Last Updated on July 12, 2022 by Colleen
Who doesn’t need easy breakfast ideas?
After all, what you have for breakfast is the foundation for your food consumption and energy level for the rest of the day.
But let’s be real—we are all a bit sleepy in the early morning hours. And it’s a lot of work to get everyone dressed and out the door.
Well, fret no more because we’ve pulled together a list of our favorite ZEGO breakfast recipes and no-cook combos that will make breakfast deliciously easy.
So whether you have one hour to prep on Sunday or you are eating on the fly, you can enjoy a ZEGO Café Breakfast any day of the week with our easy breakfast ideas.
The first step is to order a ZEGO Breakfast Café bundle, or select your own favorite flavors of our Muesli and Mix-Ins as well as our Double Protein Oats and Pure Plant Protein on our website. Then jump into these fantastic recipes.
- Overnight Oatmeal
- Baked Oatmeal
- Smoothies
- Protein Balls
- Pancakes and Waffles
- Oatmeal
- Leftover Waffles
- Muffins
- Scones
- Instant Breakfasts
1. Gluten-Free Overnight Oatmeal
Use ZEGO’s Muesli to make delicious gluten-free, nut-free overnight oats. Invest in some pint-sized Ball jars or use a bowl and simply combine our muesli with yogurt or your favorite plant-based milk. We use about 1/2 muesli for 3/4 cup liquid. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. With 2 flavors to choose from, Cinnamon Twist and Apple Cranberry, you have 2 mornings taken care of in about 15 minutes for a family of 4. This is a fun job for young kids too.
2. Baked Oatmeal
Make one batch of baked oatmeal to use this week and one to freeze for next week.
Use ZEGO’s Double Protein Oats and add in your favorite Mix-Ins flavor (Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry, or Chocolate Chip). We like using a round pan because the slices feel more like a cafe-style breakfast but any shape will do. We have several recipes on our website:
- Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Mix-Ins Berry Oatmeal Bake (with pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
- Birthday Cake Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal
- Gluten-Free Churro Baked Oats
- Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Poppyseed Baked Oats
30 minutes for 2 days of breakfast for a family of 4. Make a double recipe and freeze in slices for another week.
3. Smoothie Day
Make Friday smoothie day! Combine 2T ZEGO’s Pure Plant Protein Powder, 2T seed butter, frozen berries, Mix-Ins, 2T Muesli, and water (the Muesli and water replace dairy-free milk you might usually use). You can measure all these out ahead of time into a Ball jar and simply pour it into your blender the day of. Estimated prep time: 10 minutes.
4. Protein Breakfast Balls
With protein balls, be sure to make some extra for snacks between video calls or after school. Pro-tip: These are fun recipes to engage the kids with!
Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls tastes like a peanut butter cup but without all the sugar (and without peanuts if you substitute sunflower butter).
If you are looking for a tart chocolatey flavor bomb, you’ve got to try our simple Raspberry Chocolate Protein Balls by @theallergychef.
To bring a little love into your day, make these heart-shaped Chocolate Protein Hearts.
And, don’t miss using our Apple Cranberry Mix-Ins to create scrumptious Cranberry Oat Protein Balls!
5. Make Ahead Gluten-Free Pancakes and Waffles
You may not think of pancakes as an easy healthy breakfast idea. It’s time to rethink.
You see, if you make them right, pancakes can be both healthy and fast. Just use a blender for the batter, two pans for the making, and freeze them so you can toss them in the toaster oven to reheat later.
Insider tip: Sprinkle them with water before you reheat them. It helps keep them from drying out.
We have several delicious pancake recipes on our website. Because oatmeal pancakes may take longer to cook depending on how thick your batter is, use low heat so they don’t burn. Get cooking with one of these delicious gluten-free pancake recipes:
- Banana Bacon Oatmeal Gluten-Free Pancakes
- Double Protein Banana Gluten-Free Pancakes
- Sourdough Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes
- Muesli Sourdough Pancakes
6. Oatmeal
And don’t forget OATMEAL as a go-to easy breakfast!
To make it an easier, make a large batch on Sunday and use it all week with different toppings. Remember that oatmeal needs friends to make sure all the protein is bio-available (it’s low in the amino acid lysine).
So be sure to add a small amount of foods higher in lysine to balance it out. And if you do, your morning bowl will keep you feeling full longer. (Hints: pumpkin seeds, yogurt, nutritional yeast all are high in lycine.)
Here are some easy breakfast ideas for turning ZEGO’s delicious Double Protein Oats into amazingly delicious oatmeal.
- Combine with Cranberry or Apple Cinnamon Mix-Ins
- Add other toppings like berries and nuts/seeds
- Stir in a little yogurt for probiotics
- Add milk or dairy-free milk (though dairy free milk won’t add lysine)
- Add Chocolate Chip Mix-Ins for a treat!
- Make it savory by adding sautéed onion, bacon bits, and 2t nutritional yeast or cheese/cheese substitute – make it simple and savory by just adding 2t nutritional yeast to plain oatmeal (nutritional yeast is high in lysine)
- Having a midnight snack? Try our Sleepytime Oatmeal with pistachios, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamon. It will help you (or your little one) relax and fall asleep faster!
7. Leftover Oatmeal Gluten-Free Waffles
Leftover Savory Oatmeal Waffles? Yup, we said it. It’s perhaps our favorite easy healthy breakfast idea.
You simply use ½ cup of your leftover Double Protein Oats oatmeal, ½ cup tasty dinner leftovers, and an egg (or flax egg) in a mini waffle maker. Be sure to top with complimentary yumminess like guacamole or shredded cheese/cheese substitute. You’ll fall in love! We’ve got a few great recipes on our site like:
- Savory Gluten-Free Waffles with Roots & Radicchio
- Savory Green Gluten-Free Waffles
- Savory Mexican Style Gluten-Free Waffles with Guacamole and Greens
8. Gluten-Free Muffins
Muffins or bread may sound too time-consuming or unhealthy for breakfast. But trust us, you’ll be delighted with all these recipes. And, they freeze and reheat so well–use them anytime you need a quick healthy breakfast idea.
We use our glute-free Double Protein Oats, Mix-Ins, and Muesli for these recipes. Sometimes you’ll grind them into flour. Other times use them whole. Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week long!
- Gluten-Free Cranberry Pecan Protein Muffins
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Sourdough Muesli Muffins
- Mix-Ins Breakfast Bread 3-Ways – Cranberry, Chocolate Chip, Apple Cinnamon
9. Gluten-Free Circle Scones
Why should scones be just a cafe treat? With our recipes and half an hour on the weekend, you’ll have a tasty, flaky, hearty scone any day you want to.
Discover your favority recipe.
- Cranberry Lemon Cookie Scones (more dense and crunchy)
- Cinnamon Twist Cookie Scones
- Circle Scones (lighter, flakier)
10. Instant Breakfast Ideas
No time to prep? No worries. Here are some great ideas for instant breakfasts.
- Combine ZEGO Muesli with non-dairy yogurt or milk and eat like you would cold cereal. If you have time, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to soften.
- Add Mix-ins to your favorite dry cereal flakes to add nutrition and staying power.
- Spread some seed or nut butter on a rice cake, pancake or toast and top with your favorite Mix-Ins flavor.
- Spread some avocado on gluten-free toast and top with Cranberry Mix-Ins.
- Need to jump in the car or bus? Bring a bag of Mix-Ins! They are packed with nutrition and are so satisfying—a couple of handfuls will keep your body and brain happy for hours.
Let us know your favorite easy healthy breakfast ideas using your favorite muesli products! We’d love to add them to our recipes and share them with everyone.
Be well,
Colleen, ZEGO Founder
🌱 𝗭𝗘𝗚𝗢 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗙𝗦𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
ZEGO Foods was proud to sponsor and participate in the RFSI Forum 2026 in Denver, joining leaders across investment, finance, agriculture, and food to explore ways to build a more resilient and regenerative food system. 💚
Our Founder and CEO, @colleen_kavanagh_z , joined these important conversations on how collaboration and innovation can drive meaningful change. We were also excited to partner with @philosopherfoods to bring nut butter to the event’s breakfast spread!
At ZEGO, we believe partnerships like these help bring people together around better food, support a more transparent food system, and create a healthier future for people and the planet. 🌎🌾
Thank you to the RFSI team and everyone working toward a more regenerative future!
#ZEGOFoods #RFSIForum2026 #PhilosopherFoods #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodTransparency FoodSystemResilience
Oct 9
“Try it folks. It’s really the Best Breakfast Ever!” 🥣⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jo P. found a new morning favorite, and we love how they make it their own! Here’s what’s in their bowl:
🍎 Hot, creamy ZEGO Double Protein Organic Oatmeal
🍁 A dollop of applesauce or a drizzle of maple syrup for a special treat
🌾 Specialty raw rolled oats, grown by U.S. farmers
✅ Purity Verified: third-party tested for 500+ agricultural chemicals and heavy metals, and gluten-free (<5 ppm)
What’s your go-to oatmeal topping? Tell us in the comments! 👇
Shop link in bio
#ZEGO #ContainsPeaceOfMind #PurityVerified #OatmealLove #RealReviews
Oct 8
🌱 What do oats and chickpeas have in common? They can help support healthier soil when grown together in thoughtful crop rotations.
Oats use nitrogen from the soil as they grow and build protein. Chickpeas and other legumes have a unique ability to help replenish nitrogen in the soil through a natural process called nitrogen fixation.
One of the most fascinating signs of this process happens underground. Legume roots can develop small nodules that indicate the plant is actively working with soil microbes to support nitrogen cycling. 🌿
It`s a powerful reminder that healthy food starts long before harvest. What happens beneath the surface helps support resilient soil, thriving crops, and a stronger food system.
At ZEGO, we believe better food begins with understanding where it comes from, how it`s grown, and the health of the soil that makes it possible. 🌎
#ZEGOFoods #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #RegenerativeFarming #FoodTransparency
Oct 7
In August, Colleen stood in Jody`s oat field on the Manuel farm, and we have been waiting to show you these photos since.
National Farmers Day is next Monday, so this week belongs to the people who grow the food in your bowl. When we say know what`s in your bowl, it starts with knowing who planted it.
Swipe through the visit, and tell Jody hello in the comments.
#zegofoods #farmerswelove #nationalfarmersday #knowwhatsinyourbowl #oatfarm
Oct 5
Healthy soil. Stronger harvests. Better food.
On our Montana farm tour, we saw how thoughtful farming practices help support healthier growing systems. Crop rotation, including planting lentils and chickpeas alongside oats, helps naturally replenish soil nutrients and promote long-term soil health. It`s one example of how farmers work with nature to build more resilient food systems.
At ZEGO, we believe better food starts at the source, with transparency every step of the way.
#ZEGOFoods #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FoodTransparency #OrganicFarming
Sep 25
🥣 Simple. Protein-packed. Made for busy mornings.
Breakfast is evolving, and more people are looking for foods that are quick, simple, nourishing, and made with ingredients they can trust.
That’s why we created ZEGO Organic Double Protein Oats. 💚
With nearly double the digestible protein of typical oats, 20–40% more fiber than standard rolled oats, and Purity Verified: third-party tested for 500+ agricultural chemicals and heavy metals; gluten-free (<5 ppm). It’s a simple way to bring more nutrition and peace of mind to your morning bowl.
The best part? Make it your own with fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, nut butter, or yogurt. 🍓🍯🥜
👉 Read our latest blog: LINK IN BIO
#ZEGOFoods #DoubleProteinOats #ProteinBreakfast #FoodTransparency #PurityVerified
Sep 19
Edacious FoodData just launched, and ZEGO LLC is proud to be included!
We tested with Edacious and are proud to share our results publicly and be part of a platform that`s finally showing the real variability that exists across the foods we all eat.
Check out our page, and explore the platform: LINK IN BIO
#ZEGOFoods #Edacious #FoodData #FoodTransparency #FoodTraceability
Sep 17
💚 Food transparency is gaining momentum.
California’s proposed “Non-Ultra-Processed” seal could be another step toward a future where consumers have greater access to meaningful food information and independent verification.
At ZEGO, we believe everyone has a right to know what’s in their food. That’s why our Purity Verified® program makes testing information easy to access. Simply scan the QR code on your package to see the information behind the food you choose.
Curious about what this proposal could mean for the future of food transparency? Read our latest blog article: LINK IN BIO
#FoodTransparency #PurityVerified #ZEGOFoods #KnowYourFood #PeaceOfMind
Sep 16
💚🫐 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 + 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 + 𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 = 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼! This creamy, refreshing smoothie packs in plant-based protein, greens, and a delicious burst of blueberry-lemon flavor. ✨
Matcha Blueberry Lemon Protein Smoothie
🥛 1 cup gluten-free plant-based milk
🥬 1 cup baby spinach
🍌 1 banana
🫐 ½ cup blueberries
💪 2 tbsp ZEGO Sacha Inchi Protein Powder
🌾 3 tbsp ZEGO Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood Oatmeal
🍵 1½ tsp matcha powder
🧊 ½ cup ice
Blend everything on high for 30+ seconds until smooth. Add more milk for your desired texture, pour, and enjoy! 💚
Save this recipe for your next morning smoothie! ✨
#ZEGOFoods #MatchaSmoothie #ProteinSmoothie #SmoothieRecipe #HealthyRecipes
Sep 11
📍 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗭𝗘𝗚𝗢? 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗! 🌆💚
We’re so excited to announce that ZEGO is rolling out across the Chicagoland area at Jewel-Osco! 🎉
You can now find some of your ZEGO favorites on shelves, including:
-Double Protein Oatmeal
-ROC Oatmeal
-Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood Oatmeal
-Cinnamon & Spice Superfood Oatmeal
From the city to the suburbs, we’re thrilled to be bringing ZEGO to more shoppers across the Chicago area. 🛒🌱
So the next time you’re shopping at Jewel-Osco, keep an eye out for ZEGO! 👀
📸 Find us? Snap a photo, tag @ZEGOFoods, and show us where you spotted us!
Chicago, we’re so happy to be here. 💚
#ZEGOFoods #WheresZEGO #JewelOsco #PurityVerified #BreakfastMadeBetter
Sep 9
🔎 Food transparency is gaining momentum.
New federal proposals related to GRAS ingredients and ultra-processed foods reflect a growing conversation about giving consumers better access to information about their food. At ZEGO, we believe people deserve meaningful, transparent information so they can make informed choices with confidence.
👉 Read more on the ZEGO blog – link in bio
#FoodTransparency #FoodSafety #KnowYourFood #ZEGO
Aug 28
🌾 A milestone for ZEGO!
Our first regenerative organic oat harvest is underway in Havre, Montana. 🌱
After years of drought and grasshopper damage, this crop is looking especially promising. As part of our commitment to gluten-free oats, we walked the fields to verify they were free of gluten-containing grains and were encouraged by how clean they looked. As with any organic farm, there are some weeds, including bindweed, alfalfa, and amaranth, but they can be easily cleaned out during processing.
Grateful for partners like Jody Manuel of Prairie Ranch Farm and Paul Lightfoot of Patagonia Provisions as we work together to strengthen a more transparent and resilient food system. 💚
#RegenerativeAgriculture #OrganicOats #Montana #ZEGOFoods
Aug 26
Newtopia Now 2026 @newtopianow was a good one! 🌱
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the ZEGO Foods booth and spent some time with us alongside GoodNow! We loved meeting so many people, sharing our products, and being part of such a great community.
A special thank you to @nanajoesgranola, @celiacandthebeast, and @collegeceliackc for connecting with us and helping make the event even more memorable. 💚
Until the next one! 🌱
#ZegoFoods #NewtopiaNow #GoodNow #PlantBased #PeaceOfMind
Aug 20
What’s driving the organic produce boom? 🌱
A recent Naturalist Podcast conversation with Nancy Coulter Parker and Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company, explored themes we care deeply about: transparency, consumer trust, supporting farmers, and understanding where food comes from.
As consumers ask more questions, transparency is becoming essential. We’re proud to be part of the movement toward a more trustworthy food system. 🌾
📖 Link in bio to read and watch.
#ZEGOFoods #OrganicFood #FoodTransparency #OrganicProduce #FutureOfFood
Aug 17
Did you know oats go through a “milk stage”? 🌾
Before an oat becomes the grain we know, it passes through a stage where a milky substance forms inside the hull after pollination. Next comes the dough stage, before the oat fully matures.
Right now, the crop needs the right balance of heat and moisture to thrive. 🌱
It’s a reminder that there’s a lot happening behind every oat and that understanding how food is grown helps us all make more informed choices.
#ZEGOFoods #Oats #KnowYourFood #FoodTransparency #oatfarming
Aug 14
What’s really in your food? 👀
At ZEGO, we believe everyone has a right to know what’s in their food and where it comes from. 🌱
Hear our founder @colleen_kavanagh_z share how ZEGO Foods is raising the bar for food transparency and consumer trust. 🎙️ On About Road to Retail @road2retail , she discusses what it takes to build a brand that stands out through transparency, accountability, and a commitment to helping consumers know what`s in their food.
📖 Read the blog and 🎙️ watch the podcast through the link in bio.
#ZEGOFoods #FoodTransparency #FoodSafety #PurityVerified #KnowYourFood
Aug 13
Join the movement toward a more transparent food future. 🌱
We’re excited to be at @newtopianow with GoodNow Foods. Stop by Booth #1812 to meet the ZEGO team and discover how transparency, traceability, and Purity Verified standards are helping build greater trust in food.
📍 Booth #1812 | August 18–20 | Denver, CO
💚 We can’t wait to connect with the people helping shape what’s next in conscious food.
#NewtopiaNow #PurityVerified #ZEGOFoods
Aug 7
🌾 𝗢𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
While other grains bloom out in the open, oat flowers stay hidden inside the hull. That tiny detail is one reason oat breeding takes so much care, precision, and patience.
Pretty cool for a breakfast staple. 💚
#ZEGOFoods #OatFacts #DidYouKnow #KnowYourFood #FoodScience
Aug 5
💚 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗘𝗚𝗢 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!
We’re honored to be featured in @eatingwell ‘s ”7 Best Cereals to Reduce Heart Disease Risk.” Thank you to registered dietitian @sheridietitian for including ZEGO and sharing how fiber-rich whole grains can support heart health.
We’re proud to be part of the conversation around nutritious, transparent food choices that help people feel confident about what’s on their plate.
Read the full story: Link in Bio 💚
#EatingWell #HeartHealth #HealthyBreakfast #WholeGrains #Zegofoods
Aug 4
🌱 Good things are growing.
Our oat fields have safely cleared the critical flowering stage, bringing us one step closer to harvest and one step closer to the nutritious foods you know and love. 🌾
Moments like these remind us that great food starts long before it reaches your table. It starts with healthy soil, dedicated farmers, and a commitment to growing food the right way.
Here`s to strong crops and a promising harvest ahead. 💚
#FarmToTable #Oats #RegenerativeAgriculture #HealthySoil #SustainableFarming #HarvestSeason #FieldUpdate #GrowWithNature #CleanFood #ZEGO
Aug 2
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Organic Plant Based Protein Powder (15oz bag)$29.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
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Organic Gluten-Free Muesli: Nut Free Cinnamon Twist (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
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Organic Double Protein Oats 5 bag case$44.95 — or subscribe to save 5%
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Organic Gluten Free Muesli: Apple Cranberry (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
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Organic Oatmeal Superfood Blueberry Lemon Poppy 1 Bag$8.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
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Organic Plant Protein (5 bags, 15 oz each)$149.95 — or subscribe to save 5%
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Organic Oatmeal Superfood Cinnamon Spice 1 Bag$8.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
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Regenerative Organic Oats 1 bag$8.99 — or subscribe to save 10%
