Are you looking for a variety of healthy and tasty gluten-free breakfast options? Whether you are following a strict gluten-free diet or want to reduce your gluten intake, these mouth-watering recipes are sure to satisfy your morning cravings. The good news is that nowadays, there are many gluten-free products available on the market, including gluten-free sandwich bread and tortillas. Many of these recipes utilize these products, but you can also make them yourself, too, with gluten-free flour.
So, you can still enjoy delicious and nutritious breakfast meals without compromising taste or health. We have compiled a list of 24 different gluten-free breakfast ideas that cater to various tastes and preferences. From light and refreshing smoothies and parfaits to hearty and filling casseroles, scrambles, and breakfast burritos, this collection has something for everyone. So, start your day with these delightful and wholesome gluten-free breakfast ideas!
1. Creamy Buckwheat Porridge with Blueberry Compote
Here is one of our newer recipes, so be sure to check it out if you haven’t already done so. This breakfast is entirely gluten-free. It’s super delicious with its bright berry flavor! The porridge contains Buckwheat groats, assorted spices, stevia, and almond milk. Then, you’ll enjoy a delicious and healthy berry compote made with fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and just a touch of salt.
2. Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
If you’re not the biggest eater in the morning, you might prefer to enjoy something light like a smoothie. We suggest this recipe by Joyful Healthy Eats containing bananas, peanut butter, cinnamon, and ground flaxseed. It contains almond milk, but you can use any type of milk you prefer! This protein-packed smoothie will help you have the energy you need to get through your morning.
3. Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
Cookies? For breakfast? Yep, you heard that right! These delicious and nutritious cookies pack a punch of flavor with their unique blend of ingredients. For instance, the recipe has sweet honey, chewy oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and more. It also has pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice! Unlike other cookies, it doesn’t have tons of sugar, so it doesn’t feel like you are eating dessert for breakfast.
4. Cauliflower Chilaquiles
This dish is entirely gluten-free when you buy gluten-free tortilla chips, which are easy to do since many corn tortilla chips are naturally GF! This recipe also has cauliflower, assorted spices, tomatoes, black beans, and cheese. On top, you can load it with fried eggs, fresh avocado slices, or lime crema. Don’t forget to garnish it with fresh chopped cilantro!
5. Gluten-Free Quiche
Standard quiche recipes use pastry pie crust containing gluten, but did you know you can make or buy a gluten-free crust? Then, this quiche filling is naturally gluten-free. It contains onions, broccoli, garlic, ham, and eggs. Don’t forget to season with classic salt and pepper, which enhances the flavor of the vegetables. This recipe takes just under an hour and a half to make!
6. Quinoa Yogurt Parfait
This gluten-free yogurt parfait is unique because it doesn’t contain granola; instead, it contains cooked quinoa! It also has coconut yogurt, assorted berries, and honey or maple syrup for natural sweeteners. We suggest using plain, nonfat Greek yogurt if you enjoy its tanginess. This recipe is a great way to nourish your body in the morning, even if you don’t have the biggest appetite.
7. Easy Egg and Potato Breakfast Muffins
These gluten-free egg bites will soon become your favorite recipe! They hold up well in the freezer, perfect for a make-ahead breakfast. You can simply pop one of these in the microwave and enjoy it on your way out the door. You only need eggs, russet potatoes, and seasonings to make it. Also, some fresh parsley can help to make it nice and refreshing.
8. Healthy Egg Casserole with Hashbrowns
Here’s an eggy casserole containing spinach and other healthy ingredients that are gluten-free! Bananas About Life created it. Casserole recipes like this are always great for serving a small crowd. It makes nine servings, and it’s super easy to throw together, especially because you can use frozen hashbrowns. You will also need onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, eggs, and coconut milk.
9. Easy Make-Ahead Egg Muffins
Here is another egg bite recipe you can make if you want a GF breakfast! These are different because they don’t contain potatoes. Instead, you will enjoy flavors of fresh onions, bell peppers, spinach, and breakfast meat. Don’t forget to include all of the suggested seasonings because it gives the egg muffins a deeper flavor.
10. Gluten-Free Avocado Toast
With the help of some gluten-free bread, you can make the most delicious GF avocado toast! The recipe creator suggests using the brand Canyon Bakehouse for the bread, but if you have a preferred product already, go ahead and use that. Aside from that, you’ll need avocados, eggs, Everything But The Bagel seasoning, and hot sauce. Scramble or fry the egg before topping it on the avocado!
11. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese On Everything Pagel (Paleo Bagel)
Nothing is quite as classic as a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a bagel. If you eat gluten-free, don’t worry; you don’t have to miss out on this delicacy. You can use a GF bagel to get the job done. You will also need eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and Hickory smoked bacon. Add a smidge of sea salt and pepper to the eggs to season them.
12. Italian Breakfast Casserole (Paleo, Whole30)
This Italian-style GF casserole is loaded with goodies such as peppers, pork sausage, butternut squash, and sun-dried tomatoes. The nutritional yeast helps give it a nice savory flavor, while the coconut milk makes the eggs nice and fluffy! This amazing recipe takes just over an hour to make and will serve ten hungry people! Make it for your next brunch gathering.
13. Everything Bagel Breakfast Burritos
These delightful breakfast burritos with everything bagel seasoning can be easily made GF by swapping the tortilla with a gluten-free one. All the ingredients used for the filling are naturally gluten-free, such as sausage, seasonings, hash browns, eggs, spinach, and cheese. This burrito is packed with many nutritious components, so it is an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast that will provide your body with essential nutrients.
14. Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Next time you need a light and quick breakfast, make a smoothie with whole ingredients! This recipe has a unique flavor profile, from the delicious bananas to the blueberries and the flax and chia seeds. The unsweetened almond milk and creamy almond butter perfectly complement the fruit in the smoothie. You can also include some protein or ice, as suggested by The Wooden Skillet.
15. Breakfast Yogurt Parfait (Gluten Free)
Consider using gluten-free granola to create a delicious breakfast parfait. This parfait includes staple ingredients like yogurt and fruit but adds chia seeds and pomegranate seeds for an extra touch of flavor. While the recipe recommends using vanilla Greek yogurt, those monitoring their WW points can opt for plain, nonfat Greek yogurt instead. It’s worth noting that this recipe yields two servings!
16. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Who wouldn’t want to try oatmeal that tastes exactly like a cinnamon roll? As soon as we saw this recipe by The Big Man’s World, we knew we just had to share it! The best part is that you can eat it hot or cold. You’ll need cream cheese, milk, cinnamon, and rolled oats to make it. Use whichever sweetener you prefer, whether regular granulated sugar, stevia, or something else.
17. Gluten-Free Breakfast Hash
Making a breakfast hash recipe like this one is incredibly enjoyable since all you have to do is throw everything into a pan and savor the mixture of flavors and textures. The recipe contains potatoes, green onions, eggs, cheddar cheese, and white onions, along with ample seasoning to provide flavor in every bite! It yields four servings, making it ideal for a small family.
18. Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich
English muffin breakfast sandwiches can still be part of your diet when eating gluten-free! Isn’t that the best thing you’ve heard all day? There is a brand called Glutino that makes them, or you can make them yourself. For this tasty sandwich, you will need eggs, cheese, and meat patties. You can use whole eggs or egg whites, and whichever type of meat you want, so this recipe is extremely customizable.
19. 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
This is the perfect GF breakfast bar to take on the go and pair with a yummy smoothie! The best part is that they are refined, sugar-free, and vegan. The primary components are bananas, almond butter, gluten-free rolled oats, and chocolate chips. However, you can add other mix-ins, such as walnuts and pecans, or throw some cinnamon or vanilla extract into the mixture.
20. Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins (Paleo, Vegan Options)
These GF morning muffins are packed with raisins, grated apples, walnuts, and shredded carrots. You will also need basic baking ingredients, including gluten-free flour. We love this recipe using coconut sugar and raw honey to sweeten the muffins! When following this recipe, you will end up with a dozen muffins. Enjoy this with some fresh fruit and your morning coffee!
21. 10-Minute Quinoa Breakfast Scramble
Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast food option? Try making a protein-packed scramble with eggs and quinoa. This quick recipe can be prepared in 10 minutes and is both gluten-free and vegetarian. Top it off with some salsa and a side of avocado for extra flavor. Each serving contains 17 grams of protein, making it a nutritious and filling way to start your day.
22. Gluten-Free Breakfast Burritos
Make these freezer-friendly gluten-free breakfast burritos, which you can stock up and enjoy whenever! Of course, you will need gluten-free flour tortillas. Besides that, you don’t need to worry about any gluten in the burrito filling. It requires breakfast sausage, hash browns, vegetables, eggs, and cheese. Specifically, you can use two types of cheese: shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack! Don’t forget to dip the burritos in salsa or sour cream when serving.
23. Gluten-Free Breakfast Casserole
Lastly, we have a GF casserole loaded with hash browns, sausage, cheese, and green onions. The base of the dish is made with eggs and milk, which turns out extremely fluffy and flavorful. With this meal, your hunger will be satiated, and you can start your day feeling good. This recipe takes an hour and a half to make, but it is worth the effort.
24. Oat Banana Blueberry Muffins
Our gluten-free blueberry muffins with oats are an ideal way to start your morning. We suggest pairing these little muffins with something else on this list, such as a smoothie, parfait, or even an egg dish! This recipe contains bananas, eggs, oats, and blueberries. You will also need some other baking staples to make them. It makes about a dozen muffins, and you can freeze them later!
