Fast Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings

A gourmet breakfast isn’t a realistic every day of the week (at least for most of us), BUT that doesn’t mean we should settle. You’d be surprised how many healthy breakfast ideas require very little effort and some options that are actually found at common fast food joints. Yep, you're going to want to read this one.

Get ready because i'm about to blow your mind with everything from über-easy, make-ahead breakfast muffins to delicious vegan breakfast ideas and yummy smoothie options that you can whip up in just minutes! Plus I have compiled a list of the healthiest fast-food breakfasts that'll fill you up and keep you going.

#1 Avocado Toast With Egg

So this may be my favorite but sometimes simple really is just better. You just need two (preferably) lightly toasted slices of whole-grain bread with smashed avocado. You can add sprinkle of salt and pepper for that extra flavor. Layer on one or two sunny-side up eggs for a healthy dose of protein and you’ve got a well-rounded breakfast.

#2 Tomato Toast with Macadamia “Ricotta”

Vegan

Spread a rich mixture of nuts, garlic, miso paste, and nutritional yeast on whole-grain bread. Next add slices of ripe tomatoes and vwah-la! Customize it to your liking such as adding basil, kosher salt, or black pepper.

#3 Nut Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed Toast

Are you hungry yet?

This one is as simple as it gets. Use your favorite seed or nut butter to spread on your hearty whole-grain bread.

#4 Berry and Yogurt Smoothie

If your morning is anything like mine, you're on the run. You'll like this one because it's super quick and easy. Just blend fresh or frozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (milk, juice — whatever you like).

#5 Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Probably the best on the go snack, like ever!

You'll want to blend frozen bananas, peanut butter, (soy) milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and a few ice cubes and you’ll swear you’re sipping a Smoothie King milkshake. For an afternoon boost, prep it the night before and freeze it.

#6 Coconut Yogurt Quinoa Muffins

Muffins are a surprisingly simple thing to make “skinny”.

Take out all the oil, eggs, dairy and gluten and instead pack them with nutritious ingredients without sacrificing the flavor. Use banana and applesauce, maple syrup and/or coconut sugar for sweetness, oat flour, quinoa flakes and almond flour for the base and unsweetened coconut milk yogurt for “dairy”. The eggs gotta go so replace them with flaxseed meal + water.

These make for a great grab-n-go breakfast – or afternoon snack. Try it out and let me know how you like!

#7 Zucchini, Banana, and Chocolate Chip Muffins

In my opinion, any recipe that adds a serving of veggies into a delicious baked good is a winner. These muffins are jam-packed with better-for-you ingredients such as coconut oil, zucchini, banana, and whole-wheat flour — PLUS chocolate chips because they make everything better.

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NEXT, McDonald's and Burger King.

WHAT?!

Don't lose me, but yes. You can get breakfast that's nutritious and filling at fast-food places like this. Hear me out.

If you're in a time crunch and you've just gotta get on the road, you're in luck, because there are still good options to get a healthy breakfast. Let's dig in.

#1 Panera — Power Almond Quinoa Oatmeal — 290 calories

Check out their "Breakfast Favorites" menu and you'll see this one. DELISH.

290 calories — not too high

8g of protein — on the lower side as far as breakfast items go, but a fair amount to fill you up

6g of fat — pretty low

51g of carbs — on the higher side so watch your snacks

220mg of sodium — low

#2 Starbucks — Spinach and Feta Wrap — 290 calories

So many good options with their hot breakfast items, like this wrap are healthier fast food options to start your day off.

290 calories — on the lower side

19g of protein — a pretty good amount

10g of fat — not too high

33g of carbs — higher side, watch your snacks

830mg of sodium — just under half your daily allowance

#3 Jamba Juice — Aloha Pineapple Smoothie (16-oz) 'Make it Light' variety — 190 calories

Jamba Juice has some healthy and some not-so-healthy options so be careful with your order. Most of them are also very high in sugar.

190 calories — pretty low

10g of protein — a fair amount

0g of fat

40g of carbs — roughly 14% of your daily allowance

135mg of sodium — low

#4 Dunkin' Donuts — Egg White Flatbread — 280 calories

Your're probably surprised to hear that Dunkin' Donuts actually has quite a few healthy breakfast options like their Egg White Flatbread.

280 calories — not too high

15g of protein — a good amount

9g of fat — Good amount

33g of carbs — roughly 11% of your recommended daily allowance

690mg of sodium — a little less than half your daily allowance; watch your snacks

#5 McDonald's — Egg McMuffin — 300 calories

An Egg McMuffin has:

300 calories — not too high

17g of protein — a hefty amount

12g of fat — on the higher side, but not a deal-breaker

29g of carbs — pretty low

730mg of sodium — a little less than half your recommended daily allowance

#6 Subway — Egg and Cheese Sandwich — 360 calories

Eat Fresh! Get an egg sandwich on flatbread loaded with veggies. However, this sandwich is pretty high in sodium, which research suggests may be bad news for your heart.

360 calories — not too high

19g of protein — a good amount

12g of fat — on the higher side, not a deal-breaker

44g of carbs — roughly 15% of your daily allowance

860mg of sodium — more than half your daily allowance

#7 Burger King — BK Breakfast Muffin Egg and Cheese, hold the sausage — 260 calories

Burger King isn't exactly my first thought when I think of a healthy food stop. However there are a couple of lighter breakfast options, like its Breakfast Muffin.

260 calories — on the lower side

13g of protein — a good amount

11g of fat — not too high

27g of carbs — on the lower side

830mg of sodium — close to half your daily allowance

#8 Taco Bell — AM Grilled Taco, hold the bacon, add salsa — 200 calories

Taco Bell doesn't typically count as "healthy" on its new breakfast menu, but the AM Grilled Taco wasn't too terrible. Order it without the bacon to avoid some extra fat and sodium:

230 calories — not too high, not too low

11g of protein — a good amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up

11g of fat — not too high, not too low

15g of carbs — pretty low

540mg of sodium — on the higher side, but not a deal-breaker

#9 Chick-Fil-A — Greek Yogurt Parfait — 160 calories

The great Chickfila, "home of the original chicken sandwich". Check out their Greek Parfait.

160 calories — pretty low; you might want to pair this with a hard-boiled egg or a piece of wheat toast

8g of protein — on the lower side

5g of fat — pretty low

21g of carbs — on the lower side

65mg of sodium — very low

Healthy Breakfast On The Go