16 Veggie-Packed Breakfast Recipes For When You've Eaten Too Much Sugar By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 9, 2023 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 Close Added sugar in moderation can be part of a healthy eating pattern, but there may be some days where we overdo it. Symptoms like fatigue and mental fog are normal after eating too much added sugar, and these recipes provide nutrients that can help get you back on track first thing in the morning. With no more than 3 grams of added sugar per serving, these veggie-packed breakfasts are perfect choices to help you feel good and energized for the day. They also feature anti-inflammatory ingredients like eggs, whole grains and dark leafy greens so you can combat inflammation's pesky symptoms like digestive distress and high blood pressure. Recipes like our Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins and Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla are nutritious and tasty options for your morning meal. 01 of 16 Broccoli & Cheese Omelet View Recipe Save Jennifer Causey This bright-green omelet is a perfect way to get kids to eat their veggies. Finely chopping the broccoli and spinach not only helps them cook faster, but also makes them easier--and safer--for toddlers to eat. Have all your ingredients ready next to the stove because this omelet cooks up fast. Read more about the story behind this omelet: Cooking with Juliet. 02 of 16 Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins View Recipe Save Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for the days when you don't have time for your typical bowl of oatmeal. You can also serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch. 03 of 16 Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette View Recipe Save 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. 04 of 16 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie View Recipe Save Ali Redmond Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in. 05 of 16 Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches View Recipe Save These individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week. 06 of 16 Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla View Recipe Save Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying. 07 of 16 Egg Salad Avocado Toast View Recipe Save It's like egg salad and avocado toast had a baby in this 5-minute healthy breakfast. 08 of 16 Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs View Recipe Save Casey Barber Meal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor. 09 of 16 Chickpea & Potato Hash View Recipe Save The eggs cook right on top of this chickpea and potato hash--cook them a few extra minutes if you prefer hard-set eggs. Serve with warm pita bread and a cucumber salad with mint and yogurt. 10 of 16 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast View Recipe Save Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg. 11 of 16 Rainbow Frittata View Recipe Save This delicious frittata is loaded with heart-healthy, omega-3 enriched eggs and a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of sriracha. 12 of 16 Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato View Recipe Save Potatoes, cheese and greens make this mini quiche recipe delicious and satisfying. Bake up a batch over the weekend and you'll have breakfast available in a hurry for the rest of the week. 13 of 16 Salmon Potato Cakes View Recipe Save Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke These crispy salmon potato cakes come together quickly when you use shortcut ingredients like canned salmon and frozen hash browns. Serve these cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of leafy greens. 14 of 16 Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs View Recipe Save Have you tried savory oats yet? It's a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired. 15 of 16 Easy Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche View Recipe Save This broccoli and Cheddar quiche gets its creamy texture from evaporated milk. It's a great recipe to make ahead: simply reheat before serving or cut into slices and reheat each morning for breakfast. Using precut microwaveable broccoli cuts down on prep time, but if you have broccoli crowns sitting around, go ahead and use those up. Just be sure to cook the broccoli only untilbarely tender or the final dish will have overcooked, soggy broccoli. 16 of 16 Air-Fryer Spinach-Pepper Egg Bites View Recipe Save Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter With just 10 minutes of active time, you can make a veggie-packed breakfast. Here, we use spinach and bell pepper, but you can try other filling ideas like sausage and mushroom, zucchini and mozzarella, or smoked salmon and pepper. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Breakfast & Brunch Vegetable Breakfasts Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit