Healthy Breakfasts to Make Ahead of Time

You may not think about the meal prep and planning of breakfast. In fact, most people do not. They figure that eggs or a smoothie is enough. The truth is, you should be taking in more calories and nutrients during your breakfast, and that requires more meal planning. Here are a few healthy breakfasts that you can make ahead of time to ensure you are getting what you need. It also saves much more time and stress in the mornings when you have to get up and go!

Overnight Oats, Nuts, and Berries

Overnight oats with nuts and berries is a simple and quick make ahead breakfast. This breakfast also packs a punch with various benefits. Let's look at the oatmeal first. The oats give you smoother digestion and help to move things through your system with the fiber enriched grains (please note-if you’re gluten intolerant oats are a no-go). The nuts are packed with superfood properties and protein. The berries are also superfoods that give you additional vitamins and an energy boost. Keep in mind, if you use greek yogurt as the soaking agent, you will also get even more protein to get you started in the morning! Adding in a sprinkle of cinnamon can help stabilize your blood sugar and add to the taste!

Mini Frittatas

If you prefer something a little heartier in the mornings, then you may want to try mini frittatas. These can be made ahead and stored for up to three or four days. The frittatas have the power of protein from the eggs. You can add peppers or any other vegetable that gives you vitamins or minerals. You can also add a variety of meats and cheese to give you even more depth and more protein. If you want even more protein, add a side of high fat cottage cheese!

Breakfast Sandwiches

One of the most commonly purchased breakfast meals at fast food restaurants is the breakfast sandwich. You can actually make these ahead, freeze them, and eat them as you want. The sandwiches are incredibly simple. Use avocado and your choice of protein (hemp seeds, meats or an egg). Make them ahead, wrap in plastic wrap, and re- heat in the morning.

Bean Breakfast Burritos

You may not think of beans as part of breakfast, but they can pack a large amount of protein and minerals. You can use refried beans, pinto beans, or even black beans. Remember to soak your beans or pressure cook them! Mix them with a variety of spices along with brown rice and cheese and you have yourself a great burrito breakfast that gives you what you need when a sweet breakfast just will not do.

You can always alter your breakfast meal prep to give you more of what you need, more superfoods, or more nutrients. Just make sure you plan it out to know what you need for each meal and that you have it on hand at all times! I find this has saved my husband and I valuable time and stress in the mornings! Enjoy!