Busy season is upon us, well…almost. The prep for busy season has begun in my home however. That is why I am focusing on make ahead breakfasts. So I whipped up a big batch of egg muffins to have in the freezer. I thought what better way to ease the burdens of cooking then have some healthier options pre-made?

So, with this article I’ll let you in on my incredibly easy and tasty egg muffin recipe plus other make ahead and/or freeze breakfast options that are much healthier and more budget friendly then grabbing all the frozen Eggo and Jimmy Dean options from the store. 

In the late Winter, early Spring my homestead starts to wake back up again. We take hibernation pretty seriously…don’t get me wrong. It is so important to allow your body and mind some rest time. But, I am always MORE than ready for when the snow starts to melt off and things start to come up through the soil.

A breath of fresh air. 

But even before the growth begins there is months of prep. We are planning gardens, starting seeds and finalizing plans for more livestock to come onto the property. 

With all this extra work comes less time for cooking. It is so easy to fall into unhealthy habits when your schedule gets full. Quick and easy meals usually come packed with a lot of unhealthy ingredients and additives. 

Having some healthier options sitting in the freezer can make the world of the a difference not only for your health but for your sanity and your wallet! Yes, make ahead meals are a million times more convenient and cheaper than store bought even if you have to spend a day like a cooking madwomen in the kitchen getting it all done. 

Why not spend a few extra hours with prep to open your schedule up with days worth of time? And, no guilt because instead of the bad for you Poptarts or box of Eggo waffles you have home cooked goodness that just needs to be popped into the toaster, microwave or oven for a quick and nutritional start to your day.

Plus….have you seen the cost of some of these grocery items? Remember those days when eating unhealthy was easier because it was cheaper? Not even the cheap stuff is cheap anymore!

Make Ahead Breakfasts: Egg Muffins & More!

Easy Egg Muffins

Not only can these egg muffins be put together and cooked with much less of a mess than your traditional breakfast but it is an all in one kind of deal! Everything good about a full plate of wake up nutrition goes into these tiny muffins and don’t let the size fool you because boy are they filling!

They freeze well, defrost fast and the flavor and texture holds up perfectly. 

Ingredients: 

• 11 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of whole milk
• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 16 oz. cooked ground breakfast sausage, drained
• 1.5 cups shredded potato
• 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Grease your muffin tin.
3. Cook your sausage in a stovetop pan, drain the grease.
4. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and then add in milk.
5. Stir in bell pepper, sausage, potato, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. 
6. Pour into muffin cups, filling 3/4 of the way. 
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Cool on wiring rack, allow cooling for 30 minutes before freezing.

 

Tip: Freeze stacked upright in a single file line for easier grab and go to defrost!

Defrost in the microwave for 1 min – 1 min 15 seconds

 

Make Life Easier, Make It Ahead!

These options for make ahead breakfasts will keep your freezer or cabinets stocked, your budget low and your mind at peace knowing it is home made!

10 Homemade Poptarts You Have To Try! has a variety of recipes to make poptarts right at home without too many added nasty ingredients! These are a hit with the kiddos AND adults. So much cleaner of a quick breakfast option than the store bought boxed option! 

A delicious option for make ahead and freeze is this Homemade Pancake Recipe & Other Fluffy Flapjacks! These pancakes can be made ahead in abundance and only take a few seconds in the microwave to warm and fluff for consumption. My kids grab them and eat them on the way to the bus stop!

Are you a chocolate lover? Well, you can have chocolate for breakfast…but you’ve got to do it right! Check out our very own Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies or Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe. Oh wait, there’s more….Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread with Greek Yogurt might also hit the spot. 

Lastly, if you are looking for something fresh that you can make in advance the night before our Country Kitchen Overnight Oats with Yogurt with Homemade Vanilla Yogurt is absolutely worth it! It is a breakfast that will fill you up with the good fuel for a better day. 

Freezer Friendly Finds Around The Web

• Breakfast Burritos by Thriving Home
• Freeze Ahead Breakfast Bowls by Mommy Hates Cooking
• Peanut Butter Granola Bars by The Real Food Dietitians 
• Homemade Freezer Friendly Waffles by Valerie’s Kitchen
• Mini Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by Eating Well

There are so many options out there to make life easier for you in the kitchen. From scratch or home made doesn’t have to be an intimidating task. Nor does it have to take hours and hours a day to provide a beautiful menu for your family. With a little strategic planning and utilizing your resources of ingredients and storage you can keep the nasty additives in store bought products out and the nutrients to support mind, body and soul in!

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Love, light and a little grace…

-Olivia