21 Healthy, High-Fat Breakfasts for Any Day of the Week (2024)

Eggs

This once villainized breakfast stalwart is actually a little orb of good fat and disease-fighting nutrients.

Simple Greek quinoa omelets

This hearty omelet filled with classic Greek flavors is perfect for those with bigger appetites.

Huevos rancheros

This twist on a classic Mexican egg breakfast is jam-packed with black beans, goat cheese, veggies and spices.

Italian baked eggs

Dip some crusty bread into this simple comfort food bake of eggs, marinara, cheese and Italian seasonings.

Avocado

Avocados are a source of good-for-you fats and a sugar-free source of fiber.

Fancy avocado toast

Lemon- and spice-infused avocado on toast topped with a runny egg takes all of five minutes on a busy workday.

Egg, avocado & salsa breakfast bowl

Fresh pico adds a flavorful punch to a bowl of greens, eggs and avocado slices.

Avocado & egg breakfast skillet

Avocado-egg skillet features juicy cherry tomatoes and sunflower and pumpkin seeds for a playful texture.

Nuts & seeds

Nuts and seeds contain beneficial fats and other nutrients that are good for your brain, heart and waistline.

Cinnamon-walnut-date shake

Shake up your breakfast routine with a drinkable breakfast loaded with walnuts, dates and cinnamon.

Healthy breakfast cookies

Healthy(!) breakfast cookies let you start your day with a double dose of nuts plus chocolate, coconut and more.

Berry-yogurt-oat smoothie

Get a blast of berry goodness supplemented by nuts and chia seeds in this berry-yogurt-oat smoothie.

Pork

Even fattier cuts of this proteincontain essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, choline or iron.

Prosciutto egg cups with pesto

These sweet little prosciutto egg cups balance the salty cured meat with the herbaceousnesss of pesto.

Cheesy ham & asparagus quiche

This decadent quiche of ham, eggs, asparagus and Parmesan can be made ahead for meals all week.

Breakfast chimichangas

The spice of chorizo and jalapeños in this fried burrito are foiled by creamy avocado crema and salty cheese.

Beef

Beef gets a bad rap in the age of lean meats, but it's chock-full of a number of vital vitamins and minerals.

Steak and eggs with roasted asparagus

Try the classic American farmer's breakfast of steak and eggs with a New York strip or rib-eye for even more fat.

Ground beef, eggs and avocado breakfast bowl

This Paleo breakfast of ground beef, eggs and avocado gets a blast of brininess from black olives.

Corned beef hash eggs Benedict

Bursting with salt and spice, corned beef on an English muffin is topped with a runny egg and hollandaise sauce.

Salmon

Salmon for breakfast? Yes you can — it's packed with omega-3s and other good-for-you vitamins and minerals.

Crispy smoked salmon & fried egg stack

The flavors and textures in this crispy-fried salmon, avocado and egg on toast will make you give cereal the boot.

Smoked salmon eggs Benedict

Topped with rich sauce, the smoked salmon in this eggs Benedict is a great sub for ham for halal and kosher eaters.

Blintzes with lox & egg

Filled with herbed cream cheese and topped with lox, these blintzes prove everything's better with a runny egg.

Hummus

Hummus is packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fat and plenty of other vitamins and minerals.

Avocado & hummus breakfast bowls

Avocado and garlicky hummus are mixed and topped with salty bacon and scrambled eggs.

Sunny side-up egg & hummus breakfast pizza

Schmear a pita with hummus and top with your fave breakfast meats and veggies and a sunny side-up egg.

Hummus and veggie breakfast bowls

This mother of all breakfast bowls is loaded with hummus, avocado, eggs and greens.

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