10 Breakfast Sandwich Recipes That Are Fast and Healthy

Written by Michael Matthews

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Mango Chutney

If you want to liven up a ham and cheese sandwich, try adding a different condiment than mustard and mayo. Mango chutney will add a sweet note to this savory sandwich, like the pairing of pineapple and ham but more mellow.

Make this one vegetarian by using soy ham slices or tempeh bacon. For carnivores, go with Canadian bacon which is usually uncured but can be smoked for added flavor.

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Pumpkin Breakfast Sandwich

This is breakfast like you’ve never had it before, and you might even think it’s the best breakfast sandwich yet. If you love having a pumpkin spice latte in the morning, may as well have a pumpkin sandwich to go with.

Just mix together the pumpkin puree with maple syrup and olive oil for an addictive spread. Make this as is for a vegetarian breakfast sandwich, or swap out the vegan sausage patty for chicken apple sausage instead.

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Healthy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

You don’t have to eat breakfast sandwiches out of a box. These are easy to make at home, freeze, and reheat whenever you’re hungry. Start by making a simple egg casserole, which hardly takes any time in the kitchen.

Whisk some eggs with milk, and fold in the fillings you want like broccoli and cheese. After you bake the egg casserole, slice it up for the English muffin sandwich filling, and freeze for quick breakfasts.

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Breakfast Pita with Egg, Feta & Spinach

Pita isn’t just for shawarma and falafel. You can use the flatbread to make a great breakfast sandwich like this one with eggs and spinach. Other filling ideas include tasty combos like sausage and scrambled eggs.

Or, turn the pita into a breakfast pizza by heaping on shredded mozzarella, making a nest of fresh spinach, and then cracking the egg in the center to bake until the whites are set and the pita’s toasty.

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Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

Since most breakfast sandwiches have eggs and cheese, it’s hard to imagine one that can be vegan. A lot of egg substitutes for baking, like flax and chia seeds, won’t work here.

This recipe gets creative with chickpea patties and spicy cashew cheese. It’s so delicious you’ll want to try this no matter what diet plan you’re following.

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Stuffed Bagel Sandwich

Want a bagel for breakfast, but don’t need to consume so many carbs? This recipe has the compromise you need.

To make a “stuffed” bagel, the insides are scooped out to leave mostly the hard shell with just enough squishy bagel to bite into. Then, fill the well with cream cheese and other breakfast sandwich faves like veggies and salami.

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Low-Carb Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

It seems like a waffle sandwich would be carb overload. But you can have this indulgent brunch anytime with macros like this.

That’s because the low-carb waffles are made with whey protein powder and cottage cheese, and the filling is a mix of egg whites and turkey bacon. Altogether you’re getting a protein-packed breakfast in an incredibly low-calorie sandwich.

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Green Goddess Egg Sandwich with Crispy Prosciutto

If you love green goddess salad dressing, why not put it on more than kale and spinach? This English muffin breakfast sandwich has the expected ingredients, like eggs and prosciutto.

But since breakfast sandwiches tend to be sans condiments like ketchup and mayo, they can be dry. This one solves the problem with plenty of Greek yogurt dressing, complete with basil, lemon, garlic, and more.

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Croissant Sandwich

How can you make a healthy croissant sandwich? Start with whole-wheat croissants, and load them up with fresh veggies.

The croissant itself will make this a high-fat breakfast sandwich, so you may want to use egg whites and forego the avocado. In that case, try apple slices with gouda or dried figs with gorgonzola.

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Paneer Breakfast Sandwich

There’s way more to Indian food than curry and samosas. And if you love paneer cheese, you’ll want to take a bite out of this Indian breakfast sandwich.

Just mix everything together, fold in the paneer, and sandwich it between springy kulcha bread. To go the extra mile, make your own paneer, a fresh cheese that’s similar to cottage cheese.

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