These freezer breakfasts, fast smoothies and yummy make-aheads get the whole family out the door in a hurry. Eat great on the run with our A.M. sanity savers!
20 Grab-And-Go Breakfasts to Get You Out the Door In a Hurry
Updated on Apr. 15, 2021
1/19
Breakfast Wraps
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We like quick and simple morning meals during the week, and these wraps are great when prepared ahead of time. With just a minute in the microwave, breakfast is ready. —Betty Kleberger, Florissant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 436 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
2/19
Richard's Breakfast Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My chewy fiber bars with a complex taste are extremely addictive. For clean slices, spray a pizza cutter with cooking spray before cutting.—Richard Cole, Richmond, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 219 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
3/19
Creamy Berry Smoothies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can tell that this delicious smoothie is made with tofu? No one (especially your kids)! The blend of berries and pomegranate juice makes this welcoming drink a refreshing delight. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 157 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
4/19
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These get the morning off to a cheery start! Sometimes I assemble the strudels ahead and freeze them individually, then bake them as needed. —Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 strudel: 439 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
5/19
Egg Burritos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 burritos
From the Recipe Creator:
Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my family’s favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. —Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 376 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
6/19
Granola Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to put a new spin on muffins, so I mixed in some granola that contained lots of nuts, pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut. Then I brought a batch to work the next morning—success!—Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 188 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
7/19
Microwave Egg Sandwich
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me full all morning. Plus, it's only about 200 calories! —Brenda Otto, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 218 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
8/19
Cranberry-Banana Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use a regular banana and add more ice. —Gina Fensler, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 230 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
9/19
Breakfast Biscuit Cups
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I made these cups, my husband and his assistant coach came into the kitchen right as I pulled the pan from the oven. They devoured the biscuits! —Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit cup: 303 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
10/19
Chewy Honey Granola Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. —Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 178 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
11/19
Chunky Breakfast Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Who says cookies aren’t for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add any dried fruits and nuts you have on hand. —Lea Langhoff, Round Lake, IL
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 291 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
12/19
Hash Brown Egg Cups
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
They may look like muffins, but these cuties pack all your favorite rise-and-shine ingredients—eggs, hash browns and bacon—into a single-serving cup. Grab one and get munching. —Talon DiMare, Bullhead City, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 hash brown cup: 180 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
13/19
Cinnamon-Raisin Granola Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these chewy bars with cinnamon, raisin and maple for quick breakfast and road trip. You can use chocolate chips instead of raisins. —Kristina Miedema, Houghton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
14/19
Fruity Frappe
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's fun to be able to make a tasty clone of something at a restaurant. But even better, I like knowing exactly what's in it. Honey gives the frappe the right amount of sweetness, not gobs of corn syrup. —Patricia Crouse, Warren, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 166 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
15/19
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom made these oatmeal banana cookies when I was young. Now my children like making them just as much as I did, and we quadruple the recipe to serve our large family. You can't eat just one of these goodies packed with chocolate morsels. —Jaqueline Wilson, Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
16/19
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the kitchen, it's important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard-boiled eggs. Use this egg recipe in plenty of dishes, or eat them plain for a quick protein fix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.
17/19
Morning Maple Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
Maple combines with a subtle touch of cinnamon and nuts to give these muffins the flavor of a hearty pancake breakfast. But you don’t have to sit down to enjoy them. Our 2-year-old comes back for seconds, and even my husband—who doesn’t normally like muffins—likes these. —Elizabeth Talbot, Lexington, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 212 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
18/19
Sausage Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My muffins are a frequent request from everyone in the family. I usually make them on Sunday nights, so when we're running late on weekday mornings, the kids can grab these to eat on the bus. —Irene Wayman, Grantsville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 238 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
19/19
Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These yummy currant, walnut and zucchini muffins are an excellent and tasty way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden. —Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 318 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
