12 Prep-Ahead Breakfasts to Fuel Your Day

We know mornings can often feel a little hectic. Whether your day begins in a rush to get out the door or you’re able to enjoy a slower, more mindful start, what you eat first thing can gently shape the rest of your day.

These 12 prep-ahead breakfast recipes are designed for real life - the kind you can make when you have a spare moment, so your future self is already taken care of. From jars waiting in the fridge to slices you can grab on your way out, or bowls that come together in minutes, each one is simple, nourishing and full of flavour.

Think creamy, crunchy, fruity and naturally energising options, all made to fit easily into your routine. We hope they help your mornings feel a little calmer, more grounded and ready for whatever the day brings.

Overnight Strawberry Chia Oats
Breakfast
15 mins

Overnight Strawberry Chia Oats

These oats are just heavenly. They're beautifully softened in homemade almond milk and apple cinnamon puree and then mixed with a strawberry and maple compote. These make mornings so easy and delicious, you can make them into mason jars and take them on-the-go for the best start to your day.

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Coffee Banana Bread
Breakfast
55 mins

Coffee Banana Bread

This coffee banana bread is the perfect early morning breakfast. The rich coffee flavour tastes delicious, while the creamy banana creates the perfect soft loaf. We love to top this with melted dark chocolate, but you can also leave it plain.

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Frozen Mango & Berry Bowl
Breakfast
10 mins

Frozen Mango & Berry Bowl

The texture of this should be like thick, soft-serve ice cream. It’s sweet, creamy, melt-in-the-mouth good and so easy to make. The key is using a strong blender and adding the milk slowly so that you don’t turn it into a smoothie – you want to be able to eat this with a spoon and top it with granola and nut butter.

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Everyday Green Smoothie
Drinks
5 mins

Everyday Green Smoothie

Few things beat a refreshing smoothie for breakfast after an energetic workout, or busy mornings on the go. Loaded with nutrient-packed fruit and leafy vegetables, this smoothie combines fibre, protein and healthy fats to energise and help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

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Banana & Blueberry Breakfast Muffins
Breakfast
40 mins

Banana & Blueberry Breakfast Muffins

These are perfect to make ahead if you have a tendency to grab breakfast on the go, or are in need of a pick-me-up in the afternoon! The banana and blueberries give the muffins a natural sweetness, while also making them really energy-rich and filling.

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Tomato Spiced Beans on Toast
Mains
35 mins

Tomato Spiced Beans on Toast

We’ve given beans on toast a Deliciously Ella twist! It’s one of the ultimate comfort meals and we’ve levelled it up by adding warming spices, zingy chilli, pickled onion and creamy avocado. It’s packed with fibre, protein, iron and prebiotics, and perfect for a weekend brunch or speedy weeknight dinner.

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Blueberry Power Porridge
Breakfast
10 mins

Blueberry Power Porridge

Start your day right with a warming bowl of creamy porridge — with hemp and chia seeds, it’s supercharged with fibre, protein and healthy fats. Flavoured with juicy antioxidant-packed blueberries, breakfast never tasted so good.

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Revitalising Smoothie
Drinks
5 mins

Revitalising Smoothie

An easy, nutritionally dense, absolutely delicious smoothie — perfect for a post-workout pick-me-up or a simple breakfast. Full of plant protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, this is such an easy way to nourish and revitalise your body. If you’re new to cooking with hemp seeds, they’re a great way to increase the protein and omega-3 fatty acids in a meal.

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Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Breakfast
60 mins

Almond Butter Overnight Oats

These almond butter overnight oats are a great breakfast to make ahead and enjoy on busy mornings. The creamy almond butter tastes delicious mixed with the oats, almond milk and juicy raisins. We love to serve this with some mixed berry compote and fresh raspberries.

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Prep-Ahead Protein Granola
Breakfast
40 mins

Prep-Ahead Protein Granola

This protein granola is the perfect prep-ahead breakfast to get your day off to a good start. It’s filled with golden toasted nuts, seeds, buckwheat and crunchy cacao nibs. We love it served with creamy coconut yoghurt and a fruit compote.

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