In a perfect world, mornings would be filled with sit-down meals, relaxation, and stimulating family time. In reality, they’re dominated by Pop-Tarts and tardiness.
But you don’t have to sacrifice breakfast because of the hustle and bustle of sunrise; there are plenty of make-ahead options to start your day on a flavorful foot.
Consider one of the following:
The Triple-berry overnight oats recipe is a quick and easy way to make a grab-and-go treat for a cold winter morning. It’s packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and cholesterol-lowering fiber, making it among the healthier breakfast options available. This is a meal you can brag about to your cardiologist!
This cinnamon-pecan pancake breakfast casserole proves that shortcakes know how to live large. It’s packed full of cinnamon-spiked custard and layered pancakes, topped off with pecan maple syrup. It takes around 90 minutes to make and must chill overnight in the refrigerator. Pop it in the oven the next morning for 50 minutes and get kudos from your kiddos.
You don’t have to swing by McDonald’s to enjoy an Egg McMuffin-like breakfast; this egg muffin recipe is nutritious, delicious, and comes without the drive-thru. Packed with eggs, cheese, bacon, onions, bell peppers, and spinach, it’s a great way to sneak vegetables into your morning meal. When stored properly, the muffins will last for two months in the freezer. Make a batch (or a dozen batches!) for your busy days.
This breakfast quesadilla is made with sausage, eggs, tortillas, and shredded cheese. You can customize it to your taste, adding onions, peppers, or other veggies (when your kids aren’t looking). It’ll keep in the freezer for up to a month and makes a great hand-held option when walking to the bus stop or carpooling to work.
All hail the kale, especially when the cheese covers up its taste! Pick your favorite type of cheese (cheddar, American, mozzarella, Swiss, pepper jack, and more) and create a breakfast casserole packed with flavor and nutrition. It takes just over an hour to make and yields eight servings. Bake immediately or keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
If you’re fed up with Fruit Loops and tired of toast, there are oodles of awesome make-ahead options to make your mornings easy and delicious. Try one of the above and see why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.
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