50 Best Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Weight Loss

The earliest part of the day when you have just woke up is the hardest part of the day. I mean, you have just woken up, and you are already thinking about the world of thinks to accomplish.

Even if you are lazy or don't like to make breakfast, it is essential to make breakfast, and yes, everything that your mom told you about the benefits of the morning breakfast is all correct.

Why? Because it's best to get all the calories up-front than have them a letter because you will be burning more calories throughout the day.

So, eating breakfast is essential, but what you eat for breakfast matters too.

The variety will also help you stick to a morning meal schedule—and keep things not-boring. Not sure where to start? Here are 50 (yup, 50) delicious, healthy recipes from bloggers and nutritionists to get you started.

Egg, Tomato, and Scallion Sandwich

Enjoy a morning egg sandwich, but a BLT doesn't quite fit into your diet? Sub it with this egg, tomato, and scallion sandwich. It's just as tasty and super easy to make. Plus, you'll get some protein bright and early.

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Per serving: 213 cal, 9.5 g fat, 21 g carbs, 13.5 g protein, 5.5 g fiber

Breakfast Pizza

Who says pizza can't be a breakfast option? It can when you top it with the usual breakfast go-to's: eggs and bacon. The four-ingredient dough in this recipe calls for Greek yogurt, which is a good source of fiber and calcium.

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Per serving: 271 cal, 9 g fat, 27 g carbs, 20.5 g protein, 1.5 g fiber

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Healthy Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Here's a good option for when you're craving something more brunch-y, as opposed to a traditional breakfast. This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.

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Per serving: 184 cal, 7 g fat, 16 g carbs, 15 g protein, 1 g fiber

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

Who can pass up a serving of eggs benny in the morning? If you're thinking, not me, then make sure you've got some smoked salmon on hand and serve these babies up on a bed of arugula instead of an English muffin to cut some carbs out of the traditional dish.

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Per serving: 388 cal, 17.2 g fat, 31.5 g carbs, 33.5 g protein, 9.3 g fiber

Chai Baked Oatmeal

This dish is an actual flavor bomb made with baked oatmeal, pecans, and shredded coconut. Oats can help improve your gut health since they're full of soluble fiber that can aid in managing blood sugar levels and promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

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Per serving: 273 cal, 13 g fat, 34 g carbs, 5 g protein, 5 g fiber

Easy Hemp Granola

Making your own granola will help you ensure that it isn't packed with tons of sugar, like many store-bought granolas. To build this granola dish, you need a variety of nuts and seeds, maple syrup, and dates, plus a serving of hemp hearts.

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Per serving: 235 cal, 17 g fat, 16 g carbs, 5 g protein, 4 g fiber

Butternut Squash Protein Pancakes

You can taste the fall season all year long with these butternut squash protein pancakes. Butternut squash is loaded with nutrients, including vitamins A and C, and magnesium.

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Per serving: 236 cal, 32 g fat, 22 g carbs, 5 g protein, 3 g fiber

Sweet Potato and Spinach Quinoa Skillet

This supercharged dish only requires you to use one pan. You'll cook a ton of veggies, including vitamin-packed spinach, and some fiber-rich quinoa to keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.

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Per serving: 223 cal, 9.7 g fat, 24.4 g carbs, 11.1 g protein, 3.3 g fiber

Shakshuka

A dish typical in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, Shakshuka, is typically made from a combination of eggs and tomatoes. You can customize your plate by adding some of your fave toppings. This recipe adds explicitly in some feta, parsley, and crushed pepper.

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Per serving: 165 cal, 9.2 g fat, 14.4 g carbs, 9 g protein, 3.8 g fiber

Vegan Breakfast Tacos

These vegan tacos don't skimp out on the flavor. In place of eggs, it calls for scrambled tofu, smoky chickpeas, and the usual taco toppings, like cilantro, radishes, and avocado.

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Per serving: 245 cal, 9.3 g fat, 31.6 g carbs, 12.3 g protein, 7.1 g fiber

Crispy Hash Browns

Pair these up with some sunny-side eggs, a tasty frittata, or some protein-powered pancakes. This side dish is an instant flavor boost to any breakfast meal, and depending on what you pair them with, are a healthy and delicious choice.

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Per serving: 211 cal, 14.1 g fat, 20.8 g carbs, 2.5 g protein, 1.5 g fiber

Bircher Muesli

This bircher muesli subs in almond milk for cream and features homemade applesauce, though store-bought's okay if you don't feel like spending extra time in the kitchen.

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Per serving: 409 cal, 15.1 g fat, 59.8 g carbs, 9 g protein, 10.7 g fiber

Tropical Acai Bowl

By now, you've probably heard about the superfood properties of acai berries, thanks to their antioxidant content. Though you probably won't find the actual berry in your local supermarket, the frozen puree may be a little easier to track down. This bowl combines the puree with other fruits to create a tropical and healthy burst of flavor.

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Per serving: 257 cal, 5.8 g fat, 52.1 g carbs, 2.3 g protein, 8.1 g fiber

Cheesy Potato Fritters with Zucchini

These potato fritters kick it up a notch by adding some zucchini into the mix. Zucchinis are full of soluble and insoluble fiber, which make them an excellent choice for improving digestion and aiding the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

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Per serving: 94 cal, 4 g fat, 11 g carbs, 5 g protein, 1 g fiber

Bacon Egg in a Hole with Smashed Avocado

Choose your bagel (this recipe uses whole wheat) and toast it while frying your egg in its center hole. It sounds harsh, but it's really not. Plus, the end result is totally worth it.

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Per serving: 304 cal, 19 g fat, 28 g carbs, 0 g protein, 6 g fiber

Curried Chickpea Hash with Broccoli and Spinach

Chickpeas, the special ingredient in this dish, are high for curbing your appetite for longer since they're full of fiber and high in protein. Though the hash is tasty enough to eat on its own, you can try def grab some pita, too.

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Per serving: 360 cal, 21 g fat, 32 g carbs, 15 g protein, 9 g fiber

Almond Butter Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

These oatmeal cups are so tasty you'll want to keep a stash on hand, and you can since they're freezer-friendly. So go ahead and prep a bunch of these ahead of time, warm them up when you're ready to eat, and have them with a scoop of your favorite nut butter.

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Per serving: 143 cal, 7 g fat, 17.3 g carbs, 4.8 g protein, 3 g fiber

Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Avocado Breakfast Burritos

A protein-packed burrito for breakfast? Count me in. These are a meatless twist made with black beans, sweet potatoes, and avocado, wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla.

Per serving: 398 cal, 13.8 g fat, 54.3 g carbs, 18.1 g protein, 10.5 g fiber

Zucchini Breakfast Pizza

A pizza but with zucchini as the crust. Trust me, it works. It has a semi-crunchy texture reminiscent of that of an actual pizza crust made of dough.

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Per serving: 140 cal, 2 g sat fat, 11 g carbs, 8 g protein, 2 g fiber

Keto Egg Wraps

Think of these as tortillas made with eggs instead of flour. You can fill these wraps with anything you want, from black beans to spinach and feta. So basically, you can use these to create endless dishes.

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Per serving: 70 cal, 20 g sat fat, 0 g carbs, 24 g protein, 0 g fiber

Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage

This recipe calls for making your own breakfast sausage, which, tbh, is a more nutritious choice than opting for the store-bought kind, since you'll know just how much sodium is going into it.

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Per serving: 308 cal, 13 g sat fat, 24 g carbs, 25 g protein, 5 g fiber

Sausage-Hash Brown Egg Muffins

Take out your muffin tins because you'll need them for this breakfast. To make these muffins, you'll combine and bake some eggs, sausage, and really any veggies you have on hand, though this particular recipe adds in onions and peppers.

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Per serving: 255 cal, 17 g fat, 10 g carbs, 14 g protein, 2 g fiber

Gluten-Free Berry Fruit Pizza

You could have a boring cup of Greek yogurt topped with fruit for breakfast, or you can have this berry fruit pizza instead–Greek yogurt and fruit still required. To make it, you'll bake up a shortbread crust, slather it with yogurt, and top it with your favorite berries.

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Per serving: 178 cal, 13 g fat, 12 g carbs, 5 g protein, 3 g fiber

Paleo Crepes Cake With Lemon Strawberry Coconut Cream

Dessert and breakfast don't have to be polar opposites. This crepes cake is a tasty breakfast option that calls for sweet strawberries. Good thing strawberries are full of vitamin C and antioxidants like manganese.

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Per serving: 238 cal, 15.8 g fat, 18.5 g carbs, 5.7 g protein, 2.6 g fiber

Gluten-Free Pancake Skewers With Hazelnut Meal, Bananas and Chocolate Dip

These pancake skewers are a great way to practice portion control. Their star ingredients are hazelnut meal, bananas, and chocolate–a flavor combo that can't be beaten.

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Per serving: 238 cal, 15.8 g fat, 18.5 g carbs, 5.7 g protein, 2.6 g fiber

Spinach Parmesan Baked Eggs Recipe

Perfect for people watching their calorie intake, this dish combines baked eggs with your favorite greens. You can always sub the spinach in the directions for kale or Swiss chard.

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Per serving: 149 cal, 10 g fat, 3 g carbs, 12 g protein, 1 g fiber

Hummus Breakfast Bowl

This dish is technically called a breakfast bowl, but tbh you can probably snack on it all day. To make your hummus bowl, you'll need veggies, a healthy grain like quinoa, sunflower seeds, and your favorite kind of hummus.

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Per serving: 354 cal, 18 g fat, 34 g carbs, 14 g protein, 5 g fiber

White Bean Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is hard enough to pass up on its own. This recipe makes it that much harder. It adds extra protein for a tasty twist. In addition to mashing up avocado for the spread, you'll also create a white bean mixture to throw on it as well.

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Per serving: 140 cal, 5 g fat, 19 g carbs, 6 g protein, 5 g fiber

Applesauce Muffins

The applesauce is the crucial ingredient in this recipe, of course, but you can customize your muffins by mixing in other parts, like raisins, walnuts, or shredded coconut.

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Per serving: 84 cal, 0.3 g fat, 19.6 g carbs, 2.1 g protein, 2.2 g fiber

Paleo Bars with Nuts and Chocolate Drizzle

A granola bar is the breakfast of champions, and you can make your own at home using this recipe. It calls for a mixture of nuts including cashews, almonds and pecans, and a yummy chocolate drizzle as the finish.

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Per serving: 232 cal, 17 g fat, 16 g carbs, 6 g protein, 3 g fiber

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread

Salmon packs in protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in this delicious take on lox bagels. Plus, the red onions that top the flatbread are high in vitamin C as well as B vitamins.

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Per serving: 247 cal, 8 g fat, 28.5 g carbs, 15.5 g protein, 2 g fiber

Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito

These vegan burritos pack a ton of flavor and are easy to take on the go. Plus, they're high in protein and fiber (Hi, kale!) to keep you full longer.

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Per serving: 441 cal, 19.6 g fat, 53.5 g carbs, 16.5 g protein, 8 g fiber

Spicy Breakfast Fajitas with Eggs and Guacamole

These vegetarian fajitas are loaded with flavor and healthy fat from the avocado. The red peppers that fill these fajitas are also chock-full of vitamin C to support your immune system.

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Per serving: 227 cal, 13 g fat, 19 g carbs, 9.5 g protein, 4.5 g fiber

Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats

Cocoa powder is a great way to get a low-cal chocolate fix, especially when you combine it with filling Greek yogurt and chia seeds.

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Per serving: 272 cal, 8 g fat, 48 g carbs, 11 g protein, 9 g fiber

Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups

These baked oatmeal cups combine mashed banana with rolled oats and a few yummy spices to warm up your morning. The chocolate chips are optional, obviously...but you know you want to leave 'em in.

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Per serving: 202 cal, 13 g fat, 25 g carbs, 4 g protein, 6 g fiber

Oatmeal Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes

Making these pancakes—using rolled oats and protein-rich Greek yogurt—couldn't be easier: throw all the ingredients in a blender, then pour. Toss in a handful of ripe blueberries, and you'll be leaving your blender out on your counter for another batch tomorrow morning, too.

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Per serving: 208 cal, 3.8 g fat, 30 g carbs, 13.6 g protein, 3.3 g fiber

Breakfast Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes? For breakfast? By the time you bake up these sweet potatoes and top them with almond butter, banana slices, and chia seeds, you might never go back to eggs and toast again.

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Per serving: 273 cal, 9.4 g fat, 44.7 g carbs, 7.7 g protein, 9.4 g fiber

Breakfast Acorn Squash

Squash isn't only reserved for boring Thanksgiving side dishes. Use acorn squash for breakfast by slicing one in half, baking until tender, then stuffing it with tasty (breakfast) items like Greek yogurt, pecans, and cinnamon.

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Per serving: 255 cal, 7.5 g fat, 37 g carbs, 14 g protein, 4.3 g fiber

Spinach Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

If you don't have time to cook a veggie omelet every morning, a quiche is a great make-ahead way to fill up on protein and fiber. With a sweet potato crust and savory veggies mixed with goat cheese, you can make this quiche once and slice it up for a healthy breakfast all week. Meal prep, anyone?

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Per serving: 143 cal, 11.3 g fat, 25 g carbs, 10.5 g protein, 2.3 g fiber

Rainbow Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls

Taste the rainbow with this beautiful breakfast bowl packed with protein-rich cottage cheese and fiber-loaded fresh fruit. Sprinkle on a handful of granola and chia seeds, and you've got a breakfast that's colorful and well-rounded.

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Per serving: 387 cal, 9 g fat, 60 g carbs, 21 g protein, 11 g fiber

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Everyone needs a little energy boost in the a.m. Pair one or two of these energy bites—loaded with healthy fats and protein—with a serving of plain Greek yogurt, and you'll have no problem being a boss all the way until lunchtime.

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Per serving: 229 cal, 16 g fat, 19 g carbs, 7 g protein, 4 g fiber

Healthy Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Made with whole wheat and flaxseed, these chocolate chip pancakes will satisfy your sweet tooth and your appetite. Add a little fruit on the side, and it's two thumbs up for guilt-free indulging, right?

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Per serving: 121 cal, 3 g fat, 18 g carbs, 7 g protein, 3 g fiber

Greek Yogurt Waffles

Leggo your Eggos and whip up a batch of these super-filling waffles, which swap the natural oil for protein-packed Greek yogurt. Pile on some fresh berries for a fiber-boost. Oh, and here's another tip: Don't skip the cornstarch in these, since that's what makes them crispy, not soggy.

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Per serving: 286 cal, 3 g fat, 52 g carbs, 10 g protein, 1 g fiber

Very Berry Spinach Smoothie

If you prefer to drink your meals instead of eating them with a fork and spoon, this healthy breakfast recipe is for you. You get loads of fiber and vitamins from the spinach and berries, plus protein from Greek yogurt.

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Per serving: 141 cal, 2 g fat, 29 g carbs, 6 g protein, 6 g fiber

Savory Oatmeal with Fried Egg

Isn't oatmeal supposed to be sweet? Not always. You'll be singing the praises of delicious oatmeal after one cheesy bite of this recipe, which combines heart-healthy steel-cut oats with diced red peppers and a runny-yolk fried egg. Try it and thank me later.

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Per serving: 262 cal, 16 g fat, 18 g carbs, 13 g protein, 3 g fiber

Grown-Up PB&J Toast

Admit it: You still secretly love PB & J, right? Whip up this grown-up version of the lunchbox classic for a hearty and healthy breakfast toast.

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Per serving: 404 cal, 13 g fat, 64 g carbs, 12 g protein, 9.5 g fiber

Citrus and Honey Power Breakfast

This breakfast bowl capitalizes on flavorful favorites like grapefruit and blood orange to give you a breakfast sky-high in fiber as well as protein. Plus, vitamin C is a significant immunity boost, so power up.

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Per serving: 343 cal, 12 g fat, 53 g carbs, 11 g protein, 6 g fiber

Breakfast Tostadas

Heck, yes, you can eat Mexican food for breakfast. Warm-up your broiler, scramble some eggs and mash some black beans to assemble this yummy and satisfying morning tostada. Did I mention it's topped with cheese and bacon?

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Per serving: 327 cal, 17 g fat, 28 g carbs, 16 g protein, 6 g fiber

Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast

Choosing a sprouted grain bread for this breakfast toast means that it's a super-smart pick, especially once you top it with healthy fats (peanut butter and nuts) and high-fiber fruit (a juicy apple).

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Per serving: 386 cal, 21 g fat, 43 g carbs, 10 g protein, 6 g fiber

Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats

Remember those strawberries and cream instant oatmeal pouches from your childhood? This recipe is kind of like that, only way healthier. Combine vanilla protein powder with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk before going to bed, then wake up to a ready-made breakfast just begging for a handful of fresh strawberries.

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Per serving: 347 cal, 8 g fat, 56 g carbs, 15 g protein, 6.5 g fiber

Healthier Carrot Cake Muffins

You know you've called carrot cake a "health food" before (because of carrots), but it's not even a stretch with these muffins. There's loads of shredded veg and heart-healthy walnuts, plus an applesauce/Greek yogurt combo that reduces the amount of oil you need. Pair with some fresh fruit for a fiber boost.

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Per serving: 216 cal, 12 g fat, 24 g carbs, 4 g protein, 1 g fiber