Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and waking up to something wholesome and savory, is the best way to set you up for success.
While we’re all fans of some sweetness in the morning, nothing beats a large plate of savory goodness that contains everything you need to fill your body with fuel for the day ahead.
This article will be listing 21 delicious savory breakfast ideas that you can use to create your own magical breakfast.
So, sit back, relax, and let your mouth water at these scrumptious recipes.
1. Vegetable Breakfast Scramble
We can’t think of anything better than helping yourself to a load of veggies first thing in the morning.
This veggie scramble is packed with colorful vegetables that contain some amazing nutrients that your body needs to thrive.
These veggies, paired with the protein from the eggs, make for a well-balanced and nutritious breakfast to set you up for the day.
Add some slices of avocado for some healthy fats, and you’re set!
2. Cauliflower Crust Breakfast Pizza
Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please!
This recipe uses cauliflower for the crust of the pizza and tops it with mozzarella, pesto, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and eggs.
A perfect option for those who are vegetarian, this breakfast is wholesome, filling, and incredibly delicious.
You can also make a large pizza, and separate it into batches as meal prep. You can gobble this up for breakfast, lunch, or even as a light dinner or snack!
3. Breakfast Tacos
These egg tacos are the perfect vegetarian breakfast, as they use veggie ‘taco meat’ that will have even the fussiest of carnivores loving them.
They only take 5 minutes to make, and are perfectly seasoned to taste just like your favorite take out tacos!
Red onion, and pico de gallo are added on top of each taco, giving you a good serving of vegetables to start your day right.
4. Breakfast Burrito
Of course this list wouldn’t be complete without including a breakfast burrito recipe.
Taking just 15 minutes of your time, you can roll out of bed and put this together in a half-asleep daze, and it will still taste delicious.
Using two layers of eggs really makes this burrito hearty and filling. One layer of the eggs will be made cheesy, and the other will be spiced with garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
Add some avocado and pico de gallo, and you’ve got yourself the most delicious breakfast burrito ever!
5. Baked Eggs In Avocado With Bacon And Toast
Level up your eggs and avocado on toast with this creative recipe. Simply grab yourself some ripe avocados, and scoop out some of the flesh (not all of it!).
Crack an egg over each avocado, and season with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
Bake for around 15 to 30 minutes until the eggs are cooked, and sprinkle over some bacon on each avocado-egg.
Then, grab some of your favorite bread, and scoop the bacon, avocado, and egg flesh onto your slices of bread!
6. Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
Filled with vegetables and protein, this healthy breakfast sandwich is a great way to start your day. It is satisfying, filled with flavor, and is bound to become a breakfast staple in your home.
This sandwich is made by cooking some eggs with spinach, and layering it over some tomato, avocado, feta cheese, and tomato.
For fewer calories, use bagel thins, but if you’re all about that comfort, you can use an English muffin, or some seeded bagels.
7. Savory Oatmeal
Oatmeal doesn’t need to filled with honey and fruits, you can make it just as delicious by adding savory elements to it.
You can make it by toasting the oats in butter before adding some water. Then, add to a bowl along with some sautéed greens, green onion, cheese, tomatoes, and a fried egg.
The result is a bowl filled with all the components of a healthy meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
8. Breakfast Carbonara Pasta
If pizza is acceptable for breakfast, then so is pasta, right?
Simply cook your pasta, and cook your bacon in some oil with garlic.
Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the pan, and add a splash of white wine, to the garlic on the pan, and cook together until fragrant.
Add your cooked pasta to that pan, so it takes on all of those flavors, and add in the cooked bacon.
Serve up on a plate with a fried egg on top, and call that breakfast!
9. Breakfast Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese sandwich is filled with delicious cheese, egg, and sausage. The sandwich is assembled, and then toasted on a skillet on both sides.
Another option is to grill it in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese bubbles.
If you’d like some extra crunch and flavor, throw in some red onion in there, and you won’t be disappointed.
10. Smoked Salmon On Toast
Smoked salmon on toast is the ultimate savory breakfast and is a great way to get your healthy fats into your body.
It is ideal as a breakfast meal, but can also be had as a light lunch or dinner.
Some delicious whipped ricotta or cottage cheese is spread onto some thick, hearty bread, and your slices of smoked salmon are layered on top, along with some red onion, capers, and fresh dill.
This breakfast has all the components of a healthy meal, leaving you satisfied for hours to come.
11. Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
The leftovers of this hash brown casserole keep very well, so this can easily be meal-prepped ahead of the week approaching.
It combines delicious hash browns, along with garlic, cumin, and chili powder for an extra kick. Extra veggies are also added, such as green onions, and a red bell pepper.
Everything is baked together to a golden, crispy perfection, making this a great meal for not just breakfast, but lunch and dinner too!
12. Breakfast Quesadilla
Created in just under 15 minutes, these breakfast quesadillas are to die for.
They consist of velvety scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and black beans sandwiched between two perfectly toasted tortillas.
To finish off, they are dipped in some creamy guacamole, giving you immense flavor with each bite. This is the perfect meal to wake up to!
13. Egg Mushroom And Bacon Tart
Eggs, mushrooms and bacon are all gathered on top of a homemade pastry, creating a deliciously filling breakfast option.
Aside from being a great morning meal, these tarts will also serve you well as a filling lunch or dinner alongside some salad.
You can definitely prepare a few ahead of time, and then heat them up when they’re ready to be eaten!
14. Fried Eggs In An Onion Ring
You’ve probably never thought of using leftover onion rings for breakfast – think again!
All you need is a thick onion ring, a whole egg, oil butter, salt and pepper. Simply crisp up your onion ring in the oven, and set aside when done.
Heat up some oil in a skillet, add the butter, and then add the onion ring to the skillet once the butter has melted.
Crack the egg into the center of the onion ring, and cook for a few minutes until it’s reached your desired level.
Remove from the heat, and dig in!
15. Zucchini Pancakes With Avocado And Egg
This breakfast recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients: zucchini, cornmeal, eggs, and avocados!
Simply grate the zucchini and add some eggs, cornmeal, and some pepper, and mix until combined.
Then, over a medium heat on a skillet, scoop some of the batter you have just created into the center of the pan, flatting it with a spatula until you get that desired pancake shape.
Flip the pancake to cook it through on both sides, and repeat until all the batter is gone. Season the pancakes to taste, and add some avocado on each one!
16. English Breakfast Sandwich
The main components of an English breakfast are sausage, egg, bacon, beans, and blood sausage.
However, you’ll often find that hash browns, tomatoes, and mushrooms make it to some plates too.
This sandwich consists of fried bacon, sausage, egg, and blood sausage, all sandwiched between some toasted bread.
If you’d like to go extra, throw in a hash brown and a portabello mushroom! Add whatever sauce of your choosing for dipping too.
17. Full English Breakfast
As we included an English breakfast sandwich in this list, it would be criminal not to include the real thing.
The British refer to it as a ‘fry up’ and many use it to cure their dreaded hangovers, and once you have a taste of one of these delicious meals, you’ll understand why.
Fried eggs, blood sausage, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, and occasionally hash browns, are all put together on one plate.
This meal is usually served with toast on the side (perfect for dipping into that runny egg and tomato sauce from the beans).
So, next time you need some extra TLC in the morning from one too many beers, try whipping this up yourself!
18. Goat Cheese, Eggs, And Asparagus
For something more on the lighter side, this goat cheese, egg, and asparagus breakfast dish may be the one for you.
It’s also put together in no time, and contains a blend of some seriously delicious flavors.
As you’re cooking your scrambled eggs on a low eat, crumble in some goat cheese and let that melt along with the eggs.
Serve up with some roasted or pan fried asparagus, and you’ll feel like you’re being served breakfast in a fancy hotel!
19. Simple Baked Eggs
Baked eggs is one of the simplest and tastiest savory breakfasts you can ask for.
Simply crack some eggs in a roasting dish, and let them bake for around 15 minutes until the yolk is a consistency you are happy with.
Add whatever seasonings you like, and you can either keep it simple by just grating some cheese over the eggs, or you can take things up a notch by adding some pic ode gallo, sautéed greens, and even mushrooms!
20. Huevos Rancheros
This Mexican-inspired breakfast is easy to make, and full of flavor. It consists of fried eggs on some corn tortillas, covered in a delicious salsa.
As you cut into the tortillas, the eggs break apart and mix together with everything else, giving you a flavor sensation!
You can also include additional toppings, such as chorizo, Mexican rice, avocados, and black beans.
This is a very customizable recipe, so you can add anything your heart desires, or that needs eating up in your fridge!
21. Tofu Scramble
For those who follow a vegan diet, knowing how to make tofu scramble is a God-send.
It’s the perfect easy, savory breakfast, and you can add whatever extras you want to it, making it incredibly versatile!
To make this in the best way possible, you should use firm, or extra-firm tofu, and there’s no need to press it as the extra water will be cooked out as you prepare the scramble.
In order to crumble the tofu, simply heat some oil in a pan, and place your tofu in the center.
Then, with a wooden spoon, or even your hands, mash it all together until it all crumbles. Keep cooking it for around 3 to 4 minutes.
After this, add some nutritional yeast, and any other spices you like, before adding in some plant-based milk.
Serve it up, and enjoy! This recipe serves the tofu scramble with some toast, tomatoes, and avocado.
Are Any of the Spanish Breakfast Foods on Your List Savory?
Are Any of the Spanish Breakfast Foods on Your List Savory? From churros con chocolate to tortilla española, there is a plethora of tasty spanish breakfast foods to try. Dive into the rich flavors of jamón serrano, manchego cheese, and huevos revueltos. These savory delights will satisfy your cravings while giving you a true taste of Spain’s morning cuisine.
Final Thoughts
In summary, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it is the first meal we nourish our bodies with after fasting throughout the night as we sleep.
While we’re all fans of sweet treats, they can cause a spike in blood sugar levels, leading to a crash shortly after you’ve eaten.
Therefore, eating savory breakfasts will fill you up, and enable you to have enough energy to take on the day.
The 21 recipes in this list are all very easy to make, and super customizable, so you can add any extras you fancy.
We hope this article has given you some good breakfast inspo!
Frequently Asked Questions
For a lot of people, breakfast needs to be something quick and easy, and will often end up being the same meal every single morning. Therefore, you may be looking for ways in which you can spice it up easily.
For example, if you’re a fan of omelettes, try adding a dash of hot sauce to it. If you’re growing bored with your bacon and egg breakfast, add some mayo! A BLT has mayo in it, so don’t look too surprised at this suggestion!
If you’re really feeling lazy and end up reaching for that cereal box in the morning, add some chocolate chips or flakes to your cornflakes, or whatever cereal you’re having. This will add a nice touch and flavor to your morning!
While we sleep at night, we can consider that a fast, as we are not eating or drinking anything for several hours.
Research suggests that we have more sustained energy, and better cognitive performance when we eat foods that don’t cause a spike in our blood sugar levels. These are known as low glycemic foods. Therefore, the healthiest breakfast foods are low on the glycemic index.
Most plants, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, have a relatively low glycemic load.
Therefore, some healthy breakfast choices could be whole wheat toast with some nut butter, oatmeal with nuts and fruit, plain yogurt with fruits and nut, and some black beans on a tortilla.
Eggs have a relatively low glycemic load, which means they shouldn’t affect your blood glucose levels too much, making them a good option for breakfast as they won’t cause a spike in blood sugar levels.
They are also a great source of vitamins A, D, and B12, making them a nutritious choice for first thing in the morning. They do have a high cholesterol content, but studies have shown that they are unlikely to cause issues in those who do not have issues with cholesterol.
21 Savory Breakfast Ideas You’ll Love
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and savory is the way to go! Here are 21 delicious savory breakfast ideas that you will love.
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