17 Gut Healthy Breakfast Ideas
It is important for everyone to think about their digestive health. Not just those who already have a food intolerance or are coeliac.
Keeping your gut healthy, even though you may not want to think about it is an important part of your wellbeing. It can be as simple as drinking a breakfast smoothie or more involving like taking the 50 foods in one week challenge. Why not start the day the right way with 17 Gut Healthy Breakfast Ideas.
Oats
Oats are a great source of fibre, they encourage good bacteria in the gut and are a good source of slow release energy. Making them the perfect base for many different breakfast ideas.
Breakfast on the run? Why not try this Seeded Apricot flapjack which is Vegan and Gluten free. You could also try baking these Oatmeal Button Biscuits or even these oat and raisin cookies which are also perfect for baby led weaning.
Personally if I have time I like to sit down to eat so I opt for my Gluten free Winter granola (which can also be made into Granola bars) or my Gluten free Muesli.
Bananas
Bananas are a great source of natural energy. They are also prebiotics which help your guts intestinal flora. They can also help to cut bloating.
The quickest and easiest way to use bananas for breakfast has to be in a smoothie. My favourites by far are the Pink Banana Smoothie and the Banana and apricot smoothie. If I have a collection of blackening bananas, i tend to bake with them. For weekend treats why not make the delicious Banana cacao crunch tray bake.
Apples
Apples are a great source of fibre, vitamin c and natural antioxidants. They also carry lots of great gut friendly bacteria. Making them a great choice for a gut healthy breakfast ingredient.
Go for the classic combination of Apple and Cinnamon with these muffins.
Flax seed
Can increase your guts good bacteria helping to optimise your gut health. They are also a great substitute for eggs if you have to avoid them or are wanting to eat a vegan diet.
Flax seeds are the key ingredient in my 4 Ingredient Waffles which are Vegan and Gluten Free.
Matcha
Matcha contains high levels of easily absorbed digestible fibre along with polyphenols which are antioxidants. Helping to reduce inflammation of the bowel. You could opt for a Healthy Matcha and Banana Smoothie Bowl for a beautiful breakfast.
Or check out another Five great ways to use Matcha
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I like porridge with salt and fruit in the winter, granola in the summertime and a full English on a Sunday morning
A full English breakfast.
I love a good strong brew!
A cup of black tea a great cereal and a little peace and quiet to start the day
Breakfast in bed with a good book to read x
I start most of my mornings with a strong coffee and a gym session x
The cup of tea that my husband’s brings me first thing in the morning
A cup of strong black coffee, and a bowl of muesli
I love waking up to my chug Arthur and him giving a big kiss he always makes me smile then a nice bowl of granola with yoghurt to kick start my day
Fresh fruit with granola and coconut yoghurt
Lovely ideas for gut healthy breakfasts, especially the flapjacks!
Having my daughter in a good mood and gets ready for school without any hassle!
Waking up and knowing I’ve got something exciting to do that day.
Coffee watching piers morgan in peace before I get the kids up
i like to start the day with nice coffee and a crumpet
A fruit smoothie & some cereal!
I like to start my day with freshly squeezed orange juice, porridge made with oats, hemp, flax, banana and soy milk, and 2 cups of rosehip tea.
Healthy and delicious breakfast is the perfect start to the day
A bowl of porridge and a cup of Yorkshire tea
A cup of coffee and a big bowl of muesli, before the kids wake up, and to read a few pages of a book! Xx
I always start the day with healthy granola and fruit
As a gut health blogger, I love hearing other people’s thoughts and recipe suggestions; I love your gut-healthy breakfast ideas – I particularly enjoy eating porridge oats topped with banana. Unfortunately, as I have IBS, I can’t eat apples as they are one of my triggers. Your post has definitely made more more curious about matcha and how I could incorporate it into my breakfast though. 🙂
A day when it’s not raining as first thing I do is walk the dog.
I adore this granola!
My perfect start to the day is a full English Breakfast in bed.
A good breakfast after a good sleep!
Anything that encourages a healthy diet must be good and this look very tempting!
I usually have muesli for breakfast, unless it’s very cold, in which case I have porridge and honey!
This would be perfect for my mum!
My perfect start to the day is music, a coffee, and checking emails and blogs on my laptop xx
I’m always on the lookout for gut friendly foods
Seeing my sons smiley face
Muesli fruit & yogurt is my preferred start to the day.
I love some granola or toast with a nice cuppa! If I’m not at work then I love to cuddle up with a good book or make a trip to the library!
a long lie in followed by coffee and granola with homemade yoghurt
Coffee in bed and then a mini workout in my bedroom…whoops, I mean Pilates or Yoga !
I love to start the day with a round of thick, white toast. I leave it to go cold then spread butter straight from the fridge on it. A cup of green tea makes the perfect accompaniment. White toast and butter may not be the healthiest way to start my day but it sets me up for the morning ( which until 10 days ago included a daily gym and swim)
I always start the day with a delicious cup of tea, That first cup is always the best cup of the day.
A strong black coffee! Works every time 🙂
My perfect start to the day is have my breakfast straight after sorting the cats breakfast. they are happy with cat food but I like something more substantial – Granola, fresh fruit and Greek yoghurt is my favourite in the summer or porridge in the cold winter mornings.
A nice strong cup of Tea x
I usually start with a morning workout and a healthy breakfast
Opening the curtains and waking up slowly!
Its definitely my beloved cuppa and some cereal!
A massive cup of coffee and a hot shower
Orange juice and muesli
Overnight oats with a coffee strong and sweet a bit like myself lol. The perfect start to any day.
A good cup of tea and porridge x
A Bacon Sandwich
A couple of cups of strong coffee does it for me but I also enjoy an occasional croissant or cereal.
A good cup of tea
Perfect start to the day . . . has to be a cup of tea ☕️ Can’t function without one!
My perfect start to the day would be Boris saying we can go out!
I love a bowl of granola with natural yogurt and fresh berries or overnight oats.
Love granaula
My perfect start to the day would be a coffee and porridge with fruit x
I do like to have a positive start to day. This helps happy feelings to carry on. A nice healthy breakfast is a great way of helping this along.
My favourite way to start the day is with mixed berries yogurt and granola
A large mug of milky coffee
My perfect start to a day is a freshly brewed coffee, sat in the sunshine, reading the newspaper!
a big cuddle with my lovely son 🙂
A cup of coffee and a cuddle with my son Charlie 3
A cup of tea with oat milk
I love my porridge, but my husband loves Lizi’s granola
My perfect start to the day is Weetabix with a chopped banana, a probiotic yoghurt and a glass of orange juice.