With fall comes schedules, places to be, no time to dawdle like in the easy days of summer. Being on top of your game is key for success. Which is why I’m bringing you this 5 day make ahead breakfast menu with a shopping list!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
I am not a morning person. What I mean, is that I just can’t do much in the morning. Wake up early and get an awesome workout in? No problem. Prepare an elaborate breakfast? Nope.
I need most things done the night before; kid’s lunches, clothes picked out, backpacks ready…I’m not sure what it is, but if I am not ready to go first thing, I am a ball of stressed out crazy. So most of the time, we’re talking a simple yogurt or cereal kind of breakfast.
But apparently the patrons of my restaurant are not fully satisfied by my boring morning presentation, (insert eye-roll) and frankly, I’m kind of sick of the negative reviews.
Which is why I’ve been practicing my brekkie game. Today I’m bringing you the ultimate weekday make ahead breakfast menu because a fun, delicious, flavorful breakfast should not always be reserved for weekends! Oh and bonus, I’m including a shopping list. Yep, you love me. I can feel it.
Around here, we love our Silk Almond Milk (if you read my blog you know my Silk obsession). It’s smooth, creamy and has that perfect fall flavor.
For our morning treats, we focus on the unsweetened variety and add our own sweetener when needed. Some of these recipes are sweeter than others, so feel free to up or take down the sweet factor to fit your preference.
But I can tell you all of them are loved by my crew, even the crabby one. In fact, there are weeks that breakfast is for dinner (keep the judgment away, this mama needs a break sometimes). And all of these recipes can be prepped the night before, leaving them ready to go for a fast, smooth and easy morning. SCORE.
Fall Weekday Make Ahead Breakfast Menu
Day 1: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
1-2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/2-1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
scoop Silk Vanilla Almond Milk Yogurt as topping (optional)
Combine everything but the pecans and coconut sugar in a mason jar or bowl. Cover and set into the fridge for the next morning. When ready to eat, top with chopped pecans and coconut sugar (if using).
Day 2: Cinnamon Pecan Yogurt Parfaits
1 container Silk Vanilla Almond Milk Yogurt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup your favorite granola
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Combine the yogurt and cinnamon. In a jar or bowl, put half of the yogurt mixture at the bottom. Top with half of the granola and half of the pecans. Top with the rest of the yogurt mixture. Then finish it off with the other half of the granola and pecans. You can make this the night before or when you are ready to eat it.
Day 3: Make Your Own Fall Cereal Bowl
3 tablespoons rolled oats
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 date, chopped
heaping pinch cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
Add the ingredients into a mason jar or bowl, you can alter the amounts to suit your preference, just make sure to account for it in the shopping list (this is just a guide). Store covered on the countertop until the morning. Serve in a bowl with Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk; as you allow the oats to soak in the milk, there is no need to cook them.
Day 4: Chai Pear Overnight Oats
1/2 cup chopped pears
1/2 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
pinch sea salt
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Place the pears, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, spices and salt in a small pot and cook until boiling and the pears are soft. Place in the bottom of a mason jar or bowl.
Add the oats, extra 1/4 cup milk and walnuts to the jar. Cover and shake or mix well until everything is mixed thoroughly. Place in the fridge until morning. You can eat this cold right out of the fridge, or warm in the microwave or over the stove in a small pot.
Note: to skip the cooking step, simply add all ingredients into the jar or bowl and shake or mix well. You may want to add less milk if you do this since some of it evaporates when cooking. It will still taste great just not as sweet and warm since the pears won’t caramelize like they do when you cook them.
Day 5: Apple Pie “Crepes”
1 cup chopped apples (peel if preferred)
1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
tortilla of choice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
scoop Silk Vanilla Almond Milk Yogurt as topping (optional)
Place the apples, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a small pot. Cook over medium heat until the apples are cooked through. Warm tortilla slightly to soften if cold, fill with mixture. Put the pecans over apples.
Roll and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. In the morning, unwrap and place on plate. Warm in the microwave or if preferred you could warm in the oven (they will be crispier however). Top with vanilla yogurt (if using).
- 1 medjool date
- 1/2 cup chopped about 1 pears
- 1 cup about 2 apples
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 1/2 cups Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 containers Silk Vanilla Almond Milk Yogurt
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tortilla
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup granola
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
- 3 pinches sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Follow each individual day and/or recipe for instructions.
- Feel free to adjust ingredient amounts to meet your flavor preference, just take note when shopping.
- Nutritional information and cook/prep times are an average calculation per recipe. Most recipes do not require any cooking time.
I hope you enjoyed all these made ahead breakfast recipes. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Amy Caruthers says
The Silk Yogurts sound great- but 11-13 grams of fat! I looked at the ingredients and still can’t figure out where the fat is coming from. At 180 calories a serving, I guess it’s somewhere!
veggiesdontbite says
This is actually why I love them! Healthy plant based fat is a great way to start my day feeling nice and satisfied. They keep me full WAY longer than any other yogurt!
Trinity Bourne says
You always make the most inspiring stuff.
They all look pretty amazing – actually I want them all.
veggiesdontbite says
Awe, thanks Trinity! You are too kind!
Leah says
Having the nutritional values attached to these recipes would be wonderful 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Hi Leah! I don’t currently include nutrition info on my recipes because I don’t look at it in my everyday life and my blog is simply an extension of what I do daily. We primarily focus on eating a well balanced plant based diet, with room for indulgences, and it serves us well as we are all happy and healthy! I have 3 kiddos and they are my number one job, this blogging thing I do because I love it, so having to spend time calculating all the nutrition info for everything I post is just not something I can do right now. I have heard that my recipe plugin is working on having something that will do it automatically, so hopefully that will roll out sooner than later for everyone out there that does want it! Thanks for being here!
Jenn says
I’m so impressed with myself so far this school year – we’ve been up, ready, and even with time to spare in the mornings. But, I’m also realistic and know that this probably won’t last long. I’ll be needing quick and easy breakfasts like these when I start slapping that snooze button one too many times.
veggiesdontbite says
I can get up as early as I want, I am actually up in the 5’s and at the gym first thing, but I just can’t “DO” things in the morning. Breakfast included! I don’t know what it is, but I need to get things prepped the night before!
Strength and Sunshine says
We don’t need any make-ahead breakfasts in our family! I’m sure some of your readers do!
veggiesdontbite says
I didn’t need that in my younger years either but maybe bookmark it when you’re in the mom boat, LOL!!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
This is such a handy list! It makes the mornings so much easier.
veggiesdontbite says
Oh you don’t even know! HAHAHA!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
Love these ideas! Your mornings seem like mine…we are a cereal and oatmeal alternating days family for breakfast during school, with the occasional chia pudding. Save the other breakfast goodies for the weekend ha!
veggiesdontbite says
Some people just seem to be more functional in the morning, but other than working out I’m useless! I have even trained the kids to do their own breakfast. HA!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
What a smart idea, Sophia! My oldest just started school. We have to leave the house by 7:10 am each morning 🙁 We’ve been making oatmeal every single morning because it’s quick and easy but that is bound to get boring REAAALLL fast. These are such a great ideas and the shopping list is really helpful. Thanks!
veggiesdontbite says
Oh wow, that’s even earlier than us!! School is great but such a grind!
Linda from Veganosity says
Holy buckets those apple crepes look amazing! I can’t imagine that you get any resistance from these delicious breakfast treats.
veggiesdontbite says
Haha! Thanks Linda! It’s my cheater way of enjoying something delicious fast!
Aimee says
I love this time of year so much! Cannot wait to be using more of this autumnal produce – lot’s of inspiration here 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Aimee!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
I love all of these! Especially those apple crepes with a tortilla! Such a fab idea. I am like you in the mornings. I like to be pre-organized. If I don’t have something ready then I end up skipping breakfast or just grabbing a banana. I love that you have a shopping list and everything. So easy. It would be even better if you delivered the groceries too! 😉
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Mel! Ha, yes grocery delivery would be fab. LOL! We pretty much use tortillas for everything!
Nicole Dawson says
We like to have everything done and ready in the evening as well, makes the morning run so much smoother, especially if someone snoozes longer than they should. Can’t wait to try adding in your breakfast crepe recipe….the kids will enjoy those.
veggiesdontbite says
So much smoother for us too! The crepes were a huge hit. Lazy way to make them but tortillas for the win!
Kathy patalsky says
Way to make mornings easier Sophia! these photos are gorgeous too! #FALL #swoon
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Kathy! We need the ease of the mornings to start our day good over here.
Christina says
Well, well, well. I just happen to have all the ingredients on hand to make the Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding! Excuse me will you? I’m going to make then munch on this amazing sounding recipe!
veggiesdontbite says
Ha! Thanks Christina! Hope you enjoy!
Edwina says
I love the shopping list!!!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you!
The Vegan 8 says
Omg, I must have been in lalaland because I don’t ever remember seeing this post come through my email! What an amazing breakfast menu and holy crap, the crepes…that one made me drool. I’m literally testing a pumpkin crepe recipe, but these apple ones look way better, lol! So many delicious breakfast ideas here!!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you! The crepes are really a cheater recipe because I was going for really fast and easy. No time to make real crepes in the morning over here! But my family LOVES my cheater idea so why put more effort. LOL!
Bryan W. says
Thank you for this. I am getting ready to make a lifestyle change and go to plant based diet and see if I can achieve the benefits of eating healthy. These recipes (and a shopping list!) will make this much easier for me to plan and be successful. Thanks for sharing!
veggiesdontbite says
That’s awesome Bryan! So happy to hear I can help. Thank you so much for being here and if there ever is anything else you need do not hesitate to ask!
Emily Kemp says
I absolutely love all of these ideas, breakfast just got exciting again! Thanks so much.
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Emily!!