14 Easy High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes to Make for Busy Mornings (2024)

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Start your morning with an easy, high-fiber breakfast recipe. Each breakfast is packed with at least 6 grams of fiber, which has been associated with health benefits like keeping you regular and lowering risk of heart disease. And as a bonus, these recipes take just 15 minutes or less to make, so eating healthy is easy and doable. Recipes like Avocado Toast with Burrata and Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl are filling and healthy.

Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

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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.

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White Bean & Avocado Toast

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Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Muesli with Raspberries

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Unlike granola, muesli isn't baked with sweeteners or oil. Make your own or find your favorite brand in most supermarkets--we like Bob's Red Mill.

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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

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A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl.

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Avocado Toast with Burrata

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Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast.

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Cherry Smoothie

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The combination of oat milk, vanilla extract and sweet cherries makes this recipe taste like a cherry pie smoothie. Adding a bit of brown sugar boosts that nostalgia even more.

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Artichoke & Egg Tartine

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For a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast, serve up fried or poached eggs on top of sautéed artichokes and toast. If you can't find frozen, be sure to rinse canned artichoke hearts well--they're saltier than frozen. Serve with hot sauce on the side, if desired.

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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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.

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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

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Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich

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Here's a sweet spin on a healthy breakfast-sandwich recipe. Other seasonal fruit, such as blueberries or sliced peaches, would be tasty toppers too.

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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

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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.

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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

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The addition of chia seeds in the quick "jam" topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Green Eggs & Ham Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

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This healthy bagel breakfast-sandwich recipe, with layers of ham, Swiss cheese, egg and spinach, is ready in just 5 minutes and can be wrapped up to eat on the go.

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14 Easy High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes to Make for Busy Mornings (2024)

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What is the highest fiber breakfast? ›

Easy high fiber breakfast foods
  • Whole grain bread for toast.
  • Cereals made from whole grains, bran, or rolled oats.
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Oat bran or wheat germ sprinkled over cereal and yogurt.
  • Whole wheat pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Almonds.
  • Whole grain bagels or English muffins.

What can I add to eggs for fiber? ›

Scrambled eggs.

While eggs pack in the protein, they're not a good source of fiber. But you can add high-fiber foods such as chopped artichoke, broccoli, red peppers, or spinach. For even more fiber, serve it with a whole grain baked good (think muffin, bagel, or toast).

What should I eat for breakfast when busy? ›

7 healthy breakfasts for busy people
  • Banana yoghurt smoothie. This is perfect for someone on-the-go and includes one of your five-a-day. ...
  • Spicy banana bread. ...
  • Bircher muesli. ...
  • Egg Florentine. ...
  • Cinnamon fruit toast. ...
  • Spinach muffins. ...
  • Apricot muesli with toasted seeds.

What 3 foods have the most fiber? ›

Fruits and Vegetables

(Eat the apple peels -- that's where the most fiber is!) Raspberries win the fiber race at 8 grams per cup. Mangoes, persimmons, and guavas are also good sources of fiber: A mango has 5 grams, a persimmon has 6, and 1 cup of guava has about 9.

What foods are extremely high in fiber? ›

What are the 10 best foods for fiber? Some top choices to add to the diet are chickpeas, lentils, split peas, oats, apples, pears, almonds, chia seeds, Brussels sprouts, and avocado. However, it's essential to balance the nutrients in your diet.

What breakfast food has more fiber than oatmeal? ›

Enjoy 1/2 cup of cooked chickpeas and get 6.5 grams of fiber, which adds up to around 21% to 26% of your reccomended intake. That's right—dark chocolate is incredibly high in fiber, and 2 ounces of it even contains more fiber than a bowl of oatmeal with 6 grams of fiber. Don't like super dark chocolate?

Are scrambled eggs high in fiber? ›

Scrambled eggs are protein-packed, but they're not a good source of fiber. You can change that by tossing in some chopped veggies like spinach, broccoli, artichoke, or avocado. Or use them as a filling in an omelet.

Are eggs full of fiber? ›

Animal products such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products, like cheese and yoghurt, don't contain any fibre. Nor do fats, whether they are plant or animal-based.

What should I eat in the morning on an empty stomach? ›

Foods to eat on an empty stomach:
  • Warm lemon water. Drinking warm lemon water on an empty stomach can help kickstart your metabolism and improve digestion.
  • Oatmeal. Oatmeal is a great source of fibre and can help keep you feeling full throughout the morning.
  • Greek yogurt. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Green tea. ...
  • Berries. ...
  • Almonds. ...
  • Chia seeds.
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What is the healthiest thing to eat for breakfast? ›

The healthiest breakfast foods include a protein, healthy fat and source of carbohydrates, according to Smolen. For a healthy breakfast, consider eating foods like oatmeal with nut butter, avocado toast with an egg, chia seed pudding or a greek yogurt parfait with nuts and berries.

How can I make breakfast more filling? ›

Your ideal breakfast should include:
  1. At least 20 grams of protein. This looks like about ¾ cup of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or three eggs.
  2. Around eight grams of fiber. Try a cup of raspberries or oatmeal.
  3. About 10 grams of healthy fats. Grab a tablespoon of nut butter, two teaspoons of olive oil, or ⅓ of an avocado.
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What are 7 healthy lunches? ›

What you eat for lunch is almost as important as what you eat for breakfast.
  • Avocado and egg sandwich. ...
  • Summer rolls with peanut sauce. ...
  • Quinoa pear salad with spinach, cranberries and pecans. ...
  • Protein Salad. ...
  • Loaded Vegetable Sandwich. ...
  • Lentil vegetable soup. ...
  • Chicken burrito bowl with rice and beans.
Aug 30, 2023

What has more fiber than oatmeal? ›

Out of all the fruit on the shelves to pick, raspberries and blackberries are some of the best thanks to their incredibly high fiber content with 8 grams per 1 cup of fruit. Slice up that avocado because this healthy fat is also full of fiber!

What is the highest fiber cereal you can eat? ›

Chart of the top 20 cereal with the most fiber
CerealServing SizeFiber
Fiber One Original⅔ cup18 g
Nature's Path Smart Bran¾ cup17 g
Kashi Go Original1 ¼ cup13 g
Kellogg's All-Bran Original⅔ cup12 g
16 more rows
Apr 26, 2023

How can I get 30g of fiber a day? ›

How to get your daily 30g of fibre
  1. Cereals. Wholegrain cereals are an obvious choice for breakfast. ...
  2. Bananas. They should be a bit green, said Prof John Cummings of Dundee University, one of the study authors. ...
  3. Apples. ...
  4. Nuts. ...
  5. Wholemeal or wholegrain bread. ...
  6. Baked potatoes. ...
  7. Wholemeal pasta. ...
  8. Pulses.
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