Healthy Breakfast : Oil Free

When it comes to breakfast, the options are endless. Pancakes or waffles? Bacon and eggs? Muffin followed by a pastry? So why limit those delicious dishes to the morning hours? Here are 34 healthier snack options to satisfy those breakfast food cravings all day long.

1. Nut Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed Toast

Try this superfood twist on classic PB and toast with 1/2 a banana (sliced) and a sprinkle of chia, which is packed with vitamins and minerals (like six times more calcium than milk!).

2. Berry and Yogurt Smoothie

Here’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush. Blend frozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (milk, juice, coconut water—whatever you like). Freeze overnight and thaw throughout the day to enjoy in the afternoon or blend up in the morning.

3. Savory Oatmeal With an Egg

Take oatmeal to a whole new level by making it savory. Prepare as usual with milk or water, but add a pinch of salt and pepper instead of any cinnamon or sugar. Then top with an over-easy or poached egg and sprinkle on a little cheese for an extra tasty kick.

4. Quinoa Fruit Salad

Spice up a plain old fruit cup with a scoop of quinoa. Toss the whole shebang around until the quinoa is evenly distributed. Add a dressing of honey, lime, and basil for a little extra body.

5. Tomato Toast With Macadamia Ricotta

Here’s a healthier take on a classic breakfast sandwich: Take 2 slices of a hearty whole-grain bread, spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of homemade macadamia ricotta cheese, and sprinkle with shiso or basil, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Add 1-2 hearty slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes (blotted with paper towel to remove excess liquid) and enjoy.

6. Quinoa and Chia Porridge

Cooking quinoa in milk (cow, soy, or almond) and adding some sweet spices and fruit makes for a great substitute for classic hot breakfast cereals. Plus, it’s high in protein and essential amino acids like lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. Simply put all the ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Then simmer, stir, top with your favorite add-ons, and enjoy!

7. Avocado Toast With Egg

Sometimes simple is just better. Top two lightly toasted slices of whole-grain bread with smashed avocado and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Layer on two sunny-side up eggs for a healthy dose of protein, and you've got a well-rounded breakfast. Stack 'em in a tupperware container for easy transport or cook the yolks a bit more and make the whole thing into a sandwich.

8. Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Here’s a healthy way to have chocolate for breakfast. A bowlful of quinoa makes for a filling, protein-rich base, and the banana and berries add a few servings of fruit.

9. Leftovers n’ Egg

Stuck with last night’s leftovers? Place a scoop of leftover roasted veggies, potatoes, or meat in a container; top with a cracked egg; and heat in the microwave until the egg white is cooked through, 30 to 45 seconds. (Or just prep in the oven.) Feeling fancy? Sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

10. Warm Fruit Bowl

11. Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

12. Egg Breakfast Muffins

13. Open-Face Breakfast Sandwich

14. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

15. PB&J Waffle Sandwich

16. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

17. Stuffed Apple Surprise

8. Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal

19. Blueberry Overnight Oats

20. Coconut Yogurt Quinoa Muffins

21. Zapped Scrambled Eggs With Veggies

22. Oatmeal Squares

23. Morning Glory Muffins

24. Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfait

25. Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins

26. Berry Breakfast Parfait

27. Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups

28. Frozen Nutty Banana

29. Homemade Instant Oatmeal

30. Cheesy Spinach Baked Eggs

31. Vegan Blueberry Flax Breakfast Muffins

32. Berries and Oats Microwave Muffin

33. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

34. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Squares