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
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Apr 20
Today is #WorldIBSDay and we`re celebrating with a big bowl of gluten-free organic ZEGO oats. Oats contain fiber, which keeps the digestive tract in check. Dietary fiber helps things run smoothly…all the way through! If you have iBS, make sure you`re working with a great dietitian who can point you in the right direction when it comes to an IBS-friendly diet that can include oats!
Apr 19
You`ve heard that fiber is important, and that most Americans aren`t getting enough of it in their diet. But how can you really tell if you`re getting enough fiber? How can you read a nutrition facts panel to tell if you`re eating enough?
According to the FDA, the daily value of dietary fiber is 28 grams per day. Keep in mind that this is based on a 2,000 calorie diet and doesn`t take into account your calorie needs – so it might be slightly higher or lower.
A nutrition facts panel on any packaged product, like our oatmeal, will show you how many grams of fiber are in each serving and compare that agains the daily recommended value. For our oatmeal, each serving contains about 5 grams of dietary fiber, or about 14% of your daily recommended dose of fiber.
A bowl of our oatmeal is a great way to start your day with fiber and protein. Look for other whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and nuts (depending on your dietary restrictions) to fill the rest of your fiber needs!
Learn how to read a nutrition facts panel and learn more about fiber from the FDA!
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/dietary-fiber.cfm
Apr 17
It’s National Banana Day!
There’s nothing like the comforting aroma of banana muffins baking in your kitchen. These Gluten-Free Banana Oat Muffins are not just a tasty treat—they’re packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients to fuel your day.
Find this recipe and more on our website!
#NationalBananaDay #GlutenFreeRecipe #organicoats
Apr 15
Are we truly feeding our soil, or just feeding our plants? Learn more from the frontlines of farming on this Food Gossip short!
Apr 13
Swap your beige processed breakfast like white toast for some color! Add some muesli or superfood to a bowl of seeds and nuts and freshly cut fruit. Not only is this more appealing to your eyes (and your stomach), but you’ll increase your fiber too!
Apr 11
Did you know that April is National Organic Breakfast Month! This theme was started to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and to encourage all of us to start our mornings with wholesome, organic food options. Not only are our ZEGO oats certified organic, but they are purity verified. They`re tested for over 500 pesticide and herbicide residues and heavy metals. You know your oats are the purest they can be for the best way to start your morning!
#OrganicBreakfastMonth #CertifiedOrganic
Apr 7
Happy Easter! We hope your basket is filled with lots of yummy allergy-friendly treats.
If the Easter Bunny™️ 🐰 left you any extra carrots, you`ve got to try our Oat Carrot healthy cookies. Head to the blog to get the recipe!
Apr 5
What is Fiber?
Did you know that there are TWO types of fiber – soluble vs. insoluble.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water in your digestive tract, forming a gel that slows digestion. It helps to lower your cholesterol, reduces your risk of heart disease, and stabilizes blood sugar.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve, adding bulk to your stool to help it move through the digestive system.
Many foods contain both, and both are important for your overall health!
Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983
Apr 3
Today is April 1st and it’s no joke that today we’re celebrating sourdough!
April 1st is National Sourdough Bread Day, and we’re all about that #glutenfree sourdough.
Did you know that you can use our oats to make sourdough starter? Our double protein oats are raw, which means that the active enzymes can start to ferment and make sourdough starter at a quicker rate than heat-treated oats. Make into a flour or use the oats themselves to make a starter, or to add to an existing gluten-free sourdough starter. Learn more on our blog!
Apr 1
Do you live in NorCal or NV? Find us on sale at a @Raleys Nob Hill or Bel-Air market near you this week.
Make your mornings better with ZEGO at Raley`s!
Mar 31
Our B Corp™ certification is one way we show what matters most to us: building a food system that’s transparent, inclusive, and better for everyone. And we’re honored to stand alongside thousands of other companies around the world who are raising the bar with the power of the B.
This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating a global movement proving that business can be a force for good — for our communities, our farmers, and your food. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made together, and even more energized for what comes next. Because when companies choose impact and integrity, everyone benefits.
Here’s to better business, cleaner food, and a future we can all trust.
Mar 28
We’re celebrating our Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood with a Gelson’s giveaway! Find our delicious Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood Blend, Cinnamon & Spice Superfood Blend and Regenerative Organic Oatmeal at all Gelson’s locations in Southern California. 🛒 ☀️ 🌴
Enter to win a viral Gelson’s mini tote and three Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood blends! Here’s how to enter to win!
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Mar 27
Sometimes we just need to trust Mother Nature and run with what`s she`s given us!
In this snippet from a Supply Chain panel at Natural Products Expo West, CEO Colleen Kavanagh talks about how we achieve our signature product – Double Protein Oats, thanks to nature, and the High Plains region of the US, and our farmers.
Mar 23
At a recent farming conference our CEO attended, we were struck by some real life examples presented by regional farmers on the effect of climate change to their farms – and their bottom line.
Mitigating the effects of climate change is so important to the future of our farms and the success of our farmers!
Mar 20
Looking for your very own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? You’ve found it in our Double Protein Organic Oatmeal. No matter if you’re Proteinmaxxing, Fibermaxxing, or just getting a delicious bowl of gluten-free oatmeal in the morning – you just got lucky.
Mar 17
People 🤝 Planet.
Everyone who works at ZEGO is proud to be B Corp. Our B Corp sign, found in our display at Erewhon, deserved it`s own moment in the sun.
As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us — our employees, partners, and communities — plays an important role.
We’re all part of the one million workers around the world united by the B.
Mar 16
Now that our team has settled in from #ExpoWest, we just wanted to share how grateful we are!
Thank you to everyone who came to our sessions on using AI in CPG and managing unique ingredient supply chains. Thank you to everyone who visited our booths, or took a sample of our oats home from the Why Regenerative party. Thank you to New Hope Network for giving us the time to chat on your Natural List podcast!
We`re soaking it all in and we`re just delighted by our time in Anaheim at Expo West 2026.
Mar 12
Bright, lemony, and thoughtfully made – our Blueberry Lemon Poppy Oats are all about flavor you can feel good about. Thanks for the love (and the bag suggestion)!
Mar 11
It takes a lot for a company to make a positive impact on the world. Countless actions. Constant effort. Real changes. And rigorous measurement. We know, because we do these things every day.
And while the work is complex, our commitment to continuous improvement is straightforward. One simple symbol says it all: the B.
As a Certified B Corp™, we’re excited to join forces with the 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during #BCorpMonth.
Mar 9
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Organic Double Protein Oats 1 bag$8.99 -
Organic Plant Based Protein Powder (15oz bag)$29.99 — or subscribe to save 10% -
Organic Gluten-Free Muesli: Nut Free Cinnamon Twist (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe to save 10% -
Organic Double Protein Oats 5 bag case$44.95 — or subscribe to save 5% -
Organic Gluten Free Muesli: Apple Cranberry (13oz)$9.99 — or subscribe to save 10% -
Organic Plant Protein (5 bags, 15 oz each)$129.95 — or subscribe to save 5% -
Organic Oatmeal Superfood Blueberry Lemon Poppy 1 Bag$8.99 -
Organic Oatmeal Superfood Cinnamon Spice 1 Bag$8.99 -
Regenerative Organic Oats 1 bag$8.99