Recipes & Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Breakfasts 9 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Skillet Ideas for a Better Morning Meal By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 14, 2023 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jacob Fox Fuel up to tackle the day ahead with one of these healthy breakfast skillet ideas. With healthy breakfast scramble, healthy breakfast hashes, and even vegan breakfast skillets (yep, they exist!), these fast and filling meals are wildly easy to clean up after—even easier to devour. 01 of 09 Skillet-Baked Eggs and Ham View Recipe Jason Donnelly Green eggs and ham are good, but leek, eggs, and ham might just be even better, if you ask us. With this healthy breakfast cast-iron skillet recipe, you can have a feast for four—complete with creamy, caramelized leeks, baked eggs, gooey Gruyère cheese, and fresh basil—on the table in 25 minutes flat. BH&G reader Holly says this "has quickly become a staple in our house! So easy and so incredibly good!" 02 of 09 Omelet for One View Recipe Jason Donnelly Breakfast for one no longer means just a plain ol' bowl of oatmeal or cold cereal. This healthy breakfast skillet idea is sized-right for a single hot breakfast in just about 20 minutes. Start with our master two-egg omelet formula, then choose from one of our tried-and-true filling ideas like tomato and pastrami, cheese, spinach and crab, or mixed veggie. 03 of 09 Tomato, Greens, and Chickpea Skillet View Recipe Blaine Moats Come morning or night, you can't go wrong with this speedy gluten-free breakfast (or breakfast for dinner). One BH&G fan raves, "I made this tonight and my husband and I both loved it. It is so simple and takes no time at all. My husband said this is a keeper!" Featuring nicely-spiced hearty chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and sturdy greens, you can make this 25-minute meal any time of year. To make this a vegan breakfast skillet, simply omit the egg—or replace it with a plant-based substitute. 04 of 09 Quick Skillet Granola View Recipe Carson Downing Not all one-pan a.m. dishes are savory. This 15-minute vegan breakfast skillet is fully loaded with heart-healthy oats, almonds, and flax seeds, which are naturally sweetened with honey and dried fruit. Add a dash of cinnamon for warmth, then add this quick-fix granola to crunch-ify the top of a smoothie, layer inside a fruit and yogurt parfait, or top a jar of overnight oats for an easy make-and-take breakfast. 05 of 09 Crab and Asparagus Frittata View Recipe Blaine Moats A crab entrée in 30 minutes? You got it, with this healthy breakfast cast-iron skillet recipe that can be made with fresh or canned seafood, alongside plenty of fresh asparagus, smoky roasted bell peppers, nutty Parmesan cheese, and savory eggs. For a guest-worthy brunch, pair each wedge with a biscuit, croissant, or slice of toast (store-bought or homemade; we won't tell). 06 of 09 Egg and Fried Rice Olé View Recipe Jacob Fox Transform last night's leftover brown rice into something totally new—and totally delicious—in this fusion healthy breakfast skillet. We take a little inspiration from Asia with the fried recipe method, but the ingredients and seasoning are decidedly southwestern. Corn, black beans, peppers, salsa, cumin, and chili powder guarantee that every grain of this stir-fried rice dish is a flavor fiesta. The fried egg on top is optional, but highly recommended, as it pumps up the protein...and the runny yolk acts as a "sauce" of sorts. 07 of 09 Family-Style Omelet View Recipe Andy Lyons Instead of fussing over a single-serving omelet for every member of the family or serving the same ol' healthy breakfast scramble this weekend, try this large format egg entrée. The shareable eight-egg omelet comes together all in one pan, and in just 20 minutes. While the egg mixture cooks, stir together the easy red pepper relish to take the supersized spinach and cheese omelet over the top. Our 29 Best Brunch Recipes of All Time 08 of 09 Hash Browns Eggs in a Hole View Recipe Emily Hemmingsen and Jake Sternquis Instead of toast, try your eggs in a hole (aka toad in a hole, egg in a basket...you get the idea!) made atop a base of shredded spuds. We explain how to go freeform as you make this healthy breakfast hash brown recipe, but if you'd like all of your potato piles to be the same size, try using a cookie cutter to act as a guide. If white potatoes aren't your favorite, or for a bit more vitamin A, try this same concept with sweet potatoes. 09 of 09 Fried Egg Toast with Tomatoes View Recipe Jason Donnelly This fast and healthy breakfast skillet is just like the "basket eggs" you remember from childhood—just with a vegetable crown. Tomatoes and herbs perk up the visual appeal while adding a burst of freshness. Use a round cutter, or if you don't have one handy, the top opening of your OJ glass should do the trick! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit