Dietitian-Approved Breakfast for Dinner Ideas

I’ll be the first to admit that breakfast is my all-time-favorite meal of the day. I love starting my morning off with a strong cup of coffee or tea and noshing on some oatmeal, eggs, or even a smoothie.

And while some breakfast foods might not be the healthiest (looking at you, sugary cereal), there are plenty of oh-so-good-for-you options. So why save them just for your morning meal?

Start up those frying pans, and let’s get started!

I’m dishing out dozens of breakfast recipes that make for delicious, hearty dinners, too. You’ll find everything from healthy versions of pancakes to savory quiches and beyond.

• Tomato Asparagus Frittata from Shahzadi Devje, RD, CDE, MSc, owner of Desi~licious

• Colorful Tempeh Breakfast Scramble from Denise Barratt, RD, nutrition blogger at Vine Ripe Nutrition

• Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs from Colleen Christensen, RD, founder of No Food Rules

• Overnight Barley Breakfast Bowl from my own kitchen

• Easy Shakshuka for One from Alena Kharlamenko, RD, nutrition blogger at Alena Menko

• Chilaquiles with Chicken and Queso Fresco from Lindsey Pine, MS, RDN, CLT, author of Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook

• Vegetarian Lentils with Egg Toast from my own kitchen

• Spinach, Tomato, and Cheese Frittata from Christie Gagnon, RD, owner of Hoorah to Health 

• Farmers’ Market Tempeh Hash from Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, author of Plant Powered for Life

• Breakfast Strata from Peggy Krody, RD, nutrition blogger at RD 4 Health

• Ricotta Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Reduction from my own kitchen

• Skillet Breakfast Scramble from Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, nutrition blogger at Bucket List Tummy

• Gluten-Free Egg Casserole with Salmon & Tomato from my own kitchen

• Crustless Chickpea Flour Quiche from Erin Cooper, RD, nutrition blogger at Cashews and Quinoa

• Muffin Tin Eggs from Kaitlin Williams Eckstein, MPH, RD, a dietitian at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates 

Want more breakfast for dinner ideas? Use these:

Think of pancakes, and you probably imagine white, fluffy spheres covered in sugary syrup and/or chocolate chips. And while these toppings are oh-so-delicious, they aren’t the best way to start or end your day (re: they’re a sugar crash waiting to happen).

So next time you’re firing up the griddle, swap your usual boxed mix with one of the healthy pancake recipes in this Everyday Health article. I bet you’ll love my fruity and moist version!

Who said breakfast has to be eaten before 11 a.m.? The breakfast recipes from my colleagues and I, featured in this KSL.com article, are packed with fiber and protein to keep you satisfied throughout the night—because nothing’s worse than waking up hungry at 4 a.m. You can bet I’ll be making the shakshuka tomorrow night!

• Shahzadi Devje, RD, CDE, MSc, owner of Desi~licious
• Denise Barratt, RD, nutrition blogger at Vine Ripe Nutrition
• Colleen Christensen, RD, founder of No Food Rules
• Alena Kharlamenko, RD, nutrition blogger at Alena Menko
• Lindsey Pine, MS, RDN, CLT, author of Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook
• Christie Gagnon, RD, owner of Hoorah to Health 
• Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, author of Plant Powered for Life
• Peggy Krody, RD, nutrition blogger at RD 4 Health
• Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, nutrition blogger at Bucket List Tummy
• Erin Cooper, RD, nutrition blogger at Cashews and Quinoa
• Kaitlin Williams Eckstein, MPH, RD, a dietitian at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates 
• 10 Healthier Twists on the Classic Pancake Recipe, EverydayHealth.com
• Breakfast For Dinner, Anyone? Here Are 17 Healthy Recipes, KSL.com

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I’d love to hear from you! What are your go-to breakfast for dinner ideas?

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