Non-egg Breakfast Ideas for Hectic Mornings

I am a firm believer that there is no single “correct” way to eat healthy. Everyone is different and what works for one person doesn’t work for another. Creating a healthy lifestyle means finding out what works best for you and your family.

A great example of this is breakfast. It came to my attention recently that I typically eat the same thing for breakfast everyday (either eggs or a protein smoothie). That works for me. However, that doesn’t work for everyone. Eggs are a great source of protein and in my house, a quick and easy breakfast. But what if you don’t eat eggs?

I rounded up some great non-egg breakfast ideas with a little help from my friends. Take a look at all the great breakfast ideas below…

Smoothies

• A great way to add a variety of fruits and even leafy green veggies to your day
• Smoothies are a great option for breakfast on the go. They are portable, take only a few minutes to make, and can be frozen or packed in advance to make meal prep that much faster
• Using milk, yogurt or protein powder can also add some important protein to your morning meal

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  Blueberry & Ginger Smoothie

  

  Earl Grey Cocoa Smoothie

  

  Jasmine Tea Peach Smoothie

  

  Wild Blueberry Ginger Kombucha Smoothie

  
  
• Take a look at this delicious Blueberry & Ginger Smoothie from Dish & Delight. Sweet frozen blueberries get a little zing from fresh ginger to create a delicious morning drink.
• Two great options from Christine at Mid-Life Croissant: An Earl Grey Tea Infused Cocoa Smoothie and Jasmine Tea Infused Peach Smoothie. Both sound like the perfect way to start your morning!
• This Wild Blueberry Ginger Kombucha Smoothie from Dixya at Food, Pleasure and Health sounds so refreshing and delicious!

Oats, Grains & Porridge

• Oatmeal, Steel Cut Oats, Overnight Oats, Millet and Porridge are some great ways to add more fiber to your diet
• Many recipes can be made in advance to save time on hectic mornings
• Dressed up with fruit and spices, oats make a filling and flavorful breakfast choice

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  Steel Cut Oats 2 Ways

  

  Vanilla Blueberry Overnight Oats

  

  Sungold Kiwi Baked Oatmeal

  

  Ricotta Berry Oatmeal Cups

  

  Quick Berry Oatmeal

  
  

  

  Quinoa Breakfast Oats

  

  Tropical Porridge

  

  Vanilla and Coconut Oats with Kiwi & Pepitas

  

  Sungold Kiwi Black Rice Breakfast Porridge

  

  Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats

  
  

  

  Toasted Coconut & Cashew Butter Chocolate Protein Oatmeal

  

  Chocolate Covered Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

  

  Coconut Millet Breakfast Porridge

  

  Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa

  
  
• Anne from Simple & Savory shows us Steel Cut Oats Two Ways: one sweet and one savory! So versatile and a blank slate for many different flavor combinations.
• Learn how to make these amazing Vanilla Blueberry Overnight Oats from Fitful Focus. A great step-by-step instruction on how to make overnight oats.
• This Sungold Kiwi Baked Oatmeal recipe from Nutrition A La Natalie is a hearty, fiber rich breakfast perfect for any morning.
• These Ricotta Berry Oatmeal Cups from Nutritioulicious are perfect for busy mornings! Delicious and extremely portable, they fit into anyone’s busy day. Or this Quick Berry Oatmeal recipe that is easy to make and extremely filling!
• These Quinoa Breakfast Oats from Sincerely-Nourished combine quinoa and oats for a breakfast that’s packed with healthy ingredients! Almonds, raisins and cinnamon complete the dish for a hearty breakfast that’s full of flavor.
• Those following a low FODMAP diet will love the recipes from A Less Irritable Life. Tropical Porridge and Vanilla and Coconut Oats with Kiwi Fruit & Pepitas are just two great examples of hearty breakfast oats that still meet certain dietary requirements without skimping on flavor.
• Anyone looking for a vegan and gluten free breakfast option will love this delicious SunGold Kiwi Black Rice Breakfast Porridge from Kaleigh at Lively Table.
• Sometimes you need a little chocolate and peanut butter to kick start your day and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats are just the thing! Mary Ellen at V Nutrition knocked it out of the park with this recipe.
• This Toasted Coconut and Cashew Butter Chocolate Protein Oatmeal recipe from And a Dash of Cinnamon sounds labor intensive but only takes 6 ingredients! All my coconut lovers out there will LOVE this filling and flavorful breakfast dish.
• Rachel, the hilarious mastermind from Delicious Balance, is all about breakfast. Just one taste of this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Baked Oatmeal will have you loving everything about breakfast in no time.
• Millet is a great option for those living a gluten free lifestyle. This Coconut Millet Breakfast Porridge from The Average RD is creamy and filling and gluten free!
• This Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa from The Foodie Physician is amazing! Hearty, filling and full of nutritious ingredients, it’s easy to make and even easier to eat the whole batch!

Breakfast Bowls & Puddings

• Breakfast bowls are all the rage on Instagram and social media these days
• Basically, a smoothie in a bowl, breakfast bowls are great ways to add fruits, nuts, and seeds to your morning meal
• Puddings are a great breakfast idea because they can often be made in advance and taken on the go

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  Sweet Potato Chia Pudding

  

  Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

  

  Golden Milk Chia Pudding

  
  
• This Sweet Potato Chia Pudding from Eat, Drink and Be Healthy is perfect for a fall breakfast and is gluten free, sugar free and vegan!
• This Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl from Emily Kyle Nutrition is full of nutrients and will keep you full to power through your hectic morning. The best part is, it has +17 grams of plant based protein!
• Food, Pleasure & Health shares the recipe for this Golden Milk Chia Pudding that’s perfect for make-ahead breakfasts. Full of great ingredients that are thought to have anti-inflammation properties… a win-win!

Breakfast Baked Goods

• Baking something for breakfast is perfect when we have a little extra time and want to make our morning meal a little more “special”
• Many baked goods can be made the night before and are ready to go the next morning as you head out the door

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  No Butter Fruit Crumble

  

  Peanut Butter Banana & Chocolate Chip baked Oatmeal

  

  Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

  

  Rolled Oat Bars with Blue Chair Jam

  
  

  

  Buttermilk Oatmeal Muffins w/ Blueberry & Lemon

  

  Spinach & Artichoke Quiche

  

  Almond Meal Pumpkin Muffin

  

  Ultimate Superfood Breakfast Bars

  
  
• This Healthy Breakfast No-Butter Fruit Crumble from Sweetened by Plants is guaranteed to make your home smell amazing! Oil-free, refined sugar-free, gluten free and completely vegan!
• And a Dash of Cinnamon has a crowd pleasing Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal that is sure to make any breakfast a winner!
• These Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars from Joy, Food, Sunshine are packed with vitamin and minerals and are also dairy free and gluten free!
• How delicious do these Rolled Oat Bars with Blue Chair Jam from Oh Wonderful sound! The perfect blend of a portable breakfast that’s filling, sweet and savory!
• These Buttermilk Oatmeal Muffins with Blueberry and Lemon from Making Healthy Choices look so delicious! Plus they are low in sugar, low in fat, a good source of fiber and they freeze well!! What’s not to love.
• V Nutrition shares this excellent recipe for Spinach Artichoke Quiche that is vegan and full of healthy ingredients like spinach, turmeric, and tofu! A great way to start your day!
• Fall is approaching and these Almond Meal Pumpkin Muffins from Eat Real, Live Well are the perfect way to jumpstart those chilly mornings! Healthier than traditional muffins, they use almond meal, real pumpkin filling and maple syrup to create a warm and filling breakfast.
• Hungry Hobby shares her recipes for these Ultimate Superfood Breakfast Bars that are full of protein, healthy fats and fiber. Plus they are 100% portable. The best for taking with you as you rush out the door in the morning.

Pancakes & Waffles

• Usually reserved for “weekend breakfasts” or brunch typical pancakes or waffles can take a long time to prepare.
• These recipes are prepared much faster and many can be made ahead of time.

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  Gluten Free Vegan Protein Pancakes

  

  Sea Salt Caramel Apple Peanut Flour Protein Pancakes

  

  Apple Peanut Butter Pancakes

  

  Almond Flour Blueberry Pancakes

  
  

  

  No Sugar Added Blueberry Pecan Pancakes

  

  Banana Bread Waffles

  

  Whole Grain Belgian Waffles

  
  
• These Gluten Free Vegan Protein Pancakes from Hungry Hobby are not only packed with flavor, but a great source of protein and fiber.
• With only 7 ingredients, these Sea Salt Caramel Apple Peanut Flour Protein Pancakes from And a Dash of Cinnamon are easy to make and delicious!
• Nutritioulicious shares her Apple Peanut Butter Pancake recipe on her blog and they look amazing! Perfect for breakfast when you have a little extra time and a fantastic egg-free breakfast recipe.
• Christy from 80 Twenty Nutrition has the perfect gluten-free, paleo and vegan Almond Flour Blueberry Pancake recipe! Can’t wait to whip up a batch of these delicious pancakes!
• Natalie from Nutrition A La Natalie shows us that making your own pancakes from scratch (as opposed to a mix) can be quick and a great way to add heart healthy ingredients. These No Sugar Added Blueberry Pecan Pancakes are jammed packed with goodness!
• These Banana Bread Waffles from A Less Irritable Life are delicious and a great way to start your day. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a quick breakfast meal.
• These Crispy Whole Grain Vegan Belgian Waffles from The Delicious Balance are healthy and filling. Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with juice and applesauce, they offer a great alternative to regular waffle recipes. Topped with fruit and peanut butter, they offer a complete breakfast with little time.

Granola

• Granola is a great way to add healthy fats, nuts, seeds, and fiber to your diet
• Can be made in big batches and stored which makes them great breakfast ideas for busy mornings

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  Totally Addicting Granola

  

  Pear Cardamom Granola

  

  5 ingredient homemade granola

  

  Healthy Trail Mix

  
  
• Delicious Balance shares her recipe for Totally Addicting Granola here. Makes a great topping to yogurt for a complete breakfast dish.
• This Pear Cardamom Granola from Making Healthy Choices sounds like the perfect combination of spice, sweet, nutty and crunch! Perfect to batch cook and then take with you on the road!
• This easy, 5 ingredient homemade granola from Family Food on the Table is a perfect breakfast staple that is simple to make!
• This Healthy Trail Mix makes a perfect granola stand-in. Added on top of yogurt, you have a great breakfast meal that can easily be taken on the go.

Skillets, Sweet Potatoes and More!

• Sometimes it’s easy to forget about ingredients that we don’t always use in breakfast foods when trying to come up with a quick, meal to eat in the mornings.
• Sweet Potatoes can add a great hearty, nutritious aspect to any meal and breakfast is no exception
• Sometimes something as simple as throwing a couple ingredients in a frying pan on the stove makes a filling and quick breakfast
• Check out these great breakfast ideas…

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  Fruit Toast

  

  Skillet Sweet Potato & Spicy Sausage

  

  Smoked Salmon & Tomato Sweet Potato Toast

  

  Sweet Potato Toast

  
  
• Courtney’s Cookbook reminds us that Fruit Toast is simple, delicious and nutritious! The best part is, it’s ready in under 5 minutes and easily taken on the go.
• Skillet Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Sausage from Oh Wonderful is a hearty and filling breakfast that only uses 2 ingredients!
• Sweet Potato Toast is a popular food trend that makes a great breakfast! The possibilities are endless but this Smoked Salmon & Tomato Sweet Potato Toast is fantastic. Family Food on the Table also shows us even more Sweet Potato Toast flavor combinations on her site.
• This Homemade Veggie Cream Cheese from Family Food on the Table is amazing! So versatile and adds a great savory aspect to breakfast. It can be made in advance and used in many ways that go beyond bagels!

So there you have it folks! Tons of great ideas for breakfasts that don’t include eggs!

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