Need easy breakfast ideas? Here’s a quick and satisfying way to start the day with veggies and protein: this Healthy Breakfast Sandwich! It’s easy to load up mornings with sugar (granola, muffins, pancakes…you know the heavy hitters). This savory idea always satisfies. The spinach feta filling is full of hearty flavor, and it’s topped off with mashed avocado for more healthy fats. Even better: you can whip it up in under 10 minutes. Want an even faster breakfast sandwich? Go to 5 Minute Breakfast Sandwich!
Ingredients in this healthy breakfast sandwich
The breakfast sandwich is an endlessly customizable concept: and honestly, we could eat it for every meal! This one we wanted to keep simple and pure, with a focus on healthy veggies and ease of assembly. You’ll be surprised by the amount of flavor packed in by the ingredients. There’s no need for bacon or sausage here: the flavor holds up on its own! Here are the basic ingredients you’ll need:
Whole grain English muffin Egg Olive oil, salt, and garlic powder Baby spinach Feta cheese Tomato Avocado
Tips on cooking the sandwich
This healthy breakfast sandwich relies on vegetables and eggs for savory, hearty flavor. You can add even more fun swaps and variations below to bring in even more intrigue, if you like. Here are a few tips to note before you head to the recipe below:
Use one egg for a low calorie sandwich, or use two for a more filling sandwich. Two eggs makes more than enough volume, so you can get away with one especially if you like light breakfasts like we do. Cook the spinach and eggs in a thin circle, then fold it twice. Folding the eggs up and over makes a sort of wedge shape: it gives height and texture to the sandwich. Use feta as a low calorie option with big flavor. Just 1 tablespoon of feta brings in quite a bit of flavor, and is a healthier option than the classic American or cheddar cheese.
Swaps and variations
There are lots of ways to mix up flavors in this healthy breakfast sandwich! Here are a few more ideas:
Use bagel thins instead of the English muffin (we like O’Doughs bagel thins, which are gluten free and vegan) Use other sauteed veggies: chop them very thinly in order to achieve the folded wedge shape Mix salsa into the mashed avocado, or use purchased guacamole instead Add hot sauce (like Cholula)
More healthy breakfast ideas
Looking for more ideas for wholesome ways to start the day? Try these healthy breakfast ideas:
Try a colorful Breakfast Vegetable Scramble or an Easy Tofu Scramble Go for low cal Egg Muffins Opt for Yogurt Parfaits Bake up Magic Breakfast Cookies Go for quick Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls or opt for Savory Oatmeal Try 15 Make Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
This healthy breakfast sandwich recipe is…
Vegetarian. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bagel thins like O’Doughs. For dairy-free, omit the cheese. For vegan, use this tofu scramble as the filling. 5 from 2 reviews
