Now that the New Year is here, it seems like there's no better time than now to start enjoying some yummy and healthy breakfasts! So to kick off 2019, I thought I'd share a roundup of some healthy breakfast ideas from around the blogosphere. And by "healthy," I mean breakfasts that are packed with extra veggies and nutrients - but since "healthy" is definitely a subjective term, I've strived to include enough variety in this roundup so that you can find a breakfast recipe that's healthy and delicious for you.
For instance, if you've been following my blog (or my Instagram) for a while, you probably know that healthy breakfast smoothies are my favorite choice...but this roundup is also packed with breakfast muffins, healthy egg breakfast ideas and breakfasts that fit a vegan, paleo and nut free diet. So whether you've made a New Year's resolution to eat a bit healthier or just want to discover the best gluten freebreakfast in 2019, keep scrolling to find 49 breakfast recipes that will give you all the fuel you need to slay the new year!
1. Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Bowl (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac
Since healthy smoothie recipes are my kind of breakfast, I couldn't resist starting this roundup with one of my most popular gluten freeand vegan recipes on the blog: this chocolate superfood smoothie bowl! It may look and taste decadent, but it's packed with healthy ingredients like cacao powder and zucchini. Dessert for breakfast just got a healthy upgrade!
2. Roasted Butternut Squash Breakfast Casserole - Snacking In Sneakers
MIND. BLOWN. Who would've thunk butternut squash could look so good for breakfast?!?
3.Chunky Monkey Breakfast Quinoa Bowl (Vegan) - Vegan Huggs
Enjoying a delicious and nutritious gluten free vegan breakfast has never been easier...
4.Zucchini Fritter Eggs Benedict with Prosciutto and Tomato - Low Carb Maven
Your classic eggs benedict just got a low carb, gluten free upgrade.
5. Fluffy Vegan Pancakes with Hidden Protein - My Pure Plants
Raise your hand if you'd like to eat your pancakes andget tons of plant-based protein too. If your hands in the air...you'll LOVE these gluten free and vegan pancakes, which feature red lentils for extra protein! Make sure you use gluten free oats to grind the oat flour.
6. Whipped Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl - Diabetes Strong
Cottage cheese just got a fluffy, creamy, breakfast-y makeover!
7. Instant Pot Teff Breakfast Cheese Grits - Fearless Dining
Teff is high in protein and iron, packed with fiber and full of calcium and resistant starch...and when used in this cheese grits recipes, it tastes so decadent, you'll forget you're eating healthy!
8. Creamy Spirulina Chia Seed Pudding (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac
I promise...you don't even taste the spinach and spirulina in this chia seed pudding! If you're looking for an easy, make-ahead breakfast recipe, this chia seed pudding is exactly what you need.
9. Easy Baked Oatmeal (Dairy Free) - The Forked Spoon
If you can eat oats, you'll love this baked oatmeal recipe, which is loaded with superfoods like coconut oil, chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds.
10. Potato Breakfast Hash with Sausage, Mushrooms and Peppers (Whole 30) - Hot Pan Kitchen
Even if you're not doing the Whole30 this January, you'll love this gluten free breakfast hash! Plus, you'll learn the secret to getting crispy potatoes every single time...
11. Low Carb Flaxseed Pancakes (Paleo, Keto-Friendly) - Wholesome Yum
I love that this gluten free pancake recipe can easily be made nut-free by replacing the almond flour with extra sunflower seed meal, and you can freeze these pancakes for a super easy breakfast on busy mornings!
12. Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt - Cardamom and Coconut
You only need two ingredients to whip up some homemade and crazy delicious yogurt for breakfast or snacks.
13. Breakfast Pie - Our Gluten-Free Travels
If you're craving a healthy egg breakfast, this breakfast pie needs to land on your weekly menu ASAP.
14. Veggie-Loaded Blueberry Pie Smoothie Bowl (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac
If you've never tried using zucchini or squash in your smoothie bowls, then you need to try out this healthy smoothie recipe and see all of the creamy goodness you're missing!
15. Instant Pot Egg Bites - Recipe From a Pantry
Did you find an Instant Pot under your Christmas tree? Then you'll love using it to make these low carb, high protein egg bites.
16. Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal - Everyday with Madi Rae
Carrot cake for breakfast?!? Yes please! And this gluten free oatmeal also includes vanilla collagen if you're jumping on the collagen train!
17. Baked Egg in Avocado - Swirls of Flavor
If you need a healthy low-carb breakfast, you can't go wrong with avocado and an egg.
18. Chocolate Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl (Paleo) - Raia's Recipes
Even if you're not a sweet potato lover, this healthy breakfast smoothie recipe will have you licking the bowl clean...
19. Triple Berry Whole Grain Muffins (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Oil Free) - Casey the College Celiac
Eating gluten freedoesn't mean you can't still enjoy some delicious breakfast muffins! This breakfast muffin recipe also features whole grains and is naturally sweetened with bananas and frozen berries.
20. Healthy Vegetable Frittata - Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
You can whip up this savory breakfast recipe in just 30 minutes. Plus, it's a delicious way to use up whatever veggies you have in your fridge!
21. Banana Almond Pancakes (Vegan Option) - Whitney in Wonderland
You'd never guess that these gluten free pancakes are made using garbanzo bean flour.
22. Southwest Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tacos (Vegan) - Delightful Adventures
Make sure you use gluten free seasoning and tortillas, and you'll love this gluten free vegan breakfast option!
23. Chewy and Fruity Breakfast Bars - Foodal
If you've ever wanted to eat a jam sandwich for breakfast or be able to easily tote oatmeal on-the-go, these breakfast bars are your dream come true.
24. Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Hashbrowns (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac
I'm rarely a savory breakfast kinda gal...but these southwestern spaghetti squash hash browns are definitely worth waking up for! If you need some new healthy breakfast options, these homemade veggie-packed hashbrowns make a delicious morning meal.
25. Muesli Low Carb Cereal (Paleo) - Low Carb Mom
Even traditional cereal lovers will fall head over taste buds for this paleo cereal recipe...
26. Brown Rice Porridge with Figs and Blueberries - Kitchen Sanctuary
Brown rice has never been so tasty for breakfast!
27. Crustless Zucchini Bacon Quiche - Pass Me Some Tasty
You don't have to love veggies to love this healthy egg breakfast!
28. Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding - The Bewitchin Kitchen
If you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas for meals you can prep ahead of time, this chia seed pudding needs to land on your weekly menu ASAP.
29.One Pan Healthy Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs for Two (Whole 30, Paleo) - Cook With Me, Darling
As a lover of both zucchini and sweet potatoes, this is my kind of Whole 30 breakfast recipe.
30. Cozy Cacao Oatless Zoats (Vegan) -Casey the College Celiac
When I first heard about the trend of putting grated zucchini in oatmeal, I was skeptical...but thisgluten freeand veganzoatsrecipe tastes anything but healthy, especially with some warmed berries and a little bit of sunflower butter swirled inside! For those who can't tolerate oats (like me), this porridge recipe is also ideal since it uses buckwheat and rice flakes instead of oats.
31. 21 Day Fix Southwest Breakfast Casserole -The Foodie and the Fix
You can make this healthy breakfast casserole ahead of time, and it's easily customizable to whatever your taste buds are craving!
32. Beautiful Breakfast Tart (Dairy Free Option) - The View From Great Island
Use gluten free oats to can whip up a breakfast that is almost too pretty to eat.
33. Mini Frittatas - Beyond the Chicken Coop
You can't go wrong with a classic, and this healthy egg breakfast is perfect for eating on-the-go.
34. The Best Shakshuka Recipe (Dairy Free) -Happy Kitchen Rocks
I can't say for sure that this is the best shakshuka recipe out there...but it is a dang tasty gluten free breakfast, especially when served with a slice ofgluten freetoast.
35. 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Bagels (Egg Free) - Casey the College Celiac
Only three ingredients are between you and these blueberry cheesecake bagels, which are lower in sugar (and more packed with calcium and protein) than their name would suggest! These make an especially delicious healthy breakfast when paired with extra yogurt for dipping...
36. Twice Baked Sweet Potato - Turning the Clock Back
Is there anything a sweet potato can't do? I don't think so.
37.Protein Packed Monster Breakfast Cookies (Grain-Free, Egg Free, Nut Free) - Allergy Free Alaska
Cookies for breakfast? Yes please!
38.Paleo Spinach and Sweet Potato Muffins (Dairy Free) - Superkid Eats
I love that these breakfast muffins are loaded with fruits and veggies, featuring goodies like sweet potato, spinach, applesauce and banana flour!
39.Grab and Go Breakfast Casserole - Faithfully Gluten Free
You can enjoy a whole gluten free breakfast in a few bites with these convenient mini casseroles.
40. Healthy Caramel Chia Seed Pudding (Vegan, Oil-Free) - A Virtual Vegan
Smooth and creamy chia seed pudding and sweet date caramel combine for one heck of a tasty gluten free and vegan breakfast.
41. Avocado Stuffed French Toast with a Poached Egg - Fab Food 4 All
Now, I wouldn't necessarily say "french toast" is super healthy...but this savory gluten free french toast is packed with healthy fats from avocado and protein from the poached egg!
42. Keto Pancakes (Grain Free, No Sugar Added) - Dr. Davinah's Eats
You only need twenty minutes to whip up these almond flour pancakes.
43. Banana Oatmeal (Vegan) - Rhian's Recipes
It wouldn't be a true healthy breakfast round-up without a super easy option: vegan banana oatmeal. Just make sure you use gluten free oats.
44. Turmeric Spinach and Eggs - Served From Scratch
This gluten free breakfast got a superfood makeover with help from turmeric and spinach!
45. Secretly Healthy Coconut Pumpkin Granola (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac
Sprinkle this gluten free granola on yogurt, a fresh smoothie or eat it plain for a tasty and easy healthy breakfast.
46. Healthy Spinach Egg Muffins with Tomatoes (Low Carb, Options for Vegetarian, Paleo and Dairy Free) - Evolving Table
Breakfast muffins don't have to be sweet. Bake eggs, spinach, tomatoes and a few other ingredients in muffin tins for an easy on-the-go savory meal. Plus, this breakfast recipe is easily adaptable to a vegetarian, paleo or dairy free diet.
47. Avocado and Bacon Breakfast Tacos (Dairy Free) - 5 Minutes for Mom
"Taco" bout a delicious way to start the day!
48.Vanilla Matcha Donuts (Vegan) - Healthy Helper
Not only are these donuts gluten free and vegan, but they're also packed with hidden veggies and high in protein. Be sure to use gluten free oats and protein powder.
49. Paleo Protein Porridge (Grain Free, Dairy Free) - Tasting Page
Hemp seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut and non-dairy milk combine for a paleo porridge that will make even oatmeal lovers jealous!
The Bottom Line of Healthy Breakfasts
The truth is, the "best gluten free breakfast" looks different for everyone. You can rest assured, however, that all of the gluten free breakfast recipes I've shared above are tasty options to start your day with.
Now you just have to make the hard choice of deciding which breakfast you wanna whip up first!
Are you a sweet or savory breakfast lover? Tell me in the comments!
