Make-Ahead High-Protein Breakfasts
These options require preparation, but they save time later in the week.
9. Breakfast Egg Muffins
Whisk together:
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- Cheese, optional
- Cooked chicken or turkey, optional
Divide the mixture among greased muffin cups and bake until the centers are set.
Once cooled, refrigerate the portions you plan to use over the next few days.
The advantage isn’t just convenience. You can change the vegetables and additions from batch to batch without learning another recipe.
10. High-Protein Chia and Yogurt Pudding
Mix chia seeds with milk and Greek yogurt and refrigerate the mixture overnight.
The chia seeds absorb liquid and thicken the mixture while the yogurt provides creaminess and additional protein.
In the morning, add berries, chopped fruit, nuts, or cinnamon.
If the pudding becomes excessively thick overnight, loosen it with a little milk before serving.
11. Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast burritos are useful when you want something more substantial that can still be prepared ahead.
For each tortilla, use a combination of:
- Scrambled eggs
- Black beans
- Bell pepper or spinach
- Cheese
- Salsa
- Whole-wheat tortilla
Allow hot ingredients to cool before assembling burritos intended for freezing.
Don’t overload them with salsa before freezing because excess liquid can make the tortilla soggy. It’s often better to serve additional salsa after reheating.