Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Healthy Meal Prep Recipes Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes 22 Most Popular Breakfast Recipes You Can Prep the Night Before By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 6, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Wake up to a delicious breakfast by doing a little prep the night before! These recipes are popular with EatingWell fans, earning four- and five-star ratings. You’ll want to try options like our Meal-Prep Peanut Butter Pancakes and Spinach & Feta Mug Scrambled Eggs to start your day on a high note. 01 of 22 Meal-Prep Peanut Butter Pancakes Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Enjoy super-fluffy pancakes, powered by protein-packed peanut butter for a nutty twist. Fold in chopped fresh strawberries, or chocolate chips if you’re in the mood for something a little sweeter. These pancakes can keep you going all week long—they store beautifully in the freezer and take only a minute to reheat; perfect for busy mornings. View Recipe 02 of 22 Pumpkin-Spice Latte Overnight Oats Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this recipe for pumpkin-spice latte overnight oats! It’s a convenient make-ahead breakfast inspired by the beloved fall drink, complete with real pumpkin and a creamy yogurt topping. Blending all the ingredients gives the oats a smooth texture and helps meld the flavors that you’ll reach for again and again. View Recipe 03 of 22 Spinach & Feta Mug Scrambled Eggs Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whip up eggs with a few simple ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, and you have the makings of a breakfast that’s prepped, seasoned and will be ready to eat in a little more than a minute before running out the door. If you don’t want to store the mixture in individual mugs, you can store it in an airtight container then transfer to a mug when you’re ready to cook it. View Recipe 04 of 22 Breakfast Dal Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Lentil-based dal makes a filling breakfast packed with protein, fiber and essential nutrients, delivering lasting energy throughout your morning. Prepare this dal in advance and store it in the fridge for a convenient option to enjoy throughout the week, or freeze it to have on hand for an easy breakfast in the months ahead. View Recipe 05 of 22 Lemon-Blueberry Granola Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel This lemon-blueberry granola makes a delightfully crunchy topping for yogurt or just an out-of-the-bag snack. One batch of this homemade granola can last a month in a sealed container in your pantry, or store it in your freezer to keep it fresh even longer. Coconut oil adds extra tropical nuttiness to the granola, but if saturated fat is a concern, use olive oil in its place. View Recipe 06 of 22 Greens-&-Gruyère Mini Quiches This mini quiche recipe uses classic Provençal flavors—garlic, oil-cured olives, anchovies, caramelized onions—to season these very-green egg cups. They keep well, perfect for breakfast on the fly, but the flavors are sophisticated enough to serve for brunch. View Recipe 07 of 22 Blueberry-Almond Overnight French Toast Pick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe—the breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table. View Recipe 08 of 22 Apple-Pie Bread This easy everyday apple-pie bread makes a great breakfast-on-the-go with a cup of coffee. The fragrant spices typical of apple pie and the tender bits of baked apple inside also make it worthy as a healthy after-dinner dessert. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a pat of butter or cream cheese or keep it on your counter for a tasty treat during the week. View Recipe 09 of 22 Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand. View Recipe 10 of 22 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Broccoli, Ham & Cheddar Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings. View Recipe 11 of 22 Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins Carrot cake meets muffins in this healthy breakfast recipe. Whole-wheat pastry flour along with plenty of carrots and toasted walnuts add fiber, while applesauce keeps the muffins moist and helps cut back on sugar. View Recipe 12 of 22 3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days to reheat on demand. View Recipe 13 of 22 Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls Victor Protasio Here's one take on wake and bake—you do all the prep work the day before and let the rolls have their final rise in the fridge while you sleep. Not only does that allow them to develop extra flavor, you get more shut-eye. View Recipe 14 of 22 Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats Powdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family. View Recipe 15 of 22 Morning Glory Muffins These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite—carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice. View Recipe 16 of 22 Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles These fun yogurt pops studded with fresh berries make a great on-the-go breakfast for a busy morning—perfect for kids and adults alike. View Recipe 17 of 22 Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for the days when you don't have time for your typical bowl of oatmeal. View Recipe 18 of 22 Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week. View Recipe 19 of 22 Sriracha, Egg & Avocado Overnight Oats If you love avocado toast, give this savory overnight oats recipe a try. The oats soak overnight for easy "cooking." In the morning, just top with a fried egg, avocado and Sriracha for a satisfying healthy breakfast. View Recipe 20 of 22 Spinach & Feta Quiche Brie Passano This quiche skips the crust and delivers spinach, dill and feta cheese in every bite. Enjoy this easy quiche for brunch or make it for dinner and serve with a green salad on the side. View Recipe 21 of 22 Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos Having a stash of flavorful bean burritos in your freezer means you'll always have a satisfying plant-based meal ready for a grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning or to take to the campsite for an easy campfire meal. Our vegan breakfast filling—made with tofu and prepared to mimic scrambled eggs—is tossed with beans, veggies and salsa for a delicious and ultra-satisfying meal. View Recipe 22 of 22 Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata This frittata is made with Cheddar cheese and zucchini and is quick and easy to prepare. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit