Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

No cereal? No bagels? No problem. We’ve got 15 gluten-free breakfast recipes that will get your morning off to a good and gluten-free start. Recipes that are tagged as “gluten-free” do not include products that normally contain gluten. However, some recipes with the gluten-free tag may call for ingredients such as sauces or mixes that may or may not contain gluten, so be sure to read ingredient labels carefully.

Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes

Pancakes are no longer off-limits when you use a packaged gluten-free baking mix. Have a tall stack!

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes
Ham and Cheese Strata

Use gluten-free English muffins in this rich and hearty egg and cheese breakfast casserole.

Recipe: Ham and Cheese Strata
Cinnamon-Raisin Muffins with Streusel Topping

Use three different types of gluten-free flour for these tender, fluffy muffins crowned with a sweet, nutty streusel topping.

Recipe: Cinnamon-Raisin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Egg Crepes with Sausage

You can make delicate, tender crepes using only eggs, milk and cooking spray. Fill these crepes with a savory sausage mixture for a filling breakfast or brunch.

Recipe: Egg Crepes with Sausage
Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg

Take a break from your usual morning fare and enjoy these breakfast tacos made with gluten-free corn tortillas and filled with a brown rice-and-egg mixture.

Recipe: Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg
Cilantro-Pear Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Making your own breakfast sausage is easier than you might think. Pear adds a subtle sweetness to this spiced breakfast side. Serve with eggs and fruit to complete the meal.

Recipe: Cilantro-Pear Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Sweet Almond Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears

If you’re avoiding oatmeal because of possible gluten cross-contamination, enjoy a bowl of warm cream of buckwheat cereal instead. Top this hearty cereal with chopped pears, dried cherries, and toasted almonds for a satisfying morning meal.

Recipe: Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears
Hot Quinoa Cereal with Maple Syrup Apples

High in protein and full of flavor, quinoa is an ancient grain that’s become quite popular. Fortunately, it’s a gluten-free grain and easy to prepare for breakfast.

Recipe: Hot Quinoa Cereal with Maple Syrup Apples
Breakfast Tortilla

This hearty open-faced omelet, called a tortilla, uses potatoes inside instead of serving them on the side.

Recipe: Breakfast Tortilla
Spinach, Onion, and Swiss Frittata

Mix up your morning routine with a delicious frittata; eggs boost protein and veggies become tender and delicious. Get creative with your frittata combos – try spicy jalapeños and cheddar or ham and Swiss.

Recipe: Spinach, Onion, and Swiss Frittata
Sour Cream-Blueberry Pancakes

Adding sour cream to the gluten-free pancake batter makes the pancakes extra moist and tender. Topping the pancakes with blueberries makes them extra tasty.

Recipe: Sour Cream–Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast Quiche Bites

These cute little crustless quiches are ideal for a breakfast on the go. Whip up a batch on Sunday evening, and you have an easy go-to breakfast for busy weekday mornings.

Recipe: Breakfast Quiche Bites
Potato Coins with Fried Eggs

Instead of shredding potatoes for hash browns, try this easy method using fingerling potatoes that's equally as good and makes the perfect accompaniment to fried eggs.

Recipe: Potato Coins with Fried Eggs
Spinach and Cheese Omelet

Add extra nutrients to your breakfast by stirring in chopped fresh spinach, chopped tomato and shredded cheese into your protein-packed omelet. Serve with a gluten-free bagel and fresh fruit to round out the meal.

Recipe: Spinach-and-Cheese Omelet
Banana Breakfast Smoothie

This protein-packed smoothie is perfect for breakfast on the go. Adding the yogurt at the very end imparts a creamy texture.

Recipe: Banana Breakfast Smoothie