We know not to skip the most important meal of the day. But for those who aren’t into French toast or cereal, a list of savory breakfast ideas will get you through the mornings ahead. It can be tempting to grab a bagel or premade egg muffins from a cafe on the way to work, but making your own weekday breakfast can be as simple as smashing a couple of boiled eggs on an English muffin (adding kimchi, ricotta, or even just a drizzle of grassy extra-virgin olive oil takes a few more seconds but ups the favor immensely.)
What’s more, tons of brunch favorites like a cheesy frittata or a greens-packed breakfast bowl can be made ahead of time and reheated or quickly assembled while you’re sipping that first cup of coffee. Not a fan of eggs? Try dressed-up cottage cheese and savory granola sprinkled over salad, or experiment with vegan breakfast recipes using a tofu scramble or warm bowl of khichari. Tomorrow morning will be there before you know it, so here are our favorite savory breakfast ideas—no waffles allowed!