19 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day

High in flavor and nutrition with only a few ingredients, this is one quick healthy breakfast recipe you'll look forward to making again and again. We can't decide what we love most: the tender caramelized zucchini, the crunchy walnuts, or the gooey mozzarella bites. Frittata recipes have the advantage of being both fast and large enough for a family, so this recipe is a great way to get everyone out the door with satisfied appetites.

Bagel croutons, crumbled bacon, and Greek yogurt dressing with everything bagel seasoning take this salad from supper starter to something you'd serve before noon. For more protein, put an egg on it. Top it with a few poached eggs and let the yoke run over it for an even tastier quick healthy breakfast salad.

Chaffles are a genius food mashup of cheese and waffles. Here you can make a easy healthy breakfast using your favorite type of cheese and fillings to complete your morning meal in just 20 minutes.

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Itching to sleep in? Stir together bulgur, yogurt, fresh berries, and a couple of other flavor-boosters then let chill overnight. All that's left to do is catch some shut-eye, wake up, and dig in. This recipe is as quick and easy as pouring a bowl of breakfast cereal but much better for you than the sugary options on the shelf.

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No time to sit down for an omelet breakfast? Transform one into a wrap and take it with you. Turkey bacon and low-fat cottage cheese give these wraps filling protein without much fat. Since it's a quick and healthy breakfast you can take on the go, you'll be able to spend a few extra minutes in bed, too.

Tofu and frozen mango cubes make these fruit and veggie smoothies creamy and irresistible. Whip up a big batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days for a quick healthy breakfast you can enjoy on the go. Beets and bell peppers make this easy smoothie recipe more nutritious, but frozen mango, honey, and mango nectar tone down their vegetable taste for breakfast.

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Whether you're following a Mediterranean diet or not, this is a quick healthy breakfast everyone will enjoy. The key to adding big flavor to these quick breakfast sammies is a hint of rosemary and feta cheese. Opt for multigrain sandwich thins to add fiber to your day, which helps keep you feeling fuller longer.

Bye-bye, breakfast cereal. This protein-packed sandwich recipe bears a strong likeness to a breakfast BLT, except it replaces lettuce with stalks of tender asparagus and has a citrusy avocado spread across the bread. This is one of the heartiest breakfast recipes out there, so you can plan on skipping your mid-morning snack.

Here's proof that not all pancake recipes lead to a carb coma. Whole grains, chia seeds, and plenty of fruit make these flapjacks filling and healthy all at once. Finding easy healthy breakfast ideas for a crowd can be tricky, but this recipe makes 12 servings (enough for everyone).

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If you're on the lookout for simple healthy breakfast ideas, you'll definitely appreciate this veggie-packed recipe. Made with refried black beans and sweet potatoes, this quick and easy healthy breakfast is a delicious plant-based take on the classic Mexican recipe.

Lox isn't just for bagels. Spread light cream cheese on tortillas, then layer with smoked salmon and thinly sliced zucchini for a completely portable breakfast that comes together in only 20 minutes. It's one of our favorite healthy on-the-go breakfast recipes.

A blender is the MVP that makes it possible to serve picturesque smoothie bowls. Blend berries and yogurt together. Top them with fiber-rich sidekicks like flaxseed and cashews to crank up the satisfaction level. Unlike most smoothie recipes, dive in spoon first once you've captured your shot.

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Customizability for the win! High-protein, low-cholesterol egg whites enclose your choice of healthy fillings. We provide options for meats, cheeses, veggies, and toppers. In just 15 minutes, your dream omelet is plated and ready.

Keep a container of protein-packed cottage cheese stocked to make this easy healthy breakfast. Pile up those fresh curds and cream with fruit, granola, and chia seeds to add a sweet, nutritional boost to your breakfast bowl.

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Flecked with banana chips, almonds, and protein-rich flaxseed, this crunchy cereal isn't your ordinary bagged muesli. Even better? One batch will keep for up to two weeks, so if you spend 25 minutes making it now, you'll have a fast and healthy breakfast ready in minutes every day.

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Craving a savory breakfast? Try this superfood-packed quick healthy breakfast idea that includes kale and egg, plus health food icons like olive oil and cider vinegar. For more fiber, toast a slice of wheat instead of white bread. Almost like a breakfast salad, this bowl full of veggies is a great way to start your morning.

Start your day with a party on your plate. Stuff these low-cal crunchy tacos with protein-rich eggs, cheese, and beans. Salsa and green peppers add freshness. Use reduced-sodium black beans to keep the salt content down on this easy healthy breakfast recipe.

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Don't think you have time to make a tasty skillet recipe for breakfast? Think again. This low-cal, customizable easy healthy breakfast recipe comes together in just half an hour—and if you have leftover chopped meat and veggies in the fridge, all the better. You can make this fast and healthy breakfast different each time.

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Cookies might not seem like a healthy breakfast idea, but our Test Kitchen worked their magic to prove otherwise. This easy healthy breakfast recipe featuring good-for-you whole grains can be made in advance. Store them in the freezer and they'll last up to 2 months.

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