55 Fast & Energizing Breakfast Recipes To Fuel Your Day (2024)

Way more delicious than that protein bar.

By Mackenzie Filson
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At night, we're often dreaming of, well, breakfast. A good breakfast makes us practically jump out of bed in anticipation. And if it happens to be healthy as well? And quick?! We're there. So why not start your morning off on the right foot with one of these 55 healthy breakfast recipes, like vegan pancakes, keto breakfast casserole, gluten-free crustless quiche, and more. Whether you're on a special diet or just simply trying to add more protein or variety to your routine, we've rounded up all the best quick, healthy breakfast ideas we're sure you'll start to dream about, too.

Eggs are one of the easiest ways to eat healthy in the a.m., and we love them so much, we figured out a whopping 60 different ways to make eggs, so that basically means you've got 60 new reasons to never have a boring breakfast ever again. Try our green shakshuka, migas, and cowboy breakfast bowls, and you'll never go back to plain scrambled eggs (though we love those too, not gonna lie).

Looking to sneak more fruits or vegetables into your morning meal? It doesn't get any easier than making a big batch of vegetable hash. While potatoes are classic in our Instant Pot hash, we love switching things up with all of our favorite veg, like we did with our Brussels sprouts hash and sheet pan sweet potato hash. And if you, like us, go a bit overboard with your farmers' market trips, we've got tons of ways to sneak fruit in your morning routine, like our blueberry smoothies, strawberry muffins, and easy overnight oats. Eating healthy first thing has never tasted so good, TBH. 😋

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Easy Overnight Oats

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When busy mornings hit, nothing beats overnight oats. They’re an easy, no-cook version of the classic breakfast that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Prep them the night before, tuck them into your fridge to soak, and you’ll have a chilled, creamy, on-the-go breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

Get the Easy Overnight Oats recipe.

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Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles

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These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish will satisfy anyone in the a.m.

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Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars

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These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

Get the Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars recipe.

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Best-Ever Egg Muffins

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Whether you eat these as is or wrapped in a toasted English muffin, you'll be so glad you made a big batch of these egg muffins.

Get the Best-Ever Egg Muffins recipe.

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Blueberry Smoothie

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Craving a smoothie, but not a banana fan? This blueberry smoothie is just as creamy, but skips the tropical fruit in lieu of almond butter and oat milk.

Get the Blueberry Smoothie recipe.

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Green Shakshuka

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Originating in North Africa and now strongly associated with Israeli cuisine, shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers. Our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel, thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard, and takes flavor inspiration from Mexico.

Get the Green Shakshuka recipe.

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Cinnamon Roll Power Bites

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These "power balls" are exactly what they sound like: perfect little bites of energy that will satisfy that sweet craving. Medjool dates are paired with warm cinnamon, almond butter, cashews, oats, vanilla, and a dash of salt to make these breakfast-worthy bites. All ingredients come together in just 10 minutes to form sweet, soft, chewy balls that are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.

Get the Cinnamon Roll Power Bites recipe.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Crunch Granola

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What can't the air fryer do? For starters, it can turn out fluffy oat pancakes and make a crispy chicken sandwich with a fraction of the oil you'd normally use. Perhaps best of all, it makes crunchiest of crunchy granola.

Get the Air Fryer Cinnamon Crunch Granola recipe.

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Breakfast Tostadas

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The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.

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Cowboy Breakfast Bowls

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Loaded with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, creamy avocado and crispy bacon, this bowl is a crowd-pleaser. For a customizable meal, prepare all your ingredients and any extras—salsa or black beans would be a great addition—and set them out so everyone can create their bowl as they please!

Get the Cowboy Breakfast Bowls recipe.

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Strawberry Muffins

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Blueberry muffins may get the majority of the spotlight when it comes to classic muffins, but when we have fresh, seasonal strawberries, these muffins are difficult to beat. Packed with jammy summer fruit and bright lemon zest, these pillow, tender muffins are perfect whether you’re serving them for Mother's Day brunch (with mimosas, please!), a tea party, or just as a grab-and-go breakfast.

Get the Strawberry Muffins recipe.

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Savory Oatmeal

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We know and love classic oatmeal, laced with brown sugar and cinnamon and other sweet toppings, but your next bowl should be this savory version. It’s creamier, bolder in flavor, and a runny egg makes everything better. It’s the breakfast version of risotto and that can never be a bad idea.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash

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If you're looking for the crispiest sweet potato hash without the requisite oil to get there in a stovetop pan, then look no further: the air fryer is here to save the day. (Or at least breakfast.) Alongside the cubes of tender sweet potato, you'll mix in red bell pepper to draw savory notes out from each bite, while a shower of dill and sliced scallions add fresh flavor.

Get the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash recipe.

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Yogurt Toast

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This TikTok number has taken breakfast tables by storm, and for good reason. It involves topping bread with a shortcut egg-yogurt “custard” to create a slightly sweet, fancy-ish dessert with barely any effort. The choices of toppings are ripe for your imagination. (FYI, Team Delish favors a bit of chocolate in the custard.)

Get the Yogurt Toast recipe.

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Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake

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Swapping riced cauliflower in place of the traditional hash browns lightens up this savory, endlessly customizable bake.

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Air Fryer Banana Blueberry Muffins

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Packed with blueberries, bananas, and banana chips (HELLO!), consider these your new go-to blueberry muffin. Change them up depending on which berries you have in the freezer—cranberries are so fun for the holidays, while chopped apple is a crowdpleaser in the fall.

Get the Air Fryer Banana Blueberry Muffins recipe.

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Chocolate Keto Protein Shake

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Who needs protein powder anyway? Packed with almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, this shake will energize you and keep you full all morning. If you're not really a chocolate person and prefer fruit smoothies, our coconut berry keto smoothie is for you.

Get the Chocolate Keto Protein Shake recipe.

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Brussels Sprouts Hash

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We already loved all the things we could do with Brussels sprouts, but then we fried them in bacon fat and then topped them with crispy bacon and over-easy eggs. We might never be the same?!

Get the Brussels Sprouts Hash recipe.

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Baked Feta Eggs

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Remember that baked feta pasta that took the world by storm? Well, now you can have it for breakfast! There's no pasta involved, but white beans add a hearty creaminess, and a side of crusty bread or pita is highly encouraged.

Get the Baked Feta Eggs recipe.

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Coconut Flour Pancakes

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These pancakes are super soft and tender, with just a hint of sweetness, thanks to our new baking secret weapon: coconut flour.

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FAQs

What can I have for breakfast to fuel my day? ›

For long-lasting energy, add a complex carbohydrate, like oats and grains, to your breakfast. Oatmeal without added sugar is one of your best options. Oats are a whole grain food and a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, along with some protein and fat.

What is the best breakfast food for focus and energy? ›

These protein-rich foods can lead to greater mental alertness. Healthy food choices on exam day include eggs, nuts, yogurt, and cottage cheese. Good breakfast combinations might be whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk, eggs and toast with jam, porridge, oatmeal, or sugar-free muesli.

How can I spike my energy in the morning? ›

7 Ways to Energize Your Morning Routine
  1. Get Up Earlier. ...
  2. Stretch First Thing. ...
  3. Do Some Simple Exercises. ...
  4. Eat an Energy-Boosting Breakfast. ...
  5. Give Yourself a Break (rather, several) ...
  6. Write Out Your One Thing Every Day. ...
  7. Hit the Sack for 8 Hours.
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What should I eat to stay energetic all day? ›

10 Foods to Energize Your Afternoon
  • Nuts. In addition to energy-extending protein and fiber, nuts are full of additional nutrients to refuel your electrolyte supply. ...
  • Fruit. Soothe your sweet tooth while also boosting energy with the complex healthy carbs in fruit. ...
  • Yogurt. ...
  • Dairy. ...
  • Edamame. ...
  • Whole Grains. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Lentils.

What is a high protein breakfast to keep you full? ›

To recap, here are eight high-protein breakfast ideas:

Peanut butter banana protein pancakes. — Dark chocolate coconut overnight oats. — Everything but the Bagel avocado egg toast. — Omelet with mushrooms, spinach and bacon.

What foods give you energy when tired? ›

Beans, tofu, cottage cheese, and sprouts are foods that fight fatigue. Most of these are rich in magnesium that helps to restore energy levels.

What food gives you the most fuel? ›

Trisha Cornell, CHN, an integrative nutritionist with the Sutter Institute for Health and Healing, lists these among her favorite foods for boosting energy.
  • Berries. ...
  • Butter. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Coconut. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Protein. ...
  • Red Onion. ...
  • Spinach.

Why am I not hungry in the morning anymore? ›

Registered Dietitian Kristi Ruth told Woman's World, “It is pretty common to wake up not feeling hungry. This is thought to be caused by a combination of hormones and how much someone ate the day or night before.” In other words, eating a big meal late at night can reduce your hunger levels the next morning.

Why am I not feeling hungry in the morning? ›

The main reason the experts believe we don't feel hungry in the morning is lifestyle-led: stress. “Waking up with no appetite could mean you're running on cortisol, which acts as a stress hormone,” explains nutritional therapist Cara Rose.

Why am I not hungry anymore? ›

Some of the reasons you might not feel hungry include pregnancy, illness, aging, and taking certain medications.

What is a healthy breakfast at the gas station? ›

Start by anchoring your selection on a protein choice like hard-boiled eggs, milk, yogurt, beef jerky, nuts or peanut butter. Add fiber-rich foods like fresh fruits (usually by the register) and vegetables (usually pre-sliced in the refrigerated section), popcorn, whole grain crackers, oat- or nut- based bars or nuts.

What foods will fuel your activity? ›

Choose something that includes carbohydrates: this could be a banana, or low-fat natural yogurt, crackers with low-fat soft cheese, a smoothie or a glass of low-fat milk. Avoid foods high in fat or fibre, as they take longer to digest and may cause stomach discomfort during exercise.

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