These portable breakfast ideas make eating a healthy breakfast on the go both possible and delicious! Each recipe can be made ahead, transported well, and is easy to enjoy from the car, office, or bus.
Pick one (or a few) to make with minimal effort on a busy weekday or prep it ahead over the weekend.
Portable Breakfast Recipes
With sweet and savory options, there’s something for everyone in this collection of portable breakfasts, and no matter what you make, it will keep everyone satiated until lunchtime.
Grab and Go Breakfast You Can Make in a Cup
And for breakfasts that you would typically sit down to eat like warm oatmeal, scrambled eggs, and parfaits, in this video I show you how to prep them ahead and transport them in a coffee cup!
It’s one of my favorite on-the-go breakfast hacks for when you need a hot breakfast to enjoy, mess-free.
Tips for a Healthy Portable Breakfast
Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing a portable breakfast that’s right for you:
- Includes lean protein
- Contains a source of healthy fats
- Made with complex carbs
- Ability to be prepped ahead
- Can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature
- Easy to reheat in the microwave, if needed
- Fits inside a meal prep or to-go container
My Favorite Portable Breakfast Containers
In order to pack a variety of portable breakfasts, it’s a good idea to have a few containers on hand.
Meal prep containers like these have enough room to fit the breakfast item of choice, along with some fresh fruit. Plus they’re microwave-safe in case you want to give your breakfast a quick warm before heading out.
A thermos container is also a great idea for options like overnight oats and mini quiches since it can keep cold foods chilled, or hot foods hot (think scrambled eggs and mini quiches).
In case you’re wondering how to transport a smoothie, those insulated coffee cups with a straw would be perfect for kids, and these smoothie jars for adults!
Jessica Monte says
These are great ideas for breakfast in a hurry. I make sure my daughter had a good hot breakfast every morning before school.
Avon says
Egg muffins (mini frittatas) for sure– bake a batch (my fave is spinach, mushroom, tomatoes), store in refrigerator, and reheat in the morning.
Donna Braamse says
These ideas look so good! For something quick in the morning, we usually have boiled eggs, pb&j, or cheese sandwich. Those are the easiest out-the-door breakfasts we’ve been having. Yours look so much better!
Gwen says
I like smoothies for myself, and my boys love oatmeal so I do baked oatmeal. They can eat it like a muffin and I can do different addins for each tin if I want.
Jenny says
Slow cooker oatmeal! I leave all the “fixin’s” and bowls next to the slow cooker. This is definitely a favorite in the fall and winter.