? Try these 5 minute breakfast ideas when you forgot to prep beforehand and you need something super quick to get you through the morning. And, we can’t forget about lazy weekend mornings, try these Sunday morning breakfast ideas everyone will love.
87 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
Start your day with these sweet and savory breakfast recipes. Perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, holiday brunch or to meal prep for the week, these easy, prep-ahead dishes will keep you fueled all week long. Find everything from overnight oats, muffins, breakfast with eggs, freezer-friendly pancakes and more.
Overnight Oats
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I Heart Naptime
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Creamy peanut butter overnight oats topped with chocolate chips & sliced bananas. A healthy on-the-go breakfast that will keep you powered through the day!
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Lemon & Zest
Triple Chocolate Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats just got even better with chocolate, chocolate and even more chocolate! Wholesome triple Chocolate Overnight Oats take less than 5 minutes to prep and are a delicious way to enjoy a breakfast that will fuel your day!
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Hungry Whisk
Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Blueberry cheesecake overnight oats with chia seeds and cream cheese, a delicious, nutrient-packed make-ahead breakfast of blueberry goodness!
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Tessie's Table
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, please! These easy overnight oats are packed with warm spices and creamy goodness. Meal prep a batch today!
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Haute and Healthy Living
Tropical Overnight Oats
Easy overnight oats with refreshing tropical flavors! They’re very healthy and packed with protein and fiber to keep you full all morning long!
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Go Eat Green
Snickers Overnight Oats (Vegan)
Snickers overnight oats recipe is an easy, vegan breakfast-like dessert! This sweet, creamy, chocolatey oatmeal is a great meal prep option!
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Athlete Lunchbox
Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Peanut butter jelly overnight oats bring the classic flavour combination of PB&J into a convenient, ready-to-eat breakfast meal prep.
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8
Two Healthy Kitchens
Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter and Banana
Creamy and delicious, these Overnight Peanut Butter and Banana Oats have a nourishing combination of protein and complex carbs to keep you powered up and going strong, all morning long. And you can mix ’em up in mere moments, ready to pull out of the fridge (or even the freezer!) as you dash out the door.
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Vegan Huggs
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Make your mornings a breeze with a delicious batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. It takes just 5 minutes to prep without any cooking — just combine and chill. It's the perfect grab-and-go meal to keep you going until lunch.
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10
Lauren Fit Foodie
Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats are the easiest breakfast prep ever! You need just 5 minutes to mix everything together and the fridge does all the magic. Each serving has 33g of protein!
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Flavor the Moments
Chai Spice Overnight Oats
Ultra creamy Chai Overnight Oats are made with almond milk, chia seeds, and plenty of warm chai spice flavor. This is an easy meal prep breakfast that’s both dairy-free and gluten-free!
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Love Incredible Recipes
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
You will love this delicious, easy and creamy cookie dough overnight oats recipe - perfect if you are looking for a healthy and fun make ahead breakfast!
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The Pypers Kitchen
Cherry Overnight Oats with Chocolate
Cherry Overnight Oats with Chocolate (Black Forest Oats) are rich, chocolatey oats layered with almond-scented cherries and coconut cream.
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Baked Oatmeal
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Mindy's Cooking Obsession
Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
The Easiest Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Recipe - start your day right with this filling breakfast that is packed with healthy whole grains.
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15
Blue's Best Life
Baked Apple Oatmeal
Baked Apple Oatmeal is a creamy oatmeal recipe with tender apples and crunchy walnuts. This baked oatmeal recipe reheats well too.
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16
Cooking Up Memories
Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
Simplify your busy mornings with this peanut butter baked oatmeal. This recipe is easy to make and the perfect meal prep breakfast!
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17
Our Love Language is Food
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This easy baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for meal prepping! Bake it up, and then enjoy a slice for breakfast all week long.
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18
Fit As A Mama Bear
Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
22 grams of protein and the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate. These baked protein oats are a great way to fuel up in the morning!
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Craving Something Healthy
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is an easy make-ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch. It’s a healthier option that tastes like dessert!
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Breakfast Casseroles and Quiche
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Small Town Woman
Tater Tot Breakfast casserole
If you’re looking for a tasty and quick breakfast that the whole family will enjoy but can be prepared the night before, this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is just the thing! It’s super yummy, hearty, and full of tater tots, eggs, and cheese.
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21
Cheerful Cook
Easy Breakfast Lasagna
Shake up your breakfast with our easy Breakfast Lasagna! It’s full of yummy breakfast foods the entire family will love.
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22
Two Sisters Mix It Up
Make Ahead Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
Aside from being tasty, this Make Ahead Cheesy Breakfast Casserole can be made the day before, so it’s convenient for special occasions.
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23
may eighty five
Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole
Make a savory Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole with bagels, cream cheese, cheddar, and eggs. Perfect for brunch or meal prep! Easy, cheesy, and delicious.
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Maria's Mixing Bowl
Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy
This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy is the perfect way to start the day. Loaded with sausage, egg, and cheese and croissants. Everyone loves this easy breakfast casserole!!
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25
Kitchen Divas
Eggs, Vegetable and Cheese Biscuit Bake
Eggs, Vegetable and Cheese Biscuit Bake is so easy, so versatile and perfect for those mornings or evenings when you want a breakfast casserole!
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26
Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Bacon and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Make this Bacon and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole to combine all of your morning favorites into a single dish. Perfect for brunch or special holiday breakfasts.
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27
Simple And Fraiche
Easy High Protein Egg Bake With Cottage Cheese
This High Protein Breakfast Casserole is packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s filled with eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and ham.
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28
The Fresh Cooky
Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits
Super easy Biscuit and Gravy Casserole with biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs, cheese and a surprise twist - it’s is easy to make and perfect for holiday or weekend breakfasts.
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Momma Lew
Baked Vegetable Frittata
Enjoy this baked vegetable frittata recipe for a delicious and healthy breakfast or dinner. Full of sauteed vegetables, this simple recipe is perfect when you’re in the mood for something different than eggs and toast!
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30
The Cookin Chicks
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is easy to make, packed with flavor, and comes together in only about 5 minutes!
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31
Quiche My Grits
Breakfast Quiche
Make this delicious Breakfast Quiche ahead of time and pop it in the oven when ready to serve!
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Breakfast Sandwiches and Wraps
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Little Sunny Kitchen
Breakfast Burrito Recipe (Freezer Friendly)
Breakfast Burritos are the best hearty, easy breakfast recipe that’s versatile! You only need a few staples to make meal prep burritos you can freeze.
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33
The Forked Spoon
Freezer-Friendly Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Enjoy the ultimate breakfast sandwich recipe that has perfectly cooked egg, melty cheese, and savory ham stacked inside a soft, buttery croissant. Not only are these breakfast sandwiches warm and scrumptious, they're also freezer-friendly, making them ideal for a quick and effortless meal.
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34
Gypsy Plate
Breakfast Tacos
These easy Breakfast Tacos are an easy, delicious, versatile and fun way to mix up your morning breakfast routine!
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35
Recipes Simple
Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
These delicious Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders are filled with layers of sliced ham, Swiss and American cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs.
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36
Lauren From Scratch
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
These healthier chicken sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches are perfect for meal prep. Make some for the week and freeze until you are ready.
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37
Artsy Fartsy Mama
French Toast Breakfast Sliders
These easy-to-make French Toast Breakfast Sliders are a delicious way to start your day!
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38
Egg, Ham and Cheese Crunchwrap
Enjoy fluffy eggs, smoked ham and gooey cheese wrapped in a tortilla shell and browned in a skillet for a tasty crunch you're sure to love.
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I Heart Naptime
Breakfast Enchiladas
Assemble these overnight breakfast enchiladas the night before and bake in the morning! Tortillas are stuffed with sausage, potatoes, and cheese then covered in a creamy egg sauce, it’s super easy and delicious!
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40
Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Breakfast Crescent Rolls
Breakfast Crescent Rolls are a delicious, on-the-go breakfast that is all wrapped up in a buttery flakey crescent roll.
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Breakfast Cookies and Bars
41
The Benson Street
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Sometimes cookies are the best for breakfast! Am I right? These apple oatmeal breakfast cookies are perfect for grab and go breakfasts on busy mornings.
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42
Eat Fresh Glow
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Healthy 3-ingredient banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are quick & easy to make in only 20 minutes! Chewy cookies and delicious making it hard to eat just one! The perfect way to use up ripe bananas.
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43
Pastries and Sourdough
Easy sourdough granola bars!
Easy recipe for sweet, chewy sourdough granola bars! Perfect for using up leftover dried fruit, nuts, or oats, and you don’t need an active starter; only discard.
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Smoothies
44
Chenée Today
Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This blackberry strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a hit! Make this strawberry blackberry yogurt smoothie or with no yogurt!
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45
Heavenly Spiced
Green Protein Smoothie
This green protein smoothie is a quick and nutritious make-ahead breakfast packed with spinach, mango and banana, collagen, coconut water, and more for a refreshing and energizing start to the day. Blended to creamy perfection, it’s an easy way to fuel your morning with protein and greens in just minutes.
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xoxoBella
Smoothie Freezer Packs - DIY Meal Prep
Smoothie freezer packs are a really handy time-saver. It is so easy to make frozen smoothie bags. DIY meal prep has never been so simple.
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Muffins/Quick Breads
47
On My Kid's Plate
Pancake Mix Muffins
These pancake mix muffins are the perfect shortcut muffins for a quick homemade breakfast. Make gooey banana chocolate chip, strawberry, and blueberry pancake muffin flavors all in one pan so everyone can have their favorite muffin!
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48
Food Exit Recipes
Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Soft, moist, and loaded with melty chocolate, these Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins are the perfect treat for a quick breakfast.
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Recipes From A Pantry
Carrot Cake Muffins
These Carrot Cake Muffins allow you to enjoy all the delicious flavors of carrot cake first thing in the morning!
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51
At The Immigrant's Table
Morning Glory Muffins
These healthy, filling-but-light muffins are packed with whole grains, local honey, wholesome fruit, unsweetened applesauce, toothsome nuts and oatmeal.
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52
Recipes From Leftovers
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
Looking for a delicious and easy muffin recipe? Try our Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping - for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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53
Fireflies and Mudpies
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Best paired with a glass of ice-cold milk and smeared with salted butter, these easy Chocolate Chip Muffins taste delicious warm and fresh from the oven.
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54
Little Black Skillet
Blueberry Lemon Muffins with Streusel Topping
These blueberry lemon streusel muffins are a great way to start your day on a sunny note. Bursting with sweet juicy blueberries, a zing of lemon flavor from lemon zest, and a topping of sugary praline-inspired streusel crumbs, they're a sweet treat the whole family will love!
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Blueberry Banana Bread with Crumb Topping
This sweet and moist blueberry banana bread is packed full of tart blueberries and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. Enjoy a warm slice with butter for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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56
Easy Moist Zucchini Bread
Use up your zucchini bounty and make this deliciously easy zucchini bread. So moist and flavorful, that you will want to make it again and again.
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Egg Bites
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Blackberry Babe
Cheesy Bacon Mini Egg Muffins
These Cheesy Bacon Mini Egg Muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Pop them in the freezer and reheat in a few seconds for breakfast on the go.
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58
A Cedar Spoon
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Breakfast Egg Muffins are an easy to make breakfast or lunch muffin. These egg muffins use eggs, vegetables, cheese and spinach to create a protein packed meal. These are great for busy mornings. You can freeze these for later!
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59
Right At Home with Violet
High Protein Egg Bites
With 30 grams of protein, high protein egg bites are perfect for busy mornings! They’re made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor.
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60
Little Nomads Recipes
Bacon Egg Bites
These Breakfast Bacon Egg Bites are the perfect solution for busy mornings. They combine a hearty breakfast’s flavors in a portable, easy-to-enjoy bite. Melting gooey cheese, crispy bacon bits, and tender potatoes
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61
Mommy Evolution
Veggie Cheesy Frittata Fingers
Easy and nutritious - these Veggie Cheesy Frittata Fingers will start your day off right with a filling and healthy breakfast. The best part is you can make these ahead of time and keep them in your freezer.
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62
Health Beet
High Protein Breakfast: AIR FRYER EGG BITES
Busy morning call for hearty breakfasts you can take on the go, and these air fryer egg bites are just that! They are simple to make, flavorful, high protein, and low calorie.
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Find more air fryer breakfast recipes: 44 Best Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Bowls
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Moderately Messy RD
Building a Healthy Yogurt Bowl + 6 Recipes
6 delicious variations of healthy, well-balanced yogurt bowls! Just 5 minutes of prep time for a grab-and-go breakfast that requires no reheating.
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64
Get Inspired Everyday!
Mexican Inspired Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls
These Mexican Inspired Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls are a Whole30 option that can be meal prepped ahead. They’re packed with flavor and easy to make too.
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Pancakes/French Toast
65
Mad About Macarons
Cottage Cheese Pancakes (with pumpkin)
Healthy cottage cheese pancakes with pumpkin purée and spice for a protein rich breakfast, easily made gluten free without flour using oats.
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66
Cucina By Elena
Authentic Swedish Pancakes
These are made from a light, egg-rich batter cooked in a skillet to create soft, tender cakes with perfectly crispy edges. With just 4 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, they're a breeze to make!
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67
Yum in the Kitchen
Make Ahead Pancake Casserole
This make ahead pancake casserole recipe will make your morning complete with a tasty, filling breakfast. It’s a perfect start to a busy day.
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68
I Heart Eating
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Overnight French toast casserole recipe turns a loaf of sandwich bread and a few other simple ingredients into a delicious breakfast! This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for holiday breakfasts and Saturday mornings alike.
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69
The Graceful Dame
Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
This blueberry cream cheese French toast casserole is the perfect way to wake up your tastebuds in the morning!
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Sweet Make-Ahead Breakfasts
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Love From the Oven
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
These easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls can be made the day before and baked fresh the morning you need them.
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Flavor Mosaic
Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are similar to a mash up of Strawberry Shortcake and cinnamon rolls combining strawberry, cinnamon, and make a great make ahead breakfast!
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72
My Gorgeous Recipes
Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Mango Chia Seed Pudding with coconut milk, a rich and creamy breakfast that is incredibly refreshing and full of goodness. It's also a family-friendly recipe, so everyone can enjoy it!
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73
LikeHotKeto
Chia Protein Pudding (4 Amazing Flavors!)
This creamy high protein low-carb chia pudding is the most delicious way to take your protein shake! Choose 4 flavors: Strawberry, chocolate, matcha or coconut!
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74
Eat Your Beets
Berry Granola Bites
Packed with protein and deliciousness, these gluten-free Berry Granola Bites are super easy to make and full of goodness.
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75
Living Chirpy
Yogurt Parfaits
These Yogurt Parfaits are an easy, 3 ingredient dish that is perfect for breakfast on a busy morning.
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More Breakfast Ideas to Make Ahead
77. No-Bake Energy Bites– Gimme Some Oven
78. Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bites– The Family Food Kitchen
79. Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches- Tastes Better From Scratch
80. Meal Prep Breakfast Egg Bagels- Jar of Lemons
81. Homemade Granola Bars- Love and Lemons
82. Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cookies– Sally’s Baking
83. Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies– Chelsea’s Messy Apron
84. Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls– The Girl on Bloor
85. Acai Bowl– Simply Homecooked
86. Oatmeal Pancakes for the Freezer– Foodtastic Mom
87. Overnight French Toast- Spend With Pennies
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