8 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes That Aren’t Oatmeal

You have heard of banana pancakes, but what about pancake bananas? These mini pancake-coated bananas are perfect for kids — or kids at heart! An extension of last year’s pancake “cereal” trend, this easy breakfast option first drew big raves when TikTok creators like @stirandstyle and @thehungerdiaries made them. Slices of banana are dipped in pancake batter and then cooked until golden brown. The verdict? If you like warm, caramelized bananas on top of your pancakes, you will love these!

For this variation, stir together a quick whole-wheat pancake batter with buttermilk and that not-so-secret pancake ingredient — olive oil, which adds fruity, herbaceous notes to the pancakes. Or feel free to swap in melted butter or a neutral oil for a more traditional take.

It’s okay to go nutty for this nutritious smoothie, because it’s made without added sugar and has the benefit of gut-friendly probiotics thanks to kefir, a fermented dairy drink. Hazelnuts, which are toasted to mellow any bitterness, provide an excellent source of vitamin E and manganese, according to the USDA, and dates are a natural sweetener.

Level up your avocado toast by adding vegetables! Tomatoes add a burst of color, flavor, and lycopene to this simple dish that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Plus, you can top this delicious toast with any fresh veggies that you have on hand. Radishes, sprouts, lettuce, and onions all make great choices. Add this easy breakfast recipe to your regular rotation today.

When you need a little sunshine in your day, blend up this bright beverage, which is spiked with equal parts citrus and nostalgia. Oranges and mangos add a double dose of immune-boosting vitamin C, according to the USDA, plus filling fiber. Blending in flaxseeds is an ingenious way to get essential omega-3 fats, soluble fiber, protein, and potassium, according to Cleveland Clinic.

Magnesium takes part in more than 300 chemical reactions in your body, according to the National Institutes of Health. So it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that it promotes emotional well-being. Specifically, research has shown that magnesium may help level out your cortisol levels, keeping stress in check. If you’d like to add more of this relaxing mineral to your diet, sunflower seeds can help. One cup provides 455 mg, according to the USDA, more than the U.S Food and Drug Administration’s recommended daily value of 420 mg.

Beets can give your smoothies an appealing bright red color and filling fiber. In this frozen bowl, chia seeds add protein and healthy omega-3 fats to make this an extra-satisfying breakfast or post-workout snack. Pro tip: Use frozen fruit. Not only will it save you some money on your grocery bill, but frozen fruit is typically picked at peak freshness so it retains more flavor and nutrients, according to Consumer Reports.

Strawberries and kiwi are superstar sources of vitamin C. One serving of this salad will more than meet your daily requirement for this immune-supporting vitamin, per the National Institutes of Health. Plus, avocado adds healthy fats and fiber, per USDA data, both of which help make this meal more filling — and its creaminess balances the tanginess of all that citrus.

Research has found that consuming caffeine with carbohydrates after a hard workout can help speed up muscle recovery. In this recipe matcha adds the caffeine and polyphenols, while mango adds the carbs per the USDA, and naturally sweet taste. Baby spinach is one of the best veggies to add to smoothies because it blends easily, packs nutrients (including protein), per the USDA, and can’t be tasted. Hemp milk is dairy-free milk that adds a slightly nutty and creamy taste to smoothies, plus a source of omega-3s and protein, according to The Healthy.