Whether you’re someone who whips up a healthy breakfast every morning or prefers a quick grab-and-go option, finding time to prepare something during a busy day can feel impossible. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice your health goals to enjoy a filling meal. We’ve put together 26 easy breakfast ideas to kick-start your day with minimal effort – perfect for any type of morning routine.
From savory egg dishes to sweet pancakes and creamy smoothies, this list has something for everyone. Whether you’re in a rush or just need a hassle-free option, these quick and easy breakfasts will keep you full and satisfied all morning. Read on and for more inspiration, check out 38 protein-rich breakfasts that will keep you full.
Oatmeal with peanut butter & banana
We love this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe for its great ingredients. It makes a healthy morning meal that you can have ready in minutes.
Get our recipe for Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana.
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10-minute baked eggs with mushrooms and spinach
The small ceramic containers are perfect for holding eggs, meat, cheese and vegetables and then tossing in the oven. What emerges 10 minutes later is a perfectly cooked egg – whites soft but firm, yolk delightfully runny – surrounded by a tasty and filling pour.
Get our recipe for 10-Minute Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach.
Breakfast pizzas
Start with the ultimate breakfast bread—the fiber-dense whole-wheat English muffin—as your base and salsa as your sauce, then add eggs, ham, and cheese for flavor, substance, and plenty of protein.
Get our breakfast pizza recipe.
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Greek yogurt with pineapple, kiwi and mango
This refreshing concoction combines tropical fruit with a spicy-sweet blast of ginger syrup for a sweet treat that will taste like you’re on vacation—even if you’re just lying on the couch.
Get our recipe for Greek yogurt with pineapple, kiwi, mango and ginger syrup.
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Blackberry Cashew Chia Pudding
Fresh blackberries add a tart-sweet touch to the pudding, but you can switch to any other fruit you like, or even leave it out entirely.
Get our recipe for Blackberry Cashew Chia Pudding.
Broccoli cheese eggs in a mug
If you want to eat a nutritious breakfast but don’t want to deal with the hassle of washing a bunch of cookware, this egg-in-a-mug recipe is perfect for you. It’s for one serving, making it a great option for those easy breakfast ideas when you just want to eat something and get on with your day.
Get our recipe for Broccoli Cheese Eggs in a Mug.
Mango-Ginger Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t want to prepare breakfast. But if you eat them every day, you might get bored of the standard cinnamon and blueberry routine. If your go-to overnight oat recipe could use a little help, spice things up with this mango ginger overnight oat version.
Get our recipe for Mango-Ginger Overnight Oats.
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Breakfast hash with sweet potatoes & chicken sausage
For those who want to pack their morning full of protein, this recipe is for you. The eggs, chicken sausage, and sweet potatoes help pack in the protein and other useful nutrients like choline and fiber.
Get our breakfast hash recipe.
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Breakfast Burrito
By swapping junky white tortillas for whole grain, swapping fatty pork sausage for the lean chicken variety, and adding high-fiber beans and some fresh avocado, we’ve cut the calories in half while increasing the overall nutrition (and deliciousness).
Get our breakfast burrito recipe.
Raspberry-Peach Swirled Smoothie
In addition to the frozen raspberries and peaches, we combine a banana, orange juice, and Greek yogurt—along with a little honey and ginger, too—to create a satisfyingly sweet way to kick-start the day with one of our healthiest easy breakfast ideas.
Get our Raspberry-Peach Swirled Smoothie recipe.
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Icelandic yogurt with granola and fresh berries
One of the easiest simple breakfast ideas to throw together is good old fashioned yogurt and granola. Simply top with a handful of fresh berries of your choice, sprinkle on some low-sugar, whole grain granola and you’re good to go!
Make your own granola with our healthy honey-pecan-cherry granola recipe.
Whole grain bread & Lox
For your anti-inflammatory dose of omega-3 fatty acids, serve some smoked salmon with your morning meal. Spread toasted wholemeal bread with whipped cream cheese or goat’s cheese and top with smoked salmon, sliced tomato, sliced red onion and capers.
Get our recipe for a smoked salmon sandwich.
Scrambled Eggs With Toast
If you’re looking for a hot, easy breakfast idea with at least 12 grams of protein and whole grains, scrambled eggs on toast are a surefire way to get it. If you feel like it, add some calcium-rich cheddar or goat cheese.
Get our recipe for Veggie Scramble With Mushrooms, Spinach and Goat Cheese.
Avocado-berry smoothie
No sweet smoothies here! Berries have a great reputation in the fruit category because they are one of the few fruits that we haven’t genetically modified to be bigger and sweeter over the years. They are actually much lower in sugar than other fruits and fall on the low carb side of the fruit scale.
Get our Avocado-Berry Smoothie recipe.
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos! Scrambled eggs with spinach and pieces of chorizo sausage or mushrooms. Serve in warm tortillas topped with black beans, sliced avocado, cheese and salsa.
Get our Bacon and Spinach Breakfast Tacos recipe.
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Protein pancakes
Pancakes are probably one of the easiest simple breakfast ideas you can make, but they’re usually carb-heavy and don’t provide a ton of protein for a filling and satisfying morning meal. However, adding protein powder can totally help!
Get our recipe for protein pancakes.
Monkey Toast
A classic quick breakfast. Spread a toasted slice of whole wheat bread with peanut or almond butter. Top with sliced bananas, a drizzle of honey and chia seeds.
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An omelette
We spoke to a chef in New York to learn how to cook (and flip) the perfect omelet at home. Here’s what we learned while making this easy breakfast idea.
Get our recipe for an omelette.
Oatmeal Pancakes With Cinnamon Apples
Not only are these pancakes delicious and easy to make, but the oats add a boost of fiber to your morning meal to help you start your day off right. If you’re not a fan of apples, you can top your pancakes with berries or bananas instead.
Get our recipe for Oat Pancakes.
Spicy pumpkin parfaits
This spicy, fall-inspired parfait is redolent of pumpkin pie and holiday spices, and it will brighten up any breakfast spread or snack during the colder months. It’s also so good you’ll want it year-round, too.
Get our recipe for Spicy Pumpkin Parfaits.
Tasty Artichoke Feta Quiche
It doesn’t get much simpler than a quiche. Just throw all the ingredients together and let them bake while you get ready for the day ahead. That way, when you’re done getting ready, you’ll have a warm, tasty slice of quiche waiting for you.
Get our recipe for Artichoke Feta Quiche.
Egg Sandwich With Pastrami & Swiss
The combination of pastrami and Swiss has long been confined to the deli counter of the lunch counter, but we think it works beautifully with soft scrambled eggs—especially since pastrami cancels out both sausage and bacon in the calorie department.
Get our recipe for Egg Sandwich with Pastrami and Swiss.
Peanut butter overnight oats
This Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is sure to become one of your go-to easy breakfast ideas! Just prep it the night before and you’re good to go in the morning.
Get our recipe for Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
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Sunrise sandwich with turkey, cheddar and guacamole
Not all handheld breakfast bars are so virtuous, as many of them are flooded with excess carbohydrates and fat. In this recipe, we substitute lean turkey for Canadian bacon, add lycopene-rich tomato, and top it all off with a spread of heart-healthy guacamole.
Get our recipe for Sunrise Sandwich with turkey, cheddar and guacamole.
Smoothie bowl for peaches and kale
You’ve heard of peaches and cream desserts, but what about “peaches and greens”? OK, fine—it might not technically be a thing, but we’re willing to make it one, thanks to this easy peach and kale smoothie recipe.
Get our Peaches and Kale Smoothie Bowl recipe.
Red & green breakfast salad
Who says you can’t eat salad for breakfast? With this red and green breakfast salad recipe, you can enjoy a crunchy bowl of greens any time of day.
Get our recipe for red and green breakfast salad.
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