Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right

One of the best ways to set the tone for your day is having a tasty and nutritious breakfast! Not only will a hearty breakfast keep you feeling full and energized throughout the day, but the right flavor combinations can put you in a great mood and help get you excited to eat more healthy meals throughout the day. Something as simple as eggs with sautéed vegetables could satisfy your needs and cravings, but even if you’re not a fan of eggs there are so many high protein, lower sugar ways to start your day or healthy alternative ways to start your day! That’s why I’m sharing a roundup of my all-time favorite healthy breakfast recipes that you’ll love along with some things to keep in mind when choosing your breakfast.

When You’re Tight on Time in the Morning…

breakfast vs. breakfast

Something to keep in mind when you’re crunched for time in the mornings is the power of plain, whole foods. I know it can be tempting to reach for a cereal and juice that claim to be full of fiber and other nutrients, however it’s so important to read the labels and know what you’re actually getting. Most of the time these foods are just highly processed sugar bombs with a tiny bit of fiber or nutritional value. When it comes to juice, eating whole fruit is a much better, lower calorie and higher fiber option than fruit juice. While you could easily drink 11.5 oz of orange juice, you most likely would not eat 3.5 oranges in one sitting (the equivalent in calorie amount).⠀

So with that in mind, if you’ve been looking for some healthy recipes to get you excited about breakfast, I’ve got you covered. Keep reading to get the full breakdown of my go-to delicious and nutritious breakfast recipes:

If you crave sweet foods in the morning, you’re going to love these 5 Ingredient Pancakes:

I love upgrading a classic food like pancakes with healthier and simpler ingredients! Coconut flour, used in this recipe, is a great alternative to white or wheat flour because it’s high in fiber, protein and healthy fats. Coconut flour is also low in sugar and digestible carbs, and has a low glycemic index. All around wins!

What you need:

(Makes 4 pancakes)

1 ripe banana

4 large eggs

1/8-1/4 cup water

1/3 cup coconut flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

*stevia if you like it sweeter*⠀

What to do:

1 – Mash the banana with a fork

2 – Whisk eggs and combine in a bowl with banana, coconut flour, baking soda and the optional stevia

3 – Mix well then add an 1/8 cup to 1/4 cup water depending on desired consistency

4 – Heat a pan with some oil or non toxic spray oil

5 – Using a 1/4 cup, scoop pancake batter into the pan and shape into a circle. Cook for about 2 minutes each side on medium heat. (I covered pan with lid too)

6 – Repeat for 4 pancakes total

7 – Enjoy with berries or maple syrup.

If French Toast is more your vibe, I’ve got you covered there too:

Who says French Toast can’t be a nutritious experience? I made some changes to the traditional recipe so you can enjoy it at home with better ingredients!

What you need:

(makes 2-3 servings)

2-3 pieces sprouted bread

2 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1-2 tbsp. maple syrup

1 1/2 tsp ghee

1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

toppings of choice

What to do:

1- Mix the eggs, almond milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and cinnamon in a flat wide bowl.

2- Soak one piece bread in mixture for about 2 min each side.

3- In a hot pan, add 1/2 tsp ghee.

4- Add the soaked bread. Cook for about 2 min each side and repeat!

5- Top with leftover maple syrup and toppings of choice.

Short on time in the mornings? These overnight oats are prefect for grab and go breakfasts:

Overnight oats aren’t just tasty, they also make the perfect nutritious breakfast, especially if you are short on time in the mornings. I love that you can mix and match flavors, milks, and toppings to make each batch your own and they typically take less than 5 minutes to make.

What you’ll need for each recipe:

Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter
½ scoop chocolate protein powder
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup old fashioned oats
½ banana
1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
Chocolate chips

PB&J
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup old fashioned oats
Stevia
¾ cup raspberries
2 tbsp peanut butter
2-3 strawberries (optional)

Peach Blueberry Pie:
1/2 c rolled oats regular
¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/3 c diced peaches fresh or frozen
½ cup blueberries
½ tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon⠀
1-2 tsp maple syrup

Chocolate Cherry Coconut:⁠
¾ cup rolled oats
⅔ cup coconut milk ⁠or almond milk
Monk fruit⁠
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder⁠
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut⁠
½ cup frozen cherries⁠
¼ cup chocolate chips

What to do:⁠
1- Combine oats, seeds, & all liquid ingredients in a bowl (including sweetener)
2- Add in your berries, nut butters, chocolate chips or coconut flakes.⁠
3- If making pb & jelly, mash up the raspberries on a plate and set aside.
4- Stir oat mixture to combine and scoop into a mason jar.
5- Add layers and toppings.
6- Store in the fridge and eat when ready!

Here’s another delicious make-ahead breakfast idea to save you time:

Yogurt parfaits aren’t just tasty and aesthetically pleasing, they also make a nutritious breakfast, especially if you are short on time in the mornings. I love that you can mix and match layers and toppings to make each batch your own and they typically take less than 5 minutes to make!⁠Feel free to add some monk fruit, stevia or honey to the yogurt if you like it even sweeter.⁠⠀

What you’ll need for each yogurt parfait:⁠

Chia Seed Berry Blend
½ cup Greek yogurt⁠
1/3 cup raspberries⁠
1/3 cup blackberries⁠
1/2 tbsp chia seeds⁠

Chocolate PB Banana
½ cup Greek yogurt⁠
½ banana⁠
1-2 tbsp peanut butter⁠
1 tbsp chocolate chips⁠

Cinnamon Apple Pie
½ cup Greek yogurt⁠
1/3 cup old fashioned oats⁠
1 apple, chopped⁠
1 tbsp coconut oil⁠
cinnamon to taste⁠

Blueberry Pistachio
½ cup Greek yogurt⁠
½ cup blueberries⁠
1-2 tbsp pistachios⁠

What to do:⁠
1- Pour a thin layer of Greek yogurt into a jar.⁠
2- If making the berry blend, mash up the berries on a plate and set aside.⁠ If making the cinnamon apple pie, cook the apple, coconut oil, and cinnamon over medium heat for 5 minutes.⁠
3- On the second layer, add in your fruit, nut butters, seeds, & chocolate chips one layer at a time.⁠
4- Scoop some more Greek yogurt on top of your previous layer.⁠
5- Add remaining layers and toppings.⁠
6- Store in the fridge and eat when ready!⁠

Prefer a savory, high-protein breakfast? Check out this combo:

I love finding new ways to prepare eggs since they’re such a high-protein, nutrient dense food. These egg cups are so easy to make ahead of time and you’ll be full for hours with nutrients in the bank. Each egg cup is 114 cals, 8g protein, 3g carbs, 6.5g fat and I usually have eat least 2, if not 3. A quality protein shake with some healthy fats and greens, Greek yogurt with fruit, chia seed pudding or even a clean protein bar are some good examples.

What you’ll need:

10-12 eggs

1/2 cup tomatoes

handful of sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup red onion

cooked ground turkey crumbles

1 cup kale

olive oil

sea salt

What to do:

1- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl.

2- Spray your muffin tray with olive oil or cupcake liners.