Nowadays, when you look at social media, many individuals opt for meal prepping. It’s easy, convenient, and can save you more money. In this article, we’ll give you some ideas of the easy-to-prepare breakfast that you can do ahead.
1. Overnight Oats
If you have some extra time in the evening, overnight oats can be a great go-to breakfast. You can use rolled oats as the base and put on your milk choice and preferred yogurt. As for the toppings, it’s up to you if you like dried fruits, nuts, or seeds. As for the flavour, you can add honey or peanut butter, depending on your preferences.
Meanwhile, since oats are plain, you can experiment with various flavours, so that you won’t feel tired of eating the same overnight oats every time you make one. You can look for recommendations on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for a new combination.
2. Egg Muffins
Egg is a popular breakfast ingredient. You can eat it as it is or make some other options. If you love having eggs as breakfast, an easy yet delicious dish would be egg muffins. It’s high in protein and can give you enough energy you need for the day.
When making egg muffins, you need to prepare some eggs and vegetables. In terms of the vegetables, you can add anything you want. However, the most common egg muffin vegetables are spinach, bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, and onions. Aside from vegetables, you can also add other proteins, such as ham, bacon, shredded chicken, or cheese.
You can store egg muffins in the freezer for about a month, and just microwave some every morning.
3. Smoothie Packs
Do you love smoothies in the morning? You can also make this fresh and light breakfast ahead of time. Smoothie packs are portions of the ingredients combined in a ziplock. So, when it’s time for your smoothies, you’ll just need to dump everything into your blender and add some milk, yogurt, or water.
For instance, if you love the basic strawberry banana smoothie, you can chop the strawberries, peel the banana, and freeze them. However, this is more helpful if your smoothie consists of various ingredients, like adding some green (such as spinach), and others that take a while to prepare.
4. Breakfast Burritos
A breakfast burrito is another go-to meal for people who are always on the go. If you would like to include breakfast burritos in your meal prep, you should prepare tortilla wraps, scrambled eggs, spinach, steamed or lightly fried potatoes, salsa, and cheese. You can also include chicken, bacon, or ham for additional protein.
Add all these ingredients to the tortillas and wrap them up. Use parchment paper or foil to secure each burrito. And once every burrito is wrapped and secured, put them in a resealable bag, and into the freezer. They can last around two months if kept frozen.
5. Chia Seed Pudding
Another light yet nutritious breakfast is the chia seed pudding. In recent years, the use of chia seeds has become more popular worldwide. As breakfast, you can also prepare it like overnight oats.
In the evening, you can mix chia Saeed, your choice of milk, and sweetener (like maple syrup or honey). You can also add in your choice of fruits and nuts. Meanwhile, another option is to prepare the first mixture in advance and top it with fruits, nuts, or any other ingredients you may want to include.
Another option would be to prepare a batch of chia seeds, freeze them, and consume them within a month.
6. Breakfast Bowls
A breakfast bowl is a must-try when it comes to meal prep. Although it may take more time to prepare compared to other breakfast ideas, it’s worth it.
If you’re interested in adding this to your menu, prepare your go-to grains, like brown rice or quinoa, and put them in the freezer. As for the toppings, you can put whatever you want to. For instance, you can saute greens and chicken at night, and freeze them. Some optional ingredients are corn, eggs, tomatoes, and avocados.
Make sure that one container is for a single serving, so you won’t have to thaw everything every morning. Meanwhile, when reheating, you can just use the microwave.
7. Empanadas
Empanadas are a bit similar to breakfast burritos. If you’ve been to Spanish restaurants or in Spain before, you might’ve already tried empanadas. It’s made with pie-like exteriors and has various fillings, like ground pork or potatoes and ham.
You can try looking for pie dough or puff pastries in your local grocery. However, you can also make empanada dough from scratch. As for the filling, you can include the ingredients that you also use for breakfast burritos. On the other hand, you can also use Spanish ingredients to make the most out of the dish. Try visiting Spanish restaurants, and think about the ingredients they use before making your own.
Once you have the dough, fill it with your preferred filling, and seal each empanada with water or egg wash. After every empanada is secured, you can either cook them in the oven or by deep-frying. Once cooked, wait for them to cool before storing them in the freezer, which can last up to three months.
We hope you can try these breakfast meal prep during your busy days. If you want to share your recipes or other ideas, don’t hesitate to comment below!
