Low-calorie breakfast recipes for a healthier start to the day

From banana waffles and savoury frittatas to smoothie bowls and eggs, here are 15 recipes that will help keep you full until lunchtime.

Start the day strong with these low calorie, healthy breakfast options, hand-picked by Taste’s expert nutritionist.

These 15 options will give you the energy you need and will help keep you full until lunchtime.

Easy choc berry overnight oats

It only takes 5 minutes prep the night before to wake up to this healthy breakfast. These choc berry oats are the perfect way to start your day.

Baked egg, kale and herb pots

These egg pots have an extra veg boost to make them healthy and delicious.

This baked egg dish is a great savoury option.

Porridge with apple and pear compote

Roll up, roll up, for a hearty porridge breakfast with a brand new look.

Zucchini nests with egg and kale

This easy low-cal dinner will take no time at all on busy weeknights. It would even make a delicious weekend breakfast.

Pumpkin, chickpea and chilli zucchini slice

Pumpkin, chickpea and chilli turn this easy zucchini slice into a vegetarian staple.

Wholemeal banana pancakes

Wholemeal banana pancakes topped with honey and sliced banana makes a blissful weekend breakfast.

Wholemeal banana pancakes are a healthier option.

Mango and passionfruit swirl smoothie bowl

Enjoy a healthy brekky with this delicious mango smoothie bowl. You only need 5 minutes to whip it up.

One-pan sweet potato and egg hash

This bright breakfast is a healthy twist on your regular potato hash – plus, it’s quick, easy and vegetarian.

Healthy banana waffles

For a simple low cal breakfast, you can’t go past our healthy waffles topped with yoghurt and berries.

Waffles don't have to be packed with sugar.

Citrus and berry salad with yoghurt and seed sprinkle

Start the day with this healthy breakfast salad, full of fresh ingredients including raspberries, strawberries and orange. It’s also gluten-free and low in fat and calories.

Tropical kale smoothie

Grab breakfast on the go with this quick and easy tropical smoothie, that’s as tasty as it is good for you.

Savoury French toast

Meet a better-for-you version of everyone’s favourite breakfast or brunch item: French toast.

Savoury French toast is a winner.

Spicy avocado toasted muffin with shaved ham and spinach

Enjoy a spicy twist on the classic smashed avocado on toast, with this speedy ten minute breakfast.

Open-pan zucchini, chilli and ricotta frittata

Perfect for a weekend breakfast or easy dinner, this healthy vegetarian frittata will be a new family fave.

Pumpkin and quinoa nourish bowl

This bright vegetarian salad bowl is loaded with pumpkin, egg, quinoa and cabbage. This dish makes for a healthy and easy lunch or light dinner.

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Originally published as Low-calorie breakfast recipes for a healthier start to the day