Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes

1 Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

This veggie-filled grab-and-go breakfast is much healthier than any egg muffin you'll find in a drive-through.

Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and gouda egg muffins

1 / 7

2 Poached Eggs With Tomato, Swiss Chard, and Chickpeas

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

Eggs are one of the healthiest animal-based proteins included in the Mediterranean diet and served in a spicy tomato sauce, they're delicious.

Get the recipe: poached eggs with tomato, swiss chard, and chickpeas

2 / 7

3 Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

If you like something sweet for breakfast, try making a pan of this protein- and fibre-rich bake, then reheating it on weekday mornings.

Get the recipe: apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bake

3 / 7

4 Chickpea Avocado Salad

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

This salad is extra filling when served on a piece of whole-grain toast or a muffin, and it's ready in 15 minutes.

Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

4 / 7

5 Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

Three of these quick snacks contain nearly eight grams of protein. Pop a few after your morning workout.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond coconut protein balls

5 / 7

6 Avocado Sweet Potato Toast

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Maria del Rio

If you're going to eat a starch (and you can in moderation!), make it these thinly sliced, toasted sweet potatoes loaded with protein and healthy fats.

Get the recipe: avocado sweet potato toast

6 / 7

7 Slow Cooker Banana Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

With just five minutes of prep, you can have five days' worth of oatmeal, and each serving is under 300 calories.

Get the recipe: slow cooker banana steel-cut oatmeal

7 / 7