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Oct 16, 2019 By The Real Food Dietitians

15 Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes

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When mornings are tight, give these 15 Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes a try!

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day

The other most important ones? That would be lunch and dinner. Skipping breakfast might make it seem like you’re saving time at the moment but when that bottoming-out, low-energy feeling hits mid-morning you’ll probably lose any time you’ve saved scrambling for something to put in your face (and use precious brainpower trying to make a decision as to what to eat).

That being said, we know how difficult it can be to put a healthy meal in front of you in the morning and still get out of the door on time so we’ve rounded these 15 Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes to make mornings a little easier.

The weekend is a great time to prep one or two of these 15 healthy meal prep breakfast recipes so they’re easy to reheat and eat at home or grab and go on your way to work or school. If you workout in the morning before heading to work, just tuck them into your gym bag so you’re ready to refuel and conquer the day with a happy belly.

Egg Dishes:

Egg dishes are great for meal preps because you can freeze them to enjoy later. Egg muffins are great because they’re already single-serve but you can cut frittatas or egg bakes into individual portions after they’ve cooled then divide into meal prep containers or reusable bags for freezing. Allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight or you can use a microwave to thaw them before reheating.

Two egg muffins served on white plate setting atop striped napkin, splashed with buffalo sauced and garnished with raspberries and grapes
Photo Credit: Jess of Plays Well with Butter
Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins
Make quick work of these Whole30-friendly Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins by using leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken or our Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken. Serve with a side of fruit or over a bed of greens with an extra drizzle of our Homemade Buffalo Sauce for a breakfast that tastes almost too good to be healthy.

Sweet Potato Turkey Sausage Egg Bake

This Whole30-friendly egg bake features healthy, slow-burning carbs from sweet potatoes, red pepper, and spinach. Use your favorite brand of turkey sausage, make your own turkey sausage, or use chopped bacon or ham to keep it simple yet protein-packed.

Sausage Hash Brown Egg Bake
Everything you love about a loaded omelet and hashbrowns comes together in one dish to make a breakfast favorite portable. Frozen hashbrowns take the work out of shredding potatoes by hand to cut down on prep time.

 

Hashes:

Hashes, like egg dishes, are super freezer-friendly so they’re a great choice for meal prepping. They’re also a great way to use up those random bits of veggies in the crisper drawer. To freeze, cool the hash completely before dividing it into smaller containers then freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, place the container in the fridge overnight or use a microwave to defrost it prior to reheating.

Though not absolutely necessary, a good 12-inch cast-iron skillet will serve you well when making hashes and egg bakes and well, anything else, really. Look for one with a lid to keep splatters down and to help veggies cook faster.

Put an egg on it! 

Hashes are a great option for those looking for an egg-free breakfast option but they’re also amazing when topped with a fried or poached egg for extra protein and fat to keep you satisfied – and out of the breakroom donuts – all morning long.

Hash-filled cast-iron skillet with a fried egg, jalapeño and avocado slices, and green onion garnish with a spoon buried in it
Photo Credit: Jess of Plays Well with Butter

Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash

This hash is a great way to use up leftover taco meat if you happen to have some in the fridge. If not, you can kill two birds with one stone by making a batch of taco meat with our Homemade Taco Seasoning then using some for the hash and some for taco night later in the week.

Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Sausage Hash

Starting the day off with a veggie-packed breakfast is always a good idea. Not only are veggies packed with vitamins and minerals, but they’re also a good source of fiber which keeps you fuller longer and supports healthy digestion. This Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Sausage Hash is one of our favorites because it’s so hearty.

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Plate filled with hash with a fried egg on top and fork on the side. Skillet of hash in the background as well as a bowl of orange slices

Chicken Apple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash

Using premade chicken sausage links makes this Chicken Apple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash quick to prepare. Like more spice? Just change up the sausages you use – you really can’t go wrong here.

Sausages and Such:

Making your own breakfast sausage patties is economical and easy. The best part is that you can control what goes in them. Say ‘good-bye’ to preservatives and fillers and ‘hello’ to these DIY breakfast sausages instead!

To freeze, place cooled sausage patties in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet and freeze until solid. Store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 1 month. Thaw patties overnight in the fridge or use a microwave to defrost them before reheating.

White plate filled with three stacks of apple turkey sausage with sliced apples on the side.

Turkey Apple Sausage Patties

These are one of our oldest Whole30-friendly recipes but they’re a classic. Kids love them because the apple gives them a little sweetness, parents love them because their kids actually eat them!

Blackberry Sage Breakfast Sausage

Though it may seem unconventional to stud pork sausage patties with berries, our Blackberry Sage Sausage Patties will change your mind with their perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Savory Zucchini Fritters

While more egg bake than breakfast meat pattie, these Savory Zucchini Fritters are delicious on their own or when topped with a dollop of Cream Fraiche or sour cream (or our Homemade Paleo Ranch Dressing & Dip if you want to keep them Whole30).

Four zucchini fritters stack on a white plate with a dollop of sour cream on top

Oats & More:

For those days when you want a breakfast that’s more sweet than savory (or a midday snack), these gluten-free options are our go-to when it comes to meal prepping.

To freeze, divide into individual portions and store in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge or use a microwave to defrost before reheating.

Small bowl fill with a piece of baked oatmeal topped with banana slices with spoon and napkin lying next to it. Additional bowls filled with baked oatmeal and chocolate chips in background

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal comes together quick and easy and has a soft cake-like texture that will leave you wondering if maybe you’re eating cake for breakfast but without all the added sugar. Top with sliced bananas and/or your favorite yogurt, if desired.

Zucchini Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups

The best thing about zucchini is its ability to ‘hide’ in baked goods like these perfectly portable, chocolate chip-stuffed oatmeal cups.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies

Who says you can’t have cookies for breakfast? We love the soft-baked texture of these fruit and nut studded cookies for breakfast, lunch boxes, and post-workout snacks.

 

Mmmm Muffins:

While we love to start the day with a hearty, veggie-packed breakfast, we also love our muffins. Muffins are great for meal preps because they mix up quick and bake even quicker. They’re also super freezer-friendly so don’t be afraid to double the batch so you have some on hand whenever you need them.

Tired of prying muffins from the pan? Try lining your muffin pan with these unbleached, compostable paper liners or use a non-stick, dishwasher-safe silicone muffin pan for perfect muffins every time.

Several banana chocolate chip muffins stacked on a cooling rack with a bite taken out of the front muffin
Photo Credit: Jess of Plays Well with Butter

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Skip the sugar-packed muffins from your local coffee shop and opt for these instead. Pumpkin puree adds a dose of vitamin A, fiber and sweetness while keeping them moist and tender. Not a fan of pumpkin and chocolate? Swap out the chocolate chips for chopped pecans or walnuts and you’re good to go.

Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Like banana bread, only better! There isn’t much more to say about this classic combo of sweet, ripe bananas and dark chocolate chips – other than you should make some right now. For a more traditional take, use walnuts in place of the chocolate chips (or go all out and use both).

Blueberry Banana Walnut Muffin Bars

Somewhere between muffin and cake, these muffin bars are lightly sweet and hit the spot any time of day.

A square piece of baked oatmeal on white square plate surrounded by small bowl of blueberries, a glass cup filled with yogurt and a glimpse of the full pan as well as another plated piece
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