{"id":47979,"date":"2016-03-02T07:15:20","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T12:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=47979"},"modified":"2021-05-15T05:36:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T09:36:41","slug":"meal-prep-healthy-breakfast-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/meal-prep-healthy-breakfast-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Not a Morning Person? 7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48023 size-full\" title=\"Not a Morning Person? 7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/breakfast-ideas-meal-prep.jpg\" alt=\"Not a Morning Person? 7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\"><\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/how-to-become-a-morning-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">morning person<\/a>, making breakfast after your alarm clock goes off can be a real slog. Chop vegetables, measure ingredients, fire up the stove, wash out your omelet skillet\u2026Will you ever make it out the door? It can be tempting to reach for sugary cereals or grab-n&#8217;-go options from your local coffee shop rather than dirtying up your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>But you could be chowing down on healthier fare <em>and<\/em> saving yourself some dough in the process. Your secret weapon: <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/meal-prep-ideas-instagram-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meal prepping<\/a> these seven delicious breakfast recipes. Each option below is leftover-friendly, meaning you can whip it up over the weekend, store it in your fridge and enjoy leftovers that still taste great for the rest of the week. From mini omelets to oatmeal muffins and overnight oats, these seven breakfast ideas might just make a <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/best-meal-prep-clean-eating-instragam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meal prepper<\/a> out of you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/homemade-energy-bar-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Healthy Homemade Energy Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47983\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47983 size-full\" title=\"Protein Overnight Oats Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Protein-Overnight-Oats-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Protein Overnight Oats Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lee Hersh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/protein-overnight-oats-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protein Overnight Oats<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Take five minutes to prep this easy recipe at night and you\u2019ll have a satisfying bowl of deliciousness when you wake. Dress your breakfast up with fresh berries and a dollop of nut butter for a truly spectacular start to your day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47984\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47984 size-full\" title=\"Raspberry Chia Seed Breakfast Bars Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Raspberry-Chia-Seed-Breakfast-Bars-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Chia Seed Breakfast Bars Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"901\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Renee Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/raspberry-chia-breakfast-bar-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No-Bake Raspberry Chia Breakfast Bar<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Sweet raspberry jam is the ideal complement to the nutty oatmeal base in this recipe. Even the most novice chefs will be able to pull off these bars, since you don\u2019t even need to turn on an oven!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/breakfast-sandwich-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47985\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47985 size-full\" title=\"Healthy Egg Muffins Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Healthy-Egg-Muffins-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Egg Muffins Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alexa Schrim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/breakfast-egg-muffins-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Savory Egg Muffins<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Use your muffin tin to make this egg-cellent breakfast. Each serving delivers a whopping 16 grams of protein and only 150 calories. Vegetarian? Skip the ham and double down on veggies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47986\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47986 size-full\" title=\"Healthy Breakfast Cookie Cups Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Healthy-Breakfast-Cookie-Cups-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Breakfast Cookie Cups Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alexa Schrim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/gluten-free-breakfast-cookies-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookie<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Cookies\u2026for breakfast? Don\u2019t mind if we do! Almonds, walnuts and flax meal deliver a mega-dose of fiber, healthy fats and omega-3s. Make a batch of these before the week begins, then serve them with yogurt, milk or fresh berries for an easy, fuss-free morning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47987\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47987 size-full\" title=\"Spinach and Egg Muffins Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Spinach-and-Egg-Muffins-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach and Egg Muffins Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;Perry Santanachote<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/spinach-green-eggs-and-ham-home-fries-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Green Eggs and Ham<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Kids and adults alike will love this verdant take on egg muffins. Mix up the ingredients using a blender, then bake your bites in a tin. Take or leave the cheese depending on your preference!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/mason-jar-salads-recipes-healthy-lunch-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Mason Jar Salad Recipes for Healthy Lunch Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47988\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47988 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Healthy-Rasbperry-Whole-Wheat-Bars-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Rasbperry Whole Wheat Bars Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;Perry Santanachote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/raspberry-energy-bars-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Whole-Grain Raspberry Jam Bars<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>These wholesome breakfast bars are way better than your average coffee shop bakery treat. Packed with fiber from oatmeal, flax seeds and raspberries, this recipe is bound to keep you satisfied \u2018til lunchtime. Wheat germ also delivers <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/benefits-vitamin-b-complex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B vitamins<\/a>, zinc, magnesium and manganese to kickstart your day in a nutritious way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47989\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47989 size-full\" title=\"Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blueberry-oatmeal-breakfast-muffins-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins Recipe\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alexa Schrim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>7.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/oatmeal-muffins-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Make these muffins ahead of time and grab one when you need breakfast in a flash. Each serving has chia seeds, walnuts and antioxidant-packed blueberries. Hot out of the oven or pulled from your bag on-the-go, this dish can\u2019t be beat when it comes to portability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overnight oats, egg muffins, breakfast cookies and more \u2014 these seven breakfast ideas are portable and nutritious. 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