Contrary to popular beliefs, fruits alone do not make up for a healthy breakfast. A fruit bowl or fruit salad is best left to be eaten as a mid-day snack to keep the hunger pangs at bay and load up on all that fruity goodness. So, why do they always recommend a fruit for breakfast? One of the most recommended fruits for breakfast being Bananas, a powerhouse of potassium, magnesium, and fibre.

While there’s nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay, they have a super high sugar content and a moderate acidity level. Resulting in a quick sugar-fueled energy boost, followed by a crash that leaves you tired and hungry. Sugar consumed in any form undergoes the process of fermentation and turns into acid in your body. Which ends up clogging your digestive system.

However, there is no denying that bananas are loved by most and are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller longer. Just make sure that you eat them with something that will neutralize the acid and slow down digestion, like a healthy fat.

Without adding a healthy fat to your banana breakfast, many of the banana’s benefits are lost. Without the good fat the banana’s high sugar content it will end up spiking your blood sugar and increase the acid in your body. So, the next time you’re craving a banana for a healthy breakfast, simply pair it with some peanut butter, oatmeal, yogurt or milk and you’re good to go.

Expand your horizons and try these 12 banana healthy breakfast options to satisfy your need for a quick and healthy snack in the mornings!

Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed Toast

Try this superfood with some peanut butter and toast and a sprinkle of chia seeds is a great option. Chia seeds are is packed with vitamins and minerals and has almost six times more calcium than milk! There are 8 grams of protein in two tablespoons of peanut butter, that’s a food amount of protein for your daily intake. Having proteins at every meal helps regulate one’s blood sugar level.

A Healthy Breakfast Fruit Salad With Quinoa

Quinoa has been doing the rounds lately as the glorious godsend for those who like rice but not the calories. But did you know that Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids? This is including the elusive lysine and isoleucine acids, which most other grains lack. And it is high in dietary fibre, keeping you fuller longer. So, mix up your fruit salad with a healthy dose of quinoa. Just add a scoop of it to your cut up fruits and toss the whole thing around until the quinoa is mixed evenly. Make a dressing of honey, lemon juice, and some basil or mint if you’re keen for an added punch. If your kids love fruits and quinoa then this will be a whole new treat for them.

Banana Healthy Breakfast Pancakes

Bananas are a natural binding agent and a baker’s favorite vegetarian cake hack. Which is also why banana pancakes are such an easy dish to whip up at any time of the day. They are especially great for busy mornings when you want a healthy breakfast dose. They pack a punch of nutrition that gives you a great boost of energy for busy mornings. And the best part is that you can switch around ingredients to your heart’s delight. You can even add blueberries to your batter to give it an extra berry boost. Serve it with honey or a hazelnut spread; your kids will love them for sure.

Zucchini, Banana, and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Any breakfast that fits a serving of vegetables into baked goods is a winning dish. Zucchini is a fairly new vegetable to be included in most Indian dishes, but when it comes to muffins they’re one healthy and delicious ingredient. These banana zucchini muffins are full of healthy food options including coconut oil, zucchini, banana, whole-wheat flour, and brown sugar. So adding those chocolate chips is a guilt-free exercise and a delicious one. Grab a couple of these on the go for a super healthy breakfast.

Blueberry Banana and Flax Muffins For A Healthy Breakfast

These hearty, nutritious muffins make for the perfect portable and healthy breakfast. Flax lends a nutritious dose of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Mashed bananas, our favorite healthy baking substitution that allows for a slight reduction in added fat and sugar. While blueberries as you may already know help improve ones’ memory and motor skills and are super low in calories.

Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal Cookies For A Healthy Breakfast

Cookies made of banana, peanut butter, protein powder, and oats is a top-notch choice. Especially when they’re loaded with healthy ingredients like peanut butter, dried cranberries, and whole-wheat flour. A mashed banana gives the cookies added moisture and sweetness. Plus, you can pick and choose what you like to mix—go for almond butter and raisins in one batch and peanut butter chocolate chip in another. They are a great accompaniment to breakfast smoothies and are a great and healthy option for midday snacks as well.

Coffee-Banana Bread For A Healthy Breakfast

The best thing about banana bread is that it’s a healthier version of a banana cake, and who doesn’t love some good banana bread? Especially when you can slather it with whatever you want, from butter to Nutella? We love ours with a glass of warm milk. So, here’s an idea that makes the plain old banana bread even better: Coffee. Imagine the earthy taste of coffee mingling with that of a yummy banana. This is a richer, more flavorful version of the usual banana bread that you don’t want to miss out on.

Smoothies For A Healthy Breakfast

Smoothies are a perfect on-the-go snack any time of day, especially when it comes to breakfast. Blend frozen bananas, your preferred accompaniment of fruit, milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and a few ice cubes. Add a scoop of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein for that extra boost.

1. Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Here’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush. Blend frozen bananas, strawberries, and blueberries with some yogurt and milk and you’re done. The great thing about this smoothie is that with the bananas as healthy carbohydrate and the yogurt as a great source of protein. You get all the stuff in one power drink to go. It also has the added plus of antioxidants and anthocyanins from the berries! Its deliciously healthy snacks for kids who’re picky eaters.

2. A Kiwi Banana Smoothie

This is a simple, green and super healthy breakfast smoothie that’s absolutely delicious and filling. Kiwis are high in vitamin C, fiber and potassium and their sweet and tangy flavor is a great accompaniment to bananas. You could also add strawberries to boost that fruity goodness.

3. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of yogurt, 4 tablespoons of peanut butter, ½ an of cup milk, 1 tablespoon of cocoa (add sugar to balance) or chocolate powder, and a pinch of salt for a richer taste. Or make your own blend based on what you prefer.

4. Peach, Mango & Banana Smoothie

Blend 1 cup each chopped fresh or frozen peaches and mango, 1 cup each plain yogurt and ice, 1/2 a banana.

5. A Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Simply blend 1 banana, a cup of blueberries, 1/2 a cup of milk, 1 tablespoon each honey and lime juice, and some ice together for a delicious and healthy breakfast smoothie. You could freeze the fruits overnight to avoid adding ice.

Tell us which healthy breakfast options you plan on including to your daily diet and which ones are your favorite in the comment section below.