16 Mediterranean Diet Breakfasts for Beginners By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 25, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn If you are searching for Mediterranean diet breakfast ideas, look no further! Start your mornings with these fiber-rich and nutritious recipes. The Mediterranean diet focuses on ingredients like whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, which are easily incorporated into breakfast recipes. Whether you are in the mood for quick, cozy oatmeal or satisfying frittatas stuffed with veggies, you will find them here. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 16 Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta View Recipe Save Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn These hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients that are popular in Mediterranean cuisines, including feta, tomato and spinach. 02 of 16 Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal View Recipe Save Chopped dates, honey and cinnamon provide natural sweetness to these overnight oats, and pine nuts balance each bite. 03 of 16 Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata View Recipe Save This vegetable-studded frittata recipe comes together quickly for busy mornings—or make it the night before and simply reheat it for breakfast. Serve it with fruit and a slice of toasted whole-grain bread to round your meal out. 04 of 16 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries View Recipe Save This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is perfect for busy mornings. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and get you going on your day. 05 of 16 Fig & Ricotta Overnight Oats View Recipe Save With just a bit of work before bed, you can have a fast but rich, fruity and healthy breakfast in the morning. These overnight oats "cook" while you sleep. Toast almonds and chop figs the night before, so that when you rise, you can just stir in the fruit, nuts, honey and ricotta cheese for a hearty, sweet and creamy breakfast. 06 of 16 Vegetable Omelets View Recipe Save Enjoy this veggie omelet for breakfast (or dinner!). Pair it with potatoes or a slice of toast for a complete meal. 07 of 16 Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl View Recipe Save A little frozen banana gives a creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl that's a complete breakfast in one bowl. 08 of 16 Berry Chia Pudding View Recipe Save Chia seeds are a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus they have fiber, iron and calcium. Here they're mixed with a fruity base and refrigerated until the chia seeds expand to form a thick, creamy texture similar to tapioca. Pudding for breakfast? We're in! 09 of 16 Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats View Recipe Save Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to four jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week. 10 of 16 Muffin-Tin Spanakopita Omelets View Recipe Save The flavors and textures in these baked eggs are inspired by spanakopita, the pie with Greek origins that encases spinach, onion, feta and eggs in crispy phyllo. These are muffin-size instead of pie-size, so there's no need for slicing and portioning when you're on the go in the morning. 11 of 16 Homemade Plain Yogurt View Recipe Save Learning how to make yogurt at home is simple with this easy homemade yogurt recipe. Keep a batch of this on hand for quick breakfast smoothies, overnight oats and smoothie bowls to fuel your morning. 12 of 16 Fig & Ricotta Toast View Recipe Save This easy toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week. Protein-rich ricotta is crowned with fresh or dried figs. A drizzle of honey sweetens it up while toasted almond slices add crunch. 13 of 16 Cherry-Walnut Overnight Oats View Recipe Save Cream cheese, dried cherries and crunchy walnuts give this overnight oats recipe a cheesecake-like flavor and creamy texture. Fresh lemon zest adds a bit of zip, and a hint of sweetness from raw cane sugar blunts the tart edge of the fruit. 14 of 16 Tomato & Feta Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust View Recipe Save You've used spaghetti squash in place of pasta, but have you used it for a low-carb quiche crust? Shredded roasted spaghetti squash turns into a perfectly crispy quiche crust in this healthy recipe that's perfect for any time of day. 15 of 16 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey View Recipe Save A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. 16 of 16 Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix View Recipe Save Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you're ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains 6 grams of fiber—almost a quarter of your daily quota. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Regional Mediterranean Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit