60 Quick & Energizing Breakfast Recipes To Fuel Your Day
More often than not, Team Delish spends the night dreaming of, well, breakfast. A good breakfast makes us practically jump out of bed in anticipation. And if it happens to be healthy as well? And quick?! We're there. So why not start your morning off on the right foot with one of these 60 healthy breakfast recipes, like vegan pancakes, keto breakfast casserole, gluten-free crustless quiche, and more. Whether you're on a special diet or just simply trying to add more protein or variety to your routine, we've rounded up all the best quick, healthy breakfast ideas we're sure you'll start to dream about, too.
Eggs are one of the easiest ways to eat healthy in the a.m., and we love them so much, we figured out a whopping 60 different ways to make eggs, so that basically means you've got 60 new reasons to never have a boring breakfast ever again. Try our green shakshuka, migas, and cowboy breakfast bowls, and you'll never go back to plain scrambled eggs (though we love those too, not gonna lie).
Looking to sneak more fruits or vegetables into your morning meal? It doesn't get any easier than making a big batch of vegetable hash. While potatoes are classic in our Instant Pot hash, we love switching things up with all of our favorite veg, like we did with our Brussels sprouts hash and sheet pan sweet potato hash. And if you, like us, go a bit overboard with your farmers' market trips, we've got tons of ways to sneak fruit in your morning routine, like our blueberry smoothies, strawberry muffins, and easy overnight oats. Eating healthy first thing has never tasted so good, TBH. 😋
Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl
If you’re on the hunt for a magically delicious, fun-filled treat that’ll whisk you away to a paradise of flavors, look no further! Enter our spectacular Dole Whip smoothie bowl—a treasure trove of fruit goodness that’s as delightful to make as it is to devour. Perfectly designed for tiny taste buds, this recipe is bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing textures that’ll have kids reaching for seconds (and maybe thirds!)
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Vegan Quiche
Don’t mind us, we're just swapping out eggs for tofu in quiche like it’s no big deal. Because who says you have to have eggs in quiche anyway? Or butter in pie crust for that matter? We're taking matters of quiche into our own hands and can confidently say that this vegan quiche is here to stay. Made with tofu, a host of colorful veggies, vegan cheese, and just the right amount of seasonings, this flavor-packed quiche is sure to hit the spot—all in a to-die-for, easy-to-make vegan pie crust.
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls
If you're a savory breakfast fanatic, then you're probably familiar with a huevos rancheros-style meal: refried beans on lightly crisp tortillas, fried eggs, salsa, and cotija. It’s originally a simple protein-and carb-based breakfast for farmers, hence the name “huevos rancheros.” We love finding ways to play with this classic breakfast (like in our casserole version), and our new obsession is this breakfast bowl version.
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Copycat Chobani Yogurt Protein Drink
Getting all your protein in doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting nightmare—these protein-packed, 5-minute copycat Chobani yogurt drinks will help you start the day off feeling full, focused, and fiscally responsible. We went with our three favorite fruit flavors—strawberries 'n' cream, mixed berry vanilla, and peaches 'n' cream—but the yogurt base is completely customizable to whatever fruit combination you have on hand. And the best part? These are super-easy to batch and sip on all week long.
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Air Fryer Baklava Granola
Granola is the ultimate salty-sweet and crunchy snack for any time of day. This version of the staple snack food has all of the flavors you’d find in a crispy and syrupy square of baklava—pistachios, walnuts, and plenty of sticky-sweet honey. It all comes together in an air fryer and takes a fraction of the time to cook than it would in an actual oven. In short, a quick and easy breakfast has never tasted so good.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy. Even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.
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Blended Overnight Oats
When it comes to easy, flavor-packed, and make-ahead breakfasts, overnight oats always deliver. Then blended overnight oats started to pop up on our TikTok feeds, and we needed to see if they lived up to the hype. And did they ever! Blending the ingredients together gives the finished recipe a thick, almost pudding-like texture. Because these are peanut butter oats, a cap of melted chocolate felt important here. (And chocolate is absolutely a breakfast food. See: pain au chocolat.) Sliced bananas, crunchy peanuts, cacao nibs, and more honey complete this magical breakfast moment.
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Blueberry Smoothie
Craving a smoothie, but not a banana fan? This blueberry smoothie is just as creamy, but skips the tropical fruit in lieu of almond butter and oat milk.
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Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles
These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish will satisfy anyone in the a.m.
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Easy Overnight Oats
When busy mornings hit, nothing beats overnight oats. They’re an easy, no-cook version of the classic breakfast that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Prep them the night before, tuck them into your fridge to soak, and you’ll have a chilled, creamy, on-the-go breakfast waiting for you in the morning.
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Cheesy Frico Fried Egg Tostadas
Heads up, fried egg lovers: Your favorite breakfast just got a serious upgrade. Featuring a base of crispy caramelized cheddar and pepper Jack cheese and a zesty pico de gallo topping, these cheesy frico fried egg tostadas will surpass your wildest breakfast expectations—and might even become your new favorite quick weeknight dinner.
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Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Crunch Granola
What can't the air fryer do? For starters, it can turn out fluffy oat pancakes and make a crispy chicken sandwich with a fraction of the oil you'd normally use. Perhaps best of all, it makes crunchiest of crunchy granola.
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Cowboy Breakfast Bowls
Loaded with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, creamy avocado and crispy bacon, this bowl is a crowd-pleaser. For a customizable meal, prepare all your ingredients and any extras—salsa or black beans would be a great addition—and set them out so everyone can create their bowl as they please!
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Breakfast Tostadas
The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.
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Strawberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins may get the majority of the spotlight when it comes to classic muffins, but when we have fresh, seasonal strawberries, these muffins are difficult to beat. Packed with jammy summer fruit and bright lemon zest, these pillow, tender muffins are perfect whether you’re serving them for Mother's Day brunch (with mimosas, please!), a tea party, or just as a grab-and-go breakfast.
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Best-Ever Egg Muffins
Whether you eat these as is or wrapped in a toasted English muffin, you'll be so glad you made a big batch of these egg muffins.
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Green Shakshuka
Originating in North Africa and now strongly associated with Israeli cuisine, shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers. Our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel, thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard, and takes flavor inspiration from Mexico.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
If you're looking for the crispiest sweet potato hash without the requisite oil to get there in a stovetop pan, then look no further: the air fryer is here to save the day. (Or at least breakfast.) Alongside the cubes of tender sweet potato, you'll mix in red bell pepper to draw savory notes out from each bite, while a shower of dill and sliced scallions add fresh flavor.
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Yogurt Toast
This TikTok number has taken breakfast tables by storm, and for good reason. It involves topping bread with a shortcut egg-yogurt “custard” to create a slightly sweet, fancy-ish dessert with barely any effort. The choices of toppings are ripe for your imagination. (FYI, Team Delish favors a bit of chocolate in the custard.)
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Savory Oatmeal
We know and love classic oatmeal, laced with brown sugar and cinnamon and other sweet toppings, but your next bowl should be this savory version. It’s creamier, bolder in flavor, and a runny egg makes everything better. It’s the breakfast version of risotto and that can never be a bad idea.
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Brussels Sprouts Hash
We already loved all the things we could do with Brussels sprouts, but then we fried them in bacon fat and then topped them with crispy bacon and over-easy eggs. We might never be the same?!
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Air Fryer Banana Blueberry Muffins
Packed with blueberries, bananas, and banana chips (HELLO!), consider these your new go-to blueberry muffin. Change them up depending on which berries you have in the freezer—cranberries are so fun for the holidays, while chopped apple is a crowdpleaser in the fall.
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Best-Ever Migas
This traditional Mexican breakfast is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Fried tortillas meet scrambled eggs, creating that magical crispy-gone-soggy texture that's irresistibly satisfying.
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Baked Feta Eggs
Remember that baked feta pasta that took the world by storm? Well, now you can have it for breakfast! There's no pasta involved, but white beans add a hearty creaminess, and a side of crusty bread or pita is highly encouraged.
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Easy Applesauce Muffins
Applesauce is the secret to these super-tender and moist muffins, which you don’t even need a mixer to make! Buckwheat flour is our secret ingredient; it adds nuttiness and depth that pairs perfectly with apples and cinnamon.
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Keto Breakfast Casserole
The classic combo of Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil lends itself to a recipe that’s easy to whip up for an impressive breakfast or brunch. If you’re new to adding nutmeg to savory recipes, trust us: It adds a subtle, mysterious note that will have your guests (keto or not!) wondering why this recipe is so delicious.
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Chocolate Keto Protein Shake
Who needs protein powder anyway? Packed with almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, this shake will energize you and keep you full all morning. If you're not really a chocolate person and prefer fruit smoothies, our coconut berry keto smoothie is for you.
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Coconut Flour Pancakes
These pancakes are super soft and tender, with just a hint of sweetness, thanks to our new baking secret weapon: coconut flour.
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Blended Baked Oats
The true genius behind this method is the blending of the oats to create a powder that resembles flour. This allows the baked result to feel more cake than breakfast, while still providing all the benefits of having a bowl of oats in the morning.
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Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake
Swapping riced cauliflower in place of the traditional hash browns lightens up this savory, endlessly customizable bake.
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Classic Tofu Scramble
This makes for a great traditional American breakfast, alongside toast and eggplant bacon, but it's also killer in breakfast burritos, tacos, and sandwiches.
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Cinnamon Roll Power Bites
These "power balls" are exactly what they sound like: perfect little bites of energy that will satisfy that sweet craving. Medjool dates are paired with warm cinnamon, almond butter, cashews, oats, vanilla, and a dash of salt to make these breakfast-worthy bites. All ingredients come together in just 10 minutes to form sweet, soft, chewy balls that are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.
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Easy Frittata
There is no limit to what you can add to a frittata. It's a versatile dish that can handle most things you throw at it, and our recipe has all the tips and tricks to getting a fluffy-centered, crispy-edged frittata every time.
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Keto Cinnamon Rolls
We know, we know, cheese in a should-be sweet morning bun sounds wrong. But trust us, it really works. And no, you cannot taste the cheese! Stretchy mozzarella helps add some of the fluffy chew so that they're not totally crumbly. The end result is a sinfully delicious and cinnamon-y roll that has no business being keto.
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Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash
This easy bacon and sweet potato hash can upgrade any breakfast and comes together in one. single. pan. Yes, even the bacon! It's a savory favorite that'll have your potluck guests clamoring for more.
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Chia Pudding
Not only do chia seeds pack in the health benefits, but once mixed with milk and refrigerated, they turn into the most delicious, creamy pudding that only requires 5 minutes of prep time. Your fridge does all the work for you; take it out in the morning, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy for a healthy breakfast, an energizing snack, or the easiest dessert!
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Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
Want to sub in another kind of meat? Sliced deli turkey works in the recipe, as does salami.
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Everything Keto Bagels
Just because you're watching carbs, doesn't mean you should have to miss out on the everything-bagel-seasoning-ification of your favorite foods. Melted cheese helps lend that signature chew to these almond flour bagels.
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Keto Double Chocolate Muffins
These decadent keto muffins live right at the intersection of muffins and cupcakes. You'll absolutely be wanting another for a mid-morning snack.
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Instant Pot Hash
Veggies, potatoes, and protein are the keys to a filling breakfast.
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Crustless Quiche
This crustless quiche forgoes the pastry shell, and as a result the egg itself creates a satisfying crust on the edges. Tip: While we won't say no to practically any cheese, the ones that are great for quiches are cheddar, Swiss, goat cheese, Parm, and even brie!
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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
We <3 steel-cut oats, but we don't like standing over the stove stirring them all morning. Let your Instant Pot do all the work, and you'll be rewarded with creamy and pleasantly chewy oats.
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Bunless Bacon, Egg & Cheese
True genius move: Using the egg for the bun on this classic breakfast sandwich. We loaded ours up with bacon, cheddar, and avocado, but go for some of your favorite fillings! Sausage and Gruyère would be killer too.
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Best Paleo Pancakes
By whipping your egg whites until stiff peaks form before folding them into your batter, you create lots of tiny little air bubbles that give your cakes some serious lift as they cook.
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Instant Pot Yogurt
Why in the world would you make homemade yogurt in an Instant Pot? Because it tastes extra-fresh, creamy, and smooth. And it earns you major bragging rights (shhh, no one needs to know how easy it is).
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Paleo Banana Bread
Guys. This banana bread is amazing. Not just amazing-for-a-paleo-banana-bread. Amazing in general. It's slightly sweet, has a beautiful texture, and is jam-packed with banana flavor.
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Eggs In Purgatory
Think of this as a slightly spicy, savory shakshuka. Even if you're not a fan of anchovies, we highly encourage including them in this recipe. Scout's honor—it will not taste like fish! The anchovies melt right into the tomatoes, and lend a super-savory flavor even a fish-hater would like. Promise!
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Air Fryer Oat Pancakes
Whether it's the classic fluffy variety, buttermilk ones studded with blueberries, or flapjacks filled like cannoli, this breakfast treat is a winner with almost everyone. Well, that is, except for the cook, who is all-too-often stuck by the griddle turning out batch after batch. No longer, thanks to the air fryer.
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Baked Avocado Egg Boats
Avocado's creamy texture pairs perfectly with a just set egg and crispy bacon. It's a power breakfast move or healthy snack that will keep you moving!
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PB&J Overnight Oats
This PB&J twist tastes just like your favorite sandwich—top it off with a drizzle of melty peanut butter if you wanna feel a little indulgently nostalgic.
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Bacon Weave Breakfast Tacos
We looove whipping up our bacon weave breakfast sandwiches for a high-energy day, and this taco variation mixes it up in the best way possible.
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Almond Flour Keto Waffles
Many folks, when they start their journey on the keto diet, think they have to say goodbye to all their favorite sweet breakfast treats. But these waffles are here to prove you wrong!
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Best-Ever Parfait
A compote might sound like a lot of work for breakfast, but it's actually pretty simple. Made with a mixture of fruit (fresh or frozen), water, and sugar, you can turn any fruit into a delicious, syrupy sauce in minutes. If you don't use up all your blueberry compote in your parfaits, it's really great on top of vanilla ice cream.
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Keto Cereal
Make a big batch of this granola and have an easy breakfast ready all week long. It even goes great sprinkled on top of our keto ice cream.
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Best-Ever Açaí Bowl
With a hint of coconut and the brightness of açaí, this bowl will take your tastebuds on a trip. Top with granola and breakfast is ready.
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Vegan Pancakes
Fluffy vegan pancakes are 100% possible. And trust us, you won't miss the milk, butter, or eggs. Everyone will enjoy these.
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Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal is great as is, but feel free to go crazy on the mix-ins! Dried fruit, chopped apples, sliced bananas, or frozen blueberries would all be totally delicious.
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Breakfast Pops
These pops are the definition of grab-and-go. Fun and customizable, these are not your average breakfast!
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Keto Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
No bread needed for this keto-friendly breakfast sandwich that uses two frozen sausage patties as the "bread"!
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