23 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on August 20, 2025
Who here eats breakfast every morning? I do! Itโs not optional for me. Iโll turn into a starving, mumbling mess a few hours into the day if I skip it. Since my breakfast is mandatory (and I donโt like cereal), Iโve found quite a few staple grab-and-go breakfasts over the years.
Iโve learned that breakfast โsweetsโ are not all created equally. Simple carbohydrates like regular pancakes and pastries made from all-purpose flour make me crash. Whole grains like oats keep me going for hours, especially when combined with protein and healthy fat from ingredients like Greek yogurt or eggs, nuts or nut butter, and seeds like chia and flax.
This roundup is for you if youโre interested in meal prepping breakfast for the work week or simply preparing tomorrowโs breakfast the night before a busy day. Youโll find an abundance of healthy options below, or you can view all of my breakfast recipes here.
What are your favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes? Please let me know in the comments!
Food Storage & Reheating Tips
Muffins, quick breads, pancakes, waffles and granola all freeze well. Let them cool completely and transfer them to freezer bags, squeezing out as much air as reasonably possible before sealing them up.
- How to reheat muffins and pancakes: I warm them up in the microwave (donโt overdo it, or theyโll get tough). If you have the foresight to let them defrost at room temperature or in the refrigerator, you can simply warm them in a low temperature oven.
- How to reheat quick breads, like banana bread: Slice them before freezing. To defrost one at a time, gently warm in your toaster until heated through. They can be tricky to get out of the toaster, so I like these toast tongs (affiliate link) for that. Or, you can microwave or warm your slices in the oven.
- How to reheat waffles: Waffles are best reheated in the toaster (again, donโt overdo it or youโll burn your waffles).
- How to thaw homemade granola: Granola stays fresh in the freezer much longer than it will in your pantry. If the recipe contains dried fruit, let your portion rest for a few minutes at room temperature before eating because dried fruit freezes rock-hard.
Overnight Oats (Recipe & Tips)
Overnight oats are a simple, healthy breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings. The recipe below yields 1 serving, so make as many servings (each in a separate jar) as youโd like. Overnight oats will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or you can freeze portions and let them defrost overnight in the fridge.
Blender Oatmeal Pancakes
This oatmeal pancake recipe is super easy to make in the blender! These healthy pancakes are perfect for busy mornings, and store well for later. Theyโre whole grain and gluten-free. Recipe yields 12 pancakes, enough for 4 servings.
Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Meet my favorite fall breakfast! Apples and steel-cut oats cook together in the same pot until they are creamy, delicious perfection. Itโs a hearty, healthy and delicious breakfast that reheats well for busy weekday mornings. Recipe yields 4 servings.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This naturally sweetened baked oatmeal recipe features blueberries (or any fruit youโd like), wholesome oats, nuts and warming spices. You can bake some now and enjoy oatmeal for the rest of the week! Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
Healthy Banana Bread
This healthy banana bread recipe is made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. You can easily make this banana bread vegan or gluten freeโcheck the recipe notes for details. Recipe yields 1 loaf (about 10 slices).
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
These amazing vegetarian breakfast burritos are stuffed with scrambled eggs and beans, easy homemade hash browns and fresh herbs. Enjoy them now and freeze the extra burritos for quick meals later. Recipe yields 6 breakfast burritos.
My Favorite Chia Seed Pudding
This creamy chia seed pudding recipe tastes like a creamsicle! Youโre going to love this healthy gluten-free treatโenjoy as a snack, dessert or breakfast. Recipe yields 1 serving; multiply as necessary or see recipe notes for how to make 4 servings all together.
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
These healthy blueberry muffins are golden, fluffy, moist and delicious! No one will guess this recipe is made with 100% whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Recipe yields 12 muffins.
Easy Gluten Free Oat Waffles
These light, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, gluten-free waffles are my favorite waffles! This waffle recipe requires just one flour, oat flour, which you can easily make yourself (see note). Recipe yields 3 to 4 round, 7-inch Belgian waffles, or 6 small, square Belgian waffles (the size shown here).
Muesli
This wholesome muesli recipe is quick, easy and delicious! Itโs basically homemade whole-grain cereal. Make a big batch and enjoy it for many breakfasts. Recipe yields 8 cups, enough for 16 servings.
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
These easy pumpkin muffins are made with whole grains and naturally sweetened! These pumpkin muffins are as light, fluffy and delicious as their coffee shop counterparts. Recipe yields 12 muffins.
Perfect Steel-Cut Oats
These ultra creamy, toasted steel-cut oats are ready in under 40 minutes and reheat beautifully for the rest of the week. I suggest doubling the recipe if youโd like to make breakfast for the whole week. Recipe as written below yields 4 modest servings (about 3 cups total, or 3/4 cup per serving).
Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa
This breakfast quinoa features toasted pecans, coconut oil, cinnamon and dried cherries or cranberries. It tastes like cinnamon toast! Recipe as written yields 1 serving; you can multiply it as necessary, as long as you use a suitably sized pot.
Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
This granola bar recipe is so easy and delicious! These wholesome granola bars are naturally sweetened, gluten free, and the perfect healthy snack or grab-and-go breakfast. Recipe yields 16 bars.
Gluten-Free Banana Muffins (Made with Almond Flour)
These gluten-free banana muffins are made with almond flour! This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together by hand. Recipe yields 1 dozen muffins.
How to Make Frittatas (Stovetop or Baked)
Learn how to make the perfect frittata with this comprehensive guide! Add veggies or greens like spinach and cheese of your choice. Recipe yields 1 large frittata or 18 mini frittatas (approximately 8 servings).
The Very Best Granola
This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). Itโs made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.
Homemade Bircher Muesli
This bircher muesli recipe is so delicious! Itโs a healthy way to start the day. Recipe yields 1 serving; I recommend making these oats in multiples of 2 in order to use up 1 apple while making and then 1 more apple for serving.
Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
This pancake mix makes pancakes more feasible on busy mornings! Itโs simply a bulk recipe for my whole wheat pancakes recipe. This mix fits perfectly into a quart-sized mason jar.
The Easiest Berry Chia Jam
This easy chia seed jam recipe is made with defrosted raw blueberries and raspberries (no cooking required)! Eat more nutritious berries with this healthy jam. Recipe yields roughly 2 2/3 cups.
Orange & Almond Granola
This homemade granola is infused with amazing orange and honey flavors. It also features toasted almonds, cinnamon, vanilla and old-fashioned oats! This granola recipe makes a great breakfast or snack. Recipe yields about 8 cups.
How to Make Almond Butter
Homemade almond butter is healthy, affordable and even more delicious than store-bought! Itโs easy to make, too. Youโll just need a good food processor or blender. Recipe yields about 1 2/3 cup almond butter (thatโs 16 ounces, the equivalent of a jar of almond butter from the store).
Cold Brew Coffee (Recipe & Tips!)
Letโs make cold brew coffee! Itโs easy to make, and itโs so nice to have coffee ready to go. This recipe is written for a 1-quart wide-mouth mason jar; you can scale it up or down using 1 ounce* (28 grams) coffee per 1 cup water. The quantities provided will produce about 2 1/2 cups concentrate, which is enough for 5 cups of cold brew.
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