Recipes & Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Breakfasts 16 Whole Grain Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Whether you crave pancakes, parfaits, or cereal (hot or cold!), you’ll love these delicious whole grain breakfast ideas brimming with oats, quinoa, and more. By Kelsey Ogletree Kelsey Ogletree Kelsey Ogletree has more than 12 years of reporting experience covering wellness, food, travel, and lifestyle topics. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 15, 2023 Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Khara Scheppmann has 12 years of marketing and advertising experience, including proofreading and fact-checking. She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Close Photo: Andy Lyons They say the first meal of the day is the most important, so make it count by whipping up nutritious whole grain foods for breakfast that the whole family will love. Whether you crave pancakes, parfaits, oatmeal, or cereal (hot or cold!), you'll love these delicious whole grain breakfast ideas brimming with oats, quinoa, barley, millet, and more whole grains. 01 of 16 Bacon-Teff Pancakes with Sweet Potato and Pear Hash View Recipe Blaine Moats Power Grain: Teff Never heard of teff? There's no better time to add this whole grain to your pantry. It lends a molasses-like flavor to these unique pancakes, which combine sweet and savory flavors for breakfast. Pancake Recipes to Start Your Morning 02 of 16 Tropical Fruit Breakfast Parfaits View Recipe Karla Conrad Power Grain: Rolled Oats Oats are one of the most versatile whole grain foods for breakfast that can easily be incorporated into an early-morning parfait. For a tropical take, pair them with shredded coconut, sunflower kernels, and mango on tangy lime yogurt. 03 of 16 Two-Way Nutty Granola Cereal View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Power Grains: Rolled Oats; Barley Take your bowl of cereal beyond the box with a fiber-rich blend of oats, nuts, barley, and wheat cereal. Apple cider and cinnamon flavor the granola, which can also be served as a hot cereal. 04 of 16 Hot Grains Power Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grain: Multigrain Hot Cereal Carrot cake for breakfast? Why not! You can get all the flavor of this delectable dessert without the sugar in this power bowl, made with shredded carrots and warming spices. 11 DIY Grain Bowl Recipes That Are Complete Meals in One Dish 05 of 16 Slow-Toasted Granola View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grains: Rolled Oats; Flaxseeds Slow-cooked to perfection, this crunchy granola satisfies grumbling stomachs with rolled oats and ground flaxseeds. The grab-and-go morning meal gets smooth flavor from honey and peanut butter, plus a sweet kick from dates and golden raisins. 06 of 16 Peanut Butter and Fruit Quinoa View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grain: Quinoa Cook up a steamy bowl of quinoa in just 20 minutes, then swirl with creamy nut butter, fresh fruit, and jam. Add crunch to the gluten-free whole grain breakfast with a sprinkle of peanuts. 07 of 16 Good Morning Cereal Blend View Recipe Jason Donnelly Power Grains: Barley; Oats; Bran With plenty of fiber per serving, this simple cereal is guaranteed to keep you full all morning. Store the cereal in single-serve plastic bags for a quick, nutritious meal on the go. 08 of 16 Air-Fried Flaxseed French Toast Sticks with Berries View Recipe Caitlin Bensel Power Grains: Whole Grain Bread; Flaxseed Meal These easy French toast sticks rely on high-quality whole grain bread to help hold their shape, while flaxseed meal adds a nutty flavor and extra boost of nutrition. 09 of 16 Spiced Apple Berry Oatmeal View Recipe Jason Donnelly Power Grain: Steel-Cut Oats Simmer oats in apple juice for tender hot cereal with crisp fruit flavor. Mix in fresh berries and pecans for a big-batch whole grain breakfast recipe your entire family will love. 10 of 16 Toasted Oat Muesli View Recipe Jason Donnelly Power Grain: Rolled Oats Crunchy oat muesli gets a quick toast in the oven before joining banana chips and a sprinkle of allspice. Serve the cereal with milk for a low-calorie breakfast. 11 of 16 Breakfast Fruit and Nut Cookies View Recipe Scott Little Power Grains: Oat Bran; Flaxseeds Cookies aren't just for dessert anymore. These grab-and-go whole wheat treats—one of the best whole grain breakfast ideas—feature crisp nuts and dates, plus a comforting cinnamon flavor. 12 of 16 Quinoa-Pumpkin Seed Granola View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grain: Quinoa Granola tastes great over baked apples, yogurt, applesauce, or milk, and this cinnamon-spiced mix of quinoa, almonds, and pepitas is no exception. Store the healthy breakfast treat in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Granola Cups with Yogurt and Fruit 13 of 16 Strawberry and Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches View Recipe Jason Donnelly Power Grain: Whole Grain Bread Add brightness to your morning meal with fresh strawberries. Stuffed inside whole grain bread, the antioxidant-packed fruit joins sticky-sweet honey, gooey cream cheese, and low-fat granola. 14 of 16 Toasty Whole Grain Orange Muffins View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grains: Rolled Oats; Quinoa Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to these healthy muffins, one of the best whole grain foods for breakfast. Sour cream and buttermilk make the low-calorie muffins taste indulgent. 11 Quinoa Recipes to Bring Whole Grains to Every Meal 15 of 16 Crunchy Oat Squares View Recipe Jason Donnelly Power Grains: Rolled Oats; Oat Bran Mimic the flavors of your favorite breakfast cereal without all the added sugar by using almond butter, honey, and brown sugar. Three types of whole grains fill the crunchy clusters to help delay hunger's return. 16 of 16 Six-Grain Slow Cooker Porridge View Recipe Andy Lyons Power Grains: Steel-Cut Oats; Barley; Brown Rice, Cracked Wheat, Millet It's no surprise this sweet slow cooker porridge recipe provides 10% of your daily fiber intake. The easy breakfast staple is stuffed with six types of grains plus heart-healthy toasted pecans. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit