Looking for healthy breakfast recipes? We’ve collected 65 best breakfast ideas, from high protein breakfasts to simple breakfasts, and everything in between, with many vegan and vegetarian options too!
Prepare to fall in love with breakfast! Whether you are looking for easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings, vegan breakfast ideas, savory breakfasts, low-carb breakfasts, or make-ahead breakfasts, you are sure to find something to love!
Our most popular breakfasts include our Vegetable Frittata Recipe, Shakshuka, Chia Pudding, and our Egg bites! Go here to see all of our breakfast ideas!
Vegan Breakfast Recipes
These vegan breakfast recipes are full of healthy veggies and are so tasty and flavorful that you won’t miss the eggs, meat, or dairy!
Vegan “Eggs” Benedict
Vegan Benedict features a sumptuous vegan hollandaise sauce, tofu bacon, and wilted spinach, all served atop a sourdough English muffin. Gluten-free adaptable.
Chickpea Scramble
Looking to make vegan scrambled eggs without soy or tofu? Chickpea Scramble to the rescue! Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a delicious, savory vegan breakfast.
Vegan Frittata
A healthy Vegan Frittata stocked up with fresh herbs, leeks and asparagus, with a flavorful creamy chickpea flour filling. Simple to make and completely delicious!
Tofu Scramble
Vegan Tofu Scramble loaded up with healthy seasonal veggies that you already have on hand. A fast easy vegan breakfast recipe.
Vegan Breakfast Tacos
Vegan Breakfast Tacos with flavorful Mexican scrambled tofu, toasty tortillas, avocado, radishes, cilantro and pico de gallo.
Acai Bowl
Here is a probiotic-rich Acai Bowl recipe that is quick to whip up, customizable, full of healing polyphenols, and ready in 5 minutes! Vegan and gluten-free.
Baked Oatmeal w/ Maple Glazed Apples
A simple, delicious recipe for Baked Steel-Cut Oats with glazed apples, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, spices, and maple syrup. A tasty vegan breakfast!
Baked French Toast
This Baked French Toast is made with fresh berries, orange zest and almonds and a creamy tofu vanilla custard. Vegan.
Vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Carrot Cake Oatmeal is a simple, delicious vegan breakfast that is healthy and comforting. It’s perfect for cozy mornings. It’s also vegan and Gluten-free!
High Protein Breakfast Recipes!
We’ve rounded up our most flavorful savory egg recipes that are high in protein. Many keto breakfasts, high-protein breakfasts and low-carb breakfasts here!
Smoked Salmon Omelette
Champagne Omelette is succulent and lusciously flavorful! Filled with smoked salmon, goat cheese, fresh dill and chives. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Filled with a delicious combo of roasted poblano peppers, soft scrambled eggs (or tofu), roasted Mexican potatoes, avocado, melty cheese, hot sauce, and cilantro.
Vegetable Frittata
This Vegetable Frittata Recipe is so easy and delicious! A versatile vegetarian brunch recipe that can be made ahead. High-protein & low-carb, full of healthy veggies.
Baked Eggs
Baked on a sheet pan, eggs are cradled inside rings of bell pepper and onion, along with potatoes, zucchini, broccolini and tomatoes. Top with feta cheese and fresh herbs.
Tuscan Farmers Breakfast
Simple, delicious Tuscan Farmers Breakfast with a flavorful cannellini bean stew topped with poached eggs and an herby Gremolata. Healthy and tasty!
Shakshuka Recipe
Our most popular breakfast on the blog is Shakshuka! A flavorful North African stew made with sautéed peppers, tomatoes and spices, topped with eggs and herbs. Keto, low-carb.
Huevos Rancheros
Skillet Huevos Rancheros – a healthy vegetarian version of one of our favorite Mexican-style breakfasts! Eggs are baked over flavorful beans with crispy tortillas, then topped with avocado, fresh tomato and cilantro…a simple healthy vegetarian brunch recipe!
Moroccan Eggs with Harissa Yogurt
Moroccan Eggs! Eggs are baked in a flavorful lamb stew infused with Moroccan Spices, topped with Harissa Yogurt. A delicious breakfast or brunch recipe. A high-protein, Keto breakfast, low-carb!
Scrambled Egg Tacos!
Quick and easy egg tacos! These scrambled egg tacos are perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner or even late night snack.
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
These fiber-packed whole grain breakfasts are filling and delicious, and many can be made ahead! We love our baked Oatmeal, overnight oats and chia pudding! So yummy!
Dark Chocolate Granola with Cacao Nibs
A polyphenol-rich Chocolate Granola recipe made with cacao nibs, cacao powder, Ceylon cinnamon and olive oil – superfoods that heal and nourish the body. Delicious for breakfast or dessert! Vegan.
Pear Walnut Baked Oatmeal
This Baked Oatmeal recipe is warming and easy, made with oats, nuts, and seasonal fruit. Vegan and gluten-free adaptable.
Overnight Oats
Creamy Overnight Oats is a no-cook technique for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack full of fiber and is completely adaptable.
Chia Pudding
Delicious Chia Pudding with creamy Greek yogurt is totally healthy, deliciously creamy and easy to make ahead.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Steel Cut Oats made in an Instant Pot with pumpkin and toasted walnuts! A delicious healthy vegan breakfast, perfect for fall! A delicious vegan breakfast idea!
Teff Porridge
Teff Porridge with figs and walnuts – an easy introduction to this tiny, but mightily nutritious grain, packed full of protein. A simple delicious vegan high-protein breakfast
Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola! How to make the BEST healthy vegan granola, sweetened with maple syrup. Full of nuts, seeds and delicious clusters!
Breakfast Grain Bowls
A foundation recipe to make 5 whole-grain Breakfast Bowls for the workweek, Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable.
Breakfast Cookies
These healthy, vegan Breakfast Cookies can be made in under 30 minutes. Made with GF oats, seeds, spices, and dried fruit, they are vegan.
Muesli!
How to make Muesli- a highly nutritious and filling, low-fat, sugar-free, make-ahead alternative to granola!
Breakfast Toasts
Who doesn’t love toast for breakfast? We love it any time of day! Whether it is avocado toast or mushroom toast, these will keep your toaster happy.
Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs, Arugula and Zaatar
Avocado Toast with poached eggs, Zaatar, arugula, radish and Meyer lemon. A simple, delicious breakfast! Feel free to keep this vegan, omitting the eggs!
Mushroom Toast
Mushroom Toast is delicious anytime of day! Top it with an egg for breakfast, a great way to use up sourdough bread!
Asparagus Toast with Poached Eggs
A simple Breakfast ( or dinner! ) of fresh asparagus, toast, poached eggs and a warm bacon vinaigrette.
Maple-Glazed Apples on Toast
A simple vegan breakfast -Sauteed Maple Apples on wholesome toast, vegan, hearty and oh soooooo delicious!
Veggie-packed Breakfast Ideas
Start your day off with healthy, nutrient-rich vegetables for breakfast! These veggie-packed breakfast ideas are full of fiber and flavor! mexican bowl
Mexican Breakfast Burrito Bowls!
Mexican Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, black beans, turkey chorizo ( optional, or sub vegan chorizo), avocado, cilantro, and an optional egg. Top with salsa!
Breakfast Succotash with Poached Eggs
Poached eggs served over a skillet succotash of fresh summer veggies, topped with a flavorful herb oil.
Vegetarian Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict with Broccolini and a tangy Meyer Lemon hollandaise Sauce.
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs and Harissa Paste – a delicious, North-African inspired, one-skillet breakfast that is bursting with flavor! Gluten-Free
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Leeks, Chèvre and Dill
A simple Spring Scramble with Asparagus, Dill, Leeks and Goat Cheese.
Brussel Sprout Hash w/ Soft Poached Eggs and Aleppo Chili Pepper
Brussel Sprout hash with Soft Poached Eggs, topped with aleppo chili flakes.
Make Ahead Breakfasts
Need a little extra time in the morning? These make-ahead breakfasts, are also high in protein!
Vegetable Frittata
A recipe for Vegetable Frittata (crustless quiche) baked in the oven. A versatile vegetarian brunch recipe that can be made ahead. Keto, high protein, gluten-free, low carb and full of healthy veggies. Serves 8-10 -See notes for halving the recipe!
Egg Bites
These quick easy egg bites are high in protein and the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Make them in 35 minutes, and store them in the fridge for the busy work week, or freeze and reheat. Keto and Vegetarian.
Perfect Quiche!
Learn the secret to making the Perfect Quiche every time! This Quiche Recipe features a buttery, flakey crust filled with a silky, creamy custard and your choice of fillings- seasonal veggies, herbs and greens.
Chia Pudding
Delicious Chia Pudding with creamy Greek yogurt is totally healthy, deliciously creamy and and full of protein! The perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack to grab on the go. Vegan adaptable!
Breakfast Casserole
Baked Egg Casserole (called Breakfast Strata) with mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese and thyme, perfect for the holidays. Make it ahead!
Hard Boiled Eggs with Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Pickled Shallots
A quick and easy recipe for Boiled Eggs with olive oil, herbs and pickled shallots that can be served warm or made ahead and chilled- perfect for brunch, potlucks and gatherings!
Sweet Breakfast Ideas
Yes, there is a time for sweet breakfasts, too! Our favorites are made with sourdough starter, which helps to process the gluten and make it more easily digestible.
Dutch Baby with Blueberries
Delicious and impressive Blueberry Dutch Baby is made with everyday pantry ingredients and requires only about 10 minutes of hands-on time! Top with maple-sweetened blueberry sauce for a perfect brunch or dessert.
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
These fluffy pumpkin pancakes are perfect for cozy fall weekend mornings. Loaded with pumpkin and warming spices, they are nourishing, flavorful and comforting. Vegan-adaptable and GF-adaptable!
Easy French Toast
An easy recipe for tender French Toast enhanced with spices, orange zest, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Top with Fresh Berry Compote for a perfect weekend breakfast treat.
Sourdough Pancakes
How to make the BEST pancakes using your sourdough starter or discard. A quick and easy recipe that can be made with any type of flour- bread flour, whole wheat, einkorn, spelt or a mix.
Baked Apple Pancake
A simple recipe for a baked apple pancake hailing from the Netherlands, this version is infused with cardamom and nutmeg and puffs up dramatically in the oven. A delicious weekend breakfast or brunch.
Strawberry Breakfast Cake
A simple recipe for Strawberry Breakfast Cake, a perfect beginning or ending for a special brunch. Can be made gluten-free.
Sourdough Waffles!
Crisp and light, Sourdough Waffles are delicious and SO simple to make using your extra sourdough starter.
Almond Flour Pancakes!
Easy delicious Almond Flour Pancakes with fresh huckleberries (or sub your favorite fresh berry) and Maple Syrup. Paleo, grain-free, Gluten-Free.
French Toast Muffins!
French Toast Muffins- a sweet beginning to your special brunch- think Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Bruch or even Valentines. Easy to make and can be made with any berry or fruit. Adapted from Donna Hay.
Healthy Breakfast Side Dishes!
Having a big brunch spread? Add a few of our favorite breakfast side dishes to your brunch table to create a healthy feast.
Breakfast Potatoes
These easy, crispy breakfast potatoes require only 10 minutes of hands-on time before roasting in the oven.
Vegan Chorizo
Smoky, savory, spicy Vegan Chorizo made with walnuts and lentils and Mexican Spices- a tasty plant-based alternative to chorizo to use in tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos or breakfast bowls. Make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for busy weeknights!
Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
This Vegan Hollandaise Sauce is decadently creamy AND healthy! Perfect for roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, vegan benedicts, breakfast scrambles, braised greens and so much more. Easy to make in under 20 minutes!
Vegan Bacon
This smoky, crispy Vegan Bacon is made with tofu and is perfectly chewy and savory. A delicious plant-based protein, perfect for breakfast, BLTs, wraps, sandwiches, pasta, and buddha bowls.
Crispy Herby Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Herbed Smashed Potatoes with Garlic – a healthy vegan side perfect for breakfast or dinner! Best to steam potatoes ahead, and let cool in the fridge.
Berbere Potatoes
Berbere Potatoes- a simple flavorful Ethiopian-inspired side dish that is healthy, delicious and vegan!
TURMERIC FRUIT SALAD WITH TOASTED COCONUT
A tropical fruit salad with fresh turmeric, orange juice and lime juice, garnished with toasted coconut.
Turkey Chorizo!
Here’s a healthy, lightened-up recipe for Mexican Chorizo, a smoky spicy and flavorful Mexican-style sausage using ground turkey, ground chicken or tofu!. Can be made in 20 minutes. Vegan-adaptable, Low-carb and GF!
Homemade Yogurt
How to make homemade Yogurt from scratch- an easy step-by-step guide with no special equipment needed!
Scones, Muffins, Bars & Morning Breads
Sometimes all you need is a good muffin or scone to go along with your morning cup of jo. We like cake for breakfast too. 😉
Blueberry Coffee Cake
A deliciously tender Blueberry Coffee Cake with hints of cinnamon, lemon and a crunchy oat crumble topping.
Seed Bars
Seed Bars! Nut-free, oil-free, grain-free, paleo-approved energy bars that only take 5 minutes of hands-on time before baking in the oven. High in protein and fiber, these all-natural bars make for a simple breakfast on the go or energy-boosting midday snack!
Morning Glory Muffins
Tender and moist, Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious and nutritious grab-and-go breakfast packed with healthy wholesome ingredients. Perfect for meal prep and a glorious way to start your morning!
Blueberry Muffins
Tender Blueberry Muffins lightly sweetened, enhanced with lemon zest, vanilla and cardamom made with fresh or frozen blueberries. A delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. Gluten-free adaptable.
Pumpkin Muffins
These irresistible Pumpkin Muffins with chocolate chips are velvety and moist, with just the right amount of sweet and spice. They can be easily customized and are packed with nutritional benefits, making them a delightful autumn treat. Vegan-adaptable!
Maple Pecan Scones
Golden, flakey, buttery, and tender with a delicious nutty flavor from the toasted pecans. A fun bake, perfect for special gatherings, and holiday mornings.
Sourdough English Muffins
How to make homemade Sourdough English Muffins! They rise overnight and are cooked on the stovetop in the morning. Tender, delicious, and easier to make than you might think! Vegan adaptable.
Double Spice Pumpkin Bread
A delicious recipe for Pumpkin Bread with double the spices. This version is maple sweetened, with a crunchy nut topping, optional chocolate chips, and a moist tender crumb. Vegan-adaptable.
Banana Bread
This vegan Banana Bread is not only healthy and delicious, it can be made with sourdough starter or discard! Infused with ginger, spices and crusted with sesame seeds it is flavorful and moist.
Rhubarb Muffins
A whole-grain, Rhubarb Muffin Recipe! Simple healthy one-bowl recipe made with oats, your choice of flour, optional seeds and nuts, sweetened with u003c/iu003emaple syrupu003ciu003e. Vegan and GF adaptable!
Sourdough Scones with Lemony Glaze
An easy recipe for Sourdough Scones with Berries and Lemon Glaze using Sourdough Starter! Plus an easy tip to help keep your berries intact! Vegan Adaptable!
Nourishing Teas, Smoothies and Juices
Cozy up with a cup of morning chai, or blend up a healthy smoothie- or juice some fruits and veggies, for a drinkable “meal”.
Toasted Coconut Smoothie
This Toasted Coconut Smoothie is like happy pillows of sunshine. Healthy, vegan, and delicious, the toasted coconut is the real star here- a beautiful beginning to your day.
Delicious Authentic Masala Chai with Whole Spices
How to make authentic Masala Chai, like they do in India, using whole spices. Vegan and Sugar-Free adaptable.
TurmeriC Juice
Turmeric Golden Root juice – a fresh juice harnessing the power of turmeric root – to soothe inflammation, aid in cleansing the body and fight illness.
Ayurvedic Detox Turmeric Tea (a daily drink)
Ayurvedic Detox Tea- a healing drink made with fresh turmeric, ginger and whole spices to help aid the liver, flush out toxins and restore balance in the body. Healing and restorative.
Mexican AvocAdo Smoothie
An energizing, spicy Mexican-style green smoothie with citrus, pineapple, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño. VEGAN! Refreshing, energizing and invigorating!
Kiwi Smoothie
Kiwi Smoothie with Avocado, Lime and Honey- a delicious concoction!
Celery Juice Recipe & Top 10 Celery Benefits
Celery Juice Recipe and the top TEN benefits of drinking 16 ounces of celery juice every morning to activate the gut, release toxins and heal the body!
65+ Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: breakfast, brunch,
- Method: various
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
We’ve collected 65 of our BEST Breakfast Ideas! Whether you are looking for healthy breakfast ideas, vegan breakfasts, high protein breakfasts, savory breakfasts, vegetarian breakfast ideas, low-carb breakfasts, easy breakfast ideas, or veggie-loaded breakfasts you’ll find something to love here! Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup boiled hot water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (almond, coconut, soy, etc.)
Instructions
- In a bowl or quart jar, mix chia seeds and hot water. Let sit about 5 minutes. This starts hydrating the chia seed more quickly.
- Stir in vanilla, sweetener and pinch of salt.
- Add greek yogurt and milk. Whisk to combine thoroughly. (At this point you could divide into 4 smaller jars.)
- At this stage it will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Add preferred flavor and fruits to serve. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Top with fresh berries, fruit, coconut flakes, nuts, or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cups
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 22.2 g
- Sodium: 80.3 mg
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.1 g
- Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15.7 mg
Merveilleuses et appetissantes varietees de cuisine. J’adore, pleines d’inspirations Merci beaucoup
Wow!! What a list. I don’t even really like breakfast and didn’t think I’d see anything I would want to eat let alone make…yet I found I made a list of 28 recipes from this list I want to make. Your recipes are truly inspiring.
Nice to hear this Cherylynn. Love to hear what you think!
I’m here to say “Thank You” for so many delicious recipes that make me look forward to dining & sharing with friends. 💜
We really appreciate hearing this Deedra! Happy you are enjoying!
Useful and delicious
Ive just come across your page and its amazing! Im just wondering do you have a shopping list of foods that are good to have in your pantry? =)
We just posted one on vegan pantry staples!
Best site yet for all my plant based needs
Thanks so much Connie!
Love it!
Thanks Chynna!
Love all of these options. Would love to see some breakfast soups!! Thanks for all you share with us.
Thanks Morgan- Like Congee? Or something else?
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Thanks so much Bettany!
Can’t wait to try the beet tzatziki, missed your version of shakshuka
Let us know what you think!