Top 20 Healthy and Delicious Breakfast Ideas for a Busy day Morning
Are you don’t have a lot of time to make breakfast in the morning? . That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 healthy and delicious breakfast ideas for busy moms. From quick and easy recipes to make-ahead options, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients
1 or 2 eggs
1 to 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, pepper jack)
Salsa
Optional veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes (I used spinach)
Directions: Heat a pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour egg(s) in the pan then transfer to a tortilla when they start to solidify. Add cheese on top followed by salsa and veggies if desired. Fold burrito in half like you would fold a letter and dig right in!
Superfood Muffins
Muffins are a great breakfast idea. They are easy to make, they can be made ahead of time and frozen, they're portable, and they are a great way to use up leftover ingredients. The following recipes will give you some ideas on how to incorporate healthy ingredients into your muffin baking routine.
Superfood Muffins
A superfood is any food or beverage that contains high concentrations of nutrients that are good for you (e.g., antioxidants). These nutty-tasting muffins have maca powder in them which helps boost energy levels as well as almond butter which provides monounsaturated fats and magnesium for bone health! *Makes 12 muffins*
Oats and Eggs
Eggs and oats are both a good source of protein, so this breakfast is a great way to start your morning. Eggs are also an excellent source of vitamin D, riboflavin, selenium and choline. Oats contain fiber, beta-glucans (which can help lower cholesterol levels) and magnesium; one serving has about 5% of the daily recommended intake of iron! Eat them together for a delicious breakfast any day of the week.
Berry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothies are a great way to start your day, and this berry smoothie bowl is the perfect place to start if you're looking for something healthy and delicious. One of the best things about smoothies is that they can be customized according to any dietary restrictions or preferences—just take out the ingredients you aren't allowed to have (or add in new ones) and voilà! You have a different smoothie every time.
For example, if you prefer eating gluten-free foods or want more protein in your diet, try adding some protein powder into your next smoothie recipe. If it's impossible for you to drink regular milk due to allergies or lactose intolerance, coconut milk works just as well in most recipes—it has fewer calories than cow's milk but still provides all of its nutrients like calcium and vitamin D.
Furthermore, chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation throughout our bodies while flax seeds provide us with fiber so we can keep our digestive systems happy and healthy too! Lastly, nut butters such as peanut butter also add even more flavor while keeping us full until lunchtime rolls around again!
Zucchini Bites
These zucchini bites are an excellent option for those mornings when you don't have much time to prepare breakfast. They're also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet, which is always a good thing.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber, making it the perfect choice for weight loss diets or anyone who wants to eat more healthfully. Zucchini is also loaded with vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium and iron—all of which help keep you feeling energized throughout the day!
Chicken Sausage and Veggie Scramble
A perfect way to start off your day, this breakfast is simple and quick to prepare. Follow these steps:
Cook the sausage until it’s browned on both sides and cooked through.
Add the veggies (try spinach or bell peppers) to the pan, cooking them until they’re slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
Add in eggs, stirring constantly with a spatula so that they don’t stick together or burn on contact with the pan's hot surface!
When eggs are set but still moist (about 4 minutes), top with cheese and cover for 2 minutes more—this will melt down over all those delicious ingredients!
Remove from heat when ready to eat; use a spatula or spoon to flip over onto a plate before enjoying immediately
Chocolate Banana Bread with Almonds
Chocolate Banana Bread with Almonds
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup chopped almonds, divided (you may want to add more if you like more nutty flavor!)
2 eggs at room temperature
3 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
½ cup milk (your choice of type)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a standard loaf pan. 2. Measure out flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl; whisk together until well combined. 3. In another bowl mash bananas with brown sugar until smooth then add egg yolks one at a time until mixed in completely; add vanilla extract here too if desired 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Strawberries and Cream French Toast Rollups
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice a loaf of bread horizontally into 1/2-inch slices, but do not cut all the way through. Leave the center intact so you can roll it up later on.
Whisk together 1 egg per person and 2 tablespoons milk until well blended, then pour over each slice of bread and let soak for about 20 minutes so that it is fully saturated with the egg mixture.
Once your bread has soaked up its share of egg mixture, sprinkle each slice with cinnamon and sugar (optional). Bake in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 10 minutes). You may need to flip them halfway through baking time depending on your oven's temperature or how crowded they are in your pan or sheet tray--just make sure not to burn any parts! When finished cooking set aside onto cooling rack until ready for serving dish presentation purposes only as these are best served warm straight outta' oven like fresh baked cookies from grandma's cookie jar!
Sautéed Veggies & Poached Eggs on Toast
This is a great breakfast to make if you have time to sit down and enjoy breakfast. It takes about 20 minutes or so, but it’s worth the wait!
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add ½ tsp of butter and ¼ tsp of olive oil.
Add sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, diced bell pepper and sauté until tender (about 7-8 mins).
Meanwhile in another small bowl beat together eggs with salt and pepper until combined well; set aside on countertop next to stovetop where vegetables are cooking on low heat while you poach them in pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray (or use butter).
Once vegetables are soft remove from heat onto plate or bowl then sprinkle some vinegar over top before serving alongside egg dish which will be placed on top of bread slices that have been spread with softened butter priorly cut up into smaller pieces for easier eating - enjoy!
Banana Split Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup frozen banana slices
½ cup frozen strawberries (or blueberries)
¼ cup almond butter (or any other nut or seed butter)
Preparation: Put all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. This recipe makes one serving, but you can easily double it if you want to keep some in the fridge for later. Serve immediately.
Coconut Quinoa Porridge with Berries & Nuts
Coconut milk, quinoa, berries and nuts are a perfect combination of flavors. They're great for breakfast or as a healthy dessert. You can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge. It's also easy to transport so you can eat it hot or cold on the go. This coconut quinoa porridge is for everyone!
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Eggs and Avocado
Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin A and C, potassium and fiber. In addition to being nutritious and delicious, sweet potatoes are easy to prepare. They cook quickly and can be eaten raw or cooked. Sweet potato breakfast hash will provide you with a great start to your day!
Mediterranean Breakfast Salad in a Jar
This is a great make-ahead breakfast that you can have ready for the week. It also makes for a great lunchbox option if you're taking your kids out of the house in the morning, or even just on days that you need to pack your own lunch from home. This salad is delicious, healthy and very portable!
This recipe was inspired by a blogger named Kate over at Love Bakes Good Cakes (she's amazing). She has several recipes that I love so much like her Carrot Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins and Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. We've made this Mediterranean breakfast salad many times now because it tastes so good! It's easy to make with whatever ingredients are on hand—just keep adding until everything looks right!
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars with Pecan Streusel Topping
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars with Pecan Streusel Topping
This breakfast bar recipe is a healthy and delicious way to start your day. It’s easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and is gluten free. The pumpkin pie flavor comes from coconut oil, so there’s no need for refined sugar or processed ingredients in these bars! These oatmeal bars are great for storing in your kitchen cabinet because they travel well—just toss into your bag when you head out the door!
Tropical Parfait
Ingredients
How to make it:
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of honey. Top with ½ cup of fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained) and ½ cup chopped mango (fresh or frozen).
Step 2: Garnish with additional pineapple and mango as desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving suggestions: This dish is delicious room temperature or cold straight from the fridge, so you can eat this breakfast on-the-go! It also makes an awesome snack throughout the day; try packing individual cups for work or school so you have something healthy to eat when hunger strikes! You can get up to four servings out of one batch if you cut each parfait into six pieces instead of four pieces.* Nutritional facts (per serving): Calories 241; fat 3g.; Carbs 32g.; Protein 13g.* How to make it healthy: If your budget doesn’t allow for any added sweeteners like honey, maple syrup would be a great alternative because they both have similar flavors while still allowing this recipe keep its natural sweetness profile intact - just adjust how much fruit you use accordingly so that all components balance out against each other properly regardless which version they are made from!
Strawberry Chia Jam Overnight Oats in a Jar (no cooking!)
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup almond milk, vanilla or plain
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or you can use another neutral oil or butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey (or sweetener of choice)
In a jar: *1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), chopped up and lightly mashed. You can also add banana slices if you prefer sweeter overnight oats. Add this to your jar as well. *1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk of choice – add more if needed to cover all ingredients in the jar by at least an inch. Next up you need to pour in some coconut milk into your mixing bowl along with maple syrup and cinnamon; whisk until everything is combined well before adding it into your jar too! Last but not least comes some nuts like almonds, walnuts or pecans; they're optional but they add great crunchiness and taste amazing with strawberries!
Yogurt Waffles with Strawberry Sauce & Green Smoothie Bowls
Ingredients:
1 cup of yogurt of your choice
2 cups strawberries, sliced or chopped (fresh or frozen)
Granola (optional)
Butternut Squash Hash with Kale, Bacon and Eggs
Ingredients:
Butternut squash, diced into 1-inch pieces
Kale, roughly chopped (you can use baby kale or a couple of leaves)
Bacon, cooked and crumbled (I used 4 slices)
Eggs (1 per person) - poach in water for 3-4 minutes to your desired level of doneness.
Healthy breakfast Ideas to make a quick, easy and delicious breakfast every day while still making it healthy.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's not just because it provides you with energy to start your day. Breakfast is also an important part of maintaining a healthy weight and helping you focus at work.
These healthy breakfast ideas are easy to make, delicious and will help you achieve all these things!