There are two types of people in the world – those for whom breakfast is their favorite meal of the day and those who just drink a cup of coffee (if they’re lucky). Whether you already love breakfast, or you’re new to the scene and browsing easy, healthy breakfast food ideas, we’ve got 8 gut-healthy breakfast food recipes that’ll put a pep in your step!
Incorporating fermented foods first thing in the morning provides the body a dose of probiotics, enzymes, electrolytes, vital vitamins, and minerals to support gut health and boost energy levels. Who doesn’t want that?
Even if you’re in a hurry, most of these recipes can be whipped together in under 30 minutes, and many of them are perfect for on-the-go. With the staple ingredient being Olive My Pickle Ferments, these gut-healthy breakfast ideas will keep your digestion on track and your taste buds satisfied.
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
As with many things in life, the answer is ‘it depends.’
Eating breakfast will kickstart your metabolism, fuel the body, and set the tone for making healthy choices throughout the day. Have an important meeting at work in the morning? It’s probably a good day to eat a balanced breakfast that includes the gut health trifecta of fats, fiber, and ferments!
If you’re a woman, where you are in your cycle also factors in to whether it’s important to start the day with gut-healthy breakfast recipes. You can read more about that here.
That segues us into the alternative to eating breakfast, which is fasting. Whether it’s a shorter Intermittent Fast or a longer 24-hour Gut Reset, fasting can help with balancing blood sugar, weight loss, healing the gut, and a lot more.
If you’re curious about fasting, then these articles are a must-read: Difference in Fasting Times: Which One is Right for You? And How to Maximize the Benefits of Fasting
Whether fasting or eating right when you wake up, our breakfast recipes can be enjoyed any time of day! In fact, in the next section we’re going to challenge your belief system around breakfast altogether.
Unconventional Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Your morning meal doesn’t have to be a traditional breakfast recipe. When trying to eat nutrient-dense foods, people often feel stuck when it comes to healthy breakfast ideas. But why limit yourself to one category of recipes?
What makes that first meal of the day a “real” breakfast, anyways? Is it eggs? Bacon? Something sweet and fruity?
If you remove the labels of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and think of them as meal #1, meal #2, and meal #3, the options for gut-healthy breakfast food ideas are endless! It’s certainly a mindset shift, but it takes the pressure off finding the perfect breakfast recipes for your weekly meal plan.
We know this may sound strange, but one of our favorite things to eat in the morning are dinner leftovers. You can make a ‘Fridge Cleanout Bowl’ with whatever greens, grains, veggies, and protein leftovers you have available. Just don’t forget to top with Olive My Pickle ferments to get in one of your 3 servings a day!
Recipe Roundup: Gut-Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Ready to dive in? We’ve got a mix of light bites and hearty plates with options for both sweet and savory.
Warning – We recommend having a snack in hand before reading any further, because these easy, healthy breakfast food recipes are gonna make your mouth water.
1. Smoothie with LiveBrine Probiotic Pickle Juice
Boost your morning smoothie with a shot of OMP LiveBrine Pickle Juice for an extra probiotic kick. We have a roundup of 12 Probiotic Pickle Juice Smoothies that are perfect for those busy mornings when you need a nutrient-dense breakfast on the go. The LiveBrine Pickle Juice adds a boost of probiotics and enzymes to help your body digest the fruit and absorb all the vitamins and minerals. You won't even taste the LiveBrine, but your gut will thank you!
2. Hearty Gut-Healthy Staple Plate
If you don’t feel like scrolling Pinterest for healthy breakfast ideas, then stick with the classic breakfast plate. Choose any or all the following to customize however you’d like:
- Two eggs, cooked however you like ‘em
- Sliced avocado
- Seasonal fruit
- Bacon or sausage
- Gluten Free toast or sourdough bread
- Ferments – we LOVE how sauerkraut or kimchi pair with eggs
This meal is not only packed with healthy fats and proteins but also provides a great probiotic boost from the sauerkraut. The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with the tangy sauerkraut, and the eggs add a protein punch to keep you full all morning. It's the breakfast of champions – if champions were obsessed with gut health.
3. Probiotic Sauerkraut Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Tacos are always a good idea. Try and prove us wrong! Something about a warm, soft tortilla with fluffy eggs will make any day better. Our Probiotic Sauerkraut Breakfast Tacos start with those two ingredients and are topped with avocado, Heat & Spicy Sauerkraut, cilantro, and our Red Probiotic Hot Sauce. This healthy breakfast idea combines the comfort of traditional breakfast tacos with the gut health benefits of fermented foods.
4. Heat & Spicy Huevos Rancheros
Similar, but with a twist, is our breakfast recipe for Heat & Spicy Huevos Rancheros. We like to start with Siete Foods tortillas and refried beans, over easy eggs, OMP Heat & Spicy Sauerkraut, and our Probiotic Pickle de Gallo. The combination of fiber-rich beans and probiotics from the ferments makes this dish a standout among breakfast recipes. The spicy sauerkraut adds a kick that balances the creamy avocado and savory beans, making this a hearty and satisfying meal for any time of day.
5. Avocado Toast Trio
Create a trio of gut-healthy avocado toasts using gluten-free bread or sliced toasted sweet potato for a grain-free option. Smash several avocados with flax seeds and Kosher Dill LiveBrine Pickle Juice before spreading on the toast. Top one with Fermented Sauerkraut, another with our Probiotic Pickle de Gallo, and the last with an over-easy egg and Probiotic Hot Sauce. When you need quick and easy healthy breakfast ideas, this one’s a keeper.
6. Mini Muffin Quiche Topped with Sauerkraut
These Mini Muffin Quiche are great for meal prep days. Prep them at the beginning of the week and you have an easy-to-pack breakfast or snack for busy mornings. They’re made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your fridge. Just top with OMP Fermented Sauerkraut to add a probiotic crunch! Didn’t have time to meal prep? No worries! Just grab some egg bites from your local coffee shop and top them with your favorite sauerkraut flavor.
7. LiveBrine Fat Bombs
While it’s more of a snack, we had to include our LiveBrine Fat Bombs in this roundup for all our fasting friends. When your stomach is already growling at 8:00am but you don’t want to break your fast until 12:00pm, these little guys are your secret weapon. Full of healthy fats and electrolytes, they’ll give your body what it needs to keep going a little longer.
For more fasting snack ideas, check out this article.
8. Stuffed Avocados
2-ingredient breakfast recipes? It doesn’t get easier than our Stuffed Avocados. All you need is a ripe avocado and your favorite OMP Fermented Food. It’s a great option to take into the office because you can transport the avocado whole, slice it open and scoop some sauerkraut or kimchi on top.
Time to Integrate Ferments into Your Morning Routine
Now that we’ve given you a few examples, coming up with healthy breakfast ideas should start feeling easier! Beginning the day with nutrient-dense foods will give you energy to tackle even the most intimidating to-do list. It also sets the tone for food choices throughout the day. When your first meal is full of healthy fats, protein, fruits, and veggies, you’ll be more inclined to keep up the momentum all day long. Whether your ‘breakfast’ is at 8:00am or 2:00pm, you’ll want to incorporate ferments for all the gut healing benefits.
Start your meal prep now and stock up on OMP Fermented Foods!
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