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Are you looking for some simple make ahead breakfast ideas to help you save time and money? In this post, I’m sharing my favorite breakfast freezer meals and breakfast ideas you can make ahead of time!
Breakfast can be a stressful time of the day. You’ve got a busy day ahead of you, and you need to get out the door. But, you need something to eat.
If you are tempted to swing by a drive thru or just get something from the vending machine at work, you need to try some of these easy make ahead breakfast ideas.
These ideas are easy to whip up, store in the freezer, and have ready to go for those busy mornings ahead.
5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
You don’t have to spend a lot of time making these to set you up for success the rest of the week.
It’s so nice to be able to heat up a quick breakfast meal and run out the door, knowing you are saving money and having a great breakfast.
Try one or a few of these make ahead breakfast ideas this week and enjoy more relaxed mornings.
When you make breakfast on the weekend, make some extra for the week ahead and stash it away in the freezer or fridge.
If you want to learn more about saving time and money with freezer meals, be sure to grab your free copy of The Beginner’s Guide to Freezer Cooking.
1. Muffins
Muffins are easy to make and freeze well. Make a homemade batch or a boxed mix, and store them in freezer bags.
You can go ahead and portion these out for just you, or your whole family – however many you will need for one breakfast.
I love to use these reusable silicone cups so I don’t have to keep buying baking cups, and I think the muffins freeze better in them.
2. Breakfast Sandwiches
These sandwiches are super filling, freeze well, and make for a great quick breakfast.
Here’s how to make these:
Ingredients – Makes 6 Sandwiches
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- 6 English muffins (or other favorite bread or biscuit)
- 6 Sausage Patties (You can substitute for bacon or ham)
- 6 Cheese Slices
- 6 Eggs
- Salt and Pepper
- Freezer Sandwich Bags
Directions:
- Cook sausage patties until browned. Drain on paper towel.
- Whisk eggs in bowl (I like to add a little milk) like you were making scrambled eggs.
- Pour a thin layer of whisked eggs in small skillet.
- Flip the eggs, trying to keep them in one piece. (These will be much easier to keep together on the muffin than scrambled eggs.) Repeat until you have all eggs cooked.
- Slice muffins in half.
- Begin making sandwiches by placing egg on bottom, add a little salt and pepper, then a sausage patty, and a slice of cheese.
- Place each sandwich in plastic bag, and store in freezer or refrigerator.
I thaw these in the refrigerator overnight and heat in the microwave for 1 minute – 1.5 minutes, until the cheese melts. Yum!
*If you don’t have much time, or many eggs on hand, just do the sausage and cheese!
3. Breakfast Burritos
These breakfast burritos are also a really filling, yummy breakfast that is great for quick mornings!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of sausage
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 6 eggs
- Shredded cheddar cheese (or whatever you have on hand)
- Salsa (optional)
Directions:
- Brown sausage in crumbles.
- Scramble eggs
- Assemble breakfast burritos by laying out 12 small tortillas, dividing your sausage crumbles onto the tortillas, dividing your scrambled eggs on top, sprinkling shredded cheese, and adding dollops of salsa, if you wish.
- Place in freezer bag.
To heat:
- Thaw in the fridge overnight, and heat in microwave for 1 minute – 1.5 minutes.
- From frozen, heat in microwave for 2 – 3 minutes.
4. Pancakes or Waffles
If you make pancakes or waffles on the weekend, make a few extra for breakfast the next day.
I think pancakes and waffles heat up well the next day, or the day after that, if placed in the fridge.
You could also freeze them in pre portioned freezer bags.
5. Pre portioned fruit
Fruit is always great for breakfast, but when you are rushed for time, you may skip grabbing some if it isn’t easy to grab.
Try dividing your fruit and placing in bags or food storage containers for the week ahead.
You can do this as soon as you get home from the grocery, so it’s ready to go.
Having a dedicated place in your fridge for ready to grab fruit will also make it much easier to grab, eat, and not waste.
I hope these make ahead breakfast ideas help you make breakfast time a little easier and more enjoyable.
Having food ready to go in the freezer and fridge can make all the difference in sticking with your budget.
I set up a breakfast bin in my freezer for these meals, so we can easily grab meals. And it’s easy to see when I need to make more.
Enjoy these breakfast freezer meals and easy breakfast ideas to save time and money!
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