Breakfast Beyond Eggs: 15 Unexpected Morning Meals

Move over oatmeal, eggs, and smoothies! We’re sharing some unexpected morning meals today. These are not standard breakfast fare but work well in the morning. They are easy, healthy, and delicious to get your day started on an energizing note.

Black Bean Tostadas

Spread a thick layer of flavorful black beans on a crispy tostada shell and pile it high with cool and crunchy fresh vegetables, a sprinkle of cheese, and a splash of fresh lime juice. This has been a favorite meal at our house and it continues to be requested on a regular rotation, I hope you love it as much as we do! This is a solid breakfast choice!

Get the Recipe: Black Bean Tostadas.

Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls

A rice bowl with ground turkey and veggies. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Snap Peas.

Give your ground turkey a tasty teriyaki flavor with this easy recipe. With carrots, onions, broccoli, and peas, this veggie-loaded dish is sure to satisfy your family. Rice is standard breakfast fare around the world so even though we may not be used to seeing it regularly here in the US, it actually works quite well!

Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls.

Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans

This tasty Greek potato salad is bursting with flavor, it’s really easy to make, and the whole family will enjoy it. This healthy side salad comes with not one nutritious veggie but two! All this salad needs is a bit of protein to start off your day.

Get the Recipe: Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans.

Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are just as more-ish as they sound! That’s right – one is never enough. Once you know how to make bagel bites, you’ll always want to rustle up this bite-size pizza in the morning, too!

Get the Recipe: Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites.

Turkey Panini

This turkey panini has major layers of flavor: melty provolone cheese, flavorful pesto, deli turkey, and roasted red peppers for a little punch. The secret is to add a ton more filling than the version you’ll get at Starbucks so it’s extra-delicious.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Panini.

Avocado Wrap with Cucumbers

If you’re all about fresh, crunchy, and creamy flavors, this avocado wrap with cucumbers is a must-try! It’s packed with hydrating cucumbers and creamy avocado, making it the perfect light and satisfying meal to keep you energized and refreshed.

Get the Recipe: Avocado Wrap with Cucumbers.

Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Corn Salad

If you are looking for a fresh, easy, plant-based meal, this recipe is for you! Seasoned tofu and rice are combined with delicious black beans and a fresh corn salad for a dish that’s meal-prep friendly and absolutely delicious.

Get the Recipe: Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans.

Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

Breakfast doesn’t require a board this large, but the point is to take a few of these components and put them on a breakfast spread, similar to a Turkish breakfast if you’ve ever had it! It’s a delicious way to start your day.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Charcuterie Board.

Vegetable Pesto Pasta

A plate of pesto pasta with zucchini and tomatoes. — Photo Credit: Through The Fibro.

This meatless pasta meal is so easy you’ll want to make it every week! Pesto-coated noodles are tossed with zucchini and tomatoes for a delicious and nutritious meal. Easy to make ahead for quick breakfasts you can take on the go.

Get the Recipe: Vegetable Pesto Pasta.

Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice

PF Changs Fried Rice — Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living.

This at-home P.F. Changs dish is the perfect comfort food for dinners, but also breakfasts! It is warm and delicious, and also a great way to get a healthier version of the same delicious flavors. It is definitely a crowd-pleaser!

Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice.

Hummus Toast

Breakfast, lunch, or snack time just got more exciting with these 5-minute hummus toast topping ideas. From roasted veggies to avocado slices, these combinations are delicious and nutritious. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, you’ll want to try them all!

Get the Recipe: Hummus Toast Topping Ideas.

Cowboy Caviar

Made with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, two types of beans, and a tangy dressing, it’s hard to stop eating this dip! Serve with crackers for a scoopable meal that everyone always adores.

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Banana Spring Rolls

If you’re a fan of sweet, crunchy snacks, these banana spring rolls will be your new favorite treat! With naturally sweet bananas wrapped in a crispy shell, they’re a fun and nutritious twist on classic spring rolls, perfect for when you need something sweet without the guilt.

Get the Recipe: Banana Spring Rolls.

Meal-Worthy Snack Board

Who says you can’t have a mini charcuterie board for breakfast? This snack board has such a delicious assortment of deli meats, cheese, fresh fruit, and veggies. It has all of the variety we look for in a meal, with minimal prep.

Get the Recipe: Dinner Worthy Snack Board.

Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls

A plate of rice, topped with ground turkey, corn and beans. — Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

Make these turkey taco bowls ahead for a quick and healthy breakfast any day of the week. Made with ground turkey, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn kernels served over rice, these bowls are as easy as they are filling and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls.