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20 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Erin McCarthy, MS, RD
3 minute read | Sunday, December 8, 2013
20 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Here are some unique twists on traditional breakfast fare. To save time and money, make larger batches of the following breakfast recipes, and eat them throughout the week. Or freeze them for later.

Key: GF: Gluten Free. DF: Dairy Free. P: Paleo Friendly. V: Vegan

Blueberry Almond Quinoa: GF. Can be DF and V by using vegan milk instead.

Collard Green Breakfast Wrap with EggsGF, DF, P

Tofu Scrambled EggsGF, DF, V

Grain free “Oatmeal”GF, DF, P

Porridge with nuts

Buckwheat PorridgeGF, DF, V. Double the recipe and eat this all week.

Black Quinoa with Avocado, Almonds and HoneyGF, DF, V. Makes six servings.

Spaghetti Squash and Oregano PancakesGF if you go with GF flour. DF by skipping the cheese. P if you use almond flour and skip the cheese.

Zucchini omelettes.

Chia Seed OatmealGF, DF, V

Southwestern Breakfast HashGF, DF, V. Can also be P if you swap chicken breast in for tempeh and skip the beans. Your call on the potatoes.

Jicama Home FriesGF, DF, V. P if you skip the tempeh.

Overnight Steel Cut OatsGF. DF and V by using vegan milk.

Fruit and Nut Butter WrapGF if a GF tortilla is used. DF, V.  Add cinnamon, cocoa, cardamom or cayenne for a boost in flavor.

Chia Seed PuddingGF, DF, V, P. Add cinnamon and whatever fruit you like. Mix it up and store in the fridge overnight for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning. 

mini quiches with mushrooms

From the Muffin Tin

Mini Egg White Italian FrittatasGF. DF and P if you swap the milk and skip the cheese.

Mini Morning Egg BitesGF, DF, P.

Baked Steel Cut OatsGF, DF, V.

Veggie Quiche Cups-to-go: GF. DF and P by passing on the cheese and topping with avocado.

Pumpkin- Banana- Anything Muffins: GF, DF, P. Cook a large batch and freeze for weeks to come.

Quinoa Omelet BitesGF. DF by leaving the cheese out.

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