We get it: it's hard to get enough vegetables into your diet. That's why it's such a bonus when you can sneak them into unlikely meals, like weekday breakfasts. Veggies have a place in plenty of quick breakfast options, no matter how rushed you are on your way out the door. If you like a sweeter breakfast, neutral-tasting options like spinach and kale are a great addition to green smoothies and meal-prep muffins; if you're going savory, you can make just about any veggie the star of a quick scramble or reheated egg bake. And starting the day off with a serving of vegetables sets you up to feel great for the rest of the day. Check out these mouthwatering options to get started. (And when you're done, here are 52 other healthy breakfast recipes.)
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Eggs are the perfect vehicle for vegetables, whether you're chowing down for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This tasty scramble combines spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, plus any other veggies you want, with goat cheese and eggs for a quick and decadently creamy breakfast.
Perfect for vegans, this tofu scramble will keep you full all morning with a mix of satisfying sweet potato and protein-rich tofu. The kale adds some quick fiber, and a mix of spices, like cumin and turmeric, makes this easy scramble both healthy and delicious.
Yes, burritos can be healthy, too — especially when you stuff them full of eggs and roasted veggies and top them with salsa. This flavorful, easy breakfast burrito recipe is perfect for quick mornings. Make a plateful ahead of time, wrap them up in aluminum foil, then freeze and reheat when you're ready to go.
Cooked or canned butternut squash is blended with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and syrup to make these light, delicious butternut squash pancakes. Whip up the batter beforehand and cook a few pancakes in the morning, or cook the pancakes themselves and freeze them to grab and go.
With three cups of spinach and a big serving of fresh cherry tomatoes, plus plenty of basil and a few dollops of mozzarella cheese, these Caprese egg cups are a quick, vegetable-filled breakfast with a tasty Mediterranean flair.
Throwing veggies into a smoothie is painless — with the right mix of fruits, you usually won't taste them at all. This protein-packed carrot cake smoothie (19 grams of protein per glass, and fewer than 300 calories) mixes carrots and spinach with banana, raisins, cinnamon, and more for a creamy, satisfying, and quick breakfast.
When you meal prep the quinoa beforehand, this spinach quinoa scramble takes about three minutes to whip up. It's a great way to make simple scrambled eggs more filling and packs a serious protein punch with 20 grams per bowl.
It's actually pretty easy to slip vegetables into muffins without changing the sweet taste; sometimes, it even makes them tastier. Blending the carrots with an avocado, a few bananas, and some maple syrup helps them fit seamlessly into this delicious healthy muffin recipe. The oatmeal makes it heartier and adds some protein and fiber, too.
This versatile vegetarian power bowl is perfect for any meal, but the eggs (you can do hard-boiled, fried, or poached) make it an especially satisfying, savory option for breakfast. Plus, it's overflowing with vegetables: sweet potatoes, broccoli, and kale. Roast your veggies and mix up the dressing ahead of time, then throw it together and pop your egg on top for a delicious and seriously healthy breakfast.
This simple quiche recipe skips cheese in favor of creamy greek yogurt, salty diced ham, and plenty of kale and green onions. It's a great cook-ahead, microwave, and eat option for busy mornings.
Chocolate almond milk and cinnamon give this spinach smoothie just enough sweetness to keep you drinking up.
This Mediterranean-inspired scramble is full of protein and veggies (spinach and bell peppers) and takes just five minutes to whip up.
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You can throw just about any vegetables you want into these superhealthy roasted vegetable breakfast muffins, but the recipe calls for sweet potatoes, asparagus, red bell pepper, and red onion, which we think sounds just about perfect. These egg muffins keep in the refrigerator for a week, so you can whip up a batch on Sunday and enjoy them through Friday morning.
Swap out your usual green smoothie with this gorgeous purple option. Don't let its looks fool you; this delicious protein smoothie packs a serious vegetable punch with a cup of kale, plus a handful of beets for good measure. Cinnamon and chocolate protein powder keep things sweet and satisfying.
This sweet potato crust quiche takes a little longer to prep, since you're making the crust yourself, but it's worth it; sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, full of fiber, and great for weight loss. And it gets even healthier from there — the rest of the quiche is all eggs, spinach, tomatoes, and goat cheese crumbles.
This vegan green smoothie comes packed with vegetables and healthy fats for a quick, refreshing start to your day. Combine spinach with cauliflower, avocado, banana, dates, and more to create this smooth, healthy, and satisfying breakfast treat.
Nutrient-rich zucchini can be virtually tasteless in the right food combinations, and this double chocolate zucchini muffin recipe (not just chocolate; double chocolate) is one of them — good news if you don't want to taste veggies first thing in the morning. Try this decadent recipe to satisfy that sweet tooth while sneaking in some vitamins and minerals.
This breakfast casserole is packed with spinach (four cups!), plus a healthy serving of mushrooms and green onions. Make it ahead of time, microwave as much as you want, and scoop some salsa on top for a fast, healthy breakfast.
The sweet, creamy flat belly smoothie gets its name from its low calorie count — under 300! You won't even be able to taste the cup of kale beneath the blueberries, pineapple, and nutty almond butter.
A great meal prep option, this healthy breakfast casserole throws together grated sweet potato, green peppers, bacon, almond milk, gouda cheese, and more for a rich, satisfying first meal of the day. Dig into a slice on its own or between slices of bread for a tasty breakfast sandwich.
Zucchini boats stuffed with sausage and veggies aren't your conventional breakfast, but that's what makes them so tasty — and healthy! The pork is mixed with mushrooms, bell peppers, and diced onions to make a filling center for these healthy roasted zucchini halves. To make them ahead of time, cook the meat and veggie stuffing and fill the zucchini boats, then set them in the oven until the zucchini is cooked through.
