Looking for a quick, healthy balanced breakfast option? From muffins to oatmeal, here are 35+ Dietitian approved healthy breakfast ideas.
Getting a balanced and healthy breakfast in can be a struggle! Making sure you're getting in enough protein and fiber probably isn't at the top of mind as you're running out the door trying not to be late for that morning meeting.
However, as a dietitian, I'm here to tell you that breakfast DOES matter and making sure we're having a balanced breakfast can not only help provide you with energy, but also help boost your metabolism, regulate your mood and increase productivity levels!
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What Makes a Healthy Breakfast?
When talking about our meals and snacks I personally prefer to use the term 'balanced' rather tan 'healthy'. To me, a balanced breakfast means we are getting in all the nutrients our bodies need without depriving ourselves of taste or enjoyment!
My formula for a balanced breakfast is:
Protein (look for at least 20+ grams)+ Fiber (look for 5+ grams) + fruit or vegetable!
Below you will find 35+ of my favorite healthy breakfast ideas to help fuel your mornings and minimize the likelihood that you skip breakfast! Even though not all of these foods serve as a complete meal, these are all great options to be added your plate to help you build a balanced breakfast.
Featured 5 Higher-Protein Non-Boring Breakfast Ideas
The five breakfasts ideas I shared in my reel this week:
Overnight Oats
My favorite make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings! With simple ingredients and tasty flavor combinations these overnight oat recipes are the perfect breakfast to power you through your morning.
The only protein overnight oats recipe you need to get started. Easily customizable with 10+ flavour variations!
These brownie overnight oats are rich and decadent, but still healthy enough for breakfast. Loaded with fibre, protein and healthy fats to prevent an energy crash!
Blueberry Crumble Overnight Oats
These blueberry overnight oats are sweet, creamy and just like a berry crumble. It's a balanced, meal prep breakfast full of nutrition.
Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
Sweet, creamy banana cream pie overnight oats, complete with a graham cracker crust. If you love banana in overnight oats, this recipe is for you.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
My chocolate chip cookie dough overnight oats is the healthy way to enjoy dessert for breakfast. Protein and fibre to fuel your morning and chocolate chips for balanced fun!
These high protein tiramisu overnight oats are indulgent, nourishing, and full of fibre to keep you full. It's dessert for breakfast and even has a boost of caffeine.
Baked Oats
Looking for a warmer option that's still packed with fiber? These baked oats recipes are the perfect healthy breakfast!
My carrot cake baked oatmeal is a wholesome, batch prep breakfast made with whole grains, raisins, walnuts and warm spices. Topped with a high protein frosting, it's just like cake.
These baked oats without banana are great for those who dislike the banana taste or want to switch things up. Full of peanut butter, berries and heart-healthy fibre to start your day right.
Strawberry Chocolate Baked Oats
Soft, chocolately and oh so good. These strawberry chocolate baked oats are like dessert for breakfast! Gluten-free, vegan, and ready in 30 minutes.
This savoury oatmeal bake is great for those who don't love a sweet breakfast. Packed with vegetables, protein and whole grain oats it's the perfect balanced savory breakfast.
These brownie baked oats are fudge, chocolatey and taste exactly like your favourite dessert. Plus they contain hidden veggies, are higher in protein AND gluten free.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Made with pantry staples, these peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are full of whole grains, healthy fats and chocolate goodness. This is one of my top recipes for a reason.
Muffins
A handheld breakfast perfect for on-the-go! I love meal prepping muffins for breakfasts and snacks. Homemade options also tend to be lower in sugar and higher in fibre and whole grains like these recipes.
My healthy lemon drizzle muffins are zesty, citrusy and higher in fibre and protein than a traditional muffin. Gluten-free and only 15 minutes of prep.
Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Full of whole grains, protein and micronutrients, these banana blueberry oatmeal muffins are the best grab-and-go breakfast that only takes 15 minutes of prep.
Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins
My cottage cheese muffins are a savory breakfast that's easy to make, high in protein, and packed with veggies. Only 15 minutes of prep!
These banana bread oatmeal cups are naturally sweetened and packed with fibre, flavour and even protein! Perfect for a nourishing and easy breakfast.
Warm cinnamon spices with the comforting taste of oats and baked apples. These apple baked oatmeal cups are great for fall or using up apples.
Eggs
The classic breakfast protein! From egg cups to casseroles, these are the best egg-based breakfasts that aren't boring.
Chorizo, Egg & Green Chili Breakfast Casserole
Make this chorizo, egg & green chili breakfast casserole for your next brunch! With only 20 minutes of prep, it's the easiest make ahead recipe to dazzle a crowd.
Packed with vegetables and turkey sausage, this egg and cheese burrito recipe is about to be your new favourite breakfast. All you need is 30 minutes and you'll have breakfast ready for the entire week.
My spinach feta egg cups are perfect for a healthy grab and go breakfast OR weekend brunch. Think Starbucks egg bites, but way cheaper.
Egg nests are the perfect breakfast for anyone on the go! Shredded sweet potato tossed with a mix of spices and cheese, topped with a freshly cracked egg and baked to perfection.
Making eggs on a sheet pan is the easiest way to serve breakfast to a crowd. Turn into sandwiches for a tasty, high protein meal. Bonus: these are freezer friendly.
Cottage Cheese
Seriously... what can't cottage cheese do! The most versatile food that adds a protein boost to all four favorite 5-minute breakfasts.
Avocado cottage cheese toast is a high protein spin on a classic. Enjoy for a balanced breakfast or lunch with 25g of protein.
Peach toast is the perfect 5 minute summer breakfast. Crispy bread loaded with protein packed cottage cheese, fresh juicy peaches and drizzled with hot honey. Fresh and flavourful.
Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Smoothie
My cheesecake cottage cheese smoothie is smooth, creamy and high protein with no protein powder required. Top with graham crackers and strawberries for a delicious balanced shake.
These blended cottage cheese bowls are creamy, high protein and perfect sweet or savory! They are sure to convert any cottage cheese hater.
This cottage cheese toast is high protein, has hidden veggies, and can be made in 10 minutes. It's a dietitian's take on Hailey Bieber's viral pizza toast!
Other
Looking for something a little more unique? From fiber-filled chia pudding recipes to sweet potato toast (5-ways) you are bound to find a new favorite breakfast here:
Protein Chia Pudding
My protein chia pudding has 31g of protein to start your day off right. With a vanilla or chocolate flavour option, it's a yummy meal prep breakfast.
These SUPER EASY protein powder pancakes are the easy meal prep breakfast to make busy mornings more enjoyable. Packed with protein and fibre, they will keep you full and happy until lunch!
This is my viral breakfast recipe, but you can enjoy it anytime of day. 10-minutes, vegan, gluten free and high protein, this air fryer breakfast cookie is the perfect balanced breakfast for busy mornings.
With 12g of protein per serving and only 15 minutes of prep time, these are a delicious way to fuel your body and delight your taste buds.
Sweet potato toast is a yummy gluten-free breakfast idea to load up with your favourite toppings. I'm sharing 5 healthy variations you'll love!
The adorable granola cups can be filled with yogurt, berries and all your favourite toppings. A fun way to take breakfast on-the-go and switch up a boring yogurt bowl.
My warm chia pudding is the ultimate comforting breakfast for the winter months. Ready in just 10 minutes, gluten-free and packed with fibre, it's a breakfast you'll want to wake up for!
Layers of smooth chocolate protein chia pudding, yogurt and raspberries topped with chunks of dark chocolate create the perfect breakfast for a hot summer day.
Greek Yogurt and Granola Banana Splits
Thick, creamy yogurt, sweet jam and crunchy granola- these Greek yogurt and granola banana split parfaits are your dream meal prep breakfast.
A savoury breakfast you can meal prep! These protein biscuits are easy to make and customizable with your favorite cheeses, meats and veggies.
Support your gut health with my berry high fiber smoothie! This high fiber smoothie packs in 16g of fiber with no added sugar.
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What About Lunch and Dinner?
Now that we've got breakfast nailed, try out these recipes for lunch and dinner:
See you in the kitchen!
I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make any of these healthy breakfast ideas, don't forget to tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a rating and comment below!
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