The 18 Top Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Pregnancy

To help get your day off to a good start, we've found these recipes and inspiration full of vitamins and minerals, and all that good stuff that you and your bump needs. 1. Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blueberries Start your day right and increase your fiber intake at breakfast with some tasty pancakes made with whole wheat flour. The blueberries add a vitamin C boost for a healthy immune system. You can also use half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour. 2. Granola Breakfast Bar Toast oats, flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, and quinoa seeds, mix with dried cranberries, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and honey and squash together into a tray, then harden in the fridge. It's perfect for when you need a quick and easy breakfast or energy-boosting snack. 3. Avocado on Toast Mash up a ripe avocado onto some whole wheat toast for a vitamin E hit that will help keep skin healthy. Squeeze with lemon so it keeps its color, and you get vitamin C to boot. It's also rich in plenty of healthy, energy-boosting fats that pregnant women need. For a B vitamin boost, spread the toast with Marmite too. 4. French Toast Eggy Bread Soak pieces of whole wheat bread in egg mixture and leave for 20 minutes until it's totally absorbed. Then either dry fry in a frying pan or bake in a 200-degree Celsius oven for 20 minutes or until the bread is golden. Serve with golden syrup and fresh fruit for a healthier take on regular fried French toast. 5. Spinach Frittata Mix some folate-rich asparagus in a hot pan on to wilt, before adding in your egg and milk mixture. Potatoes, tomatoes, and onion add to the flavors and textures of this brilliant breakfast frittata. Folic acid helps to prevent developmental problems in your baby, while eggs are rich in protein to fill you up until lunch and keep energy levels steady. 6. Mango and Wheat Germ Smoothie Chop up a mango, add a cup of plain, low-fat yogurt, 1 tablespoon of wheat germ, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice and blitz in a blender. The mango contains enzymes which aid digestion, while the yogurt provides calcium to help your baby's bones grow strong. And wheat germ helps increase stamina and builds muscles for energy. 7. Bircher Muesli If you want something lighter than porridge, try Bircher Muesli. Simply soak whole rolled oats overnight in either milk, unsweetened apple juice, or, if you want to go dairy-free, soy or almond milk. In the morning, grate a raw apple into it. Stir in some natural yogurt and top with fresh berries. 8. Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Chili For a wake-up kick, slowly cook drained, tinned tomatoes, garlic, and chili until it's thickened. Add in chunks of wholemeal bread so that they start soaking up the tomato juice. Crack a couple of eggs on top and sprinkle with pieces of feta cheese. Place the pan under the grill until the eggs are cooked through. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, which is needed to absorb iron, and vital for helping your baby grow. 9. Almond Butter on Toast If you fancy a change from peanut butter, try another type of nut butter. You can get almond and cashew nut butters. They're high in protein to keep you fuller for longer, are energy boosting, and rich in nutrients such as vitamin E. Choose a wholemeal toast for long-lasting energy. 10. Sardines on Toast Okay, so fish for breakfast may be one of your strangest cravings. But sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help with your baby's brain development. Gently heat up some tinned fillets in the oven until warm through. Place on toasted siya batter and sprinkle with fresh chili and parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. 11. Crumpets Topped with Cream Cheese and Jam With the cheese melting into the holes in the crumpet and the natural sweetness of the strawberry jam, this is like a healthier version of strawberries and cream. 12. Muffins Boost the fiber content of these berry muffins by swapping 100 grams of the plain flour for a wholemeal variety, and it will fill you up and keep you going all day. 13. Healthy Baked Beans Yes, it's tempting to open up a tin of Heinz, but you can also make your own healthy beans without all the added sugar and salt. Simply cook some dried chenillini or haricot beans with tinned tomatoes, garlic, and cider vinegar, a great source of fiber to keep your digestion healthy in pregnancy. 14. Scrambled Eggs with Extra Vegetables Fry some mushrooms, onions, peppers, and peas, then stir in eggs until they're scrambled for an egg breakfast with an extra vitamin hit. Serve it in a wholemeal pitta bread for added energy. 15. Buckwheat Granola This gluten-free grain is perfect if you're intolerant to wheat. It has a low glycemic index so releases energy slowly, so you can keep going through the morning. Make your own by mixing porridge, buckwheat groats, seeds, and nuts, plus a little honey and oil. Put in a baking tray and pop into a low oven, stirring often. Add dried fruit once baked. 16. Ketguri Make this classic breakfast dish with smoked haddock and curry spice. Use brown rice as it's rich in B vitamins, which your body needs to get energy from, food. You can even up the spice if you're looking to try to kick off labor as you're near your due date. 17. Layered Yogurt Pots with Fruit Compote Take a tall glass and layer spoonfuls of Greek yogurt with fruit compote. Try making your own apple and pear compote by stewing the chopped fruit and adding some honey for sweetness. The fruit provides a fiber hit to prevent constipation, while the yogurt is rich in protein to fill you up and help your baby develop. 18. Grilled Halloumi and Tomato Breakfast Wrap If you're craving a flavor hit, but you're trying to cut back on the bacon, go for grilled halloumi cheese in a whole wheat wrap with chopped tomatoes.