Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean anything goes. By putting just a bit more time into your breakfast routine, you can ensure a more balanced breakfast and an even better start to your and your kids’ day! Especially if anyone in your family doesn’t have an appetite for lunch, you want to get as much nutrition into them before the day even starts.
What about breakfast cereal? While tasty and quick, and while many Americans instinctively reach for a box of breakfast cereal in the morning, eating breakfast cereal alone will cause a blood sugar rush, and later a blood sugar drop, leaving you feeling noshy before very long.
We’ve handpicked 25 healthy breakfast recipes that can either be prepared in advance or thrown together in a few minutes — from a Breakfast Power Bowl and a Simple Berry Smoothie to Avocado Toast and Overnight Oats!
Nutrition experts generally recommend building breakfast around protein, fiber, and whole foods. “A good breakfast is one that supplies plenty of protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats,” according to nutritionists at Johns Hopkins Medicine. We also want to minimize sugars. The recipes below include plenty of eggs, avocados, whole grains and more delicious and good-for-you foods that will keep you full and satisfied.
Did you know you can prepare smoothies in advance! Here’s what I do. I’ll make a large batch of our favorite smoothie and freeze it in individual portions, then defrost them as needed in the fridge the night before.
Have a favorite healthy breakfast idea that’s not on this list? Share in the comments below and inspire others!
If there is one thing Sima’s picked up from living amongst Israelis for almost seven years, it’s that they know how to do breakfast. We all just look incompetent with our yogurts on-the-go or our frozen muffins in little baggies. For Israelis, breakfast consists of bread and dips and eggs and salatim and cheeses. This taco takes the best of breakfast and combines it into a cute little taco portion. Because it would be great to sit and eat breakfast for a while, but Sima’s still from New York.
2. Power Bowl Loaded Salad by Sheindy Ungar
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Delicious foods and flavors come together in this loaded power bowl. This salad is sure to be a favorite!
If you need to be out most of the day, including lunchtime, consider making breakfast a larger, nutritionally-packed meal like this one. You can put this power bowl together the night before and have it cold. If you like something warm, just add good ol’ scrambled or soft-boiled eggs.
You may have heard that turmeric is a superfood– but check out how easy it is to get the benefits and enjoy delicious treats. Start your day with this turmeric mango smoothie bowl.
Adding berries to your pancakes makes them yummier and adds some fiber and starch. For a super-filling breakfast, drizzle them with nut butter or coconut butter to keep you satisfied for longer.
This is one of the easiest ways to boost your daily nutritional intake. It’s also a great way to add essential vitamins to the diet of your pickiest eaters (which kid doesn’t love a sweet, enticing smoothie?) and those who need breakfast on the run.
Tamar’s kids actually eat this, too. The beautiful golden hue is achieved through a bit of turmeric. There isn’t enough evidence at present to support the health benefits many have attributed to this exotic spice, but this oatmeal sure is delicious, comforting, and will keep you full all morning.
The scrumptious combination of tart ricotta cheese and sweet berries is irresistible. Preparing this toast with flax bread lends many health benefits, but of course this breakfast can also be made with your favorite rye, whole wheat, or sourdough bread.
About a year ago, a friend of mine introduced me to the benefits of drinking kefir, a milk-based drink that is loaded with probiotics and is very good for your digestive system. It’s really satisfying blended into a fruit shake. Top this kefir-infused shake with some granola in the morning, and you’re good to go.
Don’t let the word healthy or whole wheat scare you in this recipe. Elizabeth’s kids eat these waffles every morning and love them. The house smells like baked muffins, and the warm and toasty waffle is both nutritious and delicious. Use whatever fillings or toppings you like, like fruit, berries, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, peanut butter, toasted nuts, or even Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey or tahini. I sprinkle in flax and chia seeds for an extra nutritious breakfast.
Faigy’s taken a regular banana muffin recipe and cut out the white flour and sugar, substituting it with oats, whole wheat flour, and simply no sugar. The bananas have their own sugar. I sometimes add raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips.
What’s better than a super-quick, healthy breakfast that kids enjoy? One that the kids can serve themselves! Tangy and cold, with just the right amount of sweetness, it’s like a yogurt ice pop but in handheld form and provides a healthy dose of probiotics, antioxidants, and fiber. These melt quickly, so keep them stored in the freezer, pull out only what you need, and eat fast.
Thick and creamy, with a frozen-yogurt-like texture, this pudding is one that will satisfy you and your taste buds. It’s Rorie’s personal breakfast favorite. There’s lots of healthy fat inside from the avocado and coconut almond milk. Pair with protein or add protein powder and it will keep you going through the morning!
These really take under 10 minutes to make and if you have pretty little cupcake papers, use them! Zissie loves these little muffin cups because there is no clean up and they look divine! If you would rather make a large quiche, use a standard round pan or tin and this recipe might even make two of them!
Looking for fun kids breakfasts that are healthier and so adorable? Make breakfast banana splits!
Renee likes good food, discovering recipes that bring something new to the table, and figuring out how to make it all work on a budget and without spending all day in the kitchen. She's always interested in learning something new, even if the particular phase doesn't last. Because, as we go about the business of feeding ourselves and others, we might as well eat well while we're at it!
She believes a good recipe doesn't need to be complicated or expensive to be worth making, and is always glad to find one that proves the point.
Renee lives in Israel with her family.
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