Food Recipes Breakfast & Brunch 10 Ways to Upgrade Breakfast in a Single Bowl Skip the boxed cereal to enjoy a satisfying, complete breakfast from a single bowl. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2024 Close Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer Breakfast in a bowl can go far beyond basic cereal. Whether you like to start your day on the sweet or savory side of the spectrum, this collection of breakfast bowl recipes banishes boring from your a.m. meal. We've got smoothie bowls, grain bowls, breakfast porridge, and even a couple of morning noodle dishes, all piled with a variety of fixings for an early feast of flavors and textures. Read on for some of our favorite ways to enjoy a complete breakfast from a single bowl. 01 of 10 Green Smoothie Bowl Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer For this vibrant smoothie bowl, a topping of fresh berries, granola, nuts, and seeds provides crunch and texture to a smooth, creamy puree made from spinach, banana, avocado, pineapple, and coconut water, plus a bit of fresh ginger for zing. Get the Recipe 02 of 10 Breakfast Ramen Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Jasmine Smith / Prop Styling by Tucker Vines Just like you can eat pancakes for dinner, you can also eat ramen noodles for breakfast. In this one-pot recipe, bacon, egg, and cheese perch atop a base of pantry- and budget-friendly ramen noodles. Get the Recipe 03 of 10 Muesli Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Muesli is a Swiss preparation that combines apples, oats, and nuts with some sort of dairy — cream, milk, or yogurt. This variation includes dried fruit and coconut flakes, plus almonds, pecans, and pepitas for crunch. Fresh blueberries and sliced apples round out the dish. Get the Recipe 04 of 10 Açai Smoothie Bowl Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer Blended açai, mixed berries, and creamy coconut milk form the sweet-tart foundation of this balanced smoothie bowl. The cold fruity base is paired with crunchy macadamia nuts, coconut chips, and fresh fruit for the perfect warm-weather breakfast pick-me-up. Get the Recipe 05 of 10 Spicy Sesame, Bacon, and Egg Congee Victor Protasio Inspired by Top Chef alum Mei Lin, we're adding spicy pork, creamy egg yolks, and crunchy sesame to classic rice congee. Cook it low and slow for the best texture, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle bubble. Get the Recipe 06 of 10 Waakye (My Big Fat Ghanian Breakfast) Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey "The ludicrously extravagant breakfast that is sold on street corners in a plastic bag or wrapped in a plantain leaf puts any UK street food and even some brunch menus to shame," West African food expert Zoe Adjonyoh says of this Ghanian breakfast bowl. It comprises a fragrant goat stew, black-eyed peas, and rice, plus a topping of soft-cooked eggs, chives, sesame seeds, avocado, cilantro, and hot sauce. Get the Recipe 07 of 10 Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Truffles Victor Protasio Light and fluffy scrambled eggs are gently seasoned and generously perfumed by fresh black truffles and served alongside thinly sliced jambon de Paris and toasted brioche for this French-style breakfast bowl. Get the Recipe 08 of 10 Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Mixed with milk and yogurt and packed with fruit and a graham cracker crust, these overnight oats taste like strawberry cheesecake, regardless of whether they're layered in a bowl or glass. Get the Recipe 09 of 10 Sweet Almond Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Berries, Crushed Almonds, and Cacao Nibs © Molly Yeh Made with almond milk and enhanced by a touch of almond extract, this breakfast quinoa gets piled with lots of flavors and textures: dried berries, crushed almonds, and cacao nibs. Get the Recipe 10 of 10 Cambodian Breakfast Noodles © Con Poulos Chef Erik Bruner-Yang's savory breakfast bowl features baby back ribs that have been slow-simmered with ginger, apple, garlic, and onion, then get mixed with Broccolini and served over thin rice noodles. To finish, it's garnished with thinly sliced scallions and jalapeño, as well as mint, basil, and cilantro leaves. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit