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22 Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas

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These meal prep breakfast ideas are the ideal solution to busy mornings! Whip up these dairy-free gluten-free breakfast ahead of time and save yourself some frustration before work.

Plus, feel good knowing that what you're grabbing is loaded with nourishing ingredients!

Healthy breakfast ideas

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, it's pretty common to see clients struggle with eating a healthy breakfast.

Let's face it, mornings (especially as a mom) are a mad dash to get everyone out the door. There's not exactly time for a sit-down, family affair.

If you're un-motivated to make breakfast in the morning, these meal prep breakfast ideas are for you!

These meal prep recipes are:

  • Dairy-free and gluten-free
  • Easy to make
  • Healthy but indulgent

Meal Prep Ideas

I know no one wants to spend their Sunday mornings in the kitchen prepping food. However, having something ready to go in the fridge really is a life saver.

Breakfast meal prep recipes save you time and energy in the morning. Allowing you to hit that snooze button one more time!

Some breakfast meal prep ideas are fully made and ready to go, whereas others are simple half-made or prepped and still need the finishing touch in the morning.

Dairy-free meal prep ideas like smoothies are easy to whip up and even easier if you've thrown the ingredients into a jar in the freezer the night before. Then, all you need to do in the morning is blend and be on your way!

Some of our favorite meal prep smoothies are:

Some recipes are great to have in the freezer (think breakfast burritos).

Other breakfast meal prep recipes are geared toward those of you who don't like a lot of food in the morning. Pair your bar or muffin with a piece of fruit (or use any one of these thirty gluten-free and dairy-free snacks) and call it a day.

Meal Prep Containers

There's a lot of containers on the market. However, I find that glass jars work best for anything you'll be storing in the fridge.

Glass jars keep things extra fresh and when it comes to meal prep ideas like overnight oats, they tend to hold the flavor better as well.

As for the freezer, any meal prep containers will do.

Personally, we make sure to store all of our items like pancakes and bars between parchment paper in one large container to prevent sticking.

For things like breakfast burritos, they're best wrapped in parchment paper or tinfoil so that you can pop them into the oven as is! I use these egg white wraps to make things like that as they're low-carb and high protein, so you get an extra boost!

Dairy-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding With Banana
A six-ingredient, gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chia pudding recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate chia pudding in a jar with whole30 whipped cream and bananas on top and a spoon going into the jar.
Easy Dairy-Free Egg Casserole
Enjoy this dairy-free casserole fresh from the oven or reheat it for busy mornings! Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed this dairy-free breakfast casserole is a great way to kick off the day!
Check out this recipe
Egg casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it
Paleo Morning Glory Muffins
A simple, nutrient-dense recipe. These gluten-free morning glory muffins make an easy breakfast idea or healthy snack.
Check out this recipe
Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a white bowl of blueberries and pecans in the middle
High Protein Baked Protein Oats (Dairy-Free)
Creamy, indulgent, and the best make-ahead breakfast! These peanut butter baked protein oats are easy to whip up and a delicious way to bump up your protein intake.
Check out this recipe
orange solicone mold on a cutting board with peanut butter chocolate chip baked oatmeal with a spoonful coming out and a blue linen behind it
Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes (Dairy and Gluten-Free)
Light, fluffy, and indulgent these sheet pan protein pancakes not only save you time in the kitchen but with 15 grams of protein they’re the perfect breakfast recipe!
Check out this recipe
Sheet pan blueberry pancakes on parchment paper sliced, with a linen and milk behind it.
Cookie Dough Protein Overnight Oats
Swirled with nut butter and high in protein these cookie dough overnight oats make for the tastiest snack or meal prep breakfast!
Check out this recipe
Three mason jars filled with high protein cookie dough overnight oats topped with chocolate chips on a wooden cutting board and a spoon pulling out of one jar.
Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes
Made with almond flour and packed with protein, these Greek yogurt pancakes are a delicious and fueling way to kick off your morning!
Check out this recipe
Three yogurt pancakes on a white plate topped with jam. Syrup in a white container behind it and a light orange napkin
Blueberry Chia Pudding (High Protein)
Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and protein this creamy, blueberry chia pudding is easy to make and perfect for busy days on the go.
Check out this recipe
Berry Overnight Oats (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Easy, creamy, and refreshing! These berry overnight oats are a fueling way to start the day. Make them the night before and simply grab and go in the morning!
Check out this recipe
Dairy-free overnight oats in a mason jar topped with frozen berries and coconut whip cream with the jar lid beside it and a bowl of berries behind it
Creamy Espresso Overnight Oats
Indulge in an extra cup of coffee while gaining some fuel with these mousse-like, high-protein overnight oats! This recipe has all the deliciousness of dessert but all the fuel you need to kick off your day.
Check out this recipe
Mason jar with espresso overnight oats topped with almond butter and a spoon in it on a wooden coaster with another jar of oats and a bowl of coffee behind it.
Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal
The ultimate make-ahead breakfast! This protein baked oatmeal recipe is bursting with refreshing flavor, minimally sweetened, and has over 30 grams of protein!
Check out this recipe
White ramekin with baked oatmeal topped with blueberries and another ramekin, spoon, and yellow linen around it.
Gluten-Free Protein Powder Muffin Recipe
Made with vegan protein powder and naturally gluten-free, these chocolate chip muffins are the perfect anytime snack for busy days.
Check out this recipe
Gluten-free protein muffins with chocolate chips in red muffin cups on a baking tray with more chocolate chips behind them and another muffin on a red napkin
Chocolate Protein Baked Oats (dairy-free)
These creamy, dairy-free, protein baked oats are the best morning kickoff! Made with chocolate protein powder and sweetened with maple syrup and chocolate chips this high-protein breakfast will curb cravings and fill you up!
Check out this recipe
Chocolate baked protein oats in a silicone mold with a spoon in it.
Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Protein Donuts Recipe
These dairy-free donuts are flavored banana vanilla and topped with homemade chocolate! They're gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and just a wee bit addictive.
Check out this recipe
Banana protein donut iced with chocolate sauce with a toddlers hand grabbing it and more donuts on a cooling rack behind them
Vegan Baked Apples (Gluten-Free)
With a sweet cinnamon flavor, these vegan baked apples are a tasty breakfast or make-ahead brunch recipe.
Check out this recipe
Baked apple stuffed with oatmeal with a slice cut out on a white plate with maple syrup.
High Protein Overnight Oats Without Protein Powder
Skip the vanilla protein powder and whip up this protein overnight oats recipe topped with thick, rich chocolate! All the indulgence of a creamy cup of oatmeal with all the fuel of protein.
Check out this recipe
Clear glass with overnight protein oats in it topped with chocolate and sea salt on a wooden coaster on a blue linen.
Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding Recipe
Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost.
Check out this recipe
Mason jar with coffee chia pudding topped with dairy-free whipped cream and a spoon in the jar
Dairy-Free Egg Casserole In The Slow Cooker
Simple, delicious, and whole30 approved! This gluten-free egg casserole is a savory breakfast recipe perfect for mornings you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.
Check out this recipe
Close up of a slice of egg casserole being held over a black slow cooker of breakfast casserole.
Maple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Porridge
This high-protein porridge is the perfect way to kick off your day! Prepped the night before and ready for you in the morning, this hearty breakfast will fill you up so you can tackle the day.
Check out this recipe
Bowl of protein oatmeal with apples on top and a blue linen behind it and a spoon dipping into the oatmeal.
Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels
Soft, no yeast, gluten-free, high protein bagels make the perfect breakfast. With 14 grams of protein per serving, this bagel recipe is a great kick-start to your breakfast routine!
Check out this recipe
Multiple, gluten-free protein bagels, some sliced with avocado or jam on them with a blue linen and cutting board behind them
Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole
This slow cooker French toast casserole is the perfect way to indulge in your favorite breakfast comfort food without having to put in the work! With a maple cinnamon flavor and packed with protein it’s the best way to kick off the morning.
Check out this recipe
Slow cooker lined with parchment paper and filled with high protein French toast casserole with blueberries with a blue spoon in the bowl.
Paleo Breakfast Cookies
These nut-free, grain-free breakfast cookies are deceptively healthy! Made without bananas, and paleo-approved, these gluten-free breakfast cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with fuel.
Check out this recipe
Paleo breakfast cookies on a cooling rack on a blue linen with plates and chocolate chips around them.
Healthy Bagels Recipe (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
Easy, dairy-free, gluten-free bagels made with only five ingredients. No instant yeast, no planning, and no fuss! These bagels are topped with everything seasoning and make the perfect healthy breakfast option.
Check out this recipe
Gluten-free bagels topped with everything seasoning on white parchment paper on a baking tray with cream cheese and a knife beside the,m
High Protein, Low Calorie Baked Oats
Deliciously flavored with maple cinnamon these low calorie baked oats are a fueling way to start your day.
Check out this recipe
A plate of low calorie baked oats with coconut milk cream on top.
Dairy-Free Egg Bites
Easy to customize and pack with protein these dairy-free egg bites are a make ahead breakfast recipe the whole house can get on board with.
Check out this recipe
Mini dairy-free egg bites with bell peppers in them on a white plate.

More Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes

Comments

  1. Ray Ruzzo says

    Homemade bars and muffins are the best! Especially because theyre so customizable

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Yes! You can literally find something for ANY taste buds!

      Reply

  2. All She Things says

    Breakfast should never be skipped and yet a lot of times people tend to skip it when there is a time crunch. These make-ahead breakfast ideas are great!

    - http://www.allshethings.com

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    • fitasamamabear says

      It definitely makes life a bit more simple when it's already prepped for you!

      Reply

  3. Christina | From under a Palm tree says

    Ooh I’m a big all of these! I used to make overnight oats all the time but these are such great options!

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Thanks! Overnight oats are one of my favorites in the summertime!

      Reply

  4. Dee Jackson says

    Olive the crockpot oatmeal idea as oatmeal is my all time favorite breakfast ??

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Oatmeal is one of my daughters favorites too- so warming!

      Reply

  5. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    Thanks for the inspiration Shelby! I get SO bored with my smoothies 😉

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Anytime! Glad you got some new ideas 🙂

      Reply

  6. Elle says

    Okay so I've tried many of these ideas but I hadn't thought of making pancakes in advance. Brilliant!

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Ohh yes! My daughter loves pancakes so this way it's not a fight in the morning if we can have them 😛 freeze them with pieces of parchment paper in between so they don't stick together!

      Reply

  7. linda spiker says

    I love the idea of make ahead breakfast! Great time saver!

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    • fitasamamabear says

      Makes life so much easier in the morning!

      Reply

  8. Cassandra @ Uncommonly Well says

    Such great ideas! I have been wanting to try making chia pudding - yours looks so yummy!

    Reply

    • fitasamamabear says

      Mmm chi pudding is a tasty one! And soo many flavors you can add to it!

      Reply

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