20 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s worth the effort to eat a healthy one! We’re here to inspire you to eat a good breakfast every day with this list of our best, yummiest, healthy breakfast recipes that pack in plenty of great flavors, along with good nutrition. From marvelous muffins, tarted up toast, and excellent eggy breakfasts to simple smoothies and overnight oats, we’ve got your 20 new favorite breakfast recipes right here.

• 01of 20Avocado and Poached Egg Toast Leah Maroney Avocado toast is in the house! If there were a pageant for most popular healthy breakfast, we have an idea that avocado toast would take the crown.What started as a California food trendhas become a mainstream American favorite for breakfast and brunch. With just a few ingredients needed, this easy, healthy breakfast recipe includes oh-so-simple tips for poaching the perfect egg that is pleasing to look at and eat.
• 02of 20Peanut Banana Cinnamon Smoothie Tara Donne / Photolibrary / Getty Images Smoothies are an easy way to start the day, and this peanut banana breakfast smoothie is no different. Kids and adults alike will cheer for the magical flavor combination of peanut butter and bananas, and just a little bit of cinnamon adds an unexpected burst of spice that brightens the whole drink.
• 03of 20Overnight Chia Seed Oatmeal Laurel Randolph Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast if you want a wholesome, homemade morning meal, but you don’t want to add anything extra to your morning routine.Rolled oats, milk, and a few other tasty ingredients are combined in a container and left to chill overnight in the refrigerator. The oats become soft and creamy by morning, just like slow-cooked oatmeal. Chia seeds, popular for their omega-3s and other health benefits, add a light nutty flavor. Pair that with a little maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla to add some sweetness and you are good to go!
• 04of 20Savory Quinoa Egg Muffins With Spinach Bill Boch / Getty Images Quinoa adds special texture and flavor, plus lots of great protein and fiber, to these delicious little egg muffins that are suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.Packed with spinach, onion, and melted cheese, these healthy breakfast egg muffins are perfect for a meatless brunch or a hand-held breakfast on the go.
• 05of 20Tropical Acai Breakfast Bowl Leah Maroney Acai bowls are a delicious, cool, and anti-oxidant rich breakfast that are quick and easy to make. This nutritious breakfast in a bowl has an indulgent texture and flavor that’s like having healthy ice cream for breakfast. It’s perfect for those days when you need an extra boost of energy to get up and out the door.
• 06of 20Honey Apple Toast Recipe Leah Maroney You’ll love this super quick and simple healthy breakfast with the flavors of apple cheesecake. All you need is whole grain bread, part skim ricotta cheese, a thinly sliced apple, and a little bit of honey to assemble this scrumptious, open-faced breakfast sandwich treat that includes protein (from the cheese) and vitamins to start your day off right.
• 07of 20Spinach and Feta Breakfast Wrap Leah Maroney  This hearty, healthy breakfast recipe is like a Greek omelette in a wrap. Fresh spinach, salty feta cheese, and black olives combine with scrambled eggs in a tortilla for an easy, hand-held breakfast you can eat on-the-go. Use whole wheat tortillas to boost the fiber in this protein and iron-rich breakfast.
• 08of 20Superfood Breakfast Smoothie Creative RM / Heidi Coppock / Beard / Getty Images What if you could kick start your metabolism for the day, boost your energy levels, and prepare your body and mind for the events of your day with one breakfast beverage that’s easy to make? This superfood breakfast smoothie does all that. Plus, it has a sweet, chocolate-banana flavor that will put a big smile on your face. A really great way to start your day.
• 09of 20Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe The Spruce Tofu scramble is a popular vegan breakfast dish that has a similar texture to scrambled eggs. This healthy breakfast recipe calls for onions and green bell peppers, but you can add even more nutrition by tossing in extra vegetables, such as spinach, mushrooms, and green onions. Just wrap the cooked tofu scramble in a warmed, whole wheat tortilla for a fulfilling vegan breakfast burrito.
• 10of 20The Ultimate Smoked Salmon Bagel Grilled Cheese Social When you’re craving something truly satisfying for breakfast, this ultimate smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon has loads of protein, with the indulgent tastes and textures that make this dish a weekend favorite.Low-calorie pickled red onions and capers add an unexpected pop of color and salty, zingy flavors that go wonderfully well with the salmon. Use whole grain bagels to add extra fiber to this open-face breakfast sandwich.
• 11of 20Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins The Picture Pantry/Alloy/Getty Images Oatmeal pumpkin muffins with sunflower seeds make a great quick and healthy breakfast, whether you’ve got time to sit at the table or are grabbing one to go.Canned pumpkin in this baking recipe is packed with nutrients, including potassium, vitamin A, and iron. Adding sunflower seeds means there’s a bit of protein in these muffins too, making them perfect for vegetarians.
• 12of 20Blueberry Vanilla Quinoa Bowl Leah Maroney You’ll love this super tasty and healthy breakfast bowl that includes plenty of good-for-you, plant-based protein. Blueberry and vanilla are made for each other, and they come together beautifully in this breakfast bowl. This nutritious morning treat also has a wonderfully nutty flavor, thanks to the quinoa. It’s a great healthy vegetarian breakfast.
• 13of 20Vanilla Citrus Fruit Salad Leah Maroney Juicy, sweet, and tart chunks of pineapple, grapefruit, and orange become suddenly special when you add vanilla flavoring. You’ll be wowed by how the sweet, floral flavor of vanilla goes surprisingly well with citrus and pineapple and gives an extra little pop of flavor to a simple fruit salad. It’s easy to whip together and perfect for house guests or brunch goers.
• 14of 20Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats Leah Maroney Peanut butter and jelly overnight oats are the perfect combination of your favorite sandwich flavors with the most important meal of the day! There is absolutely no cooking required, which makes this delicious recipe so easy. Protein-rich peanut butter boosts the nutritional value of this breakfast smoothie with healthy oats.
• 15of 20Make-Ahead Frozen Breakfast Quesadillas The Spruce Kids will run down the stairs to get their hands on these awesome vegetarian breakfast quesadillas that are packed with flavor and protein. With fluffy scrambled eggs, hearty black beans, sweet corn niblets, red onion, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning, these wholesome tortilla wraps are anything but the usual boring breakfast. Choose whole wheat tortillas to make them even more healthy.
• 16of 20English Muffin Fried Egg Breakfast Pizzas Katie WorkmanPizza for breakfast has never been so nutritious! These cute and yummy fried egg breakfast “pizzas” have plenty of protein to give you serious energy.The fried eggs are placed atop toasted English muffins that are amped up with a little heart-healthy tomato sauce and a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. The whole shebang is then seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, and a dusting of grated Parmesan for a satisfying morning treat.

adapted from  Cathy Jacobs  02/18/19

edited by Oscar J Jeke