Breakfast bowls are all the rage these days, with health influencers on Instagram sharing pictures of their meticulously arranged toppings and exotic fruit. As busy as most mornings are, however. This picture-perfect breakfast seems like nothing but a pipe dream. Fortunately, putting together a hearty breakfast bowl is not as difficult as you may think. Plus, it is an easy way to get your kids eating something other than cereal, which is full of added sugar and unhealthy ingredients.
Whip up these simple, protein-packed breakfast bowls to curb your hunger, give you a morning energy boost, and keep you and your whole family satisfied until lunch.
Note: These recipes are designed for a single, large serving. Simply double the recipes as needed to make enough for multiple people.
Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Chickpeas, guacamole, and mango salsa blend perfectly in this filling, flavorful breakfast bowl. Don’t be afraid to experiment and add other ingredients or spices as you are inspired. Plus it is totally vegan so it is great for those who are staying away from animal products.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice or grain of choice
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 Tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 head red cabbage chopped
- 1 cup prepared mango salsa
- Fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions:
- Cook rice or other grain of choice according to package directions. You should have 2 cups of cooked grain.
- While rice is cooking, heat the over to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse chickpeas and lay them out on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season chickpeas with red pepper, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, or any other spices you enjoy. Cook for 20-30 mins.
- Mix together lime juice, almond milk, and guacamole until smooth.
- To prepare the bowls, mix a ½ cup of rice, ½ cup chickpeas, 1 handful of chopped cabbage, ¼ mango salsa, and ¼ guacamole mixture.
- Serve immediately and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Seeds and Nuts Breakfast Bowl
Prepare this bowl the night before and grab it to enjoy at work. It will cut down on your morning routine, help you get a great start to your day, and ensure a few extra minutes of precious sleep. Plus, it will keep you full for hours and give you the energy to make it to lunch.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp golden flax seeds
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tsp organic cinnamon
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- 3-4 prunes, chopped
- 8 almonds
- Golden kiwi fruit
Instructions:
- Mix flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and coconut milk together in a bowl the night before. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
- Remove from fridge and stir well to combine. The chia seeds should have absorbed most of the liquid. If it is too hard to stir, add a splash of coconut milk.
- Toast coconut flakes and almond for a few minutes in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until coconut flakes start to brown slightly.
- Chop kiwi and prune and place on top of the chia seed mixture. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and almonds and enjoy!
Blueberry Peanut Butter Breakfast Bowl
If you love the antioxidant power of blueberries, and the protein hearty keep-you-full nature of oats and almond butter, you’ll go crazy for this outstanding breakfast bowl. Put together in just a few minutes and enjoy a morning of increased productivity and mental clarity.
- 1/2 cup quick oats (be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats if you have a gluten sensitivity)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free granola
- ½ banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 Tbsp almond butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Follow directions on the package to cook oats.
- Stir in almond milk and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Arrange blueberries and bananas on top and sprinkle with granola and hemp seeds. Finish with almond milk and enjoy. (or simply stir it all together if you don’t care about aesthetics)
Protein Boost Breakfast Bowl
Filling hard-boiled eggs, and outstanding avocado make this breakfast bowl one you don’t want to mix. Cook the quinoa and boil the eggs ahead of time to cut down on morning prep.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
- 5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Tahini, if desired
- Za’atar, if desired
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Top with a drizzle of tahini and a sprinkle of Za’atar, if using.
- Enjoy!
Chocolate Delight Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
Yes, chocolate can actually be healthy. This naturally sweetened, vegan breakfast bowl will quickly become highly requested, as kids love feeling like they’re eating dessert for breakfast.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rice milk
- 4 bananas. 2 frozen, 2 fresh. Leave a few slices for topping
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 8 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 dates
Topping
- Shredded coconut, for topping
- Chopped dark chocolate
- Peanut or almonds
- Banana slices
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients together in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Add to a bowl and top with suggested ingredients or customize the toppings to fit your taste.
- Enjoy!