6 healthy breakfasts for busy people

1. Spicy banana bread

Make this delicious banana bread on a Sunday and have it ready for your breakfast for the rest of the week, with some fresh fruit and a glass of low-fat milk. It's also a great teatime treat, and kids will love it as a healthy snack. Next time you have bananas to use up, don’t throw them away as very ripe bananas are perfect for this recipe.

• Try our spicy banana bread recipe

2. Bircher muesli

This tasty blend of yoghurt and muesli is originally from Switzerland and is a convenient way to start the day. Make it the night before and chill in the fridge. You can ring the changes with different fruits depending on what you have available - and it works just as well with frozen fruit. 

• Make our Bircher muesli

3. Avocado and poached egg on toast

Try this recipe for smashed avocado and a poached egg on toast for a filling, healthy breakfast full of flavour.

• Try avocado and poached egg on toast

4. Oat pancakes with fruit compote

Brighten up your breakfast with our tasty pancakes, served with a blueberry and apple compote.

• Try our oat pancakes with fruit compote

5. Trout kedgeree

Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, this delicious dish is lower in fat and salt and higher in fibre than traditional kedgeree and will help you towards your 5 a day.

• Get the trout kedgeree recipe

6. Mushroom and cauliflower frittata

This versatile dish is delicious warm or cold. Why not try adapting it with roasted vegetables?

• Try our mushroom and cauliflower and frittata

• Find out more about healthy breakfasts.
• Try our 14 delicious heart-healthy porridge variations.