If mornings usually have you racing out the door with only a coffee holding you together, these meal prep breakfast recipes will be your new best friend. Making your breakfast for the week is one of the best ways to dip your toe into meal prepping as it's high ROI for very minimal effort. These healthy breakfast ideas range from high protein overnight oats to baked oats and egg bites designed to help you with decision fatigue and save you money on takeout options.
Breakfast is one of the first things I recommend people meal prep when trying to get more organised. It's the biggest bang-for-buck place to start because you can spend 5-10 minutes prepping a few jars of overnight oats or bake a big batch of baked oats, freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches or egg bites, and suddenly your breakfast is handled for the week.
In my own house, I make overnight oats twice a week for me and Zak because it saves us pulling out the protein powder, creatine, oats, chia seeds etc. every single morning. I'm the first to admit that I'm a little bit lazy so any excuse to save me a couple of minutes is always a win.
All of the recipes in this round up are tested with meal prep in mind - not just whether they taste good on day 1. I test how they store, reheat, whether they freeze and what adjustments need to be made.
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50+ breakfast meal prep ideas for busy weeks
1. Sheet pan breakfast sandwiches
These freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches are made with eggs, vegetables, bacon, cheese and English muffins. They're designed for weekly meal prep and can be reheated straight from frozen, which makes them much cheaper than grabbing one from a café. A good pick when you want breakfast sandwiches that actually hold up after freezing (because of my secret ingredient).
2. Banoffee overnight oats
Banoffee overnight oats (caramel and banana) are a no-cook breakfast made with mashed banana, yogurt, oats and a swirl of caramel. They're creamy, easy to portion into jars, and a good option when you want breakfast oats that taste a little more fun than plain porridge.
3. Spinach feta tortilla quiche
This single serve quiche with spinach and feta is spanakopita inspired for a savoury breakfast (or snack). Using the wrap instead of pastry makes it hold together better for a breakfast meal prep as it holds its shape and reheats well without going rubbery or soggy.
4. Protein banana waffles
These banana protein waffles are made naturally sweet with banana and honey. They're soft on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside and are great for a grab-and-go breakfast meal prep as they can be eaten cold, or you can warm them up if you have a bit more time. Serve them with yogurt and berries - and maybe an extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
5. Sheet pan breakfast burritos
These freezer breakfast burritos are made with baked eggs, bacon, vegetables and cheese, all wrapped in large tortillas. They're a breakfast burrito that's baked on a sheet pan which is great if you want a minimal effort breakfast meal prep that is freezer friendly and reheats without turning soggy or gluggy (iykyk). Make a batch (or 4) and freeze for some Plan B savoury breakfast meal prep options for you rmonth ahead.
6. Biscoff raspberry overnight oats
Biscoff overnight oats with raspberries combine spiced Biscoff spread with the tartness of raspberries in a super creamy and rich oatmeal. It's a sweet breakfast that kinda feels like dessert but keeps you satisfied all morning.
7. Biscoff raspberry baked oats
This biscoff baked oats with raspberries combined biscoff spread with raspberries in a cake-style breakfast meal prep. It takes 5 minutes to prepare, includes minimal ingredients, and can be enjoyed warm or chilled - perfect for busy mornings or a satisfying afternoon snack!
8. Bacon spinach egg bites
Spinach egg bites with bacon are mini frittata-style muffins made with eggs, bacon, spinach and tomato. They're bite-sized, easy to grab from the fridge, and a great breakfast meal prep with eggs when you want something savoury. You can also change up the veg or protein so the batch doesn't feel too repetitive.
9. Protein blueberry muffins (without eggs)
These blueberry muffins with Greek yogurt are soft, fluffy, and made without eggs. They have a bakery-style texture (I tested it many many times to achieve it) and are great for a quick breakfast option when you're running out the door.
10. Protein carrot cake overnight oats
Carrot cake-inspired overnight oats are an easy way to add in some extra veg without it being a chore (especially if you have a sweet tooth). With a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg mixed in, they feel warm and cosy but are packed with 40g of protein so perfect to kick start your day.
11. Almond croissant baked oats
If you're as obsessed with almond croissants as I am (and the rest of the world), then you need to make these almond croissant baked oats. They're a healthier take on the pastry which I've turned into a filling breakfast prep.
12. Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (with Scrambled Eggs and Spinach)
This chorizo, egg and spinach burrito is packed with smoky chorizo, scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach and BBQ sauce in a warm wrap. It's a filling savoury breakfast meal prep option that works well for busy mornings when you're on-the-go but still want something flavourful. Reheat in a sandwich press for the best texture!
13. Mixed berry overnight oats
These overnight oats with frozen mixed berries is one of the easiest budget-friendly breakfasts. The berries soften overnight into the oats, creating a thick and creamy texture without extra effort. It's simple, cheap and ideal for breakfast meal prep for the week.
14. Baked pancakes with protein powder
Protein oven baked pancakes give you the pancake feel without standing at the stove flipping batches. Made with banana, honey and protein-rich ingredients, they bake as a sliceable pancake casserole you can portion for the week. Add your own toppings or mix-ins to keep them flexible.
15. Feta spinach muffins
Feta spinach muffins are a savoury breakfast or snack made with spinach, feta and simple muffin ingredients. They have that spinach-and-feta pastry vibe but in a much more meal prep friendly format. Store, reheat or freeze them so you've got an easy savoury option ready to go.
16. Brownie baked oats
Baked chocolate oatmeal is rich, fudgy and made with cacao powder, chocolate protein powder, choc chips, banana and chia seeds. It's a good high protein breakfast when you want something brownie-like but still useful for meal prep. Slice it into portions and reheat during the week.
17. Raspberry overnight oats
Protein raspberry overnight oats are fresh, creamy and easy to make with seasonal raspberries or frozen berries. A raspberry chia jam adds extra flavour and texture without much extra work. It's a reliable healthy breakfast idea that works year-round and keeps costs down.
18. Ham and cheese muffins
These muffins with ham and cheese are ideal when you want a savoury grab-and-go breakfast. They're packed with ham, cheese and herbs, and taste especially good lightly warmed. Make a batch for breakfast, snacks or lunchboxes during the week.
19. Tiramisu overnight oats
Protein tiramisu overnight oats combine creamy layers, coffee flavour and a chocolatey finish in a make-ahead jar. They're a good option when you want breakfast to feel like dessert but still include filling ingredients. Prep them ahead for hectic weeks when coffee and breakfast need to work together.
20. Protein bagels (without cottage cheese)
Protein bagels without dairy are made with simple pantry staples and don't rely on Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. They're useful when you want a higher protein base for breakfast sandwiches or toast-style meals without buying bagels. Make them ahead and add eggs, spreads (like my spring onion cream cheese) or fillings during the week.
21. Protein carrot cake baked oats
These carrot cake baked oats are made with oats, carrot, warming spices and protein-rich ingredients for a sweet breakfast that is kind of like cake. They're a good way to add a little extra veg into your morning without giving up a sweet breakfast. Serve alongside some yogurt and fresh berries for a filling meal
22. Ham asparagus frittata
This frittata with leftover ham and asparagus is made with eggs, asparagus, ham, cheese and Italian seasoning. It's oven-baked, hands-off, and works well for breakfast meal prep with eggs because you can slice it into portions. It's also a smart way to use up leftover ham.
23. Choc chip overnight oats
This chocolate chip overnight oats have cookie dough energy thanks to oats, yogurt, chia seeds and chocolate chips. This quick meal prepped breakfast is simple to prep in jars and don't need reheating. Keep a few in the fridge for mornings when you need breakfast ready immediately.
24. Homemade protein granola
Protein honey granola is a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought granola made with oats, honey and protein-rich ingredients. It's great for topping yogurt bowls, smoothie bowls or fruit during the week. Make a big batch and store it in a container for easy breakfast assembly with yogurt and fresh fruit
25. French toast bake with protein powder
Protein French toast bake is an oven-baked breakfast casserole made with soft Hawaiian bread and a protein-rich custard. It feels like weekend brunch but reheats well for weekday breakfast prep. Slice it into portions and pair with fruit or yogurt if you want it more balanced.
26. Mango overnight oats with pineapple
These passion mango overnight oats are creamy, tropical and made with oats, chia seeds, mango or passionfruit yogurt and fruit. They're a bright make-ahead option when you want something different from berries or chocolate. Prep them in jars for a no-cook breakfast that's ready all week.
27. 4-ingredient protein breakfast cookies
These banana protein breakfast cookies are soft, naturally sweet cookies made with mashed banana, rolled oats, cinnamon and protein powder. They're freezer friendly, easy to grab, and good for mornings when you need breakfast you can eat one-handed. Keep a stash ready for chaotic weeks.
28. Chocolate peanut butter baked oats
This peanut butter chocolate baked oats gives reeses vibes with peanut butter and chocolate chips but adds in oats, banana and protein powder for a filling breakfast. It's easy to prep, slice and reheat, making it a good option for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. The peanut butter and chocolate combo makes it satisfying without needing much effort.
29. Caramelised banana pancakes
Sometimes you just need something fancier than your typical pancakes on a Sunday morning. That's where these caramelised banana pancakes come in. Made with brown sugar and maple syrup to give the caramelisation, the bananas stack on top of the pancakes for a little bit of extra indulgence. Plus they can be meal prepped for your week ahead.
30. Blueberry lemon overnight oats
These blueberry lemon overnight oats are creamy, fresh and made with lemon, blueberries, oats and a high protein yogurt base. The flavours settle nicely overnight, so they're ideal for breakfast jars. It's a lighter-tasting option when you want something sweet but not too heavy.
31. Choc chip blueberry baked oats
These blueberry baked oats with chocolate chips is an easy to portion and freezer-friendly breakfast meal prep made with wholesome ingredients. This is a good one when you want baked oats that feel fun but still practical.
32. Peaches and cream overnight oats
These peaches and cream overnight oats are made with creamy oats, sweet peaches, chia seeds and yogurt. They're thick, filling and easy to pack into containers for the week. The yogurt and chia seeds help create a satisfying texture without needing to cook anything.
33. Chocolate zucchini muffins
These protein chocolate zucchini muffins are rich, fudgy and made with zucchini, banana and protein powder. They're a good meal prep breakfast muffins option when you want something sweet with a little hidden veg. Store them for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks
34. Spinach banana pancakes
These protein spinach banana pancakes get their green colour from fresh spinach blended with ripe banana. They're soft, naturally sweet, and work well with raspberry chia jam for a fun breakfast prep. Freeze or refrigerate them so they're ready to reheat during the week.
35. Banoffee baked oats
Banoffee baked oatmeal bring together banana, caramel and baked oatmeal in a warm, protein-packed breakfast. It's sweet and comforting but still meal prep friendly because you can bake it once and portion it out. A good option if you prefer warm oats over overnight oats.
36. Peanut butter and jam overnight oats
PB&J overnight oats combine creamy peanut butter, fruity jam and oats for a nostalgic make-ahead breakfast. Adding chia jam gives it extra fibre and a thicker texture. It's simple, filling and easy to keep in the fridge for the week.
37. Coconut carrot loaf cake
Protein carrot cake loaf is a moist breakfast or snack loaf made with carrot, banana, coconut flavours and protein-rich ingredients. Raisins and walnuts can add extra texture if you like your carrot cake with a bit more going on. Slice it up for easy breakfasts or snacks across the week.
38. Blueberry chia pudding
This coconut blueberry chia pudding is a thick overnight breakfast made with chia seeds, coconut yogurt, coconut milk, blueberries and maple syrup. It's easy to mix and chill, and you can blend it if you prefer a smoother pudding texture.
39. Pistachio baked oats
Pistachio baked oatmeal are fluffy, cake-like and made with oats, pistachio flavour and protein-rich ingredients. They're inspired by the pistachio trend but made practical for breakfast meal prep. Bake, slice and store them for an easy sweet breakfast during the week.
40. Mint choc chip overnight oats
These mint chocolate chip overnight oats are creamy, chocolatey and fresh with a mint flavour that works surprisingly well for breakfast. They're easy to prep in jars and keep ready in the fridge. A good choice when you want overnight oats that don't taste like the usual berry or banana version.
41. Zucchini banana bread
This protein zucchini banana bread is a moist, protein-boosted loaf made with banana, zucchini and simple baking staples. It's breakfast and snack friendly, with hidden veg that even veggie sceptics can get around. Slice and freeze it so you always have something ready.
42. Orange poppyseed overnight oats
Orange poppyseed baked oats combine orange flavour, poppyseeds and oats into a bright breakfast bake. It has an orange creamsicle feel while still being easy to portion for the week. Serve it chilled or warmed depending on how much effort the morning allows.
43. Peach and cherry crumble
Cherry peach crumble is made with peaches, cherries, cinnamon and a buttery oatmeal topping. It can lean dessert, but with yogurt it also works as a summery breakfast meal prep. Use canned or fresh fruit depending on the season and your budget.
44. Pistachio overnight oats
Pistachio overnight oats are creamy, nutty and simple to make ahead. They use an overnight oat base with pistachio flavour for a breakfast that feels a bit more interesting than plain oats. Keep a few jars in the fridge for sweet, no-cook breakfasts.
45. Orange overnight oats
These creamy orange overnight oats bring that classic orange creamsicle flavour to your breakfast. The oats, yogurt and citrus create a creamy, bright breakfast that's ready before your weekday chaos begins. It's a good way to make breakfast feel fresher without adding morning effort.
46. Choc cherry baked oats
Chocolate cherry baked oatmeal combines juicy cherries, dark chocolate, oats, banana, chia seeds and milk. It's rich enough to feel like a treat (maybe pair it with my cherry ripe truffles) but still works as a nourishing breakfast or snack. Bake a tray and portion it for the fridge or freezer.
47. Matcha baked oats with chia jam
Matcha strawberry baked oats take inspiration from strawberry matcha lattes and turn it into a freezer-friendly breakfast bake. The matcha and strawberry combo gives your usual baked oats a fun twist without making the prep complicated. Portion it out for a slightly fancier weekday breakfast.
48. Peanut butter choc banana overnight oats
This overnight oats with peanut butter, chocolate and banana is a sweet but filling option that works well when you want a healthy breakfast that doesn't feel boring. Make it ahead for an easy no-cook breakfast for super busy mornings
49. Zucchini bread baked oats
Baked zucchini oatmeal is a cosy breakfast bake inspired by zucchini bread. Shredded zucchini keeps it moist, while cinnamon and maple syrup add that familiar warm flavour. It's a protein-packed option that works well for meal prepping breakfast when you want something sweet with some hidden veg.
50. Oreo overnight oats (blended)
Blended Oreo overnight oats are smooth, creamy and pudding-like, which is helpful if you're not into the usual oat texture. They're made with oats, protein-rich ingredients and Oreo flavour for a sweet no-cook breakfast. Prep them ahead for a jar breakfast that feels more like dessert.
51. Curried sausages (serve with toast)
These curried sausages are more of a breakfast-for-dinner or brunch-style meal prep option, made with sausages, rice and vegetables in a budget-friendly curry sauce. They're easy to batch cook and store well, which makes them handy if you prefer a heartier savoury start to the day. Serve them with some toast for a breakfast meal prep or with rice if you really don't mind!
10. Savoury mince (serve with toast)
Growing up I have really fond memories of Nan making her savoury mince on toast for a breakfast at her house. We would always go away with a container of leftovers for Dad (literally the only leftovers he would ever eat). Add an egg on top for a super yolky finish!
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FAQs
Overnight oats are usually the easiest because they take a few minutes, don't need cooking, and can be made directly in jars. Muffins, baked oats and egg bites are also good options if you want something you can freeze.
Most breakfast meal prep recipes last 3-4 days in the fridge when stored in airtight containers. Freezer-friendly options like breakfast burritos, sandwiches, waffles, muffins and baked oats can usually be made further ahead.
Good high protein options include overnight oats with protein powder, Greek yogurt bowls, egg bites, frittatas, breakfast burritos, protein muffins and protein baked oats. Aim for a mix of protein, carbs and fats so breakfast actually keeps you full.
Try savoury breakfast meal prep like egg bites, frittatas, breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, spinach feta muffins or tortilla quiche. These are also helpful if you want breakfast meal prep with eggs instead of oats.
Start with one breakfast meal prep recipe that feels easy, then build from there. Whether you pick overnight oats, muffins, burritos or baked eggs, having breakfast ready for the week makes busy mornings feel a lot less chaotic.
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