20 Healthy Breakfast Recipes For Starting Your Day Off Right

Healthy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Sometimes frozen food is so awesome for convenience, there’s no way around it. But rather than reaching for a cardboard box, you can have previously assembled sandwiches ready to go.

Bake a half dozen eggs in ramekins or a muffin pan, build the breakfast sandwiches, and wrap them up. They’ll keep about 3 days in the fridge or at least a month in the freezer.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito

You can roll up a breakfast burrito with just scrambled eggs, canned beans, and salsa, but that’ll get boring after a few mornings.

When you’re in a rush in the AM, that’s not a great time to test out new kitchen tricks. So you can make a batch of these sweet potato burritos on the weekend, stick them in the freezer, and quickly reheat when you need to have a homemade breakfast ready in minutes.

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Blueberry Lemon Protein Muffins

Muffins and other pastries are usually not recommended for breakfast because they can be made of little more than white flour, white sugar, and butter. The sprinkle of fruit that looks tantalizing is more of an afterthought than a sign of real nutrition.

But when you bake your own, it’s possible to tweak the ingredients in your favor to make a wholesome breakfast muffin like this.

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Perfect Protein Pancakes

If you want to make protein-packed pancakes, there are a number of methods to use. The easiest is to use protein powder instead of flour. Or you could add a protein-rich ingredient like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.

What makes these protein pancakes perfect isn’t just the texture but the combination of protein sources.

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Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Casserole often takes a while to prep and cook, so it might not seem like an ideal breakfast. But if you chop all the veggies and set aside the ingredients the day before, you’ll be able to throw it all together in minutes and get it in the oven.

Then a hearty, well-balanced meal will be ready when you get out of the shower and sit down at the table.

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Creamy Homemade Yogurt

It’s no secret that yogurt is a nutritious breakfast that takes little to no preparation. However, you’re probably operating under the impression that you have to buy it ready-made at the store.

Believe it or not, you can whip up a batch of homemade yogurt in the slow cooker. This recipe doesn’t even need anything fancy, just yogurt with live cultures as a starter and gelatin to make it thick.

You can also add vanilla extract and sweetener to taste.

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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Pizza

Pizza might seem like a lot of work, but if you start with a tortilla, assembly takes mere minutes out of your morning.

Start with a taco-sized corn tortilla. Spread on a layer of refried beans, and melt cheese on top. Meanwhile sear some corn kernels and green onions in a hot skillet, then scramble some eggs. Top the Mexican breakfast pizza with salsa, eggs, and other toppings of choice.

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Stuffed French Toast

French toast is an indulgent brunch as is. Then stuff it with cream cheese and strawberry jam, and it’s like your favorite breakfast meets cheesecake.

This might start with thick French bread, but you’ll be surprised by how balanced this sweet breakfast is thanks to fat-free dairy and no-sugar-added strawberry jam. Top with protein icing instead of syrup, and you’ll have a special occasion-worthy meal that’s actually wholesome to eat post-workout.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Replace your boring potato breakfast with this flavorful and nutritious hash.

Compared to standard potatoes like russet and Yukon gold, sweet potatoes offer twice the fiber, and they rank a little lower on the glycemic index – in other words, they affect blood sugar levels a little less.

Because of their bright color, sweet potatoes also offer well over a day’s worth of vitamin A.

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5-Minute Healthy Breakfast Tacos

Need a quick breakfast for one? Heat them up in the microwave, and these tacos will be ready to wolf down in just a few minutes.

If you would rather use a skillet to cook the eggs and warm the black beans, that won’t take too much longer or require more kitchen skills. It’ll increase the total cooking time to about 15 minutes instead. The real downside is that you’ll have to do more dishes.

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Breakfast Berry Cobbler with Quinoa

Breakfast is the best meal of the day for indulging your sweet tooth.

Rather than digesting dessert while you sleep, you’ll burn up any simple sugars as you move throughout your day. And in this wholesome recipe, most of the sweetness comes from fruit, plus a touch of honey or maple syrup.

This breakfast cobbler delicious served alone or with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt on top.

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Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites

Didn’t get a big enough breakfast? If you need something else to go with your oatmeal or eggs, prepare these to stash in your freezer. All you need are two ingredients, and since they’re in the name, it’s easy to figure this recipe out.

If you want to go the extra mile, you could make your own flavored yogurt. Mix some PB2 or vanilla extract into plain yogurt to avoid the added sugars.

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Tropical Almond Colada Smoothie

Breakfast smoothies are a no-fuss way to start your day with a ton of nutrients. And if you don’t think it’ll keep you full until lunch, just remember to add more than fruit and ice.

You can make a smoothie with fruit alone, but it’s even better for you and for your meal plan when you add protein powder. A small serving of these tropical protein smoothies will be a great way to add nutrition to a full breakfast, or double up to skip food altogether and get out the door.

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Greek Eggs Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Not only can you make this delicious egg breakfast ahead of time, but it’s prepared in a Crock Pot for the ultimate convenience.

It’s high in protein as well as healthy fats, although for a low-fat version you can swap some of the whole eggs for egg whites. This recipe could also be made leaner without sacrificing flavor by using low-fat dairy products.

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Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats

Cinnamon rolls are not made to be an everyday breakfast – or breakfast at all since they check every box for an over-the-top dessert – but this version actually offers the nutritional benefits to be in your regular rotation.

Overnight oats are like a chilled breakfast pudding that can be mixed up the day before and left in the fridge to transform into a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This even has a drizzle of cream cheese icing on top, and if you miss the dough, serving it with mini cinnamon rolls will give you the best of both worlds.

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Muesli Scones

As a mix of oat flakes, nuts, and apples, Muesli was invented by a doctor around 1900 to be a nutritious and healing food. And he must have been onto something because it’s still enjoyed today as a filling, healthy breakfast.

If dry granola or hot porridge don’t sound exciting to you, turn muesli into healthy scones with this recipe. The dough starts with almond flour, plus a mix of seeds, dried fruit, and pistachios. Add an egg and a little agave syrup, and they’re ready to shape and bake in the oven.

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Customizable Breakfast Oatmeal Cups

Make these oatmeal cups, and you can fill them with a different amazing ingredient every morning. They make a delicious edible bowl for yogurt. Or, they can be filled with fresh fruit salad.

Turn them into an appetizer for a special occasion by making 16 mini granola nests instead of 6 large ones. The only difference is to use a mini muffin pan rather than the standard size.

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Sausage & Zucchini Frittata

Egg breakfasts are hard to beat. Actually, they’re easy to beat and pour into a pan, which is why eggs are such a popular way to start the day.

They also offer great nutrition any time of day because of the protein in eggs has high bioavailability, meaning the body can actually use a large percentage of it. And this recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare for.

Roll through the produce section for some basics, grab a dozen eggs, and pick up your breakfast sausage of choice.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Quinoa Bites

No matter what kind of breakfast you’re planning, there’s room for these broccoli egg bites on the menu. They are easy enough to throw together in the middle of a busy morning. Yet, they’re also an awesome and innovative way to serve eggs for a brunch buffet.

Of course they’ve got a lot of vitamins and nutrients from broccoli, cauliflower, and quinoa. But these breakfast bites are also loaded with protein – and have better macros than you’ll find in a protein bar.

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Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake

There are countless ways to make microwaveable cake in a mug, but most of them are as unhealthy and unappetizing as that sounds.

This mug cake recipe is an exception, using a banana instead of flour, peanut butter instead of oil, and an egg. You’ll also need baking soda so that it rises, plus a little cinnamon and other spices if you have them.

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