57 Healthy Breakfast Ideas | Best Healthy Breakfast Recipes | Easy recipes, dinners and meal ideas



Get the recipe: Breakfast Burrito

Get the recipe: Whole30 Bacon and Egg Cups

Get the recipe: Nordic Breakfast Porridge

This Mexican dish isn’t usually the healthiest breakfast choice, but Sunny Anderson’s version is fresh, light, and always full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Huevos Rancheros

Get the recipe: Paleo Pumpkin Waffles

Get the recipe: the new avocado toast

Get the recipe: Whole30 Vegetable-Packed Breakfast Frittata

Get the recipe: Whole30 Apple Hot Cereal

Get the recipe: Burrito Paleo Collard

A rice cooker makes a comforting bowl of this easy-tasting four-grain porridge.

Get the recipe: Whole Grain Breakfast Porridge

Get the Recipe: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Whole30 Breakfast

Get the recipe: Heart-Shaped Whole Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce

In this recipe everyone will love, baked eggs are layered over shredded summer squash and zucchini, with a healthy dose of Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese, nutmeg and green onions.

Get the recipe: Skillet Squash Eggs

Get the recipe: Chia Seed Pudding

Get the recipe: Gluten Free Raisin French Toast Casserole

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Acai Espresso Bowls

These healthier pancakes contain a blend of whole wheat flour and oats and are topped with a naturally sweetened fruit-based applesauce, cider and honey.

Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cinnamon Pancakes with Honey Applesauce

A make-ahead fruit compote makes this quick fix a great addition to any brunch spread.

Get the recipe: Puffed pancake with apple-pear compote

Loaded with veggies and lightened up with egg whites and turkey bacon, this easy frittata is a perfect brunch entertaining dish.

Cookbook: Potato and zucchini frittata

This cheesy egg breakfast could make mornings a whole lot more fun. Fresh cilantro and creamy Monterey Jack tame the heat of tomatillos and jalapenos in the salsa verde. (Store-bought salsa, red or green, can also do the trick in a pinch.)

Get the recipe: Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde

Start your day off right with Ellie’s pancakes, full of whole grains and fresh fruit.

Get the recipe: Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

An easy cheesy frittata gets a nutritional boost with the addition of broccoli and a side of garlicky whole wheat toast with tomato. For a smoothie that doesn’t require a blender, simply mash a ripe banana into a glass of milk.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Frittata with Tomato Toast and Banana Milk

Prepare this healthy oatmeal the night before and enjoy it the next morning. We like it cold, but if you prefer a little heat, remove the lid and microwave the oatmeal until hot, about 1 minute.

Get the recipe: Overnight Oats: No-Bake Blueberry-Almond Oatmeal

This tropical-inspired smoothie is packed with fiber (6 grams per serving), thanks to the fruit and the clever addition of rolled oats.

Get the recipe: Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie

This satisfying dish takes a traditional breakfast favorite and turns it into a savory version with an almost risotto-like texture. It is excellent served warm or at room temperature.

Get the recipe: Oatmeal with Spinach, Tomatoes and Feta

Get the recipe: Whole Wheat Blood Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Get the recipe: Baked Pancake with Apples and Whole Grain Caramel

Get the recipe: Paleo Prosciutto Egg Cups

Of course, oatmeal is great with cinnamon and sugar. For a twist, try this savory version: rolled oats with the classic combination of ham, egg and cheese.

Get the recipe: Oatmeal with Ham, Eggs and Cheese

By making French toast in a waffle maker, you skip the usual butter frying step. Whole wheat bread and a homemade blueberry filling make breakfast extra nutritious. The meal is ready in 25 minutes, even with a carrot-ginger smoothie on the side.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Waffle French Toast with a Carrot-Ginger Smoothie

Get the recipe: Chicken and Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Zucchini replaces the regular potatoes in this healthy twist on hash browns served with fried eggs and whole-wheat toast. To drink, make an easy banana-berry smoothie with frozen fruit and yogurt.

Get the recipe: Zucchini and Egg Hash Browns with Berry-Nana Smoothie

Modify your muffin recipe with low-fat buttermilk and egg whites for a healthier breakfast. Orange zest and raspberries give these muffins their vibrant color and flavor.

Get the recipe: Low Fat Raspberry Corn Muffins

Healthy cooking does not always mean using low-fat products. Whole cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese together are so satisfying in this easy casserole, a little is enough.

Get the recipe: Breakfast Casserole

Get the recipe: Microwave Breakfast Cake for One

This cooked breakfast is easy on the calories and fat, and as pretty as a picture. With its berry and oat and almond filling, it’s almost like a sweet and tangy fruit cobbler – great with a little Greek yogurt or milk on top.

Get the recipe: Berry Oatmeal Gratin

Make light yet crispy hash browns using just a tablespoon of oil and a nonstick skillet.

Get the recipe: Hash Brown Makeover

It’s not just any old oatmeal. It’s like having dessert for breakfast. This recipe has toasted nuts, sweet banana, rich cocoa, and just enough chocolate chips to give you a healthy and sweet fix at the same time.

Get the recipe: “Hot Chocolate” Oatmeal with Bananas and Walnuts

The perfect hybrid between crepes and pancakes, these protein-rich pancakes are low in calories and fat. The blueberry-peach sauce is made without any added sugar, relying for sweetness on the natural sugars of fruit and pineapple juice.

Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Get the recipe: Banana Nut Smoothie

Get the recipe: Banana Waffles

Get the recipe: Cheesy Scrambled Egg Fajitas

Get the recipe: Salty Curry Granola with Coconut Oil, Nuts and Seeds

Get the recipe: Healthy Oatmeal Cherry Almond Smoothie

This breakfast dish was inspired by chilaquiles, a Mexican dish. Using baked tortilla chips, a mixture of eggs and egg whites, and a bit of sharp cheddar and jack peppercorn keeps the fat low and the flavor high.

Get the recipe: Chili Cheese Casserole

Get the recipe: Chia Seed Pancakes

Oats and whole-wheat pastry flour make a heartier waffle that’s delicious with fruit, yogurt or syrup.

Get the recipe: Whole Grain Waffles

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Asparagus Hash with Fried Eggs

A favorite breakfast stew gets a makeover: Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, and just a bit of bold cheddar to keep this breakfast light yet scrumptious. Use store-bought grated potatoes to save time.

Get the recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

The apple cider sits overnight with the batter base to ensure these pancakes are infused with intense apple flavor.

Get the recipe: Green Apple Sourdough Pancakes

These cinnamon twists take time, but they’re worth it. Whole-wheat white flour adds fiber and whole-grain goodness; spiced apple butter, brown sugar and cinnamon bring true cinnamon roll flavor to the table.

Get the recipe: Healthy Cinnamon Breadsticks

Get the recipe: Cheddar, Ham and Egg Casserole

Get the recipe: Fig Compote Breakfast Parfaits

Get the recipe: Paleo Steak and Egg Salad

Get the recipe: Skillet Asparagus and Greens Frittata

Get the Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Muffins

Get the recipe: Healthy Breakfast Smoothie