What to Make for Breakfast: 7 easy, quick, healthy ideas (without eggs)
They say, 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. Well, I'm not entirely sure I agree wholeheartedly with that - you wouldn't either if you were an intermittent faster like me. But considering how often I get asked for ideas on what to make for breakfast, I figured it was time for a post.
Here are 7 easy, quick, and healthy breakfast ideas that don't center around eggs. I've even highlighted what diets they support. Bon appetite!
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Mashed Cauliflower Breakfast Bowls
Image and recipe from GrassFedSalsa.com
Special Diets: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30, AIP, Low-Carb
So you are tired of eggs and smoothies for breakfast? This recipe will help add some new variety to your healthy morning breakfast rotation. It basically checks all the boxes and is super flavorful!
To make your mornings easy and cooking-free, I would prep the ingredients on Sunday. Then, in the morning, you just dump everything in the bowl and eat it cold or hot. Easy peasy, just how us crazy busy moms like it, right? With this breakfast bowl, you can have your gourmet healthy breakfast bowl without slaving away in the kitchen.
Get the recipe at GrassFedSalsa.com
Mango Turmeric Overnight Oats with Kefir
Image and recipe from FlavourandSavour.com
Special Diets: Gluten-free (buy gluten-free oats)
This recipe is a natural go-to for busy mornings. Yes, it takes a few minutes prep the night before but it's worth it when you have a ready-made delicious and nutritious breakfast in the morning - with no effort!
The kefir adds probiotics and a satisfying amount of protein while the mango and flaxseeds add some healthy fats and good fiber. The blend of spices is like an anti-inflammatory superpower blend! This brekky is a powerhouse of nutrition!
Get the recipe from FlavourandSavour.com
Synergy Power Fuel Green Smoothie
Image and recipe from CotterCrunch.com
Special Diets: Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, AIP
I never would have thought about steaming my spinach before adding it to a smoothie! But Lindsay from CotterCrunch.com blows my mind yet again with her unique ways of blending the most nutritious foods with great flavor!
This recipe combines anti-inflammatory foods in an easy to digest way to leave you feeling light and energized. For those looking to cleanse and detox in a healthy and gentle way, this is a great breakfast option. If you are looking for a more balanced breakfast I would add some protein like a couple soft-boiled eggs or a protein-packed breakfast muffin. (Let's not forget about bacon - always an option!)
Hey healthy go-getters, this isn't just a "what to eat for breakfast" recipe...you can enjoy this one at any time of day! Get the recipe at CotterCrunch.com.
You're going to want to invest in a super-high quality blender at some point if you haven't already. It seriously changes smoothies forever...in a good way. This is the one we use. (Or buy on Amazon). I talk more about why having a high-powered blender is so important in this post, The Formula for How to Make a Great Smoothie.
Easy Golden Milk Overnight Oats
Image and recipe from FitMittenKitchen.com
Special Diets: Gluten-free (get gluten-free oats), Vegan, dairy-free
Okay, so overnight oats are not usually my kind of thing. I have an issue with the sometimes mushy texture, but this recipe recommends using steel cut oats which changes the texture to more of a chewy texture. Now I'm game for that!
For extra protein and creaminess, add in some collagen peptides and/or nut butter. If you keep it in a mason jar, this can be a quick and easy grab-n-go healthy breakfast.
Get the recipe at FitMittenKitchen.com
Overnight Blueberry & Buckwheat Oats
Image and recipe from Rise Shine Cook
Special Diets: Gluten-free (get gluten-free oats), Vegan, dairy-free
This gorgeous recipe isn't only a treat for the eye - your tummy will love it too! Another "make at night and enjoy in the morning" recipe so you won't wonder what to make for breakfast - it's already made!
Although slightly lower in protein than most of the breakfasts I eat, it could easily be fortified with some almond butter or collagen peptides. For the mornings that I eat before working out though, this light breakfast would be perfect! Smoothies in a bowl? Yes! You gotta try it out.
Get the recipe at Rise Shine Cook.
Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese & Tomatoes
Image and recipe from TheLemonBowl.com
Special Diets: Damn Delicious! (to make this Gluten-free sub gluten-free bread or crackers)
Looking for a no-cook breakfast? Here you go. While this version of avocado toast is a bit different than the typical ones, you will be just as satisfied through the morning due to the healthy fats and protein. And, did I mention it is damn delicious?
Go get the recipe at TheLemonBowl.com and throw this together tomorrow morning in about 5 minutes flat.
If you are making this gluten-free, I love using these crackers.
Protein-Packed Banana Nut & Raisin Breakfast Muffins
Special Diets: Gluten-free, Dairy-free (use coconut oil), Vegan (use coconut-oil), Low-Carb, Grain-free,
I would be completely remiss if I didn't include one of my own recipes! Technically there are eggs in this recipe but it's a baked good, not with a focus on eggs.
This breakfast muffin happens to be my husband's absolute favorite breakfast grab-n-go option. We keep a stash in the freezer and he grabs 2-3 on his way to the office. Once there he slathers on some Nutzo butter and has a delicious and satisfying breakfast. I don't even think he knows what to do with himself when we are out of them.
With about 9g of protein per muffin (and even more with the nut butter), this is a hearty breakfast that will power you for hours. Get the recipe here: Protein Packed Banana Nut & Raisin Breakfast Muffins.
Make ahead & save time
Most of these recipes can and should be made ahead of time. One of the reasons so many people fail to eat healthy breakfasts is because they try and make it in the morning when they are rushed and crazy.
Even a smoothie can be prepped or made ahead of time. Read This is Why you Need Frozen Smoothie Packs in Your Life (and your freezer).
Next time you are asking yourself what to make for breakfast, refer back here. In fact, why not PIN IT for later?? And don't forget to leave a comment!
Cheers,
