Top 15 healthy breakfasts

Top 15 healthy breakfasts

By Isabella Keeling - health writer

Bring colour, nutrients and variety to your breakfast table with our simple, satisfying recipes. Our healthy breakfast ideas include new takes on cereal and porridge, plus avocado on toast, overnight oats and eggs.

Feel like you're stuck in a breakfast rut? Fear not. We've collected our most nourishing, flavourful breakfasts – from creamy avocado on toast to heart-healthy porridge oats – to give you a welcome break from your usual toast or cereal. All it takes is a bit of planning and a few extra minutes in the morning. Think of it as a gift to your body to kick-start it with all the goodness you need to get the most out of your day.

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15 easy, healthy breakfast ideas

1. Avocado on toast

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Turbocharge your avocado on toast:

Mexican-style black beans & avo on toast

Poached eggs with smashed avocado & tomatoes

Basic avocado on toast

avocado breakfast recipes

breakfast recipes.

2. Homemade muesli

It’s the work of moments to make a batch of your own cereal for the week ahead, adding exactly what you like while avoiding the extra sugar hidden in many shop-bought varieties. The DIY option is also a great way to up your intake of fibre in the form of wheatgerm or bran, slow-release carbs like oats, and/or nutritionally valuable dried fruits, nuts and seeds.

Try these healthier homemade cereal recipes:

Homemade muesli with berries, yogurt and dates

High-fibre muesli

to start the day.

3. Porridge

and the best way to prep porridge.

Ring the changes with our healthy porridge ideas:

Healthy porridge bowl

Cinnamon porridge with banana & berries

Summer porridge

Porridge with blueberry compote

Apple & linseed porridge

Banana & tahini porridge

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4. Overnight oats

– also known as bircher muesli – then try our different suggestions.

Simple overnight oats and bircher muesli inspiration:

Basic overnight oats

Chia & almond overnight oats

Peanut butter overnight oats

Carrot cake overnight oats

Bircher muesli with apple & banana

Orange & blueberry bircher

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5. Omelette

makes a protein-rich brunch or breakfast for two people and is ready in just 10 minutes.

More omelette recipes:

Mushroom & basil omelette with smashed tomato

Healthy pepper, tomato & ham omelette

Omelette pancakes with tomato & pepper sauce

egg-free vegan spinach omelette

6. Smoothie

? Read our guide to find out about their sugar content, as well as the best portion sizes.

More fruit and veg smoothies...

Kale smoothie

Mixed berry breakfast smoothie

Kefir breakfast smoothie

Breakfast super-shake

Strawberry green goddess smoothie

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7. Chia pudding

, which can be made in just 5 minutes. Simply mix together the seeds with almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract, then leave overnight to soak. Enjoy it with frozen berries for a luxurious yet low-calorie breakfast.

Try these other chia seed breakfast ideas:

Chia pudding

Raspberry ripple chia pudding

Raspberry chia jam

Oat & chia porridge

Chia & yogurt puddings

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8. Scrambled eggs

. Protein-rich eggs will keep you full through the morning. This simple brekkie packs in two of your five-a-day and is great for those on a gluten-free diet.

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Turmeric scrambled eggs

Superfood scrambled eggs

Kimchi scrambled eggs

Perfect scrambled eggs

9. Granola

is naturally sweetened with dried apricots and contains healthy seeds and nuts, making it a good source of energising carbs. Served with fresh peaches and yogurt, it's a really special way to start the day.

Fill up on more good-for-you granola recipes:

Crunchy granola with berries & cherries

Low-sugar granola

Healthy homemade granola

Orange & raspberry granola

Maple granola crunchy porridge topper

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10. Full English breakfast

, but that shouldn't mean you feel bloated and lethargic for the rest of the day. Our lighter take on this celebrated national dish features homemade baked beans, poached eggs and low-fat chipolatas served with roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. It's packed with flavour and even delivers three of your five-a-day.

Vegan fry-up

Saucy bean baked eggs

Mushroom hash with poached eggs

Slow cooker breakfast beans

Potato pancakes with chard & eggs

Avocado & black bean eggs

Mushroom brunch

Smoky beans on toast

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11. Baked oats

for a comforting twist to your regular porridge. The warming spices, crunchy pecans and fruit provide a variety of textures and flavours to liven up the oat base, making it almost reminiscent of a crumble. Best enjoyed with milk, yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Baked banana porridge

Blueberry baked oats

Cocoa & cherry oat bake

12. Shakshuka

makes the most of seasonal veg and herbs.

Serve up these wholesome shakshuka recipes:

Pea & broad bean shakshuka

Microwave shakshuka

shakshuka with spinach, ricotta and basil

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13. Pancakes

– we believe this highly versatile staple should be enjoyed as a nutritious breakfast throughout the year. Give them a fruity boost by incorporating mashed banana into the batter and serving with fresh berries and yogurt. Or make them super light and fluffy using whipped egg whites and skimmed milk.

Try some of our healthy pancake ideas:

Banana oat pancakes

Healthy pancakes

Breakfast pancake platter

Vegan strawberry pancakes

Blueberry & lemon American pancakes

Cinnamon crêpes with nut butter, sliced banana & raspberries

are vegan and provide a source of folate, fibre, iron and two of your five-a-day.

to test your flipping skills.

14. Tofu scramble

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also make a delicious treat using this versatile ingredient.

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15. Healthy bakes

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Start the day with these healthy ideas:

Healthy banana bread

Fig, nut & seed bread

Baked salmon & eggs

Seeded wholemeal soda bread

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Like this? Get more healthy breakfast inspiration....

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Low-calorie breakfast recipes

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Which healthy recipes do you enjoy at breakfast? Leave a comment below...

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