Munch Menu Summer Breakfast Planner

Because who likes to think or cook before you've had your coffee

If you’re new here, welcome! To get started, check out my first munch menu, which includes my dietary philosophy and an overview on how to use these weekly meal plans. Also, make sure to stock up on my (mostly) non-toxic munchkin kitchen essentials which help make meal prep much easier.

In case you haven’t noticed or are new around here, the theme of the last month has been BREAKFAST!

I’ve shared a few go-to recipes that we like to have on hand in the freezer to make the mornings less of a struggle. But I have yet to share some of the quickies we riff on in the odd days in between.

In the spirit of regularly scheduled programming (our Friday Munch Menu), I’ve created a planner to get you through the summer months that will help you carve out a daily schedule for your offerings.

Because there’s nothing I like to do less before I’ve had my caffeine than rack my brain for what to feed the beast as she cries in her crib waiting to be fetched.

We don’t vary the mornings like we do dinner times—it’s the same group of dishes week after week, but every day is different from the last. Instead of giving you just one week of a sample schedule, I’ve included a second so you know how to use up some of the pre-batched dishes according to their “expiration date.”

Like always, the plan is a mix of meal prep, store bought shortcuts, and quickies.

Here’s the basic idea:

• Set aside 1 to 2 hours on the weekend to prep breakfast for the next two weeks (or more!). 

• The plan alternates sweet and savory days

• We utilize something pre-made or frozen half the time

• Even if you’re cooking, you’ll spend no more than 10 minutes getting breakfast on the table. BOOM.

I’m including the schedules for everyone, but the more robust game plan PDF, which includes 4 recipes, storage and freezing instructions, meal prep schedule, and detailed instructions for the morning of, is only for paid subscribers.

You made me an official Substack bestseller last week and I wanted to create a resource that was extra practical as a thank you!

I would love to know some of your go-to breakfasts that are quick, make ahead or store bought. Who knows, perhaps they will get put towards the fall planner! 

Happy munching!

Phoebe

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THE GAME PLAN

Store-Bought Spotlight

(elements you can buy)

Frozen Protein Waffles: I’m a little on the fence about banza chickpea pasta (there are tastier GF options) but I love that they now make waffles! They are a terrific shortcut when slathered with even more fiber (in the form of nut or seed butter) and topped with fresh fruit.

Nuttzo 7 Nuts and Seeds Butter: Nuts and seeds are my go-to nutrient boosters for many recipes, and I love getting so many different varieties packed into one butter. It’s got a creamy consistency that is perfect for drizzling. And it is peanut-free! If you’re allergic to peanuts, you can use this as a substitute for the PB&J Overnight Oats.

P.S. Have you been enjoying Munch Menus as a free subscriber? It takes me many many hours to put together these game plans every week. If you love them, it’s a very reasonable $1.50 per week if you do the annual option. A small price to pay for someone to do all the planning for you!

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Meal Prep

(elements you can make in advance)

During one hour of prep over the weekend, you’ll make:

• Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

• Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal

• PB&J Overnight Oats

• Queen Bean Eggy Tacos

The morning of, all you need to do is grab one of these elements from the fridge or freezer. Full recipes are in the PDF recipe packet, along with storage instructions and work flow, for paid subscribers below.

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Quickies

(non-recipe recipes you can cook the day of)

These quicker breakfasts can be made the morning of in less than 10 minutes. 

• Fried Egg + Avocado Toast Soldiers

• Soft Scrambled Eggs + Cherry Tomatoes

• Protein Freezer Waffles + Everything Butter + Sliced Peaches

Detailed instructions on how to prep these in the recipe packet.

The full PDF game plan is below for paid subscribers, including easy-to-save/print recipes and notes on:

• Cooking for 1 to 2 hours and using the meals for 2+ weeks of breakfast

• Gluten-free and dairy-free modifications

• How to freeze and store each serving

• Tips on the perfect fried and scrambled eggs

• “Same same but different” modifications to make many variations

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THE RECIPES

Meal Prep

The order of prep + storage:

Note, if you have more than one munch that you’re feeding in the morning, you’ll want to increase the quantity I specify for leaving in the fridge – one per kid.