23 Healthy Breakfasts That’ll Keep You Full Till Lunch

Fiber and protein and carbs—oh my!Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling Christine KeelyWhen it comes to healthy breakfasts, free yourself to eat more than plain yogurt and granola bars. And honestly, those $19 acai bowls from the smoothie shop aren’t that nutritious. A truly healthy breakfast has plenty of carbs for energy (this includes fiber-rich ingredients like whole grains, berries, legumes, and seeds); muscle- and bone-supporting protein; and plenty of healthy fats for nutrient absorption. Many of these recipes can easily be made ahead and doled out from the freezer, so before you swing by the drive-through for bland egg muffins, consider these more flavorful options. Here are 23 of our favorite healthy breakfasts.Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarcoMaple Pumpkin Overnight OatsWhen it comes to healthy breakfast ideas, my mind immediately goes to oats. Also chia seed pudding. So the newest edition of my column Good for You is a chia-overnight oat hybrid, which also uses up a can of pumpkin purée (I bet you have one in the pantry.)Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christine KeelyBlueberry Protein PancakesFrozen or fresh berries work great in these accidentally vegan pancakes (thanks, silken tofu!) from Good for You. A good drizzle of maple syrup is all they need for accompaniment, but since I’m not vegan, I enjoy them with a swipe of Greek yogurt.Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop Styling by Sean Dooley, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht10-Minute Bone Broth SoupAnother Good for You hit is this speedy, protein- and collagen-rich soup, which is something in between Italian stracciatella and Chinese egg drop soup.Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Alexandra MassillonBerry Protein SmoothieOK, after this one, I’ll stop shamelessly promoting my column. But seriously, don’t sleep on this hydrating mixed berry smoothie, especially if you’re lukewarm on eating plain cottage cheese.Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Taneka Morris, prop styling by Suzie MyersHot-Smoked Salmon Scramble With Dill CreamThis tricked out avocado toast is loaded with hot smoked salmon and creamy scrambled eggs.Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christine KeelyCheesy Apple OmeletYou maybe haven’t seen an omelet filled with sliced apple and cheddar, but I recommend trying before knocking.Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gerri K. WilliamsPeanut Butter and Jelly OatmealOatmeal is an ideal choice in the morning for carbs and fiber. I like to slowly stir in egg whites while it’s simmering on the stove for extra protein and top it with ground flax seeds.Photograph by Travis Rainey, Food styling by Liberty FennellQuick Shakshuka With YogurtA great option for weekend mornings. You could top it with feta or yogurt, dunk whole wheat toast in the sauce or spoon it over rice, anything goes.Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina BoytsovaBreakfast Burrito to GoNothing hits quite like a breakfast burrito, but I can’t buy one every day and still pay rent. DIY to the rescue: I line the tortilla with salsa or hot sauce, and sometimes add leftover refried beans if I have them.Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Rebecca JurkevichMorning Glory Breakfast CookiesEssentially muesli in a soft-baked form, these are something in between a muffin top and a cookie, which is a dream breakfast situation. I like to add chocolate chips because I’m a grownup and can eat what I want.Alex LauFried Egg Tacos With Chile JamIf you don’t have time to make the hot honey mixture, these simple breakfast tacos are great with any hot sauces or chile-based condiments that happen to be in the fridge.Bobbi LinKuku SabziThis Persian egg dish is similar to a frittata, which means it makes for great meal prep. It takes a while to wash all the herbs, so make sure you have time, but leftovers will last a few days in the fridge. I like it cold with a swipe of Greek yogurt, but you do you.Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling Christine KeelyChocolate-Date Bran MuffinsMeet the bran muffins you’ll actually crave. Squidgy dates and chopped chocolate make these more like a hearty breakfast cake than the dense pucks you may have eaten in the past.Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Drew Aichele, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarcoTurkish-Style Eggs and TomatoesIf it’s not heirloom tomato season, opt for smaller cherry or Campari tomatoes in this recipe—your taste buds will thank you.Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue LiQuinoa-Banana MuffinsLeftover cooked quinoa mocking you in the fridge? Stir it in to these blueberry muffins. Win, win.Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Yekaterina BoytsovaBaked Oatmeal with Warm Cranberry-Apple SauceWhile I personally love mushy porridge, I understand that cakey is a more pleasant texture for many. If that’s the case for you, baked oatmeal is the solution.Photo by Laura Murray. Food styling by Judy ManciniCheesy Egg Bake With SausageServing brunch to a crowd? Make this breakfast casserole. Just grab a nice loaf of sourdough to slice alongside.Alex LauSuper-Seedy Gluten-Free BreadA homemade gluten-free loaf that you’ll dream about. Try it with butter and a slice of aged cheese like cheddar, or cream cheese and smoked fish.Rebecca’s work has appeared in TASTE, Eater, Food52, The Kitchn, Serious Eats, The Strategist, and NYT Cooking, among others. Previously, she was a staff editor at a handful of media publications, as well as a freelance recipe tester, culinary producer, and stylist. Before joining Bon Appétit and Epicurious, she was ... Read More