A delicious, nutritious breakfast is an important part of a healthy morning, and these recipes are just perfect! Eat well We’re sure you’ll find something you like on this list, dear readers. These tasty dishes are also high in fiber, with at least 6 grams per serving, which supports digestive health, heart health, and more. Try recipes like Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats and Avocado Toast with Jam and Eggs for a nutritious, fiber-packed start to your day.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats. Topped with real pumpkin and a creamy yogurt, this convenient make-ahead breakfast is inspired by a popular fall drink. Blending all the ingredients gives these oats a smooth texture and a blend of flavors you’ll want to return to.
Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs)
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
On mornings when choosing between red and green salsa seems impossible, try the ultimate solution: huevos divorciados. Created by EatingWell’s Senior Nutrition & News Editor, this dish originates from Mexico and has a unique twist: two fried eggs placed on a tortilla, with each yolk coated in salsa. Usually served with beans, it’s a delicious breakfast that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds.
Avocado toast with jam
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
For days when you really don’t feel like cooking or you’re pressed for time, avocado toast with eggs in jam comes in handy. This hearty dish can easily be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner when served with dressed veggies.
Snickers-style overnight oats
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These overnight oats have all the hallmarks of the famous candy bar: crunchy peanuts, rich chocolate, and buttery caramel drizzled over oatmeal.
Carrot cake style bread
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This carrot cake-inspired bread gets its protein from cashew butter and strained yogurt, which also helps keep it moist and tender. Carrots, nuts, and raisins add texture and flavor, and applesauce adds a touch of sweetness.
Mixed Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats have layers of sweet berries and creamy oats topped with graham crackers, just like the classic dessert. Berries go well with any combination.
Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Start your morning off right with this speedy smoothie, packed with tropical fruit flavour. Its vibrant yellow hue is enhanced by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric. Grate fresh turmeric on a microplane grater or use powdered turmeric instead. Adding ginger gives it a tangy flavour, but feel free to omit it for a milder taste.
Chole puri (chickpea curry with fried bread)
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Chole puri is a popular North Indian dish consisting of chickpea curry seasoned with an aromatic spice mix (chhole) and served with fried bread (puri). Instead of the traditional deep frying, we opted for the healthier method of air frying the puri. If you have a basket-style air fryer, make sure to place the puri in the centre of the basket to prevent it from breaking due to the circulating air during cooking.
Replicating Dunkin’ Donuts’ avocado toast
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
This Dunkin’ Donuts Avocado Toast is inspired by a popular menu item. Made with creamy mashed avocado spread on toasted sourdough bread and a sprinkling of Everything Bagel Seasoning for extra flavor and texture, this toast is one of our favorites. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the original taste without having to leave the house.
Breakfast Dal Bowl
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This lentil-based dal makes a satisfying breakfast packed with protein, fibre and essential nutrients to give you sustained energy in the morning. You can make this dal ahead of time and store it in the fridge for easy enjoyment throughout the week, or freeze it for a quick breakfast meal months down the line.
Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey
Start your day off right with this delicious smoothie packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach contains antioxidants that eliminate harmful free radicals, while raspberries contain polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory properties. If you want to sweeten your smoothie a bit, add dates.
Stuffed peppers for breakfast
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Kick start your weekend off right with breakfast peppers stuffed with eggs, hearty beans, kale, and taco seasoning. If the peppers don’t lie flat when you stuff them, scrape a little off the underside (but don’t scrape it all the way off) so the stuffing doesn’t fall out easily.
Peach Pie Overnight Oats
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
These Peach Pie Overnight Oats are packed with the classic flavor of peach pie, featuring warm spices and a layer of cooked, summer-ripened peaches that bring a dessert-like flavor to breakfast. If peaches are not in season, you can substitute frozen peaches; just thaw and drain before cooking.
White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Katherine Jesse, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Add a twist to your overnight oatmeal with this jar inspired by the flavor of the popular candy. The white chocolate shell mimics the outside of a peanut butter cup for a fun breakfast treat. Don’t forget the peanuts on top for extra crunch. Feel free to swap out the milk and nut butter to suit your taste.
Avocado toast topped with salsa
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Use leftovers from taco night to make an easy avocado toast topped with salsa for a quick snack or serve as a breakfast starter with an egg on top. You can also use single-serving packets of mashed avocado or guacamole in place of fresh avocado.
Peanut Butter Banana French Toast Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
This French toast casserole is sweetened with bananas and maple syrup. The syrup on top adds a nutty peanut butter flavor to every bite. If your peanut butter has solidified, blend the custard filling in a blender until smooth. Optionally, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
Grain bowl with spinach and fried egg
A whole grain with a nutty taste and a delightful bite, wheat kernels are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. High-fiber grains freeze extremely well, so prepare a batch and store them in salads, bowls, and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts, and eggs, this bowl makes a satisfying breakfast. For extra heat, sprinkle on some crushed red pepper.
Brownie batter Overnight oats
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly
Do you like breakfast for dessert or dessert for breakfast? This recipe for overnight oats with brownie batter is delicious to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is a delight to eat, adding texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, just stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats.
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet, and Kale Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Kale, cherries, and beets are combined in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. These three fruits and vegetables contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help prevent diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.
High Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This vibrant, high-fiber smoothie bowl is as delicious as it is beautiful to look at. Dragon fruit adds color but its mild flavor enhances the other ingredients. Pineapple looks impressive when combined with pepitas and bee pollen. Carbonated kombucha gives this easy smoothie bowl a unique texture.
Corn Pudding and Apple Berry Parfait
This striking parfait is made with two-tone corn pudding and berry compote. You can use just one type of cornmeal if you prefer. Cooking ash from trees such as juniper is used by Native American communities as a source of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. It makes a satisfying breakfast or a not-too-sweet dessert. Enjoy it hot or cold. This recipe is part of our spotlight, “There’s a Movement to Revitalize Indigenous Cuisine and Knowledge—And Why It Matters.”
Spinach Cheese Egg Quesadilla
A quick, protein-packed breakfast of cheese, spinach and quesadillas topped with a fried egg, topped with hot sauce for a spicy kick.
