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10 make-ahead breakfasts & lunches for crazy busy mornings 🥞
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Hi, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Have you ever noticed that when we do things like meal plan and prep ahead that it just makes the job (JOY!) of getting meals on the table so much easier? While I definitely encourage plan and prep for dinners, it seems like mornings and midday are when meal prep really pays off. When breakfast is already made and lunch is packed and ready to grab, the whole day just feels more manageable. Even prepping just one breakfast and one lunch option for the week makes a huge difference. Start with whatever sounds good and build from there! These 10 recipes are all make-ahead friendly — meaning you can prep them on the weekend and enjoy them all week long without the morning scramble. Thank you for being here! I so appreciate you, Melissa 10 Make-Ahead Breakfasts & LunchesEgg and Potato Breakfast Casserole*make Sunday, reheat all week This Easy Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole will transform your morning with its scrumptious taste and simple list of ingredients. Eggs, potatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese round out the tasty flavors, and you can personalize it with bacon, sausage, veggies, or garlic powder! Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe*wrap and freeze for grab-and-go mornings Breakfast burritos made with eggs, bacon, and tater tots are perfect to meal prep in advance or enjoy for any meal. Homemade Pancake Mix for Busy Mornings*mix once, make pancakes in minutes all month Prepping a simple homemade pancake mix ahead will ease the chaos on busy mornings, helping you get an easy and delicious breakfast on the table in no time! Make Ahead Omelet in a Jar*prep jars on Sunday, microwave each morning Make Ahead Omelet in a Jar will not only help you eat healthier, but you’ll eat up all of those veggies in the fridge! Breakfast Cookies*wholesome and freezer-friendly I love living in a world where you can have cookies for breakfast! But these aren’t just any cookie, this recipe is for Breakfast Cookies. Full of fiber and whole grain oats these cookies are the perfect on-the-go breakfast. Salad in a Jar Recipes*pack lunches for the whole week at once Salad in a Jar is an easy way to bring your salad on the go – dressing, greens, and toppings all in one place! Bring it with you on a picnic, to work, or anywhere else! Two salad recipes included. 8 Grown Up Lunch Box Ideas*these are easily adaptable to your preferences — use whatever you will enjoy eating! Forget sad desk salads and squished sandwiches — these sophisticated Grown Up Lunch Box Ideas will transform your midday meal into something worth looking forward to! Think colorful bento-style combinations that feel like a restaurant experience packed right in your lunch bag. Asian Noodle Salad*make a double batch—some for dinner and the rest for lunches Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Asian Noodle Salad featuring crisp vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors – ready in just 30 minutes! Classic Tuna Pasta Salad*store tuna past salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days A light and refreshing Classic Tuna Pasta Salad comes together as the perfect summer side dish with white tuna, shell noodles, celery, peas, and a creamy dill sauce. Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad with Cabbage*a nutritional boost that doesn’t require daily prep work A hearty Dense Bean Salad Recipe featuring cannellini beans, edamame, and shredded cabbage tossed in savory peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep, packed with protein and fiber, and stays fresh for days. Free Resources for You
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