Get out of your breakfast rut with this collection of inspiring–and delicious–healthy breakfast ideas! From smoothies to gluten free breakfasts, toast, egg bakes, muffins, and more, we have so many feel-good meals to wake up to.
It can be all too easy to get stuck eating the same thing every morning, particularly when you’re trying to be healthy. In the Mediterranean, though, breakfast is filled with as much joy and pleasure as any other meal of the day.
I’m not perfect, of course. On busy days I’m eating a roast sweet potato cold from the fridge, and I have zero regrets about it! Most of the time, though, I give breakfast my Mediterranean treatment: simple recipes filled with color, flavor, and nourishment.
To make mornings easy, I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite healthy breakfast ideas. Whether you’re looking for something you can make ahead, pack on the go, to feed the whole family, or a gluten-free breakfast that won’t leave you feeling hungry, I have a recipe for you!
Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Bowls, Yogurt, and Oatmeal
Fiber-rich oats and protein-rich yogurt can be a great way to satisfy a breakfast sweet tooth, but they’re an underused player on the savory team too! And you can easily tweak and play with these recipes so you never get bored, topping with seasonal fruits, veggies, and beyond.
Savory Yogurt Bowl
Make the night before for a healthy breakfast you’ll love waking up to. And if you’d like to go the extra mile (and save a little money), you can even make your own Greek yogurt!
How to Make Oatmeal (Plus 4 Topping Ideas)
Oats are rich in soluble fiber, loaded with beneficial compounds, and digest slowly, which will help keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Plus they’re so easy to customize, and this guide will give you 4 delicious ideas.
Savory Oatmeal Bowls
This protein-packed breakfast bowl will give you all the inspiration you need to give your morning oats a savory twist. Plus, they take just 20 minutes to make, and you can prep almost everything up to 5 days in advance.
Chia Seed Pudding with Dates and Pistachios
It may surprise you that dates boast a wealth of health benefits, and they make the perfect natural sweetener for this healthy make-ahead breakfast bowl (or wholesome afternoon treat, or vegan dessert!).
Sweet Potato Hash with Za’atar and Chickpeas
My twist on classic hash gives a boost of flavor with aromatic za’atar, heart-healthy chickpeas and fresh veggies. Enjoy on its own or topped with a poached egg!
Protein-Packed Breakfast Hummus Bowl
If you’ve been here a while it will come as no surprise that I even love hummus for breakfast! Rich and garlicky, it makes a beautiful base for fluffy scrambled eggs and a fresh salad.
Mediterranean Potato Hash with Asparagus, Chickpeas and Poached Eggs
With so much flavor, color and texture, this is certainly a healthy breakfast (lunch or dinner) you’ll look forward to. And feel free to add whichever style of egg you like best, from fried to scrambled.
Lemon Yogurt Parfaits with Berry Compote
This grab-and-go delight may taste like cheesecake, but it’s secretly made of just protein-rich cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. It’s a great way to satisfy a morning sweet tooth! And you can make it ahead and have breakfasts covered for the week.
15-Minute Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl
This high protein breakfast is couldn’t be easier! Simply spoon hummus into a bowl, top it with a jammy egg, and then saute any veggies you have in your fridge. Give it your own twist with the veggies and hummus you use, from beet hummus to creamy avocado hummus.
Quick and Easy Eggs
Healthy breakfast ideas often start with eggs for good reason. They’re protein-packed, nutrient-rich, and cook in minutes. But quick doesn’t have to mean boring! These colorful recipes will keep you loving your morning routine, even on the busiest days:
Easy Sheet Pan Baked Eggs And Vegetables
Who said sheet pan meals are exclusive to dinner? With this recipe, you can prepare a gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast for a crowd in just 20 minutes!
Strapatsada (Greek Tomato Feta Scrambled Eggs)
Though this recipe brings a summer feeling, using the very forgiving cherry tomatoes means it’ll be delicious year-round. I love it scooped with crusty bread or pita.
Soft Scrambled Eggs
You’ll be amazed at how creamy and soft these scrambled eggs turn out. It’s all thanks to my secret ingredient—Greek yogurt! All you need is four ingredients and 10 minutes. Enjoy them with your favorite toast or homemade bagels.
Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes)
This nutritious breakfast is one of Turkey’s most famous dishes, and it’s made in just one pan and 20 minutes! Soft scrambled eggs are mixed with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and fragrant oregano. Serve Turkish-style with Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings).
Loaded Mediterranean Omelette
You only need 10 minutes or so to make this fluffy folded omelet, loaded with color and flavor. Plus, the toppings are versatile and can be customized to your liking. Stick with fresh veggies and herbs for a cheese-free option. Or add a small handful of feta cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.
Pita Breakfast Pizza with Za’atar
There’s no excuse for skipping breakfast when this 10-minute breakfast pizza is an option! Made with store-bought pita and hard-boiled eggs, this high-protein vegetarian breakfast will quickly become your go-to for a quick morning meal.
Za’atar Eggs Fried in Olive Oil
Contrary to what some say, extra virgin olive oil is a healthy frying oil that’s been an essential part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries–for a deeper dive, check out our guide: Cooking With Olive Oil: Everything You Need To Know. In this 5-minute recipe the Mediterranean spice blend za’atar gives the eggs an addictive aromatic quality that bring them to the next level. You may never fry eggs the same way again!
Oven Baked Eggs
If you’re looking for something extra hands off and easy, try baking your eggs in the oven. I use ramekins, but you can also use a well-greased muffin tin. Feel free to get creative with the garnishes, too! I love lots of fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese, and French bread for dipping.
Pesto Eggs with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
With pesto at the ready in your fridge, this flavorful recipe is on your table in 5 minutes! And don’t limit yourself to basil pesto–try mixing it up with tangy sun dried tomato pesto, sweet carrot top pesto, or nutty Sicilian almond pesto.
Easy Mug Omelet with Veggies
Did you know you can cook eggs in your microwave in less than 2 minutes? I like to up the nutrition and mix with quick cooking veggies. That’s right, they all go into the microwave at the same time! Mornings have never been easier.
Easy Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
If you love chicken stuffed peppers for dinner, you’ll adore this fun breakfast twist! Made with a potato hash stuffing and topped with soft eggs, it’s a flavor-packed, gluten-free, vegetarian breakfast you can whip up in 20 minutes.
Sweet Potato Breakfast with Egg
Keep roasted sweet potatoes at the ready in your fridge and this healthy, hearty breakfast is on your table in minutes!
Easy Potato Omelet
Seasoned with a good dose of parsley, dill, and a foursome of warming spices, this is like a Spanish tortilla but with bold Middle Eastern vibes! I love to balance the savory notes with a fresh tomato feta salad alongside.
Make-Ahead Breakfasts
Frittatas, quiches, and muffins store and reheat well, so they’re a great way to get ahead for busy mornings. Prep these on a Sunday night to have a healthy breakfast ready in minutes!
Spanakopita Egg Muffins
These crust-free egg bites are gluten-free, protein-rich, and perfect for meal prep! Make a big batch and freeze for up to 2 months.
Fig Bread with Whole Wheat Flour, Honey, and Hazelnuts
This simple bread feels like a special treat, but it’s filled with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and antioxidant-rich honey. Enjoy with more honey drizzled on top, and perhaps a strong coffee alongside! And for a deeper-dive, see 6 Reasons to Enjoy Honey, According to a Dietitian.
Tunisian-Style Baked Frittata with Carrot And Harissa
This savory vegetarian breakfast is made with carrots, onions, fresh parsley, and warming North African spices, and harissa (which you can make yourself or order at our shop). Though frittatas are usually crust-free, the carrots and onions make a “crust” of sorts that becomes beautifully caramelized and golden–delicious!
Crustless Quiche with Spinach and Mushrooms
Not only does skipping the crust keep this quiche gluten-free, it also means there’s no need to roll, knead, or fuss! Serve with a fresh seasonal salad to balance the richness.
Healthy Blueberry Muffins (Whole Wheat!)
These 100 percent whole grain muffins are sweetened naturally with honey and applesauce, and use whole milk for a fluffy texture. Keep on hand for a quick breakfast on the go!
Egg White Frittata with Smoked Salmon
This egg white frittata has all the lox bagel vibes without the carbs! Make it ahead for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Feta and Spinach Frittata
Always a crowd-pleaser, this baked frittata is full of fresh, herbaceous flavor and nutrient-rich spinach. Toss together an easy Mediterranean Salad while it bakes.
Banana Walnut Bread
This healthy banana walnut bread swaps butter and sugar for olive oil and honey, with warming spices and Medjool dates adding a Mediterranean twist. Moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet, it’s an easy one-bowl treat that’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or alongside your morning coffee or black tea.
Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins
These egg muffins can be cooked straight from frozen, making them ideal for meal prep. Packed with protein from shredded chicken and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors—from briny Kalamata olives to tangy feta—they’re as delicious as they are convenient!
Asparagus Quiche
Made with a wholesome whole wheat crust and milk instead of cream, this quiche is a light and flavorful celebration of spring. Serve it alongside a pea salad to highlight the season’s sunny flavors.
Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata
If you’d like to get pack your veggies in early, this is your recipe! Roasting the veggies first brings out their natural sweetness and adds a touch of caramelization, then they’re mixed with eggs, feta, and fresh herbs for a flavorful, oven-baked frittata that could not be easier.
Easy Vegetarian Egg Casserole
Full of Mediterranean flavors, this versatile egg bake is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast. I load it up with fresh veggies, herbs, and feta cheese, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Plus, you can prepare it the night before, and serve it at a large brunch party.
Kuku Sabzi: Persian Baked Omelet
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and heavy on the fresh herbs, this ultra-flavorful baked omelet is typically served during the Persian New Year. However, this breakfast is whipped up in just 40 minutes, so it doesn’t need to be reserved for only holidays. It’s quick and easy enough for any day of the week!
Middle Eastern Zucchini Baked Omelet (Eggah Bi Kousa)
You only need 30 minutes to make this flavorful and healthy vegetarian breakfast. This fluffy baked omelet is loaded with zucchini and fresh mint, giving it a refreshing, summer-like quality. Enjoy it on its own or with a side of Fattoush or Tabouli Salad.
Crustless Zucchini Quiche
A healthy, vegetable-packed breakfast (or lunch or light dinner) with zucchini, tomatoes, shallots, and a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd—or using up leftover veggies from your fridge.
Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes
The vast majority of healthy breakfast ideas on this list are Mediterranean diet friendly, but here are some very Mediterranean recipes that have made the whole world fall in love with these flavors!
Turkish Spinach and Eggs (Ispanaklı Yumurta)
This savory Turkish breakfast features perfectly poached eggs nestled in a spinach and tomato mixture flavored with vibrant spices and sweet pepper paste.
White Bean Shakshuka
In this twist on traditional shakshuka, canned cannellini beans add a nice creaminess, along with low-fat, heart-healthy nutrition and protein. Feel free to mix it up to suit your needs: leave off the eggs for a vegan version, and add whatever fresh veggies are lingering in your fridge. And if you love this recipe, make sure you try our green shakshuka as well!
Eggs In Purgatory (Uova Al Purgatorio)
All you need is a handful of ingredients and one skillet to make this easy poached egg recipe, but it’s best reserved for a lazy Sunday morning when you have plenty of time to let the sauce simmer and thicken.
The Ultimate Mediterranean Breakfast
A Mediterranean breakfast board is one of the healthiest ways to kickstart your day, and a great way to feed a crowd. With fresh veggies, falafel, hummus, olives, pita, and a touch of cheese, it’s almost too beautiful to eat! And you can easily prep everything in advance.
Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)
Lablabi is a traditional Tunisian chickpea stew that’s typically eaten as a hearty breakfast. And if you’ve never tried stew for breakfast, you’ve been missing out! Make ahead of cold and cozy mornings.
Çılbır: Turkish Poached Eggs
Çılbır is a savory Turkish breakfast of perfectly poached eggs over garlicky yogurt, finished with warm spiced butter or olive oil. Doesn’t get much better!
Healthy Breakfast Toasts
I like to load my breakfast toast with lots of color, flavor and nutrition to set myself up for the day. You can go the extra mile and make your own bread–we have loads of healthy bread recipes to choose from. Or simply look for a high quality store bought option made from feel-good ingredients (gluten free bread works well for all of these recipes too).
Mediterranean-Style Breakfast Toast
These big Mediterranean flavors on our seeded whole wheat bread is my idea of a perfect breakfast (or lunch or dinner, for that matter)! Stock your fridge with all sorts of hummus to keep things interesting all week, from avocado hummus to roasted red pepper hummus.
Egg Toast with Vegetables
“Omelet toast” may seem like a long process, but you simply whisk together eggs, vegetables, and feta cheese, spoon the mixture onto sliced bread, and bake for about 15 minutes. Breakfast is served!
Ricotta Toast with 6 Easy Ways to Top It
Ricotta toast is a great canvas for all sorts of healthy breakfast ideas. And did you know it takes just milk and lemon juice to make fresh ricotta from scratch? This recipe gives you six restaurant-worthy toppings, but you can get creative from there.
Smashed Peas on Toast with Mint and Aleppo Pepper
If you love avocado toast, you’ll adore this fresh smashed pea version! It’s fresh, healthy, and easy to make with frozen peas any time of year.
Smoked Salmon Toast with Feta
This open faced sandwich (aka, toast) is my Mediterranean twist on classic lox and bagels, with crunchy fresh veggies and tangy feta cheese. Delicious!
Smoothies, Juice, and More
Nutrition-packed drinks are a great way to get your veggies in as you head out the door. All of these recipes feature simple ingredients and can be prepared in minutes. Plus, there’s no fancy equipment or juicer required!
Beet Juice
With apples, carrots, and ginger, this ABC juice (apple, beet, carrot) is packed with antioxidants. It’s a nourishing, energizing drink I especially love in the colder months. The earthy sweetness of beets is balanced with crisp apples, bright citrus, and a kick of fresh ginger, giving it just the right amount of zing.
Green Smoothie with Mint
This refreshing smoothie packs over three servings of fruits and veggies into each serving. Even better, it’s ready in five minutes and is so tasty that even your pickiest eaters won’t even realize they’re drinking veggies!
Homemade Popsicles with Greek Yogurt, Berries, and Honey
“Breakfast popsicles” might not be the first thing on your mind when you went searching for healthy breakfast ideas. But making your own popsicles means you can use wholesome ingredients and gift yourself a little treat right when you wake up! Doesn’t get much better.
Mango Smoothie (4 Ingredients!)
Fresh fruit and plain yogurt are all you need for this sweet and healthy smoothie recipe. Use fresh or frozen fruit, and opt for Greek yogurt for a boost of protein. You can even turn it into a bowl with Homemade Olive Oil Granola on top.
Ayran (Turkish Salty Yogurt Drink)
You only need three ingredients and four minutes to make your new favorite morning beverage! Salty, frothy, and refreshing, this recipe is particularly delicious on warm days. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with a savory breakfast recipe like eggs or toast.
Simple Green Juice Recipe + Tips
Who said eating your veggies had to be boring? With kale, ginger, apple, celery, cucumber, and parsley, this juice tastes like a special treat but is packed with nutrition. Plus, you can even prepare it ahead of time, and store it in the fridge to have a healthy breakfast ready in seconds!
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Good evening, Suzy. Thank you for the recipes that you are going to send me.
I am out of ideas when preparing food. Your recipes looks delicious!
You are very welcome, Lanie! Hope you enjoy everything you try :).
Is muesli a Mediterranean choice? If not why not?
Sure, Amy! Muesli is a mix of whole grains, nuts, and fruit make it totally Mediterranean-friendly :).
I love these ideas, but eggs for breakfast, aside from the occasional boiled egg, doesn’t seem very Mediterranean. Fresh seasonal fruit and veg, a piece of bread, yogurt, cheese, jam, nuts, tea.
Incredible work!I appreciate all what you offer!Each of your recipes are delicious.I have done a lot of tour recipes.I have wonloaded even your app.
Just wondering how the omelet vegetable toast is gluten free when you use challah bread for the toast?
Hi, Donna. Gluten free bread can easily be used here.