Batch-prep breakfasts for a week of easier mornings
Mornings are where good intentions go to get rushed. Thirty minutes on a Sunday can mean five breakfasts you do not have to think about.
By Priya Raman, Contributing writer
3 min read
The fastest breakfast is the one that already exists. Preparing a few days’ worth at once takes less time overall than making it fresh each morning, and it removes one more decision from the busiest part of the day.
Three easy options
- Overnight oats: oats, milk or yogurt, and fruit in a jar. Ready by morning.
- Egg muffins: whisked eggs with vegetables, baked in a muffin tin and reheated.
- Breakfast boxes: boiled eggs, cut fruit, cheese and crackers in containers.
Keep it simple
Pick one option for the week rather than three. Use containers you can grab and go. Prepare enough for four or five days, which is usually the sweet spot for freshness. Follow standard food storage guidance and keep prepared food refrigerated.
Make it part of a routine
Batch prep is easiest when it happens at the same time each week. Many people tie it to grocery day, so the ingredients go straight from the bag into the jars.
“Do the deciding once, and enjoy the result five times.”
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