24 Light Breakfast Ideas To Start Your Day Off Right

Get yourself ready for the day with these 24 light breakfast ideas! Everything from smoothie bowls to muffins, omelets, puddings, granola, overnight oats, cookies, and more!

I am not going to judge those people who skip breakfast but I can‘t imagine my life without it. Where to get the energy from? A cup of coffee is only a short-term answer.

My body desperately needs some nutrients early in the morning. Protein or carbs it doesn‘t matter, as long as they fuel my body on and make me move.

To be frank, not such a long time ago my breakfast used to be anything but healthy. Sandwiches, toasts with melted cheese all over them, sometimes even fried eggs with bacon, you name it.

Thankfully, I decided to change my approach and now my morning usually starts with a bowl of oatmeal. I still indulge myself with something more naughty on weekends like these CRAZY delicious Syrniki. No more bacon, though!

Oatmeal is awesome and I like that it‘s highly customizable. Berries, fruit, dried fruit, seeds, all these things can be mixed in to make your porridge more interesting and delicious. I‘m adding everything that is in season at that moment. This week it‘s strawberries and papaya (unfortunately the latter is temporary as our vacation in Tenerife is coming to an end and we, obviously, don‘t have such fruit in Lithuania).

However, I would still love to have more variety and have a break from oatmeal from time to time.

I was pretty sure that there are plenty of other light and healthy breakfast options out there I couldn‘t think of. A few days ago I browsed through hundreds of food blogs and threw together a brilliant (sorry for bragging but it‘s really good) collection of light breakfast ideas!

I‘m only starting my way through the list but it‘s already epic. Looking forward to every morning now! I hope you will find this collection useful, guys!

1. Muffin Tin Omelets with Prosciutto, Feta, and Spinach

Packed with prosciutto, spinach, feta, tomatoes, and mushrooms, these Muffin Tin Omelets are heavenly delicious + really easy to make!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

2. Granola Nectarine Yogurt Parfait

Crunchy homemade granola, layered with Greek yogurt, and juicy nectarines – This Granola Nectarine Yogurt Parfait makes a healthy quick breakfast, so pretty that can easily be served as dessert!

Recipe by: The Petite Cook

3. Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl

An easy delicious way to add protein, fiber, fruits, and veggies to your breakfast! Easily customize the toppings to your Smoothie Bowl. Tastes so good, you won’t know it’s healthy!

Recipe by: Joyful Healthy Eats

4. Healthy Instant Oatmeal Cookies (Sugar & Flour-Free)

Healthy, nutritious, and crazy delicious, these sugar and flour-free Instant Oatmeal Cookies are packed with bananas, sunflower seeds, raisins, and coconut!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

5. Banana Cherry Smoothie Bowl

This Banana Cherry Smoothie Bowl is a healthy and delicious breakfast treat! It’s refreshing, filling, and loaded with beautifying superfoods!

Recipe by: Bakerita

6. Cherry Almond Granola

A light and crunchy almond flavored granola mixed with dried cherries and yogurt covered raisins. Ready in an hour!

Recipe by: Love In My Oven

7. Chocolate Mango Chia Pudding

This chocolate mango chia pudding is so rich, creamy, flavorful, delicious and full of good stuff! It is great as a healthy breakfast or dessert!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

8. Lightened Up Granola Yogurt Tarts

Great for a mini dessert or breakfast, wholesome, sweet, nutritious and delicious!

Recipe by: Cooking LSL

9. Huevos Rancheros Avocados

These baked huevos rancheros avocados are an easy, fresh, and light vegetarian low carb breakfast or snack idea!

Recipe by: Salt and Lavender

10. Cloud Eggs

Baked Cloud Eggs is a recent Instagram food trend. Egg whites are whipped to a meringue state so that they resemble clouds and are then topped with the yolk!

Recipe by: Kirbie’s Cravings

11. Flourless Honey Oat Ricotta Muffins

These Flourless Honey Oat Ricotta Muffins are easy to make for a healthy breakfast or snack!

Recipe by: Cotter Crunch

12. Vegan Breakfast Polenta with Rose-Roasted Plums

This Vegan Breakfast Polenta with Rose-Roasted Plums recipe is the perfect whole food savory breakfast!

Recipe by: Vegetarian Ventures

13. Fluffy and Flourless Banana Bread Pancakes

Healthy banana bread pancakes made with only a few simple ingredients and your blender! These pancakes are sure to please any pancake lover!

Recipe by: Modern Farmhouse Eats

14. Smashed Avocado Toast With Soft Boiled Egg

Smashed Avocado Toast topped with a perfectly cooked Soft Boiled Egg (runny yolk included), cherry tomatoes, and roasted red pepper!

Recipe by: Joyful Healthy Eats

15. Raspberry and Tahini Puffed Millet Squares

These Raspberry and Tahini Puffed Millet Squares are such a quick snack/treat option that literally are made in one bowl, popped into the freezer overnight to set and that’s it!

Recipe by: Wellness With Taryn

16. Date Walnut Overnight Oats

A perfect overnight oats recipe packed with dates, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, and more!

Recipe by: Enjoying Earth

17. Papaya Boats

Papaya Boats is a healthy, delicious, No Carb option for breakfast or snacks which looks irresistible as well. Eat the toppings and then scoop the papaya for a filling breakfast!

Recipe by: Whisk Affair

18. Mango Smoothie Bowl

These mango smoothie bowls are SO delicious and easy to make! They taste just like summer and will transport you right to the beach!

Recipe by: Spices in my DNA

19. Matcha Ginger Oat Muffins

Matcha Ginger Oat Muffins, a recipe made with only the good stuff. Like matcha powder, crystallized ginger, and old-fashioned oats!

Recipe by: The Every Kitchen

20. Nutty Banana Overnight Oats

Nutty Banana Overnight Oats is a filling and healthy make-ahead breakfast recipe. Rolled oats, nut butter, chopped nuts, and banana soak in milk and chia seeds for a hearty, chilled breakfast bowl!

Recipe by: Heart and Stove

21. “Arroz Con Leche” Chia Pudding

A healthy twist on a favorite. It’s vegan, gluten free, and refined-sugar free, so it’s something you can feel really good about eating at the start of your day!

Recipe by: The Food Wright

22. Simple Spring Veggie Omelet

A super simple and delicious and omelet featuring asparagus, mushrooms, radishes, feta, and more!

Recipe by: The Hanging Spoon

23. Peach Melba Overnight Oats

These peach melba overnight oats are a simple delicious and healthy way to master meal planning for the week!

Recipe by: Salted Mint

24. Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl With Dragon Fruit

This mixed berry smoothie bowl with dragon fruit comes together quickly and is filling, tasty, and loaded with antioxidants. Perfect for breakfast or anytime you’re craving a healthy meal.

Recipe by: Salt and Lavender