Who loves starting the day with a hearty breakfast?! If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love a big savory breakfast. I took some of my favorite parts of breakfast – eggs, crispy potatoes, greens, avocado, and veggies, and packed them into one delicious breakfast bowl!
It’s got different flavors and textures, is light and fresh, and is so delicious. And if we are being honest, everything is better in a big bowl!
They are super customizable as well – if you don’t like eggs or are tired of them, leave them off. You can add more smoked salmon for more protein. Don’t want to make the cucumber and tomato salad? Add whatever veggies you have on hand!
While this breakfast bowl recipe does have a few steps, a lot of the time is inactive cooking time. You can also prep things in advance to make assembly easier. Perfect for those that don’t have time to make a full breakfast, but want something flavor-packed and satisfying!
Why we love this breakfast bowl
- macro-balanced – it has a good balance of protein, carbs, healthy fats, and fiber for a balanced meal.
- loaded with lots of veggies, which means all the micronutrients – these bowls pack 100% of your daily needs of vitamin B12 and K, 70% of your vitamin B6, selenium, and copper, and 60% of your vitamin C, potassium, and phosphorus. An AMAZING way to start the day!
- customizable – use what you have on hand to make this meal your own.
- can be a great option for meal prep!
Why is it important to eat breakfast?
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Our goal should be to eat breakfast within 30-60 minutes of waking as we have fasted anywhere from 8-12 hours overnight and our body is depleted of our stored glucose (energy). Having a balanced breakfast will give you the fuel and energy you need to tackle the day, help limit cravings, balance blood sugar, fuel your metabolism, and get in some vitamins and minerals.
I always suggest having a breakfast with a good balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats to help fill you up, keep you full for a while, and keep your energy and blood sugar balanced. If you want to learn more about building balanced meals, check out our FREE How to Build a Balanced Plate Guide!
Are breakfast bowls healthy?
Breakfast bowls can be a great and healthy addition to your diet. Made with protein, veggies, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and fiber, they make a great way to start the day. The protein and fat make them satiating, while carbs give you energy. They are also full of micronutrients thanks to the veggies.
Ingredients for a savory breakfast bowl
- arugula
- smoked salmon
- eggs – cook them to your liking!
- roasted breakfast potatoes
- avocado
- cucumbers
- cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- fresh dill
- salt and pepper
How to make breakfast bowls
- Make the potatoes according to the recipe.
- While the potatoes cook, make the cucumber tomato salad. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well to combine. Adjust according to taste and set aside.
- Make the eggs to your preference. You can do hard-boiled, fried, poached, or scrambled eggs. I like to make jammy eggs, where the whites are cooked through, but the yolk is not fully cooked. To make them on the stovetop, add water to a small pot and bring them to a boil. Add eggs and cook for 6 and a half to 7 minutes, making sure the water remains at a rapid simmer. To make them in the air fryer, add eggs to the basket of your air fryer and cook for 13 minutes at 250 degrees. Once the eggs are done, remove them and place them in a bowl filled with cold ice water for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls. Evenly divide the greens, tomato cucumber salad, roasted potatoes, eggs, smoked salmon, and avocado between 2 bowls. I like to top them with a little of the dressing leftover from the salad and everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Enjoy!
Make them low carb
To make these lower in carb or keto, you can sub out the potatoes for roasted cauliflower or broccoli! Really any veggie that will fit your dietary needs will work.
Meal prep breakfast bowl
The breakfast bowls can be a great meal prep option. All the components can be made and then stored separately in the fridge until you are ready to eat. You can also wait to make your eggs the day of if you have time. Then just assemble your bowls the day of. You can build them at the beginning of the week and grab them on your way out the door.
These compartment meal prep containers work great for separating the food. You can keep the potatoes on one side and then take them out to reheat when you are ready to eat.
Storage
- fridge – store each component separately and assemble the bowls when ready to eat. Each item will last 4-5 days in a tightly sealed glass dish in the fridge. The tomato cucumber salad will lose a little bit of its crunch the longer it sits.
- freezer – I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- reheating – to reheat the potatoes, pop them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. They won’t be as crispy this way though. You can also reheat them in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
substitutions and additions
- arugula – any kind of green will work like spinach, kale, or mixed greens.
- smoked salmon – there isn’t really a good substitute for this. You can leave it off if you don’t have it or don’t like it.
- eggs – hard-boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs all work. Make them however you like! Feel free to leave them off if you can’t do eggs.
- roasted breakfast potatoes – white or sweet potatoes work for this recipe.
- fresh dill – parsley would be a good sub.
And here are some additions to add to your breakfast bowl:
- bacon
- breakfast sausage – try these blueberry breakfast sausages or chicken apple sausages
- cheese – shredded cheddar cheese, goat cheese, or feta would all be delicious.
- veggies – use any veggies you like! The more the merrier. Sauteed bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions would all be nice additions.
More healthy breakfast recipes
- cottage cheese pancakes
- chicken hash
- protein yogurt bowl
- coffee protein smoothie
- breakfast stuffed sweet potato 3 ways
- cauliflower oatmeal
If you love quick and easy meals and want to learn how to build a balanced plate, check out our FREE How to Build a Balanced Plate Guide!
Breakfast Bowl
ingredients
- 2 cups crispy breakfast potatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers (135 grams)
- 1 cup chopped onion (75 grams)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 grams)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2-4 large eggs, cooked to preference
- 4 packed cups argula (120 grams)
- 5 ounces smoked salmon
- 1/2 medium avocado (75 grams)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- for topping – everything but the bagel seasoning, fresh herbs…
instructions
- Make the potatoes according to the recipe.
- While the potatoes cook, make the cucumber tomato salad. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well to combine. Adjust according to taste and set aside.
- Make the eggs to your preference. You can do hard-boiled, fried, poached, or scrambled eggs. I like to make jammy eggs, where the whites are cooked through, but the yolk is not fully cooked. To make them on the stovetop, add water to a small pot and bring them to a boil. Add eggs and cook for 6 and a half to 7 minutes, making sure the water remains at a rapid simmer. To make them in the air fryer, add eggs to the basket of your air fryer and cook for 13 minutes at 250 degrees. Once the eggs are done, remove them and place them in a bowl filled with cold ice water for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls. Evenly divide the greens, tomato cucumber salad, roasted potatoes, eggs, smoked salmon, and avocado between 2 bowls. I like to top them with a little of the dressing leftover from the salad and everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Enjoy! Top with any additional toppings and enjoy.
nancy says
delicious!!!
Kelly says
Such a good way to start the day!
Dan says
Looks great
Kelly says
Hope you enjoy it!
Tina Z. says
Easy and great combination of flavors! Thank you for this recipe!
Kelly says
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed!!
Isabel says
I made this as a breakfast-for-dinner on my mealprep night, and enjoyed it again for the next three days! It was just as delicious each time, and I was looking forward to it throughout the day 🙂 It was simple and quick to prepare, and makes for such a balanced meal and a gorgeous plate — will definitely be using this recipe again! Thank you!
Kelly says
So happy to hear that Isabel and glad you enjoyed them. They work so well for meal prep. Thank you for trying them!
Lewis Johnson says
Those potatoes look so good and crispy.
Kelly says
Yes! They are my absolute favorite!!