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!
Love this round-up! I’ve definitely been asked the same question before by people who don’t like eggs.. now I can just point them in this direction. Thanks for including me in this round-up!
Of course!! Thank you for participating Kara!!
Great round up Stacey! I find there’s no time to make fresh eggs in the morning. It’s one thing if I have hard boiled ones ready in the fridge, but otherwise it’s gotta be something quick that requires minimal cooking before we head out the door to get the kids to school. Thanks for including my strawberry kefir smoothie!
Exactly!! Yes your strawberry kefir smoothie was a must-add!!
I love all of these ideas. Breakfast can sometimes feel repetitive and unexciting so these recipes will definitely be my AM inspirations :). Thanks for sharing
Couldn’t agree more!!
This is great roundup! I love eggs, but often don’t eat them for breakfast.
Can’t wait to put some of these recipes to the test!
Yes!!
Yum! So many great ideas here to break me out of my breakfast rut. Thanks!
So easy to get in a breakfast rut!!
Shut it down!! I was just needing something like this for one of my clients today, thank you!!
Of course!! Glad it’s helpful for you!!
This is such a great roundup and I see so many recipes I want to try! Thanks for including my Wild Blueberry Waffle Bake!
Of course!! 🙂
Wow that’s a nice list of delicious healthy choices.
Thanks!
So many great ideas! No reason to have a boring breakfast!
What a great selection of eggless recipes! 🙂
Thank you!! Especially that creamy coconut bowl, right?! 🙂
Oh my goodness, so many awesome breakfast ideas! I think I have enough new recipes to try to last me several weeks! 🙂
Absolutely!!!
Thank you so much for including my Turmeric Yogurt Bowl among all of these amazing recipes! So many good ones to choose from here 🙂
Absolutely!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂