Plan your menu ahead of time. You can prepare a lot of these recipes in advance (including all the baked goods), and store them in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Some of these breakfast items can also be made even further in advance and frozen. Check each recipe for full make ahead and storing instructions.

Prep your ingredients. If you aren't able to make something completely in advance then prepare as much as you can ahead of time — whether that's chopping ingredients, making dough, or prepping and storing in the refrigerator until ready to be baked in the oven.

Set the table the night before. If you are hosting a brunch for family and friends, set up the table the night before with fancy plates, mugs, flatware, placemats, and napkins. It's one less thing to worry about on a busy morning.