20 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Vegetarians

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

People say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not set yourself up for success with your morning meal? You can prep these vegetarian recipes the night before—or in the case of our Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos, months in advance—so you can save some precious time in the morning. Recipes like our Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats and High-Protein Chocolate-Quinoa Muffins make for an easy, delicious start to your day.

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These Overnight Oats Taste Like a Girl Scout Cookie

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.

These overnight oats are inspired by Samoas (aka Caramel DeLites), the beloved Girl Scout cookies featuring chocolate, caramel and toasted coconut. Dates give the oats a little sweetness and caramel-like flavor, while a ring of coconut and a chocolate drizzle on top mimic the appearance of the cookie.

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The #1 High-Fiber, High-Protein Breakfast You Should Be Making

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

These raspberry-lemon cheesecake overnight oats taste like dessert for breakfast. A quick jam made with raspberries and chia seeds offer fiber to this recipe, while a lemon cheesecake-style topping adds a lovely whipped texture.

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The High-Fiber Breakfast You Should Meal-Prep This Weekend

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

This tropical-inspired coconut-mango turmeric chia pudding layers a creamy coconut base with a mango-date puree for a naturally sweet and fiber-rich breakfast. It’s meal prep–friendly and packed with plant-based protein and fiber to keep you energized throughout the mornin

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High-Protein Chocolate-Quinoa Muffins

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Credit: Photographer: Alex Huang.

Packed with protein from quinoa, cottage cheese and eggs, these quinoa chocolate muffins make a satisfying breakfast or snack. A touch of espresso powder enhances the cocoa flavor, while ripe bananas and dark brown sugar add sweetness and depth.

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The High-Fiber Breakfast You'll Wish You Started Making Sooner

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

This vibrant pear parfait layers spiced pear compote with creamy yogurt and a crunchy nut-and-seed topping for a satisfying breakfast. The mix of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon adds cozy warmth, while pomegranate arils bring brightness and a pop of color. It’s a fiber-rich, make-ahead option you’ll want to have on hand all week.

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High-Fiber Strawberry-Banana Baked Oats

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Credit: Photographer: Alex Huang.

These strawberry-banana baked oats are naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup and studded with juicy strawberries. A sprinkle of fresh fruit on top makes this dish feel fresh and delicious. Bake it ahead and enjoy it warm or chilled throughout the week.

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Spinach & White Bean Egg Bake with Feta

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Credit: Photographer: Alex Huang.

This savory, protein-rich egg bake combines spinach, white beans and feta cheese in a satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner. Creamy cottage cheese helps create a soft, custard-like texture, while the oregano and crushed red pepper give the dish flavor.

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High-Protein Almond Butter & Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

These high-protein almond butter–strawberry oatmeal bars are a make-ahead option for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. Mashed bananas and strawberries naturally sweeten the bars, while almond butter and yogurt add protein and richness. Finished with a jammy strawberry swirl, these soft-baked oatmeal bars strike the perfect balance between comforting and energizing.

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High-Protein Peanut Butter–Chocolate Overnight Oats

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Credit: Photographer: Alex Huang.

These high-protein peanut butter–chocolate overnight oats offer a dessert-worthy flavor while delivering satisfying protein and fiber to keep you fueled. A swirl of peanut butter topping adds extra nuttiness just before serving. Prepare a batch ahead of a busy week for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

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Chocolate-Banana–Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel.

These make-ahead-friendly chia puddings taste like dessert for breakfast. A creamy yogurt-peanut butter topping adds nuttiness while cocoa powder lends chocolaty flavor to the pudding. Flaky sea salt balances the rich chocolate shell, creating a salty-sweet combination that you’ll love.

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High-Protein Morning Glory Muffins

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

Start your day with these high-protein morning glory muffins! Made with Greek-style yogurt, apples, carrots and whole grains, they’re naturally sweet and warmly spiced with a tender, moist crumb. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts and oats on top adds just the right amount of crunch.

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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.

This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.

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Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen snack, and they’re made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

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Gingerbread Baked Oats

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Credit: Photographer: Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff.

These gingerbread baked oats bring cozy spices and comfort to the breakfast table. A ripe banana and dark brown sugar add sweetness, while warm spices like ginger, cinnamon and cloves give the oats classic gingerbread flavor. It’s a make-ahead–friendly breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings yet feels special enough for a weekend brunch.

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Overnight French Toast Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

This overnight French toast casserole transforms simple ingredients into a cozy, make-ahead breakfast. Since it’s assembled the night before, all that’s left to do in the morning is pop it in the oven—perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings or a comforting weekend breakfast. Serve it alongside yogurt and fruit for a satisfying meal.

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Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Having a stash of flavorful bean burritos in your freezer means you'll always have a satisfying plant-based meal ready for a grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning or to take to the campsite for an easy campfire meal. Our vegan breakfast filling—made with tofu and prepared to mimic scrambled eggs—is tossed with beans, veggies and salsa for a delicious and ultra-satisfying meal.

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Parmesan & Vegetable Muffin-Tin Omelets

These simple veggie muffin-tin "omelets" are easy to make in the morning—or mix up the batter the night before. They're perfect for company or to take for an easy breakfast on the go.

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Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

Credit: Jamie Vespa
Credit: Jamie Vespa

Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups. The nutty flavor of the pecans and the sweetness from fresh blueberries and banana make for an extra-tasty snack or breakfast. Make a batch over the weekend and keep them in your fridge or freezer for quick and easy breakfasts all week. Reheat in the microwave for about 40 seconds. This healthy muffin recipe is a variation on our popular Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups recipe, by Carolyn Casner.

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Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins

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Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl.

Just because you're watching carbs doesn't mean you can't have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.

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Strawberry-Banana Bread

Give classic banana bread a sweet twist with the addition of juicy strawberries. The combination of the fruits turns this simple quick bread into a bright, sweet breakfast bread, snack or dessert. For an extra-decadent treat, serve each slice with a scoop of sliced strawberries.

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