Two types of morning people exist. Some roll out of bed and hit the ground running without giving much thought to breakfast, or even eating, for hours. (Move first, fuel later.) Then, there are the ones who revel in a morning routine that very much revolves around food. Healthy breakfast ideas are constantly swirling as they slide out of bed to craft the perfect cup of artfully poured coffee. There isn’t necessarily a right morning person to be. But generally, I assume anyone who doesn’t identify as a breakfast person simply hasn’t found an AM meal they truly love. So, we’re here to help. Below, I’ve rounded up a collection of easy, healthy breakfast ideas to suit every kind of morning mood, from sweet chia puddings and hearty favorites to nutritious takes on global-inspired brunches. And if you don’t have time to sit and savor, no worries. There are plenty of make-ahead meals you could easily grab and go, too. Featured image by Michelle Nash.
Healthy Oats and Porridge
1 of 37 Millet and Amaranth Porridge with Figs and Papaya
Why We Love It: Hot take: porridge is far from a bland breakfast. With so many variations, including anything from fresh fruit to yogurt, you’ll never be bored with your morning bowl. We’re obsessed with Sarah Copeland’s porridge, which uses millet and amaranth as the main grains. Top with sliced papaya and a drizzle of honey for the perfect touch of sweetness.
Hero Ingredient: Sarah recommends salt over sugar when seasoning your grains. Try it and you’ll be a believer, too.
2 of 37 Spiced Buckwheat Porridge with Yogurt, Mulberries & Maple
Why We Love It: Nutty buckwheat melds with warming spices to create the perfect, cozy bowl of porridge. With complementary toppings like apples and cinnamon, it’s hard to start your day on a bad foot.
Hero Ingredient: Buckwheat might just replace your overnight oats.
3 of 37 Creamy Pumpkin Oat Bran Porridge
Why We Love It: It’s hard to turn down a breakfast bowl that satisfies your sweet tooth. This pumpkin porridge is the perfect bowl for chilly mornings.
Hero Ingredient: Pumpkin puree and oat bran are my new favorite morning combo.
4 of 37 Strawberry Buckwheat Porridge with Cocoa Crumbles
Why We Love It: Pink porridge is one of the only breakfast bowls that makes me excited to get out of bed. When you’re looking for a protein-packed meal that you can enjoy in the warmer months, these fresh flavors will do the trick.
Hero Ingredient: Cocoa crumbles create a crunchy texture that will wake up your taste buds.
5 of 37 One Bowl Baked Banana Cashew Oatmeal
Why We Love It: Meal-prepping your oatmeal is the ultimate, rush-out-the-door morning hack. This one-bowl baked banana cashew oatmeal is a stunning dish that will simplify your AM routine.
Hero Ingredient: Bananas might just be the best breakfast fruit. They’re endlessly versatile and just sweet enough—as beautifully exemplified in this stunner of a morning meal.
6 of 37 Kitchari
Why We Love It: This cozy kitchari is one of our food editor, Suruchi’s go-to recipes. The one-pot meal uses savory spices that double as anti-inflammatory ingredients to boost your morning.
Hero Ingredient: Add a scoop of yogurt for the ideal creaminess.
7 of 37 Blueberry Overnight Oats
Why We Love It: These blueberry overnight oats combine breakfast and dessert to start your day in the sweetest way. This recipe also includes chia seeds that deliver a dose of healthy fats into your morning routine.
Hero Ingredient: Blueberries and oats are an elite combination.
8 of 37 Tropical Overnight Oats from Eating Bird Food
Why We Love It: This recipe has your back with the perfect summer make-ahead meal. Spooning up tropical fruits and cozy oats will have you feeling like you’re waking up at the beach.
Hero Ingredient: Shredded coconut keeps your breakfast sweet and summery.
Healthy Muffins
9 of 37 One Bowl Morning Glory Muffins
Why we love it: Morning Glory muffins take a delicious, grab-and-go bite that we know and love and introduce fresh, nutritious ingredients into the mix. Who knew you could up your veggie intake in such a sweet way?
Hero Ingredient: We love shredded zucchini as a great glory muffin go-to.
10 of 37 Jam-Filled Gluten-Free Muffins
Why we love it: If the idea of gluten-free baking conjures up dry, bland baked goods, this luscious, sweet recipe (which also happens to be dairy-free) will be a game changer.
Hero ingredient: The details are key when it comes to nailing gluten-free baked goods. (Camille learned a lot from a bit of trial and error.) This is a rare case when add-ins. like cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract, are particularly important.
11 of 37 Blueberry Power Muffins
Why we love it: Both gluten- and dairy-free, Brooklyn-based baker Lani Halliday’s go-to blueberry muffin recipe also serves as a nourishing, energy-boosting snack.
Hero ingredient: Use almond or hazelnut flour for baked goods that are naturally gluten-free.
12 of 37 Vegan Nutty Banana Muffins
Why We Love It: Banana bread is one of those morning staples we love but don’t always have the time to throw together. These muffins take the same nostalgic flavors and pack them into a bite-sized morning meal (that’s much healthier, too).
Hero Ingredient: Sliced almonds make a great topping with the perfect texture.
13 of 37 Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Why We Love It: The flavors of banana and pumpkin pair together in a way that will never disappoint. Grabbing one of these on your way out the door is guaranteed to brighten up your morning.
Hero Ingredient: Cinnamon keeps these muffins warm, cozy, and just sweet enough.
14 of 37 Cranberry Orange Muffins
Why We Love It: In this recipe, fresh fruit flavors meet the warmth of a muffin in the best way possible. And if you’ve ever thought the tasty combo of cranberry and orange is only for the holidays, it’s time to think again. I love snacking on this tart-and-sweet pairing all throughout the year.
Hero Ingredient: Orange zest adds the perfect hit of sweet, sour, and citrusy flavor.
15 of 37 Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins
Why We Love It: Pumpkin flavors are hard to turn down, especially when they’re used in a healthy and flavorful recipe like morning glory muffins. They’re exactly what you want when the temps cool down in the fall, but truthfully, I’d happily scarf one of these down any morning.
Hero Ingredient: Sub in your veggies, but don’t skip out on the pumpkin puree.
16 of 37 Anti-Inflammatory Berry + Turmeric Muffins
Why We Love It: I absolutely love when an anti-inflammatory recipe makes its way onto my morning menu (bonus when it’s as delicious as these muffins!). With bright fruit and a hearty texture, this is the perfect recipe to boost your energy first thing.
Hero Ingredient: Turmeric’s golden color is just too pretty to pass up.
Healthy Smoothies Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Why We Love It: Camille Styles wellness editor, Edie Horstman, developed this smoothie recipe specifically to help you enjoy your favorite flavors without having to worry about that uncomfortable post-breakfast bloat. This tropical turmeric smoothie packs a whole lot of goodness in one glass, including inflammation-fighting ingredients. Trust me—it’ll go down easy.
Hero Ingredient: Turmeric is an inflammation-fighting champ.
18 of 37 Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
Why We Love It: A bit on the sweeter side, this bloat-beating smoothie is the perfect light and healthy breakfast idea. This classic flavor combination is done with nutritious ingredients like strawberries, coconut milk, and vanilla protein powder to help meet your daily protein goal.
Hero Ingredient: Ground flaxseed makes this smoothie easy on the stomach.
19 of 37 Matcha Plant Power Smoothie
Why We Love It: I’m down for anything matcha at any time of day, but this smoothie makes it ultra easy to incorporate into my morning ritual. Along with a variety of sweet (and healthy!) ingredients, cucumber is high in water and may help beat bloat caused by dehydration. Spinach—made up of 93% water—is another great ingredient to have to wake up your digestive system in a good way.
Hero Ingredient: Cucumber in a smoothie may be a refreshing surprise.
20 of 37 Get Figgy With It Smoothie
Why We Love It: Eating with the seasons is something we’re trying to do more of—especially because it’s healthier and oftentimes cheaper, too. This summer/fall fig breakfast smoothie…