20 Satisfying Breakfast Recipes That Will Make You A Morning Person
From Ottolenghi-approved eggs to chia seed pudding, these recipes hit all the best notes of breakfast.
Time can slip away all too quickly in the morning, as the rush to get out the door kicks into gear. This can leave a hearty breakfast at the bottom of the to-do list — a fateful end for the most important meal of the day.
These recipes could spur the desire to find the time for that all-important, deeply nourishing, sit-down breakfast. They’re not too complicated but do require a moment of pause as you scramble some eggs, fry some halloumi or revitalise some leftovers.
There is a meal to suit all here, no matter how short on time. You could enjoy the comfort of a breakfast tortilla, sink into a zingy pre-baked muffin or dine on thoughtfully seasoned crispy eggs. Reclaim a little piece of the morning for yourself, and enjoy with your favourite tea or coffee.
A quick scramble of your eggs and toast of your tortilla can deliver a hearty breakfast that’s a little more exciting.
Braised pumpkin, courgette and feta bake with eggs
Make the most of leftover vegetables with this savoury bowl, topped with fresh herbs and crumbles of feta.
These zesty muffins are a perfect pair with a cup of coffee or tea (and really benefit from a small sprinkle of cinnamon sugar).
A tahini dressing enhances the moreish flavour of this halloumi salad. You can also swap the salad ingredients to suit the season (right now, go for fresh tomatoes and lettuce leaves).
This sweet and easy chia seed pudding can be made in advance and topped with your favourite fruit. This recipe calls for feijoa, but you could look to citrus and fresh berries for the spring season.
It’s hard to beat the flavour of a caramel-ish banana pancake. Serve piping hot, with plenty of maple syrup.
Crumbed fish, egg and bearnaise
Leftover fish pairs well with a bearnaise sauce and jammy egg. Add steamed spinach and a crusty piece of toast for a satisfying textural blend.
Start the day with this zingy smoothie, brightened with the fresh flavours of lime and mint.
Turmeric fried eggs with tamarind dressing
Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad share this recipe for crispy eggs, served with a tamarind sauce, red onions and plenty of salt and pepper.
Avocado on rye with feta and toasted pumpkin seeds
A brunch classic made even easier — you could pre-toast your pumpkin seeds to speed up your sprinkling. Don’t forget a zingy bite of red onion.
Crispy kale, cucumber and goat’s cheese breakfast tortillas
Crispy tortillas provide the base for this vegetable-packed breakfast. A hefty helping of goat’s cheese adds a creamy texture.
Use leftover ham in this luxurious breakfast sandwich, smothered in a blanket of gruyere cheese.
Charred potato, smoked fish and a perfectly poached egg — you’ll want a second helping of this simple breakfast.
You can mix up this muesli, which includes goji berries, raisins and pumpkin seeds, in a large batch and enjoy a bowl each morning. Don’t forget to add your favourite fruit.
A piece of crispy bacon punctuates this stacked bagel, which benefits from a few sprigs of basil.
Ricotta, passionfruit curd and fruit toast
Ricotta is a sumptuous start to the day, especially when paired with a sweet fruit curd (you could also try lime or grapefruit).
Orange-roasted tamarillos and strawberries with granola
It’s tamarillo season and the plump fruit is dropping from our trees. Try oven-roasting a large batch, with additional notes of orange and cinnamon, and adding to your everyday muesli.
These simple fritters could be paired with a whole range of savoury breakfast treats — think halloumi, sausages or a really crispy fried egg.
Almond and banana smoothie recipe
Nutty, fruity and dairy-free — this smoothie is a quick and tasty start to the day.
This meal is a little more involved, requiring some preparation the day before. However, once it’s sliced and sitting in your freezer, it makes the morning rush so much easier (and offers a more flavourful slice of toast).