18 Easy Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes That Save Busy Weekdays

Aug 16, 2024

Kickstart your mornings with minimal effort and maximum flavor by making these easy breakfast meal prep recipes! Imagine waking up to a fridge stocked with grab-and-go options like overnight oats layered with fresh fruit, or perfectly-portioned egg cups. These breakfast meal prep recipes not only save you precious time during the morning rush, but also ensure that you never have to sacrifice a nutritious, delicious breakfast to work toward your health goals. Say 'goodbye' to skipping the most important meal of the day and 'hello' to a week of stress-free, tasty mornings with these 18 ideas!

Brit + Co

Parfait Breakfast Popsicles

This breakfast-dessert hybrid is nutritious as can be. It's made with a protein-rich Greek yogurt base, and from there, you can customize the flavor with any medley of diced fruits. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Cinnamon Pear Baked Oatmeal

This big dish of baked oatmeal will last you the whole week. It's filled with delicious notes of pear and cinnamon to usher in the fall season seamlessly. (via Brit + Co)

The Real Food Dietitians

Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes

Shoutout to the genius that came up with sheet pan pancakes! Prepping your pancakes on a sheet pan and baking them in the oven not only saves you time in the long run, but saves you from doing an endless pile of dishes. Top these with your favorite inclusions then dig in. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Vikalinka

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

For a savory breakfast meal prep option, make sure to bookmark this hearty casserole. It'll fill you up well, too, since it's packed with protein from eggs and meat. (via Vikalinka)

The Girl on Bloor

High Protein Oatmeal

Your typical bowl o' oatmeal gets a nice boost from protein powder to keep you fuller for longer, and supply you with enough energy to make it to lunchtime. The best part about this recipe is you can section it out into individual meal prep containers to keep in the fridge until you're ready to chow down. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Completely Delicious

Whole Wheat Cheddar Biscuits

Nothing is better than a warm biscuit in the morning. With this dish, you can bake them, then store them in either the fridge or freezer for safe keeping. When breakfast rolls around, simply heat one or two up in the toaster oven. (via Completely Delicious)

Hello Little Home

Vegetarian Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast enchiladas sound so good right about now. As opposed to your traditional enchilada build, these are stuffed with eggs and black beans for a vegetarian protein fix. (via Hello Little Home)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Mmm, chocolate. Start your day off with this equally nutritious and delicious baked oatmeal! After you make it, you'll be left with plenty of leftovers to devour all week long. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Vanilla and Bean

Vegan Breakfast Banana Nut Muffins

Banana nut muffins make the perfect pairing with your morning coffee. Bake 'em once, then you'll have an entire dozen to stow away in the fridge. (via Vanilla and Bean)

The First Mess

Zucchini Baked Oatmeal Cups with Chocolate

These chocolatey oatmeal cups have some hidden nutrients in them, thanks to the addition of zucchini. You'd never guess it, though – each component blends together super seamlessly. (via The First Mess)

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

Meal prep these veggie-filled breakfast burritos, wrap them in foil, then keep them in the freezer so they'll last. You can easily heat them up before you leave the house in the microwave or air fryer for just a few minutes! (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Feel Good Foodie

Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Quiches rock. This one is prepped with pieces of broccoli and cheese, and will always taste fresh the entire week long. For a longer-lasting dish, store the leftovers in your freezer. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pumpkin season is upon us! Usher in fall time with these pumpkin-y overnight oats for a nice breakfast meal prep sesh. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

The Fast Recipe

Spinach & Feta Muffins

These egg muffins taste similar to Starbucks' famous Spinach Feta Wrap, but you won't have to hit the drive-thru to indulge. (via The Fast Recipe)

Bowl of Delicious

Make-Ahead Breakfast Tacos

Like breakfast burritos, breakfast tacos are equally easy to meal prep. Pack some tortillas full of your favorite toppings like eggs, cheese, bacon, or sausage, and boom, breakfast for a week is ready! (via Bowl of Delicious)

Half Baked Harvest

Blueberry Yogurt Granola Bars

If you've never made your own granola bars, now's the time. These delicious grab-and-go bites are ideal for busy school mornings as well as afternoon snacking! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Earthly Provisions

Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

Banana and chocolate make the most heavenly flavor combo. Mix the two into a cup of overnight oats, and it'll feel like you're literally eating dessert for breakfast. (via Earthly Provisions)

Cozy Cravings

Green Goddess Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

This is one stacked breakfast sandwich. Egg, bacon, and cheese are layered in between a tasty bun with some green goddess spread. Prep a dozen sammies to keep in the freezer to feed you and your fam all week. (via Cozy Cravings)

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5 Simple Cooking Swaps To Make Your Meals Instantly Healthier

Getting stuck in a cooking rut often means reaching for the same ingredients without realizing healthier — and just as tasty —alternatives are within easy reach. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your routine to make a difference. With just a few simple cooking swaps, you can give your favorite meals a healthy twist, cut back on refined ingredients, and enjoy more nourishing ingredients every day.

Here are five easy cooking swaps to try this week!

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1. Swap Sour Cream for Greek Yogurt

Get that creamy tang without the extra fat. Greek yogurt is packed with protein, lower in calories, and often contains probiotics, which are great for your gut health. Greek yogurt is delicious in dips, dressings, or even dolloped on tacos or (my favorite) grilled salmon.

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2. Use Olive Oil Instead of Butter

For sautéing or drizzling, EVOO adds heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. It’s a flavorful upgrade that also supports better cholesterol levels than butter. Just make sure to cook it at a lower heat, under 430 degrees is recommended.

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3. Choose Whole Grains Over Refined

Trade white rice or pasta for brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta. Whole grains are higher in fiber — and the secret to a healthy Mediterraneandiet — keeping you fuller longer and supporting digestive health. Cauliflower rice and spaghetti squash are also healthy alternatives to white rice and pasta and you get the added bonus of an extra veggie in your meal.

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4. Swap Mayo for Avocado

Avocados, an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, make a great swap for traditional mayo in baking and preparing your favorite sandwich. Avocado oil mayo is also a healthy alternative and you'll taste nearly no difference.

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5. Add Veggies to Everything

I shred cauliflower or carrots into my daughter's pancakes to give an extra nutrient boost. Sneak in shredded zucchini, spinach, or cauliflower rice into sauces, casseroles, or even baked goods. Swap hearty mushrooms, beets or eggplant for burgers too. It’s a simple way to eat more fiber and vitamins without changing the dish, or taste, too much.

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Drew Barrymore Just Dropped Her Viral Chair In Pink – Plus 9 More Pieces We're Shopping RN

Colorful, sleek, playful, energizing, and femme are all words you can use to describe Beautiful by Drew, Drew Barrymore's stunning lineup of home decor and kitchen appliances. Sold conveniently at Walmart, her collection’s certainly gained traction for being affordable, but looking luxe.

Fans of Drew also know just how iconic her Beautiful Chair is – and it’s been restocked in gorgeous new colors as of late, including an adorable blush pink shade! Shop the viral piece below, plus 9 more home decor finds we are simply obsessed with.

Scroll on to shop our favorite Beautiful by Drew Barrymore home decor finds for a fun (yet affordable) refresh!

Walmart

Pink Blush B oucle Beautiful Drew Chair

This cozy swivel chair ($298) boasts an oversized seat that feels like a chair and a half, allowing you to really sink in for morning coffees, reading sessions, and more. The boucle material it's coated in only adds to the coziness, plus it comes in more stunning colors beyond this new pink hue like gray, green, brown, and more!

One Walmart shopper who reviewed the chair said it's “amazing quality. I get compliments on it. It's roomier than it looks. The chair was so easy to assemble! I don't have a lot of extra money so this was a “big” purchase for me. I'm so happy that it looks and feels expensive. I have had no “this was made cheap” moments like I get with a lot of things!!”

Walmart

Framed Vintage Floral Field Wall Art

This adorably ornate frame lets you lean into all the spring feels with a soft pastel color palette.

Walmart

3-Shelf Open Bookcase

This $178 bookcase looks like a ton of fun to style by adding your favorite books, decor pieces, picture frames, and more! You could even use it as a record player stand or enlist it as storage (storage that's stylish, that is).

Walmart

Tonal Houndstooth Cotton Decorative Pillow

We love a tassle 'round here, and this decorative pillow has the perfect amount of flair for dressing up any sofa ensemble or bedspread.

Walmart

Slim Lavender Espresso Maker

Though this espresso maker's not technically a decor piece, it surely is pretty. Functional in the way it crafts high-quality coffee to keep you going and fun (thanks to its unique color palette and sleek design), you'll love keeping this pick on your counter.

Walmart

Textured 6-Pack Towel Set

With 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 2 wash towels, this $25 set is a perfect snag if you're upgrading your bathroom.

Walmart

Rattan & Glass Side Table

With subtle nods to mid-century modern design, this $148 wood table with a glass and rattan top is instantly trendy in any room.

Walmart

Framed Graphic Flower Wall Decor Set

This $28 diptych depicting a pair of bold flowers would look extremely chic hovering over a bar cart or console table. The simple black and white palette makes 'em super easy to style, so you can really run with any color scheme you want to with other pieces!

Walmart

Fluted TV Stand

Suitable for TV's up to 70 inches wide, this $198 stand is downright stunning and especially minimalist-friendly! It has two sliding doors to hide clutter away, plus some convenient cable cutaways so any and all messy cords can be concealed.

Walmart

Amber Glass Flower Vase

This warm $10 vase adds handmade charm wherever you place it. We highly recommend adding fresh flowers!

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13 Easy Spring Breakfasts Perfect For Busy Mornings

Spring mornings undeniably call for easy breakfasts filled with bright, fresh flavors, so we’ve gathered up 13 delicious recipes worthy of adding to your meal rotation. Whether you’re craving something sweet or something savory, there are plenty of ways to get your day started on the right foot. These 13 easy spring breakfasts will definitely bring a little extra sunshine to your mornings – no complicated steps required!

Scroll on for 13 easy spring breakfasts to make all season long.

Brittany Griffin

Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

Babe, wake up! We have Starbucks at home! This egg bites recipe is super quick to prep for the week, plus you can easily customize the fillings based on what you're craving week-by-week. (via Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith

Baked French Toast

This baked breakfast recipe simplifies the process of making French toast, though each slice still turns out so sweet and tender. Top your dish with seasonal berries, and voila! Breakfast is served. (via Jessica Smith for Brit + Co)

Patricia Conte

Blood Orange Smoothie

This blood orange smoothie is a great easy spring breakfast to take on the go. Packed with plenty of vitamin C, you'll be feelin' powerful as ever after sipping it! (via Patricia Conte for Brit + Co)

Grace Elkus

Feta Fried Eggs

Bulked up with feta cheese and seasonings, these fried eggs are not your ordinary fried eggs. Frying them with the 'extras' lets 'em get super crispy and ready for the eating! (via Grace Elkus for Brit + Co)

Samantha Cassetty

Key Lime-Avocado-Mango Toast

A little sweet and a little savory, this avocado toast topped with mango slices will surely become your new breakfast addiction this spring. It's super easy to make and will be devoured in no time. (via Samantha Cassettyfor Brit + Co)

Live Eat Learn

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies

With oats and chia seeds, these healthy breakfast "cookies" can be batched out in large amounts and stored in the fridge or freezer for subsequent breakfasts and mid-day snacking sessions. Easy peasy, we tell ya! (via Live Eat Learn for Brit + Co)

The Girl on Bloor

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This customizable breakfast casserole is as easy as dump and cook... and then, chow down! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Crowded Kitchen

High Protein Overnight Oats

High protein eaters, you're gonna want to bookmark this one! These overnight oats come together, well, overnight, so you don't have to do much work to make 'em other than measure out the ingredients and stir together. Then, you can add different fruits to each serving depending on your mood! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Packed with more protein, these banana muffins are prepped using Greek yogurt for that extra oomph. The chocolate chips are absolutely necessary here, BTW. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Forks & Foliage

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Eggs & Feta

Ooh, bougie! This breakfast may look fancy, but it's actually pretty easy to make, thanks to the help of some pre-made puff pastry. Load it up with asparagus, eggs, and feta, and you've got a very spring-ready breakfast to enjoy! (via Forks & Foliage)

A Virtual Vegan

Peach Baked Oatmeal

Peaches are the ultimate spring fruit, and if you haven't tried them in oatmeal quite yet, here's your perfect excuse! (via A Virtual Vegan)

The Endless Meal

Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Frittatas are great spring breakfasts to make because you can easily make a big serving and save the leftovers for the entire week. This one's packed with zucchini and tomatoes, but you can definitely swap those out for any veggies or proteins you're feelin'. (via The Endless Meal)

A Spicy Perspective

Mango Smoothie with Green Tea

Boosted with some caffeine from green tea, this fresh and energizing mango smoothie is so quick to blend in the AM. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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11 Thoughtful Anthropologie Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

Anthropologie is one of our go-to destinations for gifty finds – their selection spans from beauty gifts and home decor finds to stylish accessories, all of which are so adorable. Since mom deserves only the best this Mother's Day, we weeded through Anthro’s gift section and found 11 thoughtful picks that’ll run you just $50 or less. There’s truly something for every kind of mom!

If you're searching for even more affordable Mother's Day gifts, check out our gift guide of luxe-feeling finds under $15!

These 11 Anthropologie Mother's Day gifts under $50 are sure to make her feel loved (without breaking your budget)!

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Birth Month Flower Boxed Candle

Customizable per her birth month, this floral candle comes in the cutest packaging that makes it feel oh-so gift-worthy.

Anthropologie

The Mud Fairy Blooming Hearts Stoneware Pitcher

This stunning, colorful pitcher could also work wonderfully as a vase for some fresh Mother's Day blooms! The flower illustrations make it the perfect centerpiece for mom to set out this spring and summer.

Anthropologie

Maisy Glass Lamp Candle Holder

Doubling as a chic lamp and a candle holder, the home decor-obsessed mom will fully appreciate this glass piece's function and beauty.

Anthropologie

CALPAK Insulated Lunch Bag

This insulated bag will transform any mom-on-the-go's lunchtime routine, thanks to its stylish flair and practical pockets.

Anthropologie

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

This stuff smells like absolute heaven, so it'll certainly feel like a luxe treat for mom. The sweet almond oil not only adds to its delicious aroma, but nourishes the skin, too, once it generously lathers up in the shower or bath.

Anthropologie

Beaded Bubble Letter Lowercase Monogram Necklace

This lively rainbow necklace is easily personalized with a gold-plated lowercase monogram, of which you can sync up to your mom's name or your own so she can don an adorable reminder of you!

Anthropologie

Favorite Daughter Mom Of The Year Baseball Cap

She already knows she's earned this title – now all she needs is this easy-fitting 'mom of the year' (and, well, every year) cap that allows her to really rock it!

Anthropologie

HydroJug 40-Ounce Traveler

This is one of the cutest tumbler designs we've ever seen, so mom is sure to be obsessed with it, too. It carries an entire 40 ounces of liquid so she can stay hydrated throughout the day, plus the leakproof straw prevents any and every spill.

Anthropologie

Luzè Strawberry Candle Warmer Lamp

Candle warmers like this are all the rage right now, and this fruity design lets mom slowly burn any candle – sans flame – for a strong smell and a longer-lasting candle. It'd look so cozy on her desk or bedside table!

Anthropologie

The Bistro Tile Frame: Mom Edition

You gotta love a sentimental gift – this tiled frame would be perfect for displaying a fond mom memory or family photo for a gift that'll definitely make her feel all the things!

Anthropologie

Ellis Brooklyn Biography Eau De Parfum Gift Set

Packed with 9 captivating scents, this gift set is great for the mom who likes to switch things up, especially when it comes to her beauty routine!

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Emma Stone's Insane New Western Is Perfect For '1923' Lovers

Still recovering from that emotional The Last of Us season 2 episode? Me too, y'all. Pedro Pascal always gives the performance of a lifetime in every one of his roles, and I can already tell his new movie Eddington, from Midsommar writer-director Ari Aster, is going to be one of those A24 movies EVERYONE talks about. And the fact the cast list also includes Emma Stone, Austin Butler, and even a Yellowstone cast member? Say no more — this movie (and it's amazing vibe) is totally going to fill the 1923 void.

Here's everything you need to know about Eddington, coming to theaters July 18, 2025.

What is Eddington about?

A24

Eddington takes place in May 2020, right when the world felt like it was falling to pieces. And according to A24's official synopsis, "a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico."

Where can I watch Eddington?

A24

Eddington is coming to theaters July 18, 2025. And yes, that's right in between Pedro's Materialists and Fantastic Four. What can I say, it's a Pedro summer.

Who's in the Eddington cast?

A24

This cast list sets Eddington apart as one of my most-anticipated movies of the year:

Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross: the sheriff in Eddington
Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia: Eddington's mayor who's trying to get reelected.
Emma Stone as Louise Cross: Joe's wife, who's speaking out against her husband's mysterious announcement.
Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak: a motivational speaker of sorts, who encourages his followers to "take back your mind" and "reclaim your identity."
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Where did Eddington film?

A24

Eddington filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico from March 2024 to May 2024.

Is Eddington going to be a horror movie?

A24

Right now, Eddington is being considered a Western noir dark comedy, according to ProductionList, but considering Ari Aster totally excels at horror (he directed Hereditary for crying out loud) I wouldn't be surprised if it twisted into something pretty horrifying.

Also, since the first trailer is just Joe scrolling through Instagram, that's pretty scary if you ask me.

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