Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused Diets High-Fiber Recipes High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes 21 Breakfast Recipes to Help You Poop That Aren't Oatmeal By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is 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 Photo: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn If you want a nourishing breakfast that’s not oatmeal, these recipes are worth adding to your routine! These delicious breakfast dishes have at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, which can help relieve constipation and support healthy digestion, thanks to ingredients like whole grains, berries, legumes and chia seeds. Try options like our Breakfast Dal Bowl and Pancetta, Tomato & Avocado Grain Bowls for a hearty morning meal that will help keep your digestive system running smoothly. 01 of 21 Breakfast Dal Bowl Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Lentil-based dal makes a filling breakfast packed with protein, fiber and essential nutrients, delivering lasting energy throughout your morning. Prepare this dal in advance and store it in the fridge for a convenient option to enjoy throughout the week, or freeze it to have on hand for an easy breakfast in the months ahead. View Recipe 02 of 21 Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. View Recipe 03 of 21 Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Poppy seeds add crunch to these fluffy pancakes paired with a sweet-tart blueberry sauce. What’s the secret to tender pancakes? Don’t overmix your batter! Mixing builds structure, but overmixing will yield a tough pancake. If your batter is lumpy, let it hang out for 5 minutes before cooking. This will give the flour some time to absorb the liquid, ensuring the pancakes turn out just right. View Recipe 04 of 21 Pancetta, Tomato & Avocado Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn These hearty breakfast grain bowls feature grilled avocado, poached eggs, candied pancetta, quinoa, watercress and cherry tomatoes for a blast of flavor. Packed with fiber and protein, this bowl will power you through your day. View Recipe 05 of 21 Chia Seed Pudding Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Learn how to make chia seed pudding with this easy breakfast recipe. We top our chia pudding with sliced strawberries and almonds, but you can change up the toppings depending on what you have on hand. Coconut milk, cashew milk or cow’s milk would all work well in this recipe, too. View Recipe 06 of 21 High-Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco This vibrant high-fiber smoothie bowl is as delicious as it is beautiful. Dragon fruit adds plenty of color but doesn’t have a strong flavor, so the other ingredients can shine through. Pineapple is quite striking when paired with pepitas and bee pollen. Fizzy kombucha makes the texture of this easy smoothie bowl unique. View Recipe 07 of 21 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that's not your thing—it's just as delicious without. View Recipe 08 of 21 Bircher Muesli Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Named after a Swiss physician, Bircher muesli features fresh apple, lemon juice and nuts. We added to this refreshing combo by including chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and we finish our version with a mix of fresh berries for color and flavor. View Recipe 09 of 21 Kiwi-Granola Breakfast Banana Split Carson Downing We take a classic dessert and put a breakfast-friendly spin on it by swapping in yogurt for ice cream. The thicker consistency of the strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) helps it hold its shape and mimic scoops of ice cream. Plus, it has more protein for staying power than regular yogurt. Lots of seeds and nuts are a nice textural counterpoint to the soft banana. View Recipe 10 of 21 Anti-Inflammatory Beans on Toast Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall This beans on toast recipe is inspired by the traditional breakfast in the U.K., where toast is slathered in saucy baked beans. Here we add mushrooms, which add texture and enhance the savory flavor of the dish. Mushrooms are packed with selenium, an antioxidant that may help decrease inflammation in the body. Other nutrient-packed ingredients, like the fiber in multigrain bread and the capsaicin in chili powder, add even more anti-inflammatory power. Use the multigrain bread to sop up the sauce. Serve with a scrambled or fried egg on the side. View Recipe 11 of 21 High-Fiber Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl EatingWell Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don't have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale. View Recipe 12 of 21 Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat. View Recipe 13 of 21 Buckwheat Pancakes Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes have an earthy, nutty flavor. Grapefruit adds a nice amount of fruity sweetness in addition to applesauce, which helps to sweeten the pancakes while keeping sugar in check. Top with Greek yogurt and more maple syrup if desired. View Recipe 14 of 21 Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy, with a velvety texture thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid. View Recipe 15 of 21 Chole Puri (Chickpea Curry with Fried Bread) Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Chole puri is a popular North Indian dish featuring a chickpea curry flavored with an aromatic mix of spices (chole) and served with deep-fried bread (puri). Instead of traditional deep-frying, we opt for a healthier approach by air-frying the puris. If you have a basket-style air fryer, be sure to place them in the center of the basket to prevent the circulating air from folding them as they cook. View Recipe 16 of 21 Corn Pudding & Apple-Berry Parfaits Nate Lemuel These striking parfaits are made with two colors of corn pudding and berry compote. If you prefer, you can use just one type of cornmeal. Culinary ash, typically made from wood like juniper, is used in Native American communities as a source of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. These make a satisfying breakfast or not-too-sweet dessert. Enjoy them warm or chilled. This recipe is part of our spotlight, There's a Movement to Revitalize Indigenous Cuisines and Knowledge—Here's Why That Matters. View Recipe 17 of 21 Roasted Sweet Potato Breakfast Sandwich Brie Goldman This hearty breakfast sandwich will keep you energized and satisfied until lunch, no problem. The roasted sweet potatoes become creamy on the inside, while the whole-grain English muffins are a great crisp contrast. Plus, there's protein from fried eggs, making this sandwich as colorful as it is delicious. View Recipe 18 of 21 Berry-Orange Chia Pudding Jason Donnelly Before you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty shake-up in your morning routine. Chia seeds, a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, are combined with creamy coconut milk, berries and orange juice that adds subtle sweetness and tang. The chia seeds transform overnight to create a thick, creamy pudding for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast. View Recipe 19 of 21 Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie Robby Lozano Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don't have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal. View Recipe 20 of 21 Cinnamon-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee This hearty quinoa breakfast bowl is topped with sliced almonds, bananas and almond butter, but you can easily mix and match toppings. For a drizzled look, warm the almond butter slightly in the microwave before topping each bowl. View Recipe 21 of 21 Chickpea & Kale Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite. View Recipe Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit