These healthy balanced meal prep breakfast recipes are perfect for busy mornings! Save yourself time and stress by knowing you’ve started the day right!

As a dietitian, I strongly believe in the power of a good breakfast! Not only does it get your energy up but starting the day with a balanced, nourishing breakfast can set you up to keep blood sugars stable for the rest of the day. Not only can our blood sugars have an impact on improving energy and mood, but they also have a major influence on regulating hunger and cravings for the rest of the day! 

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Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?

This is a tricky one! In my eyes, all meals are important; eating regularly throughout the day, including meals and snacks, is the best way to prevent getting overly hungry (again, cue the irritation and intense cravings!).

That being said – breakfast is where we literally break-the-overnight-fast.

This is our opportunity to put some fuel in the tank for the day. What we eat for breakfast can impact what we crave and how we feel the rest of the day! 

To put it simply, all meals are important but breakfast likely has the most impact over how we feel and the choices we make throughout the day! 

What Makes a Balanced Breakfast: Making it a Plate Method Meal

I love using the plate method for … this is the method that every recipe in The 3-2-1 Method Meal Plans follows and what I recommend to my clients.

What I love about it so much is that it provides a super simple visual guide, but allows the flexibility to tailor to your specific needs. 

For a typical meal, the plate method includes: 

  • ½  plate of veggies
  • ¼ plate protein
  • ¼ plate high fiber carbohydrate
  • Finish with Fat

This combo is sometimes easier to achieve for lunch and dinner. There are a ton of ways to get more veggies in at breakfast which you’ll see in the recipes linked below, but if you’re not feeling that ½ plate of veggies, here’s my recommendation on how to adapt it for breakfast!

For breakfast it may look more similar to an even split of:

  • ⅓ plate veggies or fruit
  • ⅓ plate protein
  • ⅓ plate high fiber carbohydrate

You’re still going to get a great balance of both macronutrients (protein, fat, fiber) and micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) while keeping blood sugars stable and reaping the benefits balanced sugars provides! 

I always keep these ratios in mind when creating recipes, and the beauty is you can modify any of your favorite meals to fit the plate method by adding an ingredient (think a handful of spinach to your morning eggs) or slightly adjusting the proportion (reducing the portion of oats in your morning bowl and adding Greek yogurt or a scoop of nut butter to get that protein or healthy fat in).

3-2-1 Method

For 4 weeks of healthy, balanced plate method meals, check out The 3-2-1 Method Meal Plans. Regular and vegan options available.

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What Are the Benefits of Meal Prepping Breakfast

Is it just me or do morning just not seem to go as planned?! Haha. Maybe it’s my wild toddler running around, but I am never upset at having extra time in the mornings. It makes such a big difference getting things off on the right foot, and meal prepping can:

  • Save time (prep once, eat multiple times)
  • Save money (less food waste and streamlined cooking)
  • Provide nourishing (delicious!) options at the ready
  • Make for a much more relaxing and stress-free morning!

Alright, let’s get into those recipes!

Breakfast Cookies

Cookies for breakfast? Count me in! Breakfast cookies are the perfect all-in-one grab and go breakfast and the ones shared here are packed with nourishing ingredients!

Lindsay Pleskot holding a One Bowl Breakfast Power Cookie in her hand over top of a white food photography board that has a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and power cookies. Ingredients include oats, prunes, chocolate chips.

One Bowl Breakfast Power Cookies

These one bowl breakfast power cookies will be your prep ahead best friend. They are ready for you when you wake up, delicious with a warm cup of coffee or tea and if your digestion has been a bit sluggish– they’re packed with fiber and other gut-friendly ingredients to start the day light and energized!

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Carrot cake breakfast cookie. Ingredients include carrot, oats, chocolate chips, raisins.

One Bowl Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

These one bowl breakfast cookies are packed with nutritious ingredients like apples, carrots and oats. Great to prep ahead and freezer-friendly for quick weekday breakfasts!

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Oats

Oats are such a staple breakfast ingredient! They come packed with filling fiber and essential nutrients to leave you feeling satisfied. There are endless ways to incorporate oats into your breakfast, below are some of my favourites!

Oats 3 ways in three white bowls. Ingredients include oats, blueberries, banana, peanut butter, raspberries.

Mix and Match Overnight Oats

This quick batch prep breakfast is a go to for meal prep and meal planning! In 10 minutes you can have high protein, high fiber breakfasts ready for the whole week.

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Baked breakfast apple crisp in a white baking dish served on a white plate. Ingredients include oats, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, pinch of sea salt, probiotic yogurt.

Nutritious Baked Breakfast Apple Crisp

This prep ahead healthy baked breakfast apple crisp is perfect for busy mornings. As a bonus, it is packed with nourishing foods like apple, chia seeds and probiotic yogurt.

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Blueberry baked oatmeal in a white dish cut up and served onto two pink plates topped with Greek Yogurt. Ingredients include: oats. blueberries, cinnamon

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

This insanely delish Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is the perfect balanced breakfast to kick-start your day! It also makes a great meal prep breakfast option to save you time on busy mornings. Packed with filling fiber, protein to sustain you and most importantly a TON of flavor, this is satisfaction at it’s finest.

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Oatmeal cups on a white surface over a green leaf. Ingredients include oats, banana, peanut butter, berries.

Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups

A prep ahead breakfast with endless combinations. Freezer-friendly, so you might want to double up the batch!

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Banana oat pancakes on a white plate over a marble food board. Ingredients include banana, oats, cinnamon, chocolate chips.

5 Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

A marrying of two breakfast favorites, pancakes and oatmeal! Make a bigger batch and keep them stored in the freezer for easy pancake breakfasts.

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Health Nut almond granola in a mason jar over a blue kitchen towel on a wood surface. Ingredients include oats, bran buds, almonds, coconut, banana.

Health Nut Toasted Coconut Almond Granola

Packed with coconut, toasted almonds and sweet banana that holds it all together. Serve this in a yogurt bowl with fresh or frozen fruit for a complete meal.

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Chia

Chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse! These nutrient-rich seeds come packed with plant based protein, healthy omega-3 fats, and are surprisingly high in calcium too!

Chia Pudding 3 Ways

These chia pudding recipes are like dessert for breakfast. Chia Pudding is a great prep ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Packed with a great source of fiber, protein and plant-based fats to leave you feeling balanced and satisfied.

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Lemon Coconut Chia Pudding in two mason jars over a white table cloth. Ingredients include lemon yogurt, coconut milk, lemon, chia seeds, and raspberries.

Easy Lemon Coconut Chia Pudding

This four ingredient Lemon Coconut Chia Pudding is a the perfect breakfast to prep ahead – I can’t wait for you to try this flavor combo!

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Smoothies

Smoothies are such a great way to pack in a ton of nutrition right off the bat! The smoothie combination possibilities are endless. Here are a few of my favorites!

Smoothie cubes in a blue tray over a white surface. Ingredients include dark cherries, california prunes, Greek yogurt, cacao, sea salt.

Prep Ahead Dark Chocolate Cherry Prune Smoothie Cubes

That’s a mouthful isn’t it? haha. You will be addicted to this chocolate cherry combo! Enjoy right out of the blender or freeze into cubes for a quick prep ahead breakfast!

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3 Ingredient high protein smoothie pops over a white surface. Ingredients include: lemon yogurt, cottage cheese, granola, berries.

High Protein Prep Ahead Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie Pops

These 3 ingredient high protein smoothie pops feature cottage cheese for a major protein boost! Don’t knock it till you try it! These also make a super fun breakfast for kids and adult alike!

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Eggs

Eggs provide a great source of protein along with other important nutrients. Don’t skip the yolk! There’s a lot of nourishing goodness in there – not to mention, that little bit of fat goes a long ways to keep you satisfied longer after meals!

Lindsay Pleskot holding a healthy prep ahead breakfast burrito wrap. Ingredients include: eggs, whole grain wraps, olive oil, spinach, onion, bell pepper, feta, salt and pepper.

Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Burrito

These meal prep breakfast burritos are super easy to make ahead, and freezer friendly! These were a life-saver during the newborn phase with Wylder, but parent or not, these make morning so much more enjoyable!

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Muffin tin eggs over a white sheet surface. Ingredients include eggs, butter, onions, greens, basil, cheese.

Cheesy Greens Muffin Tin Frittata

These mini crustless quiches are a delicious way to get your green and enjoy eggs on busy weekday mornings. Prep ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for breakfast on the go!

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Muffin tin frittatas in a cake stand. Ingredients include eggs, milk, pepper, avocado oil, garlic, onion, mushroom, kale, cherry tomatoes, cheese.

Muffin Tin Frittatas

I love making a batch of these high protein mini quiches for quick grab and go breakfasts throughout the week. Mix it up with any vegetables you like!

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If you enjoy any of the recipes, it would make my day if you would leave a comment and/or star rating below— I love hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @lindsaypleskot so I can see your versions! It makes me so happy to see these recipes come to life in your kitchens! xo

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15+ Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes: Power Cookies

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Out of the many recipes in today’s post, these power cookies are packed with all the goods- fiber, protein, oats…and a little bit of chocolate. Good enough to eat for breakfast and satisfying enough to be dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe banana
  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, smooth (can replace for almond butter)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup ground flax
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ (45 g) cup of dark chocolate, chips or chopped chunks
  • 3/4 cup (85 g) California Prunes, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put aside.
  3. In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the banana and mash with the back of a fork until a paste is formed. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and mix to combine well.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with a fork until well combined. If ingredients aren’t sticking together, don’t be afraid to get in there with your hands!
  5. Scoop into 12 evenly sized balls. Roll them together to get them to stick and then flatten them out on the baking sheet – these won’t spread so it’s ok if they’re close together.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, depending on if you like them more soft or crispy. Remove from the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes before packing them up.