40 healthy breakfasts that go beyond the usual bowl of cereal
There’s no reason breakfast has to be the most predictable meal of the day. These healthy breakfast recipes cover everything from quick bites to hearty morning favorites, so you can mix things up. Consider this your excuse to retire that same bowl of cereal for a while.
Breakfast Banana Split
This easy banana split yogurt is a healthy version of a classic dessert, but made for breakfast. Ready in just minutes, it features fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, granola, and a drizzle of maple syrup and chocolate chips. It’s a good source of protein, healthy fats, and flavor. Get the recipe: Breakfast Banana Split
Gluten-Free Breakfast Muffins with Ham and Veggies
These gluten-free breakfast muffins with ham and veggies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Slightly sweet muffins get a boost of salty ham and fresh veggies for a hearty, satisfying bite. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Breakfast Muffins with Ham and Veggies
High-Protein Oatmeal
This high-protein oatmeal packs 50 grams into a single bowl. Quick and healthy, made with affordable ingredients, and keeps you full until lunch with no mid-morning hunger crash. Get the recipe: High-Protein Oatmeal
Vanilla Protein Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
This healthy carrot cake overnight oats recipe is a protein-packed make-ahead breakfast. Super easy to make and great for meal prep, it’s vegan, refined sugar-free, oil-free, made with wholesome ingredients, and has a gluten-free option. Get the recipe: Vanilla Protein Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Paleo Pancakes
These paleo pancakes with chocolate and cashew butter are easy to make and surprisingly filling. They’re a breakfast that keeps you satisfied and feels like a special occasion. Get the recipe: Paleo Pancakes
High Protein Breakfast Sandwich
This high-protein breakfast sandwich is filling, tasty, and ready in no time. Eggs, sausage patties, and cheese on an English muffin make a morning meal that keeps you fueled until lunch. Get the recipe: High Protein Breakfast Sandwich
Egg White Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
These egg white bites have been made countless times and come out perfectly every time. They’re a great option for a quick, protein-packed breakfast or a healthy snack. Get the recipe: Egg White Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
Make Ahead Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches
These vegetarian make-ahead breakfast sandwiches are protein-packed, cheesy, and loaded with veggies. Prep them on the weekend and enjoy them all week. Get the recipe: Make Ahead Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches
Whey Protein Pancakes
This is the easiest and fluffiest whey protein pancake recipe, so good you won’t believe they are actually good for you. They are high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free, so you can keep pancakes in your breakfast lineup. Get the recipe: Whey Protein Pancakes
Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
This sheet pan breakfast hash is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward meal. Just toss your favorite veggies, potatoes, and bacon, bake, and enjoy a hearty, nutrient-packed breakfast in 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Make this easy breakfast casserole recipe with either bacon or sausage! It’s the perfect make ahead of time, Christmas breakfast recipe or any day when you want something warm. Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Low Calorie Protein Waffles
These low calorie cottage cheese waffles are easy, filling, and surprisingly good. They’re high in protein, lower in calories, and great for meal prep. Get the recipe: Low Calorie Protein Waffles
Greek Yogurt Scrambled Eggs
Greek yogurt scrambled eggs are creamy, rich, and surprisingly high in protein. They make a filling breakfast that keeps you full long after the coffee wears off. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Scrambled Eggs
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie
This strawberry cottage cheese protein smoothie is a creamy, high-protein breakfast that’s both delicious and filling. With protein powder, frozen strawberries, and cottage cheese, it’s a simple way to get a boost of protein. Get the recipe: Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie
Gluten-Free Banana Oat Waffles
These banana oat waffles are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free, and you won’t even notice. They pack the perfect boost of energy to kick off your day. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Oat Waffles
Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
Gluten-free banana pancakes are always perfect for breakfast. They’re super easy to whip up, and you’ll love how fluffy and delicious they are. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
Every bite of this cottage cheese avocado toast is delish. The toast, the creamy avocado and cottage cheese, and the everything bagel seasoning create the perfect combination. It’s an ideal quick breakfast option. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
Chocolate Protein Pancakes
These chocolate protein pancakes are made with oat flour for a gluten-free option or regular white flour, plus chocolate protein powder and cacao. A drizzle of melted chocolate takes them over the top for one of the most chocolatey breakfasts you’ll ever have. Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Peanut butter overnight oats are a protein-packed make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert. Creamy, nutty, and perfectly satisfying, they’re a blend of oats, peanut butter, and your favorite toppings. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Banana Protein Muffins
These banana protein muffins are ideal to keep you full and satisfied. With a boost of protein and natural sweetness, they’re a quick but delicious breakfast option. Get the recipe: Banana Protein Muffins
Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Pizza with Hashbrown Crust
This bacon and egg breakfast pizza on a hashbrown crust is a fun twist on morning classics. Crispy hashbrowns hold all the savory toppings for a hearty breakfast everyone will love. Get the recipe: Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Pizza with Hashbrown Crust
Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This sausage hash brown breakfast casserole is packed with goodies and perfect for weekend mornings or holiday breakfasts. You can make it ahead or overnight, making it a go-to for meal prep, camping trips, or any time you want a hearty start to the day. Get the recipe: Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Spirulina Superfood Protein Smoothie
This spirulina superfood protein smoothie is a nutrient-packed powerhouse in a glass. With its vibrant green colour and creamy flavour, it’s loaded with antioxidants, protein, and all the good things to fuel your day. Get the recipe: Spirulina Smoothie
Crunchy Protein Granola
This crunchy protein granola is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a satisfying crunch in every bite. Packed with plant-based protein, it’s delicious to add to oatmeal or yogurt. Get the recipe: Protein Granola
Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
Who doesn’t want cookies for breakfast? This wholesome recipe is the answer for picky eaters. These banana bread breakfast cookies are loved by everyone from toddlers to adults. Get the recipe: Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
Raisin Bran Muffins
Moist, one-bowl raisin bran muffins that come together in about 30 minutes. Light, fluffy, and perfect for a healthy on-the-go breakfast. Get the recipe: Raisin Bran Muffins
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
With fiber-rich oats and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this blueberry oatmeal breakfast smoothie will keep you full and energized. Ready in under five minutes, and you can use fresh or frozen berries. Get the recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Start your morning with a bright and creamy treat. These lemon cheesecake overnight oats taste like dessert but are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you going all day. Get the recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Acai Smoothie Bowl
Ready in minutes, this açaí bowl is packed with berry purée, fresh fruit, and all the toppings you love. It’s easy to make at home, full of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, and honestly, it’s the ultimate feel-good snack. Get the recipe: Acai Smoothie Bowl
Granola Muffins
Two breakfast favorites come together in these granola muffins! Packed with whole wheat, granola, and blueberries, they’re hearty, healthy, and totally tasty. Get the recipe: Granola Muffins
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowls
Learn how to make the ultimate Greek yogurt bowls with endless topping options. With 20+ combinations, you’ll find high-protein ideas, flavor pairings that actually work, and easy recipes to mix and match. Enjoy as breakfast, snack, or even dessert. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowls
Coconut Yogurt Parfait
This coconut yogurt parfait tastes like dessert but is healthy enough for breakfast or a snack. Creamy coconut yogurt, chia pudding, and crunchy granola make it an easy, satisfying treat that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free. Get the recipe: Coconut Yogurt Parfait
Soft-Boiled Egg and Fresh Asparagus Tartine
This asparagus tartine pairs thinly sliced asparagus with a runny egg and hummus for a colorful, satisfying lunch. It’s simple to make but still feels a little extra. Get the recipe: Soft-Boiled Egg and Fresh Asparagus Tartine
Breakfast Beans and Eggs
Kickstart your day with these spicy breakfast beans and eggs. Tender beans and perfectly poached eggs simmer in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, making this one-pan skillet meal both satisfying and well-balanced. Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Beans and Eggs (One-Pan Recipe)
Ham, Egg and Cheese Muffin Cups
Fast and filling, these ham and cheese egg muffins are an easy breakfast you can make ahead. With just three ingredients, they’re a low-carb, protein-packed option that fits right into busy mornings. Get the recipe: Ham, Egg and Cheese Muffin Cups
Easy Oat Flour Waffles
These oat flour waffles hold up nicely as a healthy breakfast. They’re naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, with whole-grain oats and plenty of topping options like berries, nut butter, yogurt, or maple syrup. Get the recipe: Easy Oat Flour Waffles
How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs
A perfectly poached egg is a real delight. It is versatile and can be enjoyed in so many ways, from over veggies to on toast. Get the recipe: How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs
Bacon and Egg Casserole
This bacon and egg casserole is an all-in-one comfort dish for any meal. Loaded with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy eggs, it’s hearty, flavourful, and so easy to make. Get the recipe: Potato Bacon and Egg Casserole
High Protein Breakfast Burrito
This high-protein breakfast burrito is packed with scrambled eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, turkey sausage, veggies, and cheddar cheese. It’s a hearty, healthy breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep, just freeze or refrigerate, and you’re set for the week. Get the recipe: High Protein Breakfast Burrito
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Eggs
Make this sweet potato breakfast hash in one skillet, with peppers, spinach, and eggs cracked right into the pan. The potatoes steam under a lid until tender, then crisp up uncovered, ready in about 45 minutes. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Eggs