Easy Breakfast Prep Ideas for a Healthy Meal Every Morning
Easy Breakfast Prep Ideas for a Healthy Meal Every Morning
If you're like me, skipping breakfast transforms you into a horrible, hangry monster within hours (that whole "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" thing is so true!). But if you're rushed in the morning, it can be all too easy to scrap your breakfast plans in favor of, you know, brushing your hair. The solution: breakfast meal prep. Yep, meal prep isn't just for your lunches—cooking up a week's worth of filling, healthy breakfasts will set you up for a stress-free, satiating start to your day. No hangry monsters here!
Tex Mex Breakfast Burrito
Burritos are delicious at any time of day—and breakfast is no exception. Whip up a bunch of these tasty Tex-Mex burritos, wrap them in foil, and heat 'em up in the morning.
Per serving: 395 cal, 15 g fat (6 g sat), 20 g protein, 1,070 mg sodium, 45 g carb, 4 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 5 g fiber
Loaded Veggie Avocado Quinoa Frittatas
Put your muffin tin to good use and cook a whole tray of veggie- and protein-packed mini firttatas.
Per serving: 113 cal, 5 g fat, 4.8 g protein, 12.6 g carbs, 2.2 g fiber, 1 g sugar
Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cup
Eggs are a great protein-packed breakfast option, but who has time to whip up a scramble in the morning? These grab-and-go egg cups paired with sweet potato are a great nutrient-packed solution.
Per serving: 103 cal, 6 g fat, 8 g protein, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar
Almond Butter, Strawberry, And Banana Overnight Oats with Chia
Overnight oats are a breakfast prep staple. Take yours to the next level by loading them up with almond butter and fruit.
Per serving: 410 cal, 15.6 g fat (1 g sat fat), 18.2 g protein, 56 g carbs, 12.2 g fiber, 14.9 g sugar
Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
Love breakfast tacos? Try this deconstructed version that fits perfectly in a small storage container.
Per serving: 450 cal, 19 g fat (6 g sat fat), 46 g protein, 24.5 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 1145.5 mg sodium
Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookie
Cookies? For breakfast?! You bet! These sweet and savory cookies are basically like a blueberry muffin in a more compact form. Yum!
Per serving: 117 cal, 6.3 g fat (1.7 g sat fat), 3.6 g protein, 32.4 g carbs, 2.3 g fiber, 5.1 g sugar, 29 mg sodium
Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups
Make your egg cups even more portable by portioning them out in a multi-compartment container, along with avocado and salsa.
Yogurt And Granola Parfait
Skip the sugar-laden yogurt parfaits at your local coffee shop, and opt to make your own ahead of time. Simply layer a couple mason jars with yogurt, berries, and granola—then twist on the lid and store them for a quick breakfast.
Per serving: 317 cal, 7 g fat, 15 g protein, 55 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 25 g sugar, 129 mg sodium
Chocolate Chip Breakfast Squares To-Go
Are you more of a sweet breakfast fan? Make a big tray of these chocolate chip breakfast squares and you'll be set for a week's worth of healthy a.m. treats.
Per serving: 130 cal, 3.6 g fat (1.6 g sat fat), 3.3 g protein, 22.6 g carbs, 3.1 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 150 mg sodium
Good Morning Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Start your day off with a serving of veggies. These blueberry muffins sneak in some zucchini, along with fiber-rich whole-wheat flour.
Per serving: 121 cal, 3.1 g fat, 2.7 g protein, 21.9 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 11.2 g sugar
Blueberry Carrot Cake Bars With Granola
If you're gluten-free, this breakfast take on carrot cake will keep you happy and fueled for hours.
Per serving: 225 cal, 7 g fat, 10 g protein, 28 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugar
Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bites
These cute breakfast bites may look like donut holes, but they're actually packed with healthy ingredients like oats, almond flour, and sunflower seed butter.
Per serving: 78 cal, 2.8 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 3 g protein, 11 g carbs, 1.1 g fiber, 4.1 g sugar, 0.8 mg sodium
One Bowl Berry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Yep, more cookies! These ones are super easy to make, and are packed with antioxidant-rich berries.
Per serving: 168 cal, 0.6 g fat (0.4 g sat fat), 3.8 g protein, 34.3 g carbs, 2.7 g fiber, 8.7 g sugar, 71 mg sodium
No-Bake Breakfast Cookies
Is it too hot outside to bake on a Sunday night? Go for these raw breakfast bites instead.
Per serving: 46 cal, 2.3 g fat (0.4 g sat fat), 1.7 g protein, 5.1 g carbs, g fiber, 3 g sugar, 17.3 mg sodium
Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal Cups
Making oatmeal in the a.m. takes up precious morning minutes. Save yourself the hassle by baking a batch of oatmeal cups that will last all week.
Per serving: 141 cal, 4 g fat, 4 g protein, 24 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 60 mg sodium
Vegetarian Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
These breakfast burritos taste just as good cold as they do fresh—which is good news if you only have time to grab and go.
Per serving: 441 cal, 15 g fat, 16 g protein, 60 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 7 g sugar
Vegetable Frittata
Cooking a whole frittata gives you enough servings for ample breakfasts. Just pop your veggie-packed slice in the microwave, or eat it cold—you do you.
Per serving: 194 cal, 13 g fat, 14 g protein, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 231 mg sodium
Easy Egg-Free Fritatta
If you're vegan, that doesn't mean frittatas are off the breakfast table. Go for this beautiful creation featureing mung beans as the base, and black salt for a magically eggy flavor.
Per serving: 211 cal, 10.6 g fat (3.1 g sat fat), 7.7 g protein, 23.8 g carbs, 3.2 g fiber, 4.5 g sugar, 530 mg sodium
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Muesli
Muesli is a quick and easy breakfast—either on top of yogurt, or on its own with almond milk. But it can be hard to find a truly healthy option on the market—so try making your own at home.
Per serving: 221 cal, 13.3 g fat (1.6 g sat fat), 8.8 g protein, 18 g carbs, 4.7 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 3 mg sodium
Berry Hempseed Pudding
You've heard of chia pudding, but what about hempseed? This antioxidant- and omega-3-rich mix is a great start to your day.
Per serving: 185 cal, 5.1 g fat, 4.6 g protein, 31.9 g carbs, 6.7 g fiber, 16.8 g sugar, 3 mg sodium
Easy Breakfast Prep Ideas for a Healthy Meal Every Morning
This article is part of Women's Health 2019 Breakfast Week
These a.m. ideas are all about the prep.