Best Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes

By Lily・Published: Jun 5, 2023・Updated: May 5, 2025・Post may have affiliate links.

The Mediterranean diet is among the most popular, according to the U.S. News and World Report. With research and studies backing its heart-healthy benefits, what's not to love about it?

Mediterranean diet breakfast recipes.

The basics of the Mediterranean diet are simple: prioritize fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and lean protein sources (like fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy). Olive oil is the preferred fat for the Mediterranean diet, rather than butter.

If you are not sure what to make for breakfast following the Mediterranean diet, here are Mediterranean diet breakfast ideas! Each idea below links to a step-by-step recipe.

Oatmeal

Whole grains are essential to the Mediterranean diet, and quick oats are an easy meal option for busy mornings. Below are quick breakfast options with easy oatmeal recipes.

Fluffy Egg White Oatmeal

5 from 6 votes

5-minute fluffy egg white oatmeal recipe is a great high-protein oatmeal option made with quick oats, mashed banana, egg whites, and honey.

egg white oatmeal in a bowl

The Best Protein Oatmeal (With Quick Oats!)

4.63 from 16 votes

This quick and easy everyday protein oatmeal is made with mashed banana, collagen protein, quick oats, water, sliced strawberries, and a pinch of salt. It is the BEST protein oatmeal when you need an easy breakfast.

the best protein oatmeal with mashed banana and sliced strawberries

Blender Oatmeal Banana Almond Milk Pancakes

5 from 4 votes

These are the BEST healthy oatmeal banana pancakes, and they are made with almond milk in the blender within a few minutes. Batch make these pancakes and reheat in the microwave. Serve with maple syrup, honey, or peanut butter.

homemade oatmeal banana pancake top view

Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

5 from 2 votes

Easy roasted sweet potato wedges are an excellent one ingredient breakfast recipe perfect for meal prep. Bake sweet potato wedges on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until tender.

sweet potato wedges

Sweet Potato Almond Butter Bowl

5 from 3 votes

Sweet potato almond butter breakfast bowls are another great breakfast meal prep recipe. It's nutritious and filling, and it's so easy to make! Mix peanut butter, almond butter, or tahini with mashed potatoes in a bowl. Top with flaked coconut, raisins, and chopped nuts.

close up of the sweet potato bowl

Smoothies

Pineapple Kiwi Spinach Green Smoothie

5 from 2 votes

This pineapple kiwi green smoothie with spinach tastes delicious! It's made with all-natural ingredients, and perfect for getting in some fruits and vegetable servings.

close up view of the detox green smoothie

Peach Banana Pineapple Smoothie

5 from 2 votes

This simple peach yogurt smoothie is made with frozen bananas, pineapple, yogurt, and fresh peaches. It's the ultimate end-of-summer treat and great for peach season.

close up view of a pineapple peach and banana smoothie

Blueberry Kale Banana Smoothie

5 from 3 votes

Get your fruit and vegetable servings with this blueberry kale banana smoothie with strawberries and a Honeycrisp apple. This fiber packed smoothie is vegan, and easy to make in a blender.

close up view of the smoothie

Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie

5 from 2 votes

This vegan strawberry pomegranate smoothie is made with bananas, pomegranate arils, blueberry, strawberries, dates, and flaxseeds.

strawberry pomegranate smoothie with a banana and pomegranate in the background

Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie

4.20 from 5 votes

This strawberry banana pineapple smoothie is made with frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, pineapple (frozen or fresh), and dates.

strawberry banana smoothie in a cup

Fruits and Nuts

Greek Protein Yogurt Fruit Granola Bowls

5 from 13 votes

If you are looking for filling breakfasts, Greek yogurt fruit granola bowls are perfect! This meal is easy to customize for when you need a quick and filling healthy breakfast recipe. Use plain greek yogurt or regular yogurt and any combination of fresh fruits. Sprinkle granola on top for a little extra crunch.

Greek protein yogurt fruit granola bowl

Fresh Mixed Berry Bowl with Honey Greek Yogurt

5 from 1 vote

This fresh mixed berry bowl has sliced strawberries, blueberries, and sweet karoline blackberries on top of honey greek yogurt and then topped with sliced raw almonds and unsweetened coconut flakes.

fresh mixed berries in a bowl.

Bowl of Pomegranate Arils

5 from 3 votes

A bowl of fresh pomegranate arils is packed with antioxidants. This is the best way to cut and de-seed a pomegranate without a mess and in very little time. Store the pomegranate seeds in the fridge or freezer, and use them for snacks, smoothies, or salad toppings.

pomegranate arils close up in a bowl

Homemade Larabars (4 Variations)

5 from 2 votes

Homemade date nut bars (Larabars) are quick, delicious, and made with just TWO whole ingredients: dates and nuts. Make any combination of dates and nuts and store for several weeks.

chewy easy date larabars

Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Granola

5 from 1 vote

Apple cinnamon Greek yogurt granola is a quick breakfast made with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, apple, cinnamon, and granola.

Apples and granola on top of cinnamon maple greek yogurt.

Egg Recipes

Sunny Side Up Eggs With Sumac

5 from 4 votes

Sumac eggs fried in olive oil are a Middle Eastern influenced egg recipe. Serve with fresh herbs, pita bread, sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and cucumbers. This recipe is the perfect way to jazz up your morning egg routine.

sumac eggs on a plate with the yolk runny

Shakshuka Eggs With Potato Hash

5 from 3 votes

This shakshuka recipe is a family favorite. The secret? A grated potato hash that absorbs all of the spices to make the ultimate shakshuka base. This Mediterranean dish is the perfect combination of protein and plant-based foods for a well-balanced breakfast.

shakshuka eggs with potato hash

Egg White Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Sausage

5 from 2 votes

This lean egg white breakfast casserole has homemade turkey sausage, hash browns, egg whites, rotel, bell pepper, and onion. It's a healthy and delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole with a southwestern flair. Serve with some chipotle hot sauce.

baked egg white breakfast casserole with hash browns.

Mediterranean

Many countries in the Mediterranean region naturally follow the Mediterranean diet. Here are a few Mediterranean diet breakfast recipes with Mediterranean roots.

Lox Bagel With Creamy Labneh Cheese

5 from 3 votes

This lox bagel is a satisfying 5-minute meal made with a toasted whole-grain bagel, smoked salmon, creamy labneh cheese, capers, fresh dill, and onion. Labneh has less fat than the cream cheese alternative, and it can be made easily at home!

labneh and lox bagel

Egyptian Baked Falafel (Tameya)

4.84 from 6 votes

Lighten up your fried falafel with this gluten-free baked falafel recipe. This Egyptian Ta'ameya recipe is authentic and made from scratch. Store the falafel mix in the freezer for a quick falafel any day of the week.

baked egyptian tameya

Egyptian Ful Medames

4.56 from 9 votes

Egyptian ful medames is a very popular breakfast dish in Egypt made from dried fava beans. This freezer-friendly recipe is made using dried beans either on the stovetop or with a pressure cooker.

homemade ful medames from scratch

Labneh Pita Sandwich

4.20 from 5 votes

This labneh sandwich is made with Lebanese pita bread, homemade labneh, zaatar, olive oil, fresh mint, sliced cucumbers, and tomatoes. It's rolled up into a pita burrito that can be eaten on the go!

labneh pita sandwich cut in half on a plate

Lebanese Za'atar Manakeesh

5 from 8 votes

Zaatar manakeesh, or manouche, are Lebanese thyme and olive oil flatbreads. Typically, manakeesh is served with leafy greens, fresh herbs, tomatoes, pickles, and cucumbers.

cooked manakeesh on a plate

Other Breakfast Ideas

Avocado toast is a simple and nutritious breakfast made with toasted whole-grain bread (or white bread) and crushed avocado. Top avocado toast with a soft boiled egg or hard-boiled egg, or drizzle avocado with olive oil, a squeeze of lime and flaked sea salt. Or, swap this garlic guacamole recipe for plain avocado to elevate things a bit.

A toasted English muffin with a poached egg is a delicious and quick recipe. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to add some healthy fats.

Fruit bowls are a great way to get plenty of fruits. Use any combination of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, papaya, pineapple, banana, apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate arils, and cantaloupe.

More Mediterranean Diet

About Lily

Howdy! My name is Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks to the fridge, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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Christal

June 11, 2023 at 2:22 pm

I'm allergic to banana. Any ideas for me?

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- Lily
  
  June 11, 2023 at 2:34 pm
  
  The Greek yogurt fruit granola bowls are delicious. You can also omit the banana in the oatmeal recipes and substitute maple syrup, agave, or honey. Also with oatmeal you can add a splash of milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
  
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