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Are you tired of eating the same old breakfast over and over? Here are 63 healthy breakfast ideas. With sweet, savory, meal-prep, and easy options, we have something for everyone.
Easy, delicious, and healthy breakfast recipes.
Nothing is worse than being in a breakfast rut or skipping it altogether. A healthy breakfast does set the tone for the day (I know it does for me!), so I’m sharing my favorite healthy breakfast ideas with you. You’ll find quick and easy options, breakfasts to make ahead, and breakfasts you’d typically reserve for weekends.
Below, I’m sharing over 63 healthy breakfast recipes divided into six categories: oats & oatmeal, smoothies & shakes, pancakes & waffles, eggs, quick breads & muffins, and cookies & bars. No matter if you’re in the mood for something savory or sweet when you wake up, or if you prefer a leisurely breakfast at home or something quick on the go, you’re bound to discover some healthy breakfast ideas you’ll enjoy.
Oats and oatmeal
I reckon oats are the MVP of breakfasts. They are loaded with fiber, wholegrains, and protein.
You may think oatmeal is boring and bland, but the choice of toppings or mix-in ideas can make a big difference. Add healthy fats like nut butter or raw nuts, protein like protein powder or Greek yogurt, and don’t forget your favorite fruits.
Try changing how you enjoy your oats- bake them, make them into granola, or meal-prep some overnight oats for the week ahead (my favorite!). Find these and more below:
- Overnight oats (pictured above)
- Protein oatmeal
- Baked oats
- Protein overnight oats
- Overnight steel cut oats
- Healthy granola
- Protein granola
Smoothies and shakes
I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but I think I have a smoothie for breakfast 95% of the time. Loading them with fruits, hidden veggies, and protein is so easy. You can even blend through nuts, chia, or flax for even more fiber. One of my favorite things to do for my family is to prep the smoothie the night before and have it ready to go in the morning.
- Protein smoothie (pictured above).
- Breakfast smoothie
- Coconut milk smoothie
- Peanut butter protein shake
- Chocolate protein shake
- Coffee protein shake
- Chocolate peanut butter smoothie
- Oatmeal Smoothie
Pancakes and waffles
You may think waffles and pancakes are weekend-only foods, but with a bit of meal prep, you can enjoy them on busy mornings, too. These pancake and waffle recipes freeze SO well and reheat easily in a toaster oven or classic toaster. Top them with maple syrup or peanut butter, and enjoy.
- Protein pancakes (pictured above)
- Banana protein pancakes
- Oat flour pancakes
- Cottage cheese pancakes
- Healthy oatmeal pancakes
- Protein waffles
- Cottage cheese waffles
- Keto waffles
Eggs
Eggs are the easiest way to start the morning with something high in protein. You can whip up a fried egg (over easy eggs, over medium eggs, or over hard eggs) or boil one up quickly (hello, air fryer hard-boiled eggs, air fryer soft-boiled eggs, or microwave hard-boiled eggs) or try one of the more exciting (but easy) egg recipes below.
- Egg bites with cottage cheese (pictured above).
- Egg white bites
- Air fryer egg bites
- Cottage cheese eggs
- Microwave scrambled eggs
- Crustless quiche
- Chilaquiles Rojos
- Egg white omelette
- Spinach frittata
Quick breads and muffins
If you are like certain members of my family, sweet breakfasts are mandatory. To combat any potential sugar crash later in the day, I like to make quick breads and muffins with wholesome ingredients and less added sugar. I usually enjoy banana bread or breakfast muffins with some Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for more staying power. Bonus? They are great to freeze, too.
- Protein banana bread (pictured above)
- Healthy zucchini bread
- Healthy blueberry muffins
- Healthy breakfast muffins
- Oat flour muffins
- Healthy oatmeal muffins
- Protein bagels
- Protein bread
- Cottage cheese bagels
Cookies and Bars
Breakfast cookies and bars are the best sweet breakfast treats. They feel indulgent but use wholesome ingredients like oats, seeds, nuts, fiber, healthy fats, and protein. These are also one of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts, or when you need something to go.
- Breakfast cake (pictured above)
- Blueberry breakfast cake
- Oatmeal breakfast cookies
- Oatmeal breakfast bars
- Cereal bars
- Homemade protein bars
- Cookie dough protein bars
Frequently asked questions
The best breakfast for losing weight is low in calories (under 300 calories), high in protein and fiber, and with moderate amounts of fat. This promotes satiety and will keep hunger at bay for hours. Most of the above recipes tick those boxes.
More favorite healthy recipes
Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Healthy Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vinegar white or apple
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. If the batter is too thick, add some water to thin it out.
- Add some oil to a non-stick skillet and place over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the pancake batter on top, then cover with a lid. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook for another minute.
- Serve the pancakes immediately.
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