30 Non-Egg Breakfast Ideas Dietitians Love

You’ve heard your whole life that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Although I’d personally suggest all meals are important, kicking off the day with breakfast is definitely key! Aside from data on breakfast-eating being an important component of long-term weight loss, my clients who start eating breakfast regularly cite feeling more energized and productive during the day. That being said, one question I receive frequently on social media is…  “But what do I eat for breakfast if I don’t like eggs?” Well, I’ve answered this question with 30 healthy breakfasts not centered around eggs dietitians love!

30 Breakfast Ideas that Aren’t Eggs

True, I tend to post a lot of breakfast meals on Instagram including eggs, but I promise it’s not the only option! I’ve selected recipes that still provide ample protein (or could easily provide it by using cow’s milk or soymilk, sorry if you’re just learning almond and rice milk don’t provide protein!) because protein is so important to trigger satiety signals. Others use more unique sources of protein like chia seeds, kefir and one other ingredient you won’t ever guess – and believe me you want to try these! Most of these breakfast ideas are gluten-free and many are or can be made vegan. Some do include eggs in the recipe but they are far from an “egg-breakfast.”

Oats

Oats are, of course, a popular breakfast hit. Loaded with fiber, nutrients, and requiring little prep or cook time, oats should definitely be a part of your breakfast routine!

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats (Gluten-Free) by me 🙂

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (Gluten-Free) by Erica at www.ericajulson.com

Sweet Potato, Cranberry and Oat Bowl (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Katie Cavuto, RD of www.katiecavuto.com

Almond Granola (Gluten-Free) by Real Living Nutrition Services

Mocha Overnight Oats (Gluten-Free) by Food, Pleasure & Health

Mason Jar Baked Blueberry Oatmeal (Gluten-Free) by Hungry Hobby

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Snacking in Sneakers

Banana Bread Proats in the Microwave (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by 80 Twenty Nutrition

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Byte Sized Nutrition

Banana Oat Blender Muffins (Gluten-Free) by Diana K. Rice, RD, The Baby Steps Dietitian

Wild Blueberry Overnight Waffle Bake (Gluten-Free) by KISS In the Kitchen

Cranberry-Orange Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Colleen Gerg, RDN

Other Grains

Now, don’t be silly. Oats are definitely not the only whole grain option! Check out these awesome ideas.

Warm Chia Seed Cereal Bowl (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by MACROBALANCED

Sorghum Berry Breakfast Bowl (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Sharon Palmer, The Plant Based Dietitian

Coconut Cherry Dark Chocolate Waffles (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Sharon Palmer, The Plant Based Dietitian

Banana Pumpkin Muffins by One Hungry Bunny

Cranberry Apple Breakfast Quinoa (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Snacking in Sneakers

Waffles, Sandwiches & More

Do you think outside the box or love to try new flavors? Check out these unique breakfast recipes!

The Easiest Ever No Sugar Added Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding (Gluten-Free) by Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD of www.nourishnutritionblog.com

8 Minute Zucchini Tomato Basil Sandwich (Vegan) by Sharon Palmer, The Plant Based Dietitian

Coconut Flour Pancakes (Paleo, Gluten-Free) by Hungry Hobby

Berry Stuffed French Toast Pitas by Bite of Health Nutrition

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Homemade Nutrition

Blueberry Chia Pudding (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by C it NUTRitIONALLY

Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich by The Nutritionist Reviews – umm please pass all things waffle sandwich my way, please and thank you!

Smoothies

Would you rather slurp or spoon your breakfast? These ideas are for you!

High Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Gluten-Free) by Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD of www.nourishnutritionblog.com

Vegan Mandarin Orange Creamy Coconut Bowl (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Amy Gorin, RDN

Chocolate Peanut Butter High Protein Breakfast Sundae (Vegan, Gluten-Free) by The Spicy RD – you are going to die! This recipe uses the most unexpected ingredient I’ve ever seen!

Turmeric Golden Milk Yogurt Bowl (Gluten-Free) by Emily Kyle Nutrition – also, find out why turmeric is such a hot food trend here!

Strawberry Kefir Smoothie (Gluten-Free) by Nutritioulicious

Brownie Banana Cereal Smoothie Bowl by Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, owner of www.NutritionStarringYou.com

Now you have no excuses to slack on breakfast! Crack down on boring and skipping breakfast with these these highly nutritious, non-egg-based breakfast recipes! And a big thank you to the lovely dietitians who shared their favorite recipes with us here!

What recipe roundups do you want to see next? I want to hear from you!