25 Healthy Breakfasts You Can Freeze And Take To Go Slideshow

Here are some sad freezer breakfasts you've probably eaten lately: Eggo waffles, frozen sausage patties, and maybe even a Jimmy Dean sandwich or two. We sympathize. Mornings are crazy busy, and you're just trying to get your kids out the door with something in their stomachs before 8 a.m.

We don't have to tell you how bad these are for you. You're seriously missing out on nutrients when you buy these plastic-wrapped, rubbery egg sandwiches, and you're likely ingesting a chemical or two more than your stomach would prefer. A Jimmy Dean Croissant Breakfast Sandwich has 58 ingredients — we wish we were kidding — some of which include chemical preservatives, colorings, enriched flour, and high-fructose corn syrup.

At breakfast? Why?

With a little effort and some meal prepping, you can have much healthier, more wholesome breakfasts that are just as easy to reheat on busy mornings. These breakfasts can also be a whole lot more interesting than your typical breakfast sandwich. On this list, we have scones, crêpes, burritos, waffles, and some savory egg creations inspired from Italy and elsewhere. Don't those sound better than a bland bowl of cereal?

Protein bars you buy at the store do not make a healthy breakfast. In fact, mistaking a protein bar for a healthy breakfast is an all-too-common morning mistake. However, when you make them yourself, you can ensure they're low in sugar, nutritious, and filled with enough fuel to keep you going till lunch. You can find all kinds of DIY protein bars online, but we've got a recipe that tastes like apples, cookies, and chocolate.

Since we love eggs so much, prepare to see lots of them on this list. Prosciutto egg cups are your much fancier, Italian-inspired option. Basil, prosciutto, and walnuts come together to create an elegant, nutritious meal you'll want to eat again and again. Did you venture out to the streets of Rome or dig in the recesses of your freezer? These glorious little ramekins will have you loving eating healthy for breakfast.

Two of our favorite foods, banana bread and pancakes, have come together into one sliceable skillet. Coconut milk, whole-wheat flour, and walnuts keep it healthy, while the fruit and cinnamon keeps it sweet. No added sugars here! Whole pieces of banana are laid into the giant pancake, resulting in delightful sweet surprises as you eat your slice. Get the simple recipe here.

Anything you can do in a burrito, you can do in a taco. Beans, chorizo, potatoes, and so much salsa, all wrapped up in a soft corn tortilla... We're drooling. Start your Taco Tuesday early with some Mexican breakfast tacos using this recipe.

We'll take one of these over a Pumpkin Spice Latte any day of the week. Canned pumpkin comes with so many health perks, such as beta-carotene to improve your eyesight and fiber to aid digestion. These bars are on the sweeter side, but we love them anyway!

Premade frozen French toast is often processed and artificial. Plus, their sugar-heavy recipes leave you with an energy crash before 10 a.m. This healthier version is low in sugar and rich with flavor — you'll detect hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and even coffee. Whip up a batch using this recipe and freeze what's left over. Just reheat whenever you're craving another!

The trick to freezing smoothies is simple. Just don't blend them until the morning-of. To prepare, take all the solid ingredients you'll want in your smoothie, such as fruit, vegetables, protein powder, and nuts and stuff them into a plastic re-sealable bag. Then, the morning of, just pour the contents of the bag into your blender and add whatever liquids you like. Since the fruits and other ingredients are already frozen, your smoothie will be thick and cold without having to dilute it with ice. Here's a green smoothie recipe to get you started.

These are so cool — they're crêpes made out of eggs. Crêpes are hand-held so you can take them with you, and they're also easy to customize. Just fill them with whatever savory ingredients you want in the morning. We recommend cheese and vegetables — but it's really up to you. Breakfast never has to be boring; you can just use a different filling each time you reheat your egg. Here's how to make the crêpes.

Quiches just get cuter when they're mini. And they get more portable, too. Grab a couple before you leave — this recipe uses milk instead of cream and sourdough bread instead of pre-made processed dough, so there's no reason to stop at just one.

If you're too into fruit to quit it in the morning, try out this fruity maca smoothie instead. It also has hints of chocolate flavor and comes packed with antioxidants from the raspberries. Use fresh fruit or frozen—but to help out your budget, we recommend frozen since you're freezing them anyway! Here's our recipe.

Your typical scone recipe relies heavily on white refined sugar, white flour, and other starchy unhealthy breakfast ingredients. These sugar-free scones, however, are sweetened with stevia and blueberries for a much more natural flavor. They also snuck Greek yogurt into the flourless recipe, alongside coconut milk for extra creaminess. Get the simple scone recipe here.

Pancakes, waffles, and French toast can all be part of a healthy breakfast — especially when the ingredients are this good for you. Sweetened with stevia and applesauce, these waffles take a tip from healthy baking to eliminate added sugars and add fiber instead. Top your waffle with peanut butter or nutty granola to add some healthy fats and you're all set with this recipe.