A hearty breakfast is a great way to start the day healthily. Get at least 6 grams of fiber per serving with these delicious breakfast recipes, keeping you feeling full and satisfied all morning long. Additionally, these meals meet our healthy aging parameters as each meal contains at least 20% of the daily requirement of nutrients such as fiber, calcium and/or vitamin D. Plus, they’re high in protein, with at least 10 grams per serving, to support healthy muscles, bones and more. Options like our Cinnamon Pear Overnight Oats and Green Smoothie are nutritious morning meals that will help you feel your best.
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Cinnamon pear overnight oats
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Props Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.
These cozy spiced pear overnight oats are made with tender sautéed cinnamon maple pears folded into creamy oats with crunchy pecans and chia seeds. A touch of strained yogurt (Greek-style) adds spice, while vanilla and cinnamon add warmth.
Baked oatmeal with chocolate banana bread
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Props Stylist: Pheobe Hausser, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.
These baked oats offer all the comforting flavors of banana bread in a warm, spoonable breakfast. Mashed ripe bananas add natural sweetness, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips add the rich, chocolaty flavor.
Green smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing start to the day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana provides a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple provide natural sweetness and a bright, sunny flavor.
Protein-rich apple and peanut butter overnight oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Props Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
These Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats make a filling breakfast that you can make in advance and enjoy throughout the week. Creamy peanut butter and strained Greek-style yogurt add plenty of protein, while chopped apples add natural sweetness and crunch.
Protein-rich peanut butter and chocolate chia pudding
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Props Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
Chia seeds provide a thick, creamy texture while providing fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Peanut butter adds flavor and plant-based protein and is balanced by the deep cocoa notes.
Mango blueberry chia seed smoothie
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Props Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.
Sweet, tropical mango pairs with juicy blueberries for a refreshing balance of flavors and natural sweetness in this smoothie. Chia seeds add texture while providing fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Apple pomegranate overnight oats
These overnight oats are a delicious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oatmeal. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crunchy flavor of apples.
Cherry smoothie
The combination of oat milk, vanilla extract and sweet cherries makes this recipe taste like a cherry pie smoothie. Adding a little brown sugar increases the nostalgia even more.
Overnight quinoa pudding
This quick and easy breakfast combines quinoa and chia seeds for a protein-packed meal. Kefir provides a probiotic boost and instead of refined sugar, this pudding relies on maple syrup for its sweetness.
Strawberry pineapple smoothie
Blend almond milk, strawberry, and pineapple for a smoothie that’s easy enough to make even on busy mornings. A little almond butter adds bulk and filling protein. For a particularly icy consistency, freeze some almond milk.
Avocado toast with burrata
Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast to the next level for a workday breakfast.
Cherry mocha smoothie
This chocolaty smoothie is full of healthy fats thanks to the addition of almond butter. In addition, the cocoa powder and cherries contain lots of health-promoting phytonutrients.
Sriracha, egg and avocado overnight oats
If you love avocado toast, try these hearty overnight oats. The oatmeal can be soaked overnight for easy “cooking”. In the morning, simply top with a fried egg, avocado and Sriracha for a healthy breakfast.
Blueberry almond chia pudding
Change up your morning oatmeal routine with this oh-so-easy chia pudding. It’s made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let it soak overnight, then top with juicy blueberries and crunchy almonds and enjoy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This creamy, protein-packed shake will keep you full for hours and tastes like a chocolate peanut butter banana milkshake. Thanks to the naturally occurring protein in soy milk, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter, you don’t even need to add protein powder.
Fig and ricotta overnight oats
Roast almonds and chop figs the night before so when you get up you can simply stir in figs, almonds, honey and ricotta cheese for a savory, sweet and creamy breakfast. With a little work before bed, you can enjoy a quick but filling, fruity and healthy breakfast in the morning.
Tropical overnight oats
Packed with coconut, pineapple and mango, these easy overnight oats will transport you to the tropics. Prepare a large batch of meals throughout the week for a ready-to-eat breakfast.
Spinach and avocado smoothie
This healthy green smoothie is super creamy thanks to the frozen banana and avocado. Make it in advance (up to 1 day) and store in the fridge until you need a vegetable boost.
Huevos Rancheros Tacos
When you combine these two Tex-Mex-inspired favorites, the delicious question arises as to whether you should enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic taste of tacos.
Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut drink or almond milk in place of the milk.
Mango coconut chia pudding
Change up your morning oatmeal routine with this oh-so-easy chia pudding. Creamy mango and coconut combine for a touch of the tropics in this easy breakfast.
