Breakfast is an important meal [1] — some even argue that it is the most important meal of the day. Because breakfast is key for providing the body with the energy you need to power through the morning, a sugar- or fat-laden morning meal isn't the greatest idea on days where productivity is key. It's also not great to load up on doughnuts morning after morning if maintaining a healthy weight is a chief concern. These 33 breakfast ideas contain everything your body needs to function like a proper human in the morning, and each falls under the 350-calorie mark.
Baked Egg in Avocado
For a one-two punch of omega-3s in your breakfast, try baked eggs in avocado. The low-sugar, high-protein, and fiber-filled breakfast will kick off your day on a healthy high note.
Get the recipe: baked eggs in avocado [4]
Calories: 225 for one egg baked in avocado half
Oatmeal Muffins
So busy you don't have time to even cook up a bowl of oatmeal? These make-ahead oatmeal muffins are just for you. Like a bowl of regular oatmeal, each muffin is loaded with protein and fiber.
Get the recipe: oatmeal muffins [5]
Calories: 215 per muffin
Coconut Almond Energy Bars
These protein- and carb-packed energy bars are the perfect breakfast to grab when you need serious energy. Almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds fill you up, while honey and dates will give you the carbs you need for active mornings.
Get the recipe: energy bars [6]
Calories: 293 per bar
Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Asparagus and salmon combine their superfood powers to create one delicious and nutritious breakfast that offers more than 10 grams of protein per serving. An added bonus: these quick and easy bundles are a breeze to make in advance.
Get the recipe: asparagus salmon bundles [7]
Calories: 104 per bundle
Banana Smoothie Muffins
Made with pureed banana, spinach, and strawberries, these muffins are naturally sweet and great when you don't have time to make a smoothie in the morning.
Get the recipe: banana smoothie muffins [8]
Calories: 155 per muffin
Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg
This roasted veggie and egg recipe is delicious any time of day and is a great way to make use of whatever's left over in your crisper. All you need is veggies and an egg to throw together an inexpensive meal that supports your goals.
Get the recipe: roasted veggie and egg recipe [9]
Calories: 349 per serving
Sweet Potato Bread
Bake up this sweet potato bread at the beginning of the week, and you'll have a quick, delicious breakfast all week long.
Get the recipe: sweet potato bread [10]
Calories: 225 per slice
Yogurt-Filled Cantaloupe
Greek yogurt is one of the best ways to enjoy plenty of protein without any eggs or meat. Instead of topping off your morning bowl of yogurt with sugary granola, serve it up in a fresh cantaloupe bowl that kicks out carbs. Be sure to add your favorite fresh berries to the mix for extra color, flavor, and weight-loss help.
Get the recipe: cantaloupe bowl [11]
Calories: 146 per serving
Egg and Turkey Sausage Muffins
Make a batch of these egg, broccoli, and turkey sausage muffins over the weekend to grab and go during the workweek. Containing 12 grams of protein, these muffins are a smarter choice over any coffee shop pastry.
Get the recipe: egg muffins [12]
Calories: 150 per muffin
Gluten-Free Breakfast Bar
These chewy, nutty, and energy-packed breakfast bars are just what you need if you're craving carbs but can't eat wheat. Fill up on two and stay satisfied until lunch.
Get the recipe: breakfast bars [13]
Calories: 176 per bar
Low-Carb Hotcakes
Even if you're cutting back on carbs to shed weight, you can enjoy a stack of hotcakes! These wheat-free pancakes use almond meal and flaxseed. They're high in fiber and protein with nearly no sugar whatsoever.
Get the recipe: wheat-free pancakes [14]
Calories: 162 per hotcake
Quinoa Egg Bake With Thyme and Garlic
Bake up this egg casserole on Sunday night, and cut a slice the following morning for a gluten-free breakfast that will keep you on track all week long. In addition to getting plenty of protein and fiber, you'll up your iron and calcium intake while enjoying this dish.
Get the recipe: quinoa egg casserole [15]
Calories: 247 per slice
Overnight Oats
If you've yet to hop on the overnight-oats bandwagon, this is the perfect recipe to get you started. It's not only quick and delicious, but it's chock-full of ingredients that can offer you a flatter, less-bloated tummy.
Get the recipe: overnight oats [16]
Calories: 336 per bowl
Egg White Frittata
Classic Mediterranean ingredients like peppers, onion, and spinach bring texture, flavor, and nutrition to actress Lea Michele [17]'s frittata recipe, while egg whites and feta provide over 20 grams of weight-loss-supporting protein. This low-calorie frittata is quick enough to come together on a weekday morning but elegant enough to serve to friends at a special weekend brunch.
Get the recipe: egg-white vegetable frittata recipe [18]
Calories: 300 per slice
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake
Protein-packed quinoa is just what you need to fuel your morning, and it'll help fend off fatigue as well. This breakfast bake will warm you up for Fall.
Get the recipe: apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bake [19]
Calories: 269 per slice
Zucchini Carrot Bread
Get ready, because this slightly sweet, fiber-filled zucchini carrot bread is the only zucchini bread recipe you'll need.
Get the recipe: zucchini carrot bread [20]
Calories: 200 per slice
Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins
Fluffy specks of quinoa are the secret to these filling muffins, while pumpkin puree and applesauce keep things moist without the need for eggs or oil.
Get the recipe: pumpkin quinoa muffins [21]
Calories: 228 per muffin
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
Because this bowl of chia pudding follows the nutritionist-appproved formula for losing weight [22], this breakfast will not only satisfy your cravings for sweetly spiced desserts, but you'll also be happy when you step on the scale.
Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding [23]
Calories: 207 per bowl
Paleo Breakfast Bowl
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this low-carb breakfast bowl takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and feels like you've treated yourself to a beautiful brunch at a neighborhood hot spot. It will fill you up, fuel your morning, and keep you satisfied until lunch.
Get the recipe: Paleo breakfast bowl [24]
Calories: 335 per serving
Cinnamon Quinoa Bake
Bake ahead a pan of this cinnamon quinoa bake, then enjoy a hearty square with a dollop of nut butter no matter how hectic your morning is.
Get the recipe: cinnamon quinoa bake [25]
Calories: 225 per slice
Low-Calorie Pumpkin Muffins
Swap the normal amount of butter you'd add to your muffin recipe with an avocado and save hundreds of calories without feeling like you have to quit your morning muffin. The spices in these pumpkin muffins will help warm you up in colder weather.
Get the recipe: apple pumpkin muffins [26]
Calories: 150 per muffin
Baked Eggs in Ham Cups
Pop in a batch of these protein-heavy eggs in ham shells when you wake up, and enjoy a hot, hearty, and quick breakfast before you leave for work. They're tasty during the workweek but special enough to serve at a healthy weekend brunch where you'd like to have a low-carb option available.
Get the recipe: baked eggs in ham shells [27]
Calories: 109 per cup
Southwestern Tofu Scramble
With flavors like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and cilantro mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite of this tofu scramble. And unlike eggs, you can prepare this healthy breakfast ahead of time and keep it in your fridge for days.
Get the recipe: Southwestern tofu scramble [28]
Calories: 270 per serving
Gluten-Free Apple and Banana Muffins
Model Miranda Kerr [29] loves these gluten-free apple and banana muffins so much, she makes them at least once a week. Filled with fruit, chia seeds, yogurt, and more, you'll marvel at the fact that each muffin is only 140 calories each.
Get the recipe: gluten-free apple and banana muffins [30]
Calories: 140 per muffin
Banana Oatmeal Muffins
A little bit of pea protein powder, a few bananas, and avocado instead of butter make these banana oatmeal muffins a healthier breakfast option.
Get the recipe: banana oatmeal muffins [31]
Calories: 166 per muffin
Hard-Boiled Eggs With Avocado
Anyone who's cutting carbs to lose weight needs this naturally gluten-free recipe in their life. Hard-boiled eggs and diced avocado make a throw-together breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fiber, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.
Get the recipe: Hard-boiled eggs and avocado [32]
Calories: 333 per serving
Dairy-Free Apple Pie Muffins
Instead of chopping apples and mixing them into the batter like traditional apple muffins, there's actual apple-pie filling bursting inside each of these moist, cinnamony apple muffins. Even better?
Get the recipe: cinnamon apple muffins [33]
Calories: 200 per muffin
Low-Calorie Blueberry Muffins
Love blueberry muffins but hate the fat and calories that usually make up the traditional variety? This healthy blueberry muffin recipe has fewer calories, less saturated fat, and lower cholesterol than traditional recipes.
Get the recipe: healthy blueberry muffins [34]
Calories: 221 per muffin
Tomato Frittata
Scrambled egg, a sprinkle of diced bacon, and a drop of ghee all bake right into a tiny tomato "ramekin" for a savory Paleo breakfast treat with just the right hint of sweetness. With more than 10 grams of protein, this tomato frittata is the perfect weight-loss-inspired dish — it will refuel your body after a tough morning workout.
Get the recipe: tomato frittata [35]
Calories: 164 per serving
Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
These slightly sweet oatmeal dark chocolate chip pumpkin muffins make for a quick but surprisingly filling breakfast, with five grams of protein, 2.4 grams of fiber, and heart-healthy fats from the walnuts.
Get the recipe: dark chocolate pumpkin muffins [36]
Calories: 204 per muffin
Cranberry Oat Bread
This quick and easy cranberry oat bread is just what you need when busy mornings prevail. It's also a great addition to your banana bread rotation; the gluten-free bread uses ripe bananas and just a touch of honey to sweeten it, so there's not a lot of added sugar.
Get the recipe: cranberry oat bread [37]
Calories: 159 per slice
Paleo Banana Muffins
Almond meal makes these banana muffins dense, moist, and gluten-free.
Get the recipe: banana muffins [38]
Calories: 273 per muffin
Coconut-Blueberry Bars
These coconut-blueberry bars offer almost 20 percent of your daily fiber intake and a good amount of iron, all while being a low-calorie way to treat yourself in the morning.
Get the recipe: coconut-blueberry bars [39]
Calories: 181 per bar