I’m always looking for breakfast ideas to keep things interesting.
That’s why I rounded up the best-of-the-best make-ahead breakfast recipes that will get everyone started on the right foot!
There are over 60 recipes for oats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, granola, sandwiches, burritos, casseroles, egg cups, muffins, cookies, bars and rolls (yes, cinnamon).
There’s something filling and delicious for everyone on this list!
The best make-ahead breakfast recipes
Oat Recipes
Basic Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a convenient, healthy, no-cook breakfast option that can be prepped in advance in less than 5 minutes and taken on-the-go.
You’ll find a basic vegan overnight oats recipe as well as tips for adding toppings and flavorings.
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Cookie dough overnight oats are a simple and delicious solution for a balanced breakfast or on-the-go snack.
With ingredients like chia seeds, almond butter, and Greek yogurt, this sweet, nutritious breakfast treat only tastes like a guilty pleasure!
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
These healthy cinnamon roll overnight oats are perfectly sweet, delicious, and so easy to make!
With a cinnamon-sugar swirl in every serving, they taste just like cinnamon buns.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Meet apple pie overnight oats - an easy and absolutely scrumptious make-ahead breakfast!
The vanilla maple overnight oats take just minutes to whip up and the sauteed cinnamon apple pie topping is to-die-for.
It'll be your new favorite meal prep breakfast, I promise!
Oatmeal Breakfast Pizza Crust
This oatmeal breakfast pizza crust is so versatile! You can make them ahead and freeze them, host a build-your-own breakfast pizza brunch or use them as a fun activity for kids!
Some of my favorite toppings to add are coconut yogurt, granola, nut butter, fruit, coconut flakes, granola and chocolate chips!
Chocolate Baked Oats
They make for an easy, healthy breakfast packed with protein and chocolate flavor.
You can make a single serving for one or double the recipe and make more for later!
Try these other oat-based make-ahead breakfast recipes:
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Morning Glory Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Protein Overnight Oats
- Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
- Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
- Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
- Granola Cups
- Sorghum Porridge (similar to oatmeal)
Waffle, Pancake and French Toast Recipes
Overnight French Toast
If you want breakfast leftovers, overnight French toast is a winning idea.
This delightful French toast bakes in the oven and emerges puffed and golden and ready for a big glug of maple syrup.
Sweet Potato Waffles
Easy and delicious Paleo sweet potato waffles that are made with only 4 simple ingredients and completely nut free and gluten free with a vegan option!
Perfect for any weekend brunch or breakfast spread!
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Have you ever wondered how to make whole grain pancakes?
This whole wheat pancakes recipe is packed full of whole grains with dairy-free or dairy-full options for a healthier twist on traditional pancakes.
Diner Pancakes
Learn how to make homemade pancakes that are light, fluffy, and as tasty as diner pancakes.
Prepare to break up with boxed pancake mix; these pancakes from scratch taste so much better and take just 20 minutes.
Try these other waffle, pancake and French toast recipes:
- Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Walnut Chai Pancakes
- Churro Waffles
- Buttermilk Waffles
- Very Berry French Toast Bake
- Vanilla French Toast Casserole
Parfaits and Granola Recipes
Strawberry Parfait
This strawberry parfait is an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture and makes the perfect sweet treat.
With layers of creamy yogurt, fresh strawberries, crunchy granola, and zesty lemon zest, it’s sure to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal Chia Pudding
Get ready for my chocolate raspberry oatmeal chia pudding...
When you can't choose between chocolate overnight oats and raspberry chia pudding, have both - in a parfait!
It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast option that's nutritious but also seems like dessert.
Almond Chocolate Granola
Vegan and gluten free almond butter granola makes a great breakfast staple.
Lightly sweetened and full of high protein oats and almonds.
Honey Nut Granola
This honey nut granola is easy, lightly sweetened and full of honey, nut and cinnamon flavor!
Chunky granola clusters are made with oats, almonds, cinnamon, honey and coconut oil.
Try these other parfait and granola recipes:
Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Freezer breakfast sandwiches made with baked eggs and topped with cheese, sausage, bacon, or ham on an English muffin.
These make ahead sandwiches are easy and delicious.
Breakfast Burritos
Easy breakfast burritos with eggs, bacon, hash browns, cheese and avocado.
Make a batch in advance – they’re perfect for reheating in the morning!
Try these other breakfast sandwiches and burritos:
- Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
- Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
- Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes
- Healthy Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Baked Goods and Bites
Lemon Bliss Balls
These lemon bliss balls are the perfect snack or dessert bites.
The creaminess of the cashews combined with zesty lemon and shredded coconut is a true blissful combination.
Prepare to make a double batch - they go quick!
Homemade Cereal Bars
These homemade cereal bars are crunchy, chewy, and deliciously sweet!
Grab one for an on-the-go breakfast treat or a mid-day delight.
Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
These glazed almond poppy seed muffins are fluffy, moist and topped with sliced almonds!
You can make these bakery style muffins in no time in the comfort of your home.
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies
Simple and delicious cookies with hearty oats, cinnamon and the perfect icing drizzle.
This cinnamon roll breakfast cookie recipe is a fun way to start the day.
Simple ingredients and done from start to finish in 30 minutes!
Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
These overnight brioche cinnamon rolls are made from scratch using a soft and fluffy brioche dough and a sweet cream cheese glaze.
Try these other breakfast baked goods and bites recipes:
- Breakfast Oatmeal Yogurt Cookies
- Strawberry Bread with Buttermilk
- Lavendar Berry Sweet Rolls
- Healthy Breakfast Muffins
- Protein Cookie Dough
- Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
- No Knead Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
- Peach Muffins with Crumble Topping
- Banana Carrot Muffins
- Bagel and Cream Cheese Bites
Egg and Casserole Recipes
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
This chocolate chip bread pudding is made with an easy custard made with eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, milk, and plenty of chocolate chips!
Marinated Egg Mayak
Make the most flavorful eggs with minimal effort!
These jammy Korean soy sauce marinated eggs, or Mayak eggs, make the perfect quick snack or breakfast meal prep with maximum flavor.
Get ready to transform simple pantry ingredients into an addicting family breakfast!
Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Each slice of this easy egg breakfast casserole is thick, flavorful, and satisfying; plus, the recipe is an incredibly convenient breakfast choice since it’s make-ahead and infinitely adaptable.
Like quiche, you can use your favorite seasonings and cheeses, vegetables like peppers and mushrooms, meats like sausage or bacon, or you can make it vegetarian.
Try these other egg and casserole recipes:
- Breakfast Burrito Casserole
- French Toast Casserole
- Bacon Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Quiche Florentine
- Sausage Spinach Quiche
- Tomato, Leek and Feta Quiche
- Zucchini Crustless Quiche
- Crustless Asparagus Goat Cheese Quiche
- Ham and Cheese Egg Cups
- Sweet Potato Egg Nests
- Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
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