Whether you choose an easy Mediterranean breakfast recipe like a skillet or sandwich or cozy up to a casserole or Mediterranean breakfast bowl, you’ll be using this region’s healthy, vibrant ingredients to flavor-charge your morning meals.
Frico Fried Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Ever heard of a frico? These cracker-like chips are made from frying cheese until it’s ultra-crispy. Although this Italian specialty is usually served as a light appetizer, it makes a great addition to a breakfast sandwich. Here it combines with dried tomatoes, arugula, provolone cheese, and an egg for one of our most creative (yet easy) Mediterranean breakfast recipes.
Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
Try this simple and vegetable-rich Mediterranean breakfast recipe for a fresh twist on the classic egg breakfast. It’s filled with favorite Italian ingredients, including zucchini, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. You’ll also appreciate the ease—a frittata is an open-face omelet, meaning no tricky flipping is needed.
Blackberry-Ginger Overnight Bulgur
This Mediterranean breakfast recipe features creamy, protein-rich Greek yogurt and bulgur, a whole-grain cereal that will help keep you satisfied all morning. And talk about simple—the entire dish takes just 10 minutes of prep the night before. When morning comes, simply stir and serve.
Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts, and Honey
Goat cheese, walnuts, dates, and honey transform plain old oatmeal into a craveable Mediterranean morning meal. Whether you use quick-cooking rolled oats, steel-cut oats, or regular rolled oats is up to you. Here’s a primer on how to cook whichever oatmeal variety you choose.
Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches
Our favorite Mediterranean breakfast ideas are not only good for you but also fast, fresh, and tasty. Stacked with spinach leaves, tomato slices, a fried egg, and a sprinkle of feta cheese on a multigrain sandwich thin, this one has it all. Even better: This all can be yours in just 20 minutes.
Egg White Scramble with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Prefer to hold the yolks? Try this low-cal (yet high-protein) Mediterranean diet breakfast recipe. Fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes play nicely with olive oil and garlic. Scramble in some egg whites as you toast a slice of bread, an English muffin, or a bagel, and dive right in—you’ll be well-fueled for hours.
Breakfast Ham and Egg Cups
Breakfast casseroles are great, but sometimes they take too long to bake (for a weekday, at least!). Because it uses a muffin tin, this Mediterranean breakfast bake needs less than 20 minutes in the oven. Though the pesto is optional, we highly recommend it to add Italian appeal. Either purchased or homemade pesto will do.
Asparagus and Prosciutto Frittata
This hearty Mediterranean breakfast recipe has prosciutto for extra protein and asparagus spears for a burst of fresh, earthy flavor. Just before serving, top with shredded cheese. The original lineup calls for cheddar, but if you want to stick to the Mediterranean theme, go with mozzarella or provolone.
Quick Skillet Granola
Start with a hearty parfait made with homemade granola. Our skillet recipe is loaded with nuts, flax seeds, and oats. You can have the recipe on the table in just 15 minutes. All that's left to do is slice the fresh fruit.
Baked Cherry Oatmeal
If you have a bit more time for breakfast, try making this baked oatmeal recipe. Allow 40 minutes for the dish to bake and you'll be rewarded with a hearty Mediterranean breakfast that's loaded with cherries, steel cut oats, and honey.
Berry-Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Make this smoothie with fresh fruit, cashews, flaxseed, and coconut. Serve it as a smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit, cocoa nibs, and toasted coconut.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
If you've never had a cottage cheese breakfast bowl before, consider this your invitation. Top your favorite cottage cheese with fresh fruit, granola, and chia seeds. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Pea and Potato Quiche with Honey Wheat Crust
Skip the expected quiche crust and make a whole wheat dough instead. Fill the dish with an egg mixture, potatoes, peas, and a little bit of goat cheese. Round out the dish with fresh herbs and lemon zest.
Spaghetti Squash Frittata Topped with Romesco
This frittata is loaded with tender spaghetti squash, kale, and eggs. Top the finished pie with a homemade romesco sauce. The sauce is made with peppers, almonds, tomato paste, garlic, and vinegar.
Creamsicle Blended Oats
If you've never had blended oats, this is your sign to try them. The texture is smooth and creamy. Here, we're adding orange juice, flaxseed meal, and a touch of honey. Top with fresh orange segments and serve.
Seeds and Fruit Muesli
This muesli recipe is filled with dried berries, nuts, and seeds. You can serve it cold with yogurt or fruit, or follow our directions for serving this Mediterranean breakfast warm. Make a batch and eat it throughout the week.
Harissa-Sauced Chickpeas with Scrambled Eggs
If you're team savory breakfast, meet your new go-to recipe. Serve saucy, spicy chickpeas with fluffy scrambled eggs and toast. It's spicy, hearty, and will keep you full until lunchtime.
Lemon-Garlic Braised Eggs
Nestle eggs into cut squash noodles and flavor with fresh lemon and herbs. This Mediterranean skillet is the perfect balance of protein and vegetables. We like to serve it with freshly cracked black pepper.