20+ Berry Breakfasts That Aren’t Smoothies

Looking for some berry-delicious breakfast ideas but tired of making the same old thing? Look no further, because we’ve got plenty of recipes that take advantage of these sweet fruits while giving smoothies a rest. From creamy Mixed Berry Cheesecake-Inspired Overnight Oats to zingy and bright Lemon-Raspberry Muffins, these recipes will give you a new take on ways to incorporate sweet, juicy berries into your morning!

Mixed Berry Cheesecake-Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats feature layers of sweet berries and creamy oats with a graham cracker topping, just like the classic dessert. Any combination of berries works well here.

Lemon-Berry Ricotta Toast

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

Creamy ricotta cheese keeps fresh, sweet berries in place in this quick and simple breakfast. Good, crusty whole-grain bread will make all the difference here. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or a mix of the three all work well.

Lemon-Raspberry Muffins

The secret to the sparkling flavor of these delicately crumbed raspberry muffins is the strips of lemon zest finely ground into the sugar. Enjoy the muffins warm right from the oven.

Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins

In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries.

Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Oatmeal

In this satisfying, on-the-go oatmeal recipe, protein-rich Greek yogurt, crunchy pecans and sweet berries make this the perfect healthy breakfast.

Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats

Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

Triple-Berry Blended Oats

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Oats blend seamlessly with bright, juicy berries and offer a good dose of fiber in this easy breakfast.

Corn Pudding & Apple-Berry Parfaits

Nate Lemuel

These striking parfaits are made with two colors of corn pudding and berry compote.

3-Ingredient Overnight Berry Muesli

Carolyn Hodges

Prepared muesli is an easy way to add different grains, nuts and dried fruit to your overnight oats and the frozen berries will release sweet juices as they thaw in the fridge.

Berry Morning Muffin

These easy muffins are full of antioxidant-packed raspberries and strawberries. Walnuts provide a welcome crunch and are a great source of monounsaturated fat.

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For a healthy spin on a classic breakfast, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal and top with delicious fresh berries for a punch of flavor!

Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles

These fun yogurt pops studded with fresh berries make a great on-the-go breakfast for a busy morning.

Strawberry Sheet-Pan Pancakes

This easy pancake recipe calls for sprinkling strawberries on top of the batter, and can feed a crowd, without you standing over a hot skillet or griddle for long periods of time.

Mascarpone & Berries Toast

Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast.

Strawberry-Banana Bread

Give classic banana bread a sweet twist with the addition of juicy strawberries. The combination of the fruits turns this simple quick bread into a bright, sweet breakfast bread.