Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Healthful breakfast ideas are key to having a strong start to your day. I’m talking about preparations you can make at home, in the morning, when you’re crunched for time. Nobody loves a leisurely brunch more than I do, but most mornings that’s just not in the cards for me, nor, I suspect, for many of you. I landed on what I think of as a new healthy breakfast favorite this week, and instead of simply sharing that recipe, I thought I’d list it off with a handful of other feel-good day starters that are in regular rotation here – with an emphasis on the quick ones. I really love a savory breakfast, but savory or not, I try to make sure whatever I make has a good amount of protein, fresh ingredients, and some fruit or vegetables, and/or greens if possible. These breakfast tacos are an example.

Five-minute Breakfast Tacos: If you plan ahead just a bit, these come together in minutes. It’s what I’ve been eating for breakfast most of this week. Peel a hard-boiled egg*, smash it in a small bowl with a bit of yogurt or drizzle of olive oil. Heat a tortilla by throwing it down directly on a very low burner or gas flame. Flip it once or twice, until it is hot, and blistered a bit. Remove and top with the smashed egg, shredded greens, sprouts, guacamole, micro greens, or chopped herbs. Add a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa. Done. Pictured above and below.

*I hard-boil eggs once or twice a week 6-12 at a time, and then place them back in the carton, so they’re ready first thing in the morning.

Miso Soup: It’s a traditional way to start the day in Japan, and I love how it makes me feel – warm, calm, cozy. Also, it can be as quick to make as a cup of tea. I put a dollop of good miso in the bottom of a cup or mason jar along with anything else I want, pour a splash of just-shy-of-boiling water in, stir to break up the miso, then add more and more water until the taste is the strength I’m after. I tend to add whatever is in the refrigerator to make it a bit more substantial and filling – a scoop of cooked barley grains, tiny cubes of tofu, cooked mung beans, etc. I did a post on miso soup a while back as well.

Grab & Go Breakfasts: I love these cottage cheese muffins as well as these baked oatmeal cups. I load them up with whatever I have around the kitchen at the time – herbs and savory goodness for the muffins, and typically berries and the like for the oatmeal cups.

Life Changing Green Rice Porridge:  This green rice porridge is a one pot, effortless, nutrient-packed twist on one of my favorite things to eat – I love a bowl of congee loaded with toppings, this one is boosted with flecks of spinach. Make it ahead of time, heat it up in the morning.

Crepes: Don’t roll your eyes yet