In a Breakfast Rut? 9 Inspired Ways to Kickstart Your Morning

Greek yogurt, honey, clementines, and raspberries make a sunny, tangy topping for whole-grain toast.

Send your brown sugar on sabbatical and explore another side of oatmeal. Taking a cue from polenta, our Italian-style porridge gets a tantalizing flavor boost from garlic, Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil. The sunny-side-up egg adds protein, while fresh greens and briny Peppadew peppers invigorate every spoonful.

Hard-cooked eggs and chives upgrade creamy avocado in this twist on the ever-popular toast.

Here’s a real-food take on the toaster tarts many of us ate during the nutritional dark ages. Stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheddar (instead of sugary goo), they’re encased in a light, flaky whole-wheat crust. Freeze a batch, and you’ll always have a hot option on hand.

See Step by Step How to Make These Pocket Pastries

Cream cheese, olives, and lemon zest deliver hors d'oeuvre-worthy punch in this super-savory toast.

Airy and herby, these zucchini-and-dill waffles will have you leaping into the weekend. Grated Gruyère in the batter offers a smidge of sharpness; the zucchini makes them extra-tender. For full effect, top with sautéed spinach, smoked salmon, and a dollop of crème fraîche.

Give peanut butter a rest and reach for trusty tahini instead. Topped with bananas and maple syrup, this toast strikes the perfect balance between nuttiness and sweetness.

Get up and out with a wellness retreat in a jar—these layers are naturally sweet, creamy, and refreshing, as well as packed with virtuous omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and calcium. First, comes a coconut-milk chia pudding that's chilled overnight. Spoon some into a jar or glass, followed by a layer of fruit and a blanket of Greek yogurt. Top with a simple green smoothie. You can assemble up to two days in advance—the morning of, just dig in.