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20+ Hearty Breakfast Bowl Recipes

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20+ Hearty Breakfast Bowl Recipes

Start your morning with one of these breakfast bowls. From cereals to smoothies to breakfast hashes, these recipes are hearty and delicious. Whether you opt for our High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl or our vibrant Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl, these tasty dishes will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.

Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley


This colorful breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


This cottage cheese bowl is loaded with capers, dill and a soft-cooked egg for the ultimate high-protein meal. This bowl will keep you going strong throughout the morning, while an egg adds richness and even more staying power.

Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco


Dragon fruit adds plenty of color to this smoothie bowl, but doesn’t have a strong flavor, so the other ingredients can shine through. Pineapple is quite striking when paired with pepitas and bee pollen. Fizzy kombucha makes the texture of this easy smoothie bowl unique.

Breakfast Dal Bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


Lentil-based dal makes a filling breakfast packed with protein, fiber and essential nutrients, delivering lasting energy throughout your morning.

High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)

Ali Redmond


While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.

Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut Chia Pudding

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell


Chia seeds pack omega-3 fatty acids plus a punch of fiber, promoting a healthy gut, while passion fruit and mango add a naturally sweet, tangy flavor. Coconut milk builds on the tropical vibes, making it a refreshing and satisfying choice for breakfast.

Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl


This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. Read the label and opt for brands that contain 0 grams of added sugar.

Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs

This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.

Cherry-Berry Smoothie Bowl

EatingWell


This healthy smoothie bowl features three of the best foods to eat to reduce inflammation: tart cherry juice, spinach and avocado. If you don’t have spinach on hand, swap in another dark leafy green. This smoothie bowl provides 18 grams of fiber—enough to help keep you full until lunchtime.

Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty bowl. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal.

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell


Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few more minutes of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, this oatmeal can be your go-to morning staple for a filling, healthy breakfast.

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding. Creamy mango and coconut combine in this healthy breakfast recipe for a taste of the tropics.

Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl

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Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.

Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs

Have you tried savory oats yet? It’s a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

High-Protein Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek


Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt “frosting,” this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch.

Chai Chia Pudding

This delicious chia pudding has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai, topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

Acai Bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn


Acai can be very tart, so blending it with banana, coconut water and mixed berries adds sweetness to help balance the flavors in this smoothie bowl. Feel free to switch up the toppings depending on your preferences.

Cinnamon-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

This hearty quinoa breakfast bowl is topped with sliced almonds, bananas and almond butter, but you can easily mix and match toppings. For a drizzled look, warm the almond butter slightly in the microwave before topping each bowl.

Baked Oatmeal with Pears

This comforting baked oatmeal is perfect for cozy weekend mornings and doubles as a make-ahead breakfast that you can meal-prep for healthy grab-and-go meals all week.

Berry Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are mixed with a fruity base and refrigerated until the chia seeds expand to form a thick, creamy texture similar to tapioca.

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For breakfast, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. The yogurt adds a nice creaminess to complement the crunchy cereal and pumpkin seeds.

Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl

Move over, oatmeal! Get a satisfying serving of healthy whole grains in the morning with this breakfast quinoa bowl.

Farro, Almond & Blueberry Breakfast Cereal

Farro is often served as a side dish but it’s a great choice for breakfast, too. In this overnight cereal recipe, nutty whole-grain farro is joined by fresh, sweet blueberries and maple syrup. Unsalted, toasted almonds add a welcome crunch!

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