7 Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the both the most important meal of the day and one of the hardest to prepare with our busy mornings. But these 7 breakfast ideas can be prepared in a jiffy or even parts of it the night before. Breakfast gives you the energy you need for the day and starts up your metabolism, a.k.a. your fat-burning engine. Consider these 7 ideas tomorrow morning. 

1. Embrace the Mediterranean diet: Try a piece of whole grain or sprouted grain toast, add 1 egg any style you like, diced tomatoes and avocado. Add a dash of salt and pepper and you'll be ready for the day. It also has a super fresh taste for summer. The egg is your protein and the avocado and toast will keep you full all day. 

2. Omelet: As versatile as you like, an omelet is a great foundation for getting great protein and all the veggies you want. A 2-egg omelet will keep you full until lunch and also will help avoid unnecessary snacking throughout the day. 

3. Quick breakfast: Just enough time to sit and eat a quick breakfast in the morning? Try plain greek yogurt, add blueberries, raspberries and blackberries and even a small drizzle of honey. This will also keep you full and may even satisfy your sweet craving throughout the day. 

4. Pumpkin/Yogurt/Avocado Smoothie: A great smoother for healthier looking skin, and you'll be full throughout the morning. Canned pumpkin boasts 17mg of beta-carotene and 12mg of alpha-carotene per cup.  Both of these carotenoids are converted by the body into retinol, one of the precursors to vitamin A.  The retinol combines with fat molecules from the avocado and yogurt, forming vitamin A.  Vitamin A as mentioned is an essential skin nutrient which helps cell growth and replenishment.

5. Veggie Egg Strata: Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this casserole style baked egg dish is something you could prepare Sunday evening and eat for breakfast the next 3 or 4 days. Excellent leftovers, this allows you to prepare a healthy, high-protein and delicious breakfast for the first half of the week. Get the recipe.

6. Overnight Peach Melba Oatmeal: if you don't know, Melba is a classic dessert traditionally made with vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, peaches and sugar. This spin off could be amazing for a healthy breakfast, because it's been translated into a naturally sweet breakfast that's good for you too. It's simple, balanced and perfect for busy mornings. Get the recipe.

7. Avocado Smoothie Bowl With Almonds and Mint: Smoothies can easily be translated into a breakfast bowl, which can feel much more like a meal for breakfast. Two key ingredients to achieve that thickness in a smoothie bowl are avocados and bananas. Get the recipe here.