1. Protein porridge
Boost your protein levels in the morning with this simple protein porridge, loaded with toppings such as granola, banana, chocolate chips and seeds.
Upgrade your breakfast with our quick and easy porridge toppers.
2. Corned beef hash
This classic comfort-food dish, with crispy potatoes and corned beef, will never go out of style. Top with a fried egg and finish with a dollop of brown sauce.
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3. Chorizo brunch eggs
Prepare this comforting chorizo and tomato dish and top with zesty avocado salsa and soft boiled eggs for a vibrant brunch.
For dinner, serve up our spicy chorizo risotto.
4. Healthy banana pancakes
Looking for a high protein breakfast which still feels like a treat? Try these fluffy banana pancakes, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with banana slices.
Bake a batch of healthy muffins.
5. Vegan tofu scramble
Check out this low-calorie vegan breakfast recipe made with smoked tofu, punchy chilli and pan-fried courgette.
See all our low-calorie vegetarian meals.
6. Healthy spinach omelette
This healthy omelette is a satisfying vegetarian breakfast, topped with creamed spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes – we've lowered the fat by replacing cream with light soft cheese and milk.
Check out our best omelettes for a keto breakfast.
7. Rhubarb breakfast pots
Check out these rhubarb pots for a colourful low-cal breakfast. These nourishing breakfast pots are super-simple to pull together and are high in protein making them the ideal fuel to start your day.
Enjoy rhubarb while it's in season with our pretty pink ideas.
8. Scrambled eggs
Make the perfect scrambled eggs every time, using our recipe to achieve a soft, creamy texture – they're delicious served over buttered toast for a quick and easy protein-rich breakfast.
We've got plenty more egg recipes.
9. Avocado and smoked salmon toasts
If you're looking for a healthy breakfast that feels like an indulgence, try our avocado and smoked salmon toast recipe. It also comes in at under 300 calories.
If you love avo like us, you could also try our best avocado on toast recipes.
10. PBJ breakfast parfait
Peanut butter is a breakfast staple and, as this fruity, tangy, crunchy creation proves, its potential goes far beyond simply topping toast.
For a nutty afternoon treat, it's got to be these peanut butter flapjacks.
11. Vegetable omelette
Jazz your omelette up with plenty of grated courgette, kale, peas and chilli flakes, then serve alongside cherry tomatoes dressed simply with white wine vinegar.
Feeling a bit uninspired? See our healthy work from home lunch ideas.
12. Beetroot borani and halloumi breakfast bowls
Our vibrant breakfast bowl is made by topping salty pan-fried halloumi and creamy beetroot borani with crunchy dukkah and fresh herbs. This wholesome recipe comes from food writer John Gregory-Smith.
We've got lots more brilliant, colourful and nourishing bowl food recipes.
13. Omelette with garlic mushrooms and taleggio
Cheesy, earthy and filling – this simple grilled omelette with garlicky mushrooms and soft, melted taleggio is ready in just 20 minutes.
Eat more mushrooms with our hearty recipes.
14. Protein pancakes
Start your day with these protein pancakes, made with bananas, wholemeal spelt flour and yogurt.
All our pancake recipes are flippin' marvellous.
15. Spicy fried breakfast rice
For something a little different, try our simple rice bowl with spicy red chillis, salty-sweet bacon jam and soft boiled eggs. This low-calorie recipe is quick, easy and ready in 20 minutes.
Make perfect egg fried rice.
16. Healthy breakfast muffins
These easy, healthy muffins are made with wholemeal flour and packed with bananas, dried fruit and seeds. Pack one for work as a breakfast snack – they'll provide you with loads of slow-release energy to get you through to lunchtime.
Balance is important when it comes to your health, so whip up a batch of chocolate muffins next time.
17. Breakfast tacos
Looking for a fun new brunch recipe? Try our super easy breakfast tacos. Use eggs with deep yellow yolks, like Burford Browns, so you get a nice colour contrast with the beans and chorizo.
You'll love our our fish tacos for dinner.
18. Kale smoothie
Try our health editor's vegan, four-ingredient green smoothie, packed with vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C.
Sip yourself healthy with our best smoothie recipes.
19. Sweet and sour lentil shakshuka
Mix up your weekend brunch and make this veggie shakshuka with lentils and punchy spice. This simple egg recipe is not only easy to make, it’s low in calories, too.
Read up on the best vegan protein sources.
20. Healthy granola
Combining protein-rich walnuts, sesame seeds and bran, you can add more protein to this delicious breakfast with the addition of yogurt.
Chia pudding is another breakfast that's packed with protein.
21. Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts
One for anyone who prefers a savoury breakfast, this quick and easy breakfast is high in protein and full of delicious smoked haddock, pecorino and garlic oil.
Smoked haddock fans will love these cheesy stuffed jacket potato skins.
22. Spring greens shakshuka
If you want a healthy weekend brunch, try this shakshuka. Made with eggs and green vegetables, this dish is perfect for anyone wanting a nutritious and filling breakfast.
We also have a surprising vegan shakshuka.
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Tracey Raye is health editor for olive and BBC Good Food. Tracey, MSc, is a registered nutritionist, holding a master’s degree in personalised nutrition. She is passionate about harnessing the power of all things health and well-being, in a way that enhances, rather than limits our lives. She curates our nourishing recipes and collections, and stays abreast of the latest health and lifestyle trends in order to bring you the tools and inspiration you need to find what health means for you.
