Few times of day feel as frantic, fraught and fleeting as weekday mornings. Whether you live alone or surrounded by people, it’s the day’s earliest hours that seem to carry the most demands and fly by faster than any others. Do yourself, and everyone at home, a favor with make ahead breakfasts that are as delicious and satisfying as they are quick to serve and consume. Dishes that take the guesswork out of breakfast when you’re still too bleary-eyed to think, these sweet and savory options are the boost every morning needs!
Savory Breakfast Selections
After a good night’s rest, your body needs a wholesome breakfast designed to revive and refuel. Still, when the kids and dog demand attention, you can’t find your phone, your shirt needs ironing and you have a meeting first thing, reaching for a hearty, energizing breakfast can be the last thing on your mind! Be the person that plans ahead — and doesn’t cave into the deceptive allure of store-bought baked goods — by making these savory dishes before the panic sets in.
Sausage, Egg & Bacon Fried Rice
A complete meal that combines a wealth of beloved breakfast foods into one simple dish, this fried rice couldn’t be easier to heat-and-eat on busy mornings. Make this with reheated rice and it’s even simpler to prepare! Yes, when you see it come together you’ll be tempted to eat it for dinner. Resist the temptation, though, and you’ll thank yourself for the favor, all week long.
Spinach Quinoa Frittata
Packed with whole-grain Success® boil-in-bag quinoa, ham, cheese and a hefty bunch of spinach, this dish is both elegant and satisfying. Prepare this frittata on the weekend and pre-portion it into slices that you and the family can savor on the commute to work and school.
Cheesy Quinoa Bites
Diners of every age are drawn to the cheesy, savory, portable goodness of these bite-sized snacks. Store these muffins in the fridge or freezer, and all they’ll need is a quick zap in the microwave to become warm, gooey and irresistible. Prefer not to endure early-morning altercations about broccoli? Simply sub it for the kids’ favorite veggies, and let peace reign.
Simple Breakfast Burrito
Hearty, portable and ready in minutes, these breakfast burritos are a nutritious way to start any busy day. Prepare the fillings — including Success® boil-in-bag white rice, breakfast potatoes, eggs and sausage — the night before, allow them to cool, then roll them up into tortillas. In the morning, simply warm each burrito in a skillet until it’s toasty and ready to enjoy.
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffins
These comforting muffins make it easy to feast on sausage, cheese, eggs and nourishing quinoa even on days when you’re running around wildly, just trying to get out the door. Save a few for the weekend, and you can laze about in your pajamas, sip copious amounts of coffee and linger over several of these doused with maple syrup. You’re welcome.
Rice Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon
If you’ve only ever had sweet pancakes, we’d like to introduce you to something new! Made with Success® boil-in-bag white rice, goat cheese, eggs, and more, these rice cakes are an innovative take on the norm. Cook the cakes and bacon ahead of time, and invite the family to feast — if only for a moment — before they rush out the door.
Sweet Starts to your Day!
Team sweet, listen up. For make-ahead breakfast recipes you can prep without fuss, then dig into all week long, look no further! From comforting, creamy options to snacks you can munch on as you zip from one drop-off to another, these Success® Rice recipes will calm the hanger, and help you get on with your day, stat.
Cranberry Quinoa Muffins
What can these sweet, cranberry-studded muffins do? Actually help you look forward to mornings! Whip up a batch and just feel the calming effect of knowing what you — and everyone else — will reach for come 7 a.m. Double the recipe if you’d like the feeling to linger longer.
Almond and Date Brown Rice Porridge for Breakfast
Few things energize quite like brown rice porridge swirled together with dates, bananas, berries and almonds. Have this for breakfast, and there’s no telling what you might accomplish! To feed a crowd (or yourself, for days on end), prep a few batches of this recipe, then chill portions in the fridge or freezer. For a hearty, early-morning option, simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of almond milk.
The Best Overnight Oats with Quinoa Recipe
What’s more appealing than spending all evening cooking and dirtying up the kitchen? Prepping a recipe that (almost) makes itself! Simply prep Success® boil-in-bag quinoa, stir together a handful of ingredients, then let time work its magic. Come sunrise, you’ll find this creamy, dreamy snack that you can top with fruit, syrup, nuts, or simply enjoy as is.
Apple and Brown Rice Cereal
Move Success® boil-in-bag brown rice from dinnertime to breakfast with these fruity, warming bowls of goodness. A rice porridge that you can top however you like, this dish is particularly appealing when seasonal fruits are at their prime.
Overnight Quinoa Oats with Pumpkin
If eating pumpkin pie for breakfast sounds like your idea of a good time, this portable, cinnamon-scented option will feel like a dream. Just be warned — cart this one to the office, and you’ll need a few moments alone to leisurely savor every morsel.
Fruit and Granola Parfaits
Crunchy and creamy, filling and fruity, these make-ahead parfaits are elegant enough for brunch yet convenient enough to be a weekday morning go-to. Made with gluten-free brown rice, and highly customizable, they’re also ideal for diners with gluten allergies or sensitivities.
Creamy Coconut Tropical Quinoa
Brighten up any morning with the sunny, juicy flavors of the tropics! A breakfast bowl loaded with ripe fruit, coconut, nuts and Success® boil-in-bag quinoa, this dish promises to whisk you away from the chaos — for a few blissful moments, at least.
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Cool mornings call for meals like this apple-flecked porridge, perfumed with maple syrup and cinnamon. A loaded quinoa bowl that comforts, warms and energizes, this one will be scooped up by early birds who prioritize eating well over sleeping in.