1
Breakfast
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Creamy Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats made with Greek yogurt, real pumpkin purée, maple syrup, chia, and warm spices. A high-protein, make-ahead fall breakfast with 5 minutes of prep.
5 min + 4 hr chillServes 2
9 Make-Ahead Recipes for Busy Weeks
Recipes you can prepare the day before or cook once and eat all week. Each one says how to store it.
By OliviaUpdated November 3, 2026
The 9 recipes
- 1. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
- 2. Harvest Kale Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
- 3. Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
- 4. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Wraps
- 5. Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
- 6. Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
- 7. Chicken Bánh Mì Bowls (With Quick-Pickled Veggies)
- 8. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- 9. Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
2
Lunch
Harvest Kale Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
A hearty Harvest Kale Salad with roasted butternut squash, crispy chickpeas, apple, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese in a tangy maple cider dressing. Great for meal prep and holiday tables.
40 minServes 4
3
Breakfast
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
Cozy Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal with fresh cranberries, orange zest, toasted pecans, and Greek yogurt baked into a creamy, sliceable breakfast. Make it once and eat it all week.
50 minServes 6
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4
Lunch
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Wraps
Tangy, crunchy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Wraps made with a no-mayo Dijon and dill dressing, rolled up with lettuce and avocado. A filling, high-protein lunch that preps in 20 minutes.
35 min45 g proteinServes 4
5
Appetizers
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
A sweet, tart, and gently spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip spooned over a whipped cream cheese and Greek yogurt base. Made with half the usual sugar and prepped the day before.
15 min + 4 hr chillServes 12
6
Breakfast
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Silky, high-protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with bacon, spinach, and Gruyère, baked in a gentle water bath for that coffee-shop sous vide texture. Make a batch ahead for easy weekday or holiday breakfasts.
40 minServes 6
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7
Lunch
Chicken Bánh Mì Bowls (With Quick-Pickled Veggies)
A high-protein lunch bowl featuring caramelized lemongrass chicken, tangy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs, and a light spicy yogurt drizzle.
25 min39 g proteinServes 4
8
Breakfast
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
A savory, make-ahead breakfast strata packed with fluffy eggs, browned sausage, and melted cheese for a stress-free morning gathering.
1 hr 10 min29 g proteinServes 8
9
Brunch
Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
A buttery, cheesy brunch casserole made with flaky croissants, savory ham, tender eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for a make-ahead family brunch.
1 hr 5 min29 g proteinServes 8
Hi, I’m Olivia
I make easy, lighter comfort food that still tastes like Sunday dinner. Every recipe here is tested in my own kitchen.