It's been said time and time again, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! Your breakfast is what energizes you and sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you have an unhealthy breakfast that makes you feel sluggish, you may find yourself making other unhealthy choices throughout the day. So why not give yourself the best start possible with some healthy breakfast recipes?

Of course, if you're preparing healthy but boring dishes, you won't be motivated to make them. That's why we're here to provide you with some healthy breakfast ideas that are delicious and nutritious! These recipes contain some combination of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and carbohydrates.

5 Nutritious Breakfast Ideas To Start the Day Right

1. Easy Chia Pudding

If you've never tried a chia pudding recipe, it's time to start. To prepare this vegan, gluten-free treat, you'll need chia seeds, non-dairy milk, sea salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, and fruit or nuts for topping (lemon juice and zest are optional inclusions). All you have to do is mix the non-topping ingredients in a large jar, cover the jar, and have it chill for 30 minutes. Then, stir it again to pick up the seeds that have floated to the bottom. Once you've chilled it for another 6 hours, it's ready to eat! It's really that easy.

2. Special Avocado Toast

What's not to love about avocado toast? It's fast, filling, and so, so good. If you're currently preparing basic avocado toast with just two or three ingredients, however, it's time to kick things up a notch. With these avocado toast recipes, you can transform your toast into something healthier and much more delicious.

One variation, smoked salmon avocado toast, is actually a fun spin on bagel and lox. All you'll need is some cream cheese, mashed avocado, smoked salmon, and your pick of other ingredients like capers, cucumber, and dill. Another fun idea is to prepare an everything bagel-inspired avocado toast. Simply top the toast with a mixture of sesame and poppy seeds, dried minced garlic and onion, and flaky sea salt. We use our favorite Great Lakes Spices Everything But Bagel Seasoning!

3. Mushroom-Loaded Omelette

If you're looking for breakfast ideas with eggs, this mushroom-loaded omelet recipe is for you! This flavorful folded omelet is filled to the brim with mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella. These simple ingredients create amazing textures that you'll look forward to the moment you wake up. All you need to prepare this dish is eggs, some veggies (including portobello mushrooms), butter, mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil for sauteing the veggies.

4. Banana Baked Oatmeal

This banana baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for anyone looking for vegan breakfast ideas or an easy breakfast meal prep. It's yummy, filling, and loaded with nutritious ingredients. This includes rolled or old-fashioned oats, pecan pieces (or walnuts/almonds), ripe bananas, baking powder, dairy-free milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and allspice. You can also top your bake with more maple syrup, nut butter, or some PB&J.

5. Protein Parfait

With this protein parfait recipe, you can always have protein-rich and heart-healthy fats on standby. Preparing this parfait takes just 10 minutes. You'll need plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, raw shelled pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, chopped walnuts, mixed berries, and vanilla. 

It's a lot of ingredients, without a doubt, but when they all come together, they create a healthy and delicious breakfast that looks and tastes lovely. These parfaits offer the perfect balance of monosaturated fat and protein. They're fantastic for when you're on the go and just need to grab something quick out of the fridge.

With these amazing recipes, you'll have no trouble preparing healthy breakfast dishes ahead of time. There are also other nutritious ways to enhance your current staples, such as adding fruit to your favorite cereal or some veggies to your special breakfast sandwich.