14 Gut-Healthy Breakfasts That Aren’t Yogurt By Lily Menk Lily Menk Lily Menk is EatingWell’s editorial fellow. As a native Vermonter, Lily combines her hands-on experience with local and sustainable food systems with her background in journalism. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 16, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Probiotic-rich yogurt is great for your gut, but it’s not the only breakfast that supports a healthy gut microbiome. Every recipe in this roundup features gut-healthy ingredients rich in prebiotics or probiotics, like fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, fermented dairy and whole grains. Plus, these foods give each dish at least 6 grams of fiber to help keep you feeling full for longer and to feed healthy bacteria in your gut. So keep a batch of our Blueberry-Coconut-Walnut Baked Oatmeal ready to grab, or quickly whip up our Berry-Green Tea Smoothie for a refreshing meal that your gut will love! Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! 01 of 14 Green Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless. This vibrant green smoothie with spinach, banana, mango and pineapple is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana gives the smoothie a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste. View Recipe Save 02 of 14 Blueberry-Coconut-Walnut Baked Oatmeal Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel This baked oatmeal gets crunchiness from walnuts and natural sweetness from banana and dates with bursts of juicy blueberries. This hearty dish is perfect for meal prep or sharing at brunch, offering a nutritious start to your day. Serve it warm with a dollop of yogurt. View Recipe Save 03 of 14 Strawberry Chia Pudding Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This strawberry chia pudding is a convenient grab-and-go breakfast with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, while chia seeds offer omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein—all key nutrients that can help lower inflammation. This chia pudding is easy to prepare the night before and can be stored in the fridge, making it perfect for busy mornings. View Recipe Save 04 of 14 Berry–Green Tea Smoothie Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This berry-green tea smoothie recipe is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink. It’s perfect for starting your day or as a post-workout recovery drink. Your favorite berry or a blend of berries will work well here. View Recipe Save 05 of 14 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. If you want the yolk fully cooked, cook it an extra two minutes. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won’t be able to stop making it. View Recipe Save 06 of 14 Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. Read the label and opt for brands that contain 0 grams of added sugar. View Recipe Save 07 of 14 Avocado & Kale Omelet Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe. View Recipe Save 08 of 14 Berry-Kefir Smoothie Ana Cadena Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand for this healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe Save 09 of 14 Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand. View Recipe Save 10 of 14 Peanut Butter-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower. This peanut butter–banana flaxseed smoothie is a creamy, satisfying drink that’s perfect for breakfast. The banana adds natural sweetness and helps create a smooth, rich texture. Peanut butter brings delicious nutty flavor along with plant-based protein to keep you full longer. Ground flaxseed boosts the smoothie with fiber and omega-3s. Blended with almond milk, it’s a quick and delicious way to fuel your day. View Recipe Save 11 of 14 High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!) Ali Redmond While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. View Recipe Save 12 of 14 Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette Salad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day. View Recipe Save 13 of 14 Chickpea & Kale Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite. View Recipe Save 14 of 14 Avocado Toast with Burrata Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a weekday-friendly breakfast. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Breakfast & Brunch Special Diet Breakfast & Brunch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit