Sunday Breakfast Ideas: Fun and Easy Recipes for the Whole Family!

If you need new Sunday breakfast ideas or fun healthy ways to get everyone cooking and eating healthy, consider the nutritious Sunday breakfast ideas below!

Doing so helps you avoid fast-food breakfasts and other meals filled with empty calories.

Prepare breakfast with your spouse and kids to spend much-needed quality time together!

Want more healthy breakfast ideas? Check out these 20 easy ways to start your day!

Healthy Sunday Breakfast Foods

When cooking healthy Sunday breakfasts, consider having on hand some of the following nutritious breakfast foods.

Fruits

• Bananas
• Apples
• Oranges
• Kiwi fruit
• Peaches
• Grapes
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew melon
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

Vegetables

• Vegetable juice
• Tomatoes
• Spinach
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Green peppers
• Potatoes
• Zucchini
• Asparagus

Protein Foods

• Uncured turkey bacon
• Chicken
• Very lean ground turkey
• Eggs
• Tofu
• Seitan

Healthy Fats

• Olive oil
• Canola oil
• Other plant oils
• Avocados
• Olives
• Peanut butter
• Almond butter
• Cashew butter
• Sunflower seed butter
• Other nut butters

Dairy Foods and Equivalents

• Milk
• Plant milk
• Cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Cheese
• Pain kefir

Whole Grains

• Whole-grain cereal
• Oatmeal
• Whole-grain bread
• Whole-grain English muffins
• Whole-grain bagels
• Whole-grain couscous
• Quinoa

Mix and match foods from each of these groups to create a nutritious Sunday breakfast with your loved ones!

How to Fill Sunday Breakfast Plates

The best way to plan Sunday breakfasts is to choose protein foods, fruits, vegetables, starches, dairy foods, and healthy fats.

Fill each breakfast plate the following way:

• Fill half of the plate with fruits and/or vegetables
• Fill half of the plate with protein foods plus whole grains, potatoes, or other starches
• Add in healthy fats
• Serve dairy foods or plant-based equivalents three times daily

While you don’t have to fill your plate the exact same way during each Sunday breakfast, it’s helpful to use this method as a guide.

You can also add coffee or tea to each morning meal plan.

If weight loss is your goal, drink two cups of water before breakfast and other meals.

Nutritious Sunday Breakfast Ideas

Consider some of the following Sunday breakfast ideas to begin or maintain your health journey!

Omelets

Omelets make the perfect healthy Sunday breakfast, as long as you add nutritious ingredients.

Scramble your eggs, cook them on a skillet into a flat pancake shape, add your favorite fillings, and fold the egg in half.

Continue to cook the omelet until it browns on both sides.

Ingredients you can fill the omelet with include fresh veggies, olives, feta cheese, black beans, uncured turkey bacon, chicken, or any other favorite toppings.

Top your omelet with salt and pepper (optional) and avocado slices. 

High-Protein Cereal

Increasing the amount of protein in your breakfast can keep you full longer and help you maintain a healthy weight.

One cup of milk contains about 8 grams of protein, but there are several ways you can increase the protein content of breakfast cereal even more.

Choose whole-grain cereal naturally rich in protein (check the nutrition facts label), mix protein powder with milk before topping cereal with it, pick protein-enriched milk or plant milk, or top your cereal with nuts and seeds!

Avoid breakfast cereals containing added sugar.

Egg Scrambles

Rather than worrying about creating a perfect-shaped omelet, consider a simpler egg scramble that’s easy enough for your kids to make!

Simply combine together eggs and all of your favorite fresh ingredients.

Choose bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, olives, black beans, cheese, uncured turkey bacon, chicken, or very lean ground turkey.

Add in diced potatoes if you’d like!

Cook the mixture over medium heat on a skillet and move it around constantly with a spatula.

Cook the mixture until well-combined and the eggs reach the desired doneness. Serve and enjoy!

Protein Shake Meal Replacements

If you’re tight on time, on the go, or simply love the taste of protein shakes, consider a protein-rich meal replacement as your next Sunday breakfast!

In a blender, combine together milk or plant milk, protein powder, oatmeal, and fruit or nut butter.

Mix in ice and blend the mixture until it reaches a desirable consistency. Serve and enjoy!

Breakfast Sandwiches

A breakfast sandwich is simple to make, but still tastes delicious!

Toast two slices of whole-grain bread, whole-grain English muffin, or a whole-grain bagel.

Make a breakfast sandwich with all of your favorite fixings.

Add eggs, veggies, cheese, avocadoes, or uncured turkey bacon.

If you have picky eaters at home, top whole-grain toast with peanut butter and bananas or peanut butter with low-sugar jelly!

Yogurt Parfaits

Another quick Sunday breakfast idea to consider when you’re tight on time is a yogurt parfait!

Choose unflavored Greek yogurt and add your favorite toppings.

Examples include sliced bananas, fresh cherries, kiwi fruit, strawberries, blueberries, nuts, and seeds.

You can also top your parfait with low-sugar granola, cinnamon, or both!

Oatmeal Bowls

Oatmeal Sunday breakfast bowls are very simple to prepare.

Simply mix rolled oats with milk (or water) and heat the mixture according to package instructions.

Mix in protein powder and peanut butter if you’d like.

Top the mixture with fruit, nuts, seeds, or Greek yogurt!

Sunday Breakfast Recipes

If you need some new Sunday breakfast recipes to prepare with loved ones, consider the following healthy options for you, your spouse, and your kids!

Whole-Grain Pancakes

Consider a healthy version of traditional pancakes by choosing this whole-grain pancakes recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of whole-wheat flour
• 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of cornmeal
• 1/4 cup of rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 1/4 cups of buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of olive oil tub butter
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, oats, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey.
• Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture until it’s smooth.
• Heat a griddle or a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
• Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the skillet. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
• Cook until bubbles form (about 3 minutes).
• Flip over the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side (about 2 to 3 minutes).
• Transfer the pancakes to a plate.
• Serve immediately and top the pancakes with uncured turkey bacon, peanut butter, fruit, Greek yogurt, nuts, or other toppings of your choice!

Servings: 10 pancakes

Spinach and Mushroom Mini Quiche

Consider this flavorful spinach and mushroom mini quiche recipe as your next delicious Sunday breakfast!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup of thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons of minced fresh thyme
• 5-ounce package of fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 2/3 cup of milk
• 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 3/4 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the mushrooms in an even layer.
• Cook them until browned on the bottom (about 4 minutes).
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over (about 5 minutes).
• Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens (about 4 minutes).
• Stir in the garlic and thyme. Cook the mixture until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
• Add in the spinach.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until it’s the spinach gets wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove the mixture from heat.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Stir in cheese and the mushroom mixture.
• Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
• Divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
• Bake, uncovered, until set (about 30 minutes).
• Remove the quiche from the pan, serve immediately, and enjoy it with your family!

Servings: 6

High-Protein Paleo Banana Muffins

Your entire family will adore these high-protein paleo muffins!

They make the perfect Sunday breakfast for family members of all ages.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cashew, peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter
• 2-3 ripe bananas or some prunes
• 2 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 10 drops of liquid Stevia (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• Toasted chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Blend the mixture until well-combined and sticky.
• Pour the batter into a greased mini muffin tin.
• Bake it in the oven for about 8 minutes.
• Serve the muffins and enjoy them with your family!

Servings: 24

High-Protein Chia Seed Pudding

Kids of all ages love this sweet high-protein chia seed pudding!

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of chia seeds
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1 cup of coconut milk or almond milk
• 1/2 cup of berries
• Stevia to taste (optional)

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour.
• Serve and enjoy!

Servings: 1

Healthy Keto Cereal

Prepare this nutrient-dense keto cereal recipe ahead of time and mix it with milk as your next Sunday breakfast idea!

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 cup of chopped almonds 
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup of sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground clove
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 large egg white
• 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
• Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mix together the almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, flax seeds, and chia seeds.
• Stir in the cloves, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. 
• Beat the egg white until it’s foamy.
• Stir in the granola.
• Add coconut oil and stir the mixture until well coated.
• Pour the mixture onto a prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer.
• Bake the cereal for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Stir halfway through.
• Let the mixture cool completely, serve it with milk if you’d like, and enjoy this fun Sunday breakfast!

Servings: 3 cups

Low-Carb Egg Muffins with Turkey Bacon

This savory, satiating, protein-rich egg muffin with turkey bacon recipe keeps you full all morning long and makes healthy weight management feel like a breeze!

Ingredients

• 12 slices of uncured, lean turkey bacon
• 20 ounces of egg whites
• 3 small eggs
• 2 1/2 ounces of red bell peppers
• 2 ounces of baby spinach
• 3 ounces of yellow onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/2 jalapeno chili pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions

• Heat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
• Coat a muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Wrap a slice of bacon around the inside of each muffin cup.
• Place some spinach at the bottom of each one.
• Finely chop the jalapenos, onions, and garlic.
• Lightly coat a medium pan with cooking spray. Add the chopped veggies and sauté them for a few minutes over medium heat until the onions turn translucent.
• Take the onion mixture off of the stove and divide it evenly between 12 muffin cups.
• Chop the bell peppers and distribute them into the muffin cups.
• In a mixing bowl, combine whole eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together.
• Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups so that it just covers the veggies.
• Bake the mixture for 20-25 minutes on a middle rack.
• Serve and enjoy this low-carb Sunday breakfast!

Servings: 12

Breakfast Apple Nachos

You’ll find it hard to believe that this breakfast apple nachos recipe is good for you. It’s sweet, delicious, and mouth-watering!

Ingredients

• 2 sliced apples
• 1/4 cup of peanut butter, microwaved for about 20 seconds
• 1/4 cup of chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup of blueberries
• Raisins, nuts, seeds, or low-sugar granola for the topping

Instructions

• Arrange the apple slices on top of one another on a large plate.
• Drizzle melted peanut butter over the apples.
• Top the apples with toppings of your choice.
• Serve and enjoy!

Servings: 2

Choosing the Best Sunday Breakfasts

Get creative with Sunday breakfast ideas by choosing menus and recipes that match your family’s food preferences and lifestyle.

When you’re tight on time, pick breakfasts that are simple and quick to make.

If you have extra time to spend cooking with loved ones, choose a recipe that takes a little longer to prepare.

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*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on Sunday breakfast ideas.