Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Families

By Stephana Bottom and Katie Morford, R.D.
September 02, 2014
Greg DuPree
Beat the morning scramble with these healthy recipes you can prep or cook in advance.
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Blueberry-Yogurt Pancakes

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You can whip up the batter for these whole-wheat pancakes in a blender and refrigerate it until the next morning. Or cook all the pancakes and pop them in the freezer. Toast them to reheat.

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Broccoli and Cheese Frittata Cups

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A muffin-tin breakfast takes the hassle out of scrambling eggs during the morning rush. Make a batch on a Sunday night and it will keep through Wednesday. (The cups can be frozen too.)

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Strawberry-Oatmeal Squares

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We pumped a breakfast casserole with nuts, eggs, fruit, and fiber-rich oats. Bake it ahead, then warm it up in the microwave.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bread

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You can think of this bread as a twist on one of your kid’s sandwiches: ham and cheddar, baked into a savory loaf. In the morning, all you need to do is slice and toast. One piece contains almost as much calcium as a cup of milk and, thanks to the grated zucchini, gets some veggies into your kid first thing.

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Breakfast Pizza

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Make the dish the night before; it can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat leftover slices in the microwave for 30 seconds.

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Almond Pancakes with Pear-Maple Compote

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You can make them gluten-free! Mix the dry ingredients and make the compote in advance.

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Pumpkin-Cinnamon Muffins

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Make a batch in advance; store in fridge for up to three days in an airtight container or freeze for up to a month in a plastic freezer bag. Microwave on High for 30 seconds before serving.

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Mom's Super Quick Granola

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Make a batch in advance; store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months. Just pour 1/2 cup into a bowl and add milk.

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Pink Applesauce

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Prepare on Sunday night; store in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Serve over yogurt or oatmeal.

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Originally published in the October 2014 issue of Parents magazine.

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