21 Tasty and Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Off
Set yourself up for success with a healthy breakfast.
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When trying to change habits to be healthier, one of the keys is to make the good choice as easy as possible. And when you're trying to eat healthier, that starts with breakfast. That's why we've put together these simple breakfast ideas. Whether your goal is weight loss or simply feeling better, these healthy breakfast ideas will work. They're flavorful enough, and hearty enough, that you can confidently cut back on portions without getting hungry again before lunch. And they're packed with nutritious ingredients, to keep your body running right all day long.
Seeded Granola and Golden Milk Latte
This homemade granola is packed with healthy nuts and seeds to keep you full all day, and it's kissed with just enough sugar and honey to give it flavor. Serve it with a frothy, coffee-free golden milk latte, which is warm, comforting, and also quite good for you.
Overnight Yeasted Waffles with Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries
This easy overnight batter benefits from the rest, getting rich and flavorful. The fresh sautéed fruit and yogurt add flavor without lots of sugar or calories.
Tomato & Fresh Basil Frittata
Though this eggy breakfast is great for hosting guests, it's also an easy and healthy make-ahead breakfast. It'll last in the fridge, covered, for up to a week, and can be sliced into easy portions for reheating.
Blueberry Buckle Muffins
Does your morning routine typically include a muffin from your nearest coffee shop? Make up a batch over the weekend, and you've got a much healthier—and less expensive!—version ready to go when you leave the house.
Bibb Salad with Pickled Onion, Fennel, and Plums
Salad for breakfast? If you're looking for a flavorful but healthy option, then yes, absolutely! With made-ahead dressing and pickled onions, this simple assemblage comes together quickly and is quite filling.
Get the recipe for Bibb Salad with Pickled Onion, Fennel, and Plums.
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash
This veggie-packed egg bake is healthy and filling!
Olive’s Naturally Sweet PB&J Pancakes
Mashed ripe banana makes an excellent sub for sugar in this kid-friendly breakfast staple.
Yogurt with Poached Rhubarb and Toasted Many-Seed Granola
One of the things we love about this breakfast is how it flips the script: Instead of a big bowl of granola topped with a dollop of yogurt, you get a giant plate of probiotic goodness, topped with homemade poached rhubarb (a good source of fiber and calcium), and sprinkled with crunchy granola. Yum!
Cheesy Frittata with Spring Greens and Shallots
A great way to use spring greens such as turnip greens or spinach, this healthier take on a Sunday brunch is still plenty indulgent so save it for the weekend.
Get the recipe for Cheesy Frittata with Spring Greens and Shallots.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Simple? Yes. Delicious and healthy? Also yes! This nutrient-packed food is even portable!
Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes
These heartier pancakes are plenty delicious, and the whole grains are higher in fiber! The recipe includes five different variations with delicious add-ins like fresh strawberries and poppy seeds, or pears and walnuts.
Get the recipe for Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes with 5 Variations.
Make-Ahead Whole-Grain Pancake Mix
This easy-to-prep whole grain dry mix can be made in bulk, and stored for up to 2 months. It's got flax seeds, oats, whole wheat flour, and buckwheat flour, so it's packed with fiber and nutrients.
Shakshuka with Feta and Parsley
This Middle-Eastern egg dish is simple to make but, we think, far tastier. You just make a flavorful tomato sauce, and then bake the eggs directly in it. Top with herbs and sprinkle with a little cheese: voilà!
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet potatoes are higher in fiber, as well as vitamins like A and C, than their white-potato counterparts. This smoky breakfast hash offers all that, plus it's delicious!
Spinach and Ham Egg Bakes
Less fancy than quiche, these hearty little egg bakes are perfect for grab-and-go mornings (and cute enough for spring brunches).
Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms & Collards
If your idea of breakfast tends more towards shrimp and grits, try this alternative: Mushrooms, tomatoes, and a heap of greens sub in for the seafood, for a day-starter that's as flavorful as it is healthy.
Get the recipe for Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms & Collards.
Roasted Mushroom Dutch Baby
We honestly can't get enough of mushrooms as a healthy and hearty breakfast dish. Here, they're topping a giant savory German-style pancake, along with a little cheese and some greens. To make it even healthier, skip the bacon (or reduce the amount).
Baked Eggs with Spinach and Tomato
This simple, protein-and-veggie-packed dish is a great way to start the day, and the single-portion size makes it easy to avoid overeating!
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Granola
If you've got a sweet tooth, this granola is a great day-starter. It's got just enough honey, brown sugar, and banana to feel bad for you, but the quinoa, peanuts, and oats will give you plenty of actual energy, so you can avoid snacking before lunch.
Citrus Salad with Coconut
Whole fruit—which contains fiber and takes a little more digesting—is a much better option than juice, which is more like sugary water. This dish adds a touch of syrup, but to keep it even healthier, you can back off on that. The salad is sweet enough as-is.
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