Recipes & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Easy Breakfasts 12 Quick-and-Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 8, 2022 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jason Donnelly On the hunt for easy healthy breakfasts? Your wish is our command. These quick and healthy breakfast recipes come together in half an hour or less and feature healthy items such as breakfast smoothies, egg sandwiches, quick skillet breakfasts, and more. We even have a few trendy options like healthy smoothie bowls and breakfast salad. 01 of 12 Zucchini and Tomato Frittata View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 02 of 12 Breakfast Salad View Recipe 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. 03 of 12 Stuffed Mini Chaffles View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. Buy It: Dash Mini Waffle Maker ($12, Target) 04 of 12 Blackberry-Ginger Overnight Bulgur View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. Overnight Breakfast Grains to Make Your Mornings Easier 05 of 12 Sweet Honey-Ginger Beet and Mango Smoothies View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. Buy It: Hamilton Beach Blender ($22, Walmart) 06 of 12 Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 07 of 12 Strawberries and Cream Pancakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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). Buy It: Farberware Nonstick Griddle ($17, Target) 08 of 12 Sweet Potato-Black Bean Huevos Rancheros View Recipe Carson Downing 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. 09 of 12 Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps View Recipe Karla Conrad 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. 10 of 12 Berry-Coconut Smoothie Bowl View Recipe Adam Albright 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. Buy It: Ninja Power Blender and Smoothie Bowl Maker ($200, Target) 11 of 12 Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl View Recipe Carson Downing 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. 13 Cottage Cheese Recipes You'll Actually Crave 12 of 12 Toasted Oat Muesli View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 15 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes to Start Your Day with Whole Grains Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit