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Our 15+ Best 15-Minute High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes

Our 15+ Best 15-Minute High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes

Say good morning to a tasty breakfast by trying out these easy recipes! These highly-rated recipes will be ready in less than 15 minutes, so you can enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Plus, they contain at least 6 grams of fiber in every serving, which provides health benefits like helping you feel fuller longer, supporting healthy digestion and even reducing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. You’ll love options like our Apple Pie Smoothie and our Pesto Breakfast Sandwich for a fiber-rich morning meal.

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Apple Pie Smoothie

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali


Enjoy a dessert-inspired breakfast with this apple pie smoothie. With warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, juicy apples and hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


This vibrant green veggie pesto sandwich is the perfect way to get your day started. This 10-minute breakfast features microgreens, which are young vegetable sprouts harvested just after the first true leaves develop.

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.

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 breakfast bowl that is topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg.

Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey


Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

Copycat Dunkin’ Avocado Toast

Photographer: Grant Webster,  Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek


This copycat Dunkin’ avocado toast is inspired by the popular menu item. We love the flavors of creamy, mashed avocado spread over a slice of toasted sourdough bread, topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and texture.

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.

Berry–Green Tea Smoothie

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


This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink.

Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast

Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco


Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado.

Spinach & Egg Tacos

Johnny Autry

Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.

Orange Peel Smoothie

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health, packed with fiber to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor.

Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Salad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy, with a velvety texture thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid.

Mango Raspberry Smoothie

Ali Redmond

A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie. Mango provides plenty of sweetness without having to add juice, but if it’s too tart for you, a touch of agave will do the trick.

Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

Avocado Toast with Burrata

Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) brings this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a weekday-friendly lunch that takes just a few minutes to prepare.

Muesli with Raspberries

Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, and here we top it with juicy raspberries.

Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This strawberry-chocolate smoothie is so creamy and delicious, you might want it as a dessert, too.

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