More Substantial Breakfast Ideas
These work well when you prefer a larger savory breakfast.
12. Smoked Salmon and Egg Toast
Top one or two slices of whole-grain toast with eggs and smoked salmon.
Add cucumber, tomato, avocado, or fresh herbs if desired.
Because smoked salmon already has a distinctive salty flavor, taste the finished combination before adding additional salt.
13. Egg and Bean Breakfast Bowl
Add scrambled or fried eggs to a bowl with warmed black beans, tomatoes, spinach, and avocado.
Serve it as-is or add a slice of whole-grain toast.
This is an easy way to combine animal and plant protein sources while incorporating vegetables into breakfast.
14. Homemade Breakfast Sandwich
Start with a whole-grain English muffin and add:
- Egg
- Cheese
- Spinach or tomato
- Cooked chicken or turkey, optional
For meal prep, prepare several egg portions at once and refrigerate them separately. Assemble and reheat the sandwich when needed rather than leaving tomato or other watery vegetables inside for several days.
15. Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Smoothie
For mornings when drinking breakfast is more convenient, blend:
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Ice as needed
For a berry version, replace some or all of the banana with frozen berries.
Protein powder is optional rather than essential here. Milk and Greek yogurt already provide protein, and you can adjust the ingredients according to your own dietary needs.