Best Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes
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?
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.
Oats
Whole grains are essential to the Mediterranean diet, and oats are an easy meal option for busy mornings. Below are quick breakfast options using quick oats and whole oats .
Fluffy Egg White Oatmeal
5-minute fluffy egg white oatmeal recipe is a great high-protein oatmeal option made with quick oats, mashed banana, egg whites, and honey.
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Collagen Protein Oatmeal (With Quick Oats!)
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.
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Blender Oatmeal Banana Almond Milk Pancakes
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.
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Maple Pecan Granola
Homemade maple pecan granola is a simple, mildly sweet homemade granola recipe made with pure maple syrup, shelled pecans, whole oats, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
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Vanilla Almond Granola with Maple Butter
Vanilla almond granola is a homemade granola recipe made with whole rolled oats, maple syrup, sliced almonds, salt, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract.
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Tahini Granola with Dates
This tahini granola with dates is a naturally sweetened homemade granola recipe made with oats, maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and dates.
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Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
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.
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Sweet Potato Almond Butter Bowl
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.
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Smoothies
Pineapple Kiwi Spinach Green Smoothie
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.
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Peach Pineapple Smoothie
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.
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Blueberry Kale Banana Smoothie
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.
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Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie
This vegan strawberry pomegranate smoothie is made with bananas, pomegranate arils, blueberry, strawberries, dates, and flaxseeds.
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Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie
This strawberry banana pineapple smoothie is made with frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, pineapple (frozen or fresh), and dates.
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Fruits and Nuts
Greek Protein Yogurt Fruit Granola Bowls
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.
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Fresh Mixed Berry Bowl with Honey Greek Yogurt
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.
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Bowl of Pomegranate Arils
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.
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Homemade Larabars (4 Variations)
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.
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Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Granola
Apple cinnamon Greek yogurt granola is a quick breakfast made with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, apple, cinnamon, and granola.
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Egg Recipes
Sumac Eggs
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.
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Shakshuka Eggs With Potato Hash
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.
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Egg White Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Sausage
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.
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Crispy Egg Fritters (Ejjeh)
These crispy egg fritters are perfectly deep-fried to perfection. Soft, airy, and fluffy on the inside, this is my twist on a Syrian classic.
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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
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!
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Egyptian Baked Falafel (Tameya)
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.
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Egyptian Ful Medames
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.
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Ful Medames Toast
Ful medames toast is sliced toasted bread topped with garlic ful medames beans and a cucumber, tomato, mint salad.
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Labneh Pita Sandwich
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!
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Homemade Labneh Dip From Milk
This homemade labneh recipe is the traditional way to make labneh from scratch using milk yogurt.
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Lebanese Za'atar Manakeesh
Zaatar manakeesh, or manouche, are Lebanese thyme and olive oil flatbreads. Typically, manakeesh is served with leafy greens, fresh herbs, tomatoes, pickles, and cucumbers.
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Labneh With Za'atar and Olive Oil
Za'atar labneh, or labneh with za'atar spice and olive oil, is a delicious way to serve labneh dip with a little extra flavor! Just add some za'atar, olive oil, and flaked salt to labneh.
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Syrian Semolina Porridge (Mamouniyeh)
Mamouniyeh is a delicious, sweet semolina pudding that's warm and velvety. This Syrian dish makes the perfect comfort breakfast or traditional dessert.
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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.
I'm allergic to banana. Any ideas for me?
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.