Five winter warming breakfasts without an egg in sight

There’s nothing better than starting the day with a nourishing, warming breakfast - especially in winter - but that doesn’t mean you have to get cracking.  

Whether you’re out of eggs, have an egg allergy or just don’t particularly like eggs, the good news is they’re not essential for a healthy breakfast. While eggs can be a nutritious start to the day, there are plenty of nourishing, protein rich options you can choose from to warm up your breakfast repertoire. You can build a balanced egg-free brekkie by making sure it is higher in protein, full of fibre, packed with quality carbohydrates and lower in added sugar. The fibre and protein will help you stay satisfied, while the quality carbs and protein will provide a slow release of longer lasting energy.  

We’ve got a list of 5 egg-free, dietitian-approved recipes that are loaded with nutrients to fill you up, put a pep in your step, and give you the energy to take on the day.  

Peanut butter and apple jaffle

Peanut butter and apples were made for each other – just wait until you try them in a warm toasted sandwich! This peanut butter and apple jaffle is an ideal winter breakfast when you’re looking for a cozy alternative to eggs on toast. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy and juicy.  

This recipe is rich in protein and fibre and contains iron too. For an added health kick, choose wholegrain bread for quality carbs. For extra sweetness, serve with a drizzle of honey.  

Hot Weet-Bix breakfast crumble

Have you tried layering Weet-Bix with your favourite fruits for a cozy and nutritious winter breakfast? This simple brekkie is a great source of healthy wholegrains and contains vitamins B1, B2 and B3 to help fuel your day. Our favourite fruits to add are warm apple and berries, but you can swap these for whatever fruit you have available.  

Packed with protein, fibre, iron and calcium, this breakfast is also a good source of vitamin C, which helps support your immune system during the colder months. Studies suggest that nutrient-dense, affordable wholegrain foods can significantly improve your overall diet quality, which is great for those on a tighter budget. 

Tasty toast toppers

Toast is an easy and familiar breakfast staple that, when done right, can be enormously nutritious and far from the boring toast and spread version you may have grown up with.  

Whether you prefer something sweet or savoury, toast provides a great base for a range of toppings. For a classic and protein-packed choice, try peanut butter banana toast, which offers a good source of protein, fibre, quality carbohydrates and wholegrains. If you’re looking for a heartier savoury option, try garlic mushroom toast. With 7 plant foods, it’s great for gut health and provides a hearty, egg-free winter breakfast that also provides a source of protein, fibre, and iron.

And for a gluten free twist on the traditional avocado toast, try kumara toast with avocado smash that replaces the bread with kumara. This breakfast provides healthy fats, is high in fibre, contains iron and protein as well as 6 plant foods.

Hot chocolate and date porridge

This easy to make vegan hot chocolate and date porridge is perfect for cold winter mornings. This high protein chocolaty twist on a classic oatmeal breakfast is creamy yet dairy- free, rich in fibre, high in iron and calcium and provides over 60% of your recommended daily wholegrain intake. It also contains B vitamins, helping to release the energy you need to get through the day.  

Ready in under 10 minutes, these oats are a great option for when you want something quick, warming and healthy.  

Toasted breakfast wrap

If you’re looking to include more plant-based protein into your family meals, these toasted folded wraps are the perfect place to start, created by Stacey Kemeys of @my_kids_lick_the_bowl.  

Completely egg-free and easy to make, this breakfast is great for getting a serve of veggies into your morning. The folding technique for filling the wraps is fun and makes a great high protein, high fibre and iron-rich breakfast you can enjoy one-handed. Choose a wholegrain wrap to add quality carbs and a boost of wholegrains.

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