20 Healthy Ways to Eat Eggs

Discover 20 healthy ways to eat eggs with easy, protein-packed recipes perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Simple, nutritious, and delicious.

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Vegetable skillet with fried eggs, a healthy way to eat eggs.

Eggs are one of the most affordable, versatile, and nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Packed with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins like B12 and choline, eggs can easily be part of a balanced, healthy diet.

Whether you’re looking for healthy breakfast ideas, easy lunch recipes, or simple high-protein meals, eggs work for just about any time of day. They cook quickly, pair well with vegetables, grains, and lean proteins, and can be prepared in countless ways.

Below, you’ll find 20 healthy ways to eat eggs, featuring flavorful, wholesome recipes that make it easy to keep meals nutritious without sacrificing taste. From light breakfasts to hearty dinners, these egg recipes prove that healthy eating can still be satisfying and delicious.

Delicata squash egg cups, a healthy way to eat eggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are eggs healthy to eat every day?

Yes, for for the most part. Eggs can be eaten daily as part of a balanced diet. They are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients when paired with vegetables and whole foods.

Are eggs good for weight loss?

Eggs can support weight loss because they are high in protein and help promote fullness, which may reduce overall calorie intake throughout the day.

What is the healthiest way to cook eggs?

Healthier cooking methods include boiling, poaching, and baking. These methods help preserve nutrients without adding excess fat.

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20 Healthy Ways to Eat Eggs

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Avocado Toast with Turkey and Egg

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The ultimate savory egg recipe, whole grain toast is topped with mashed avocado, smoked turkey and a runny fried egg. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Avocado Toast with Egg and Sriracha - a fast and healthy breakfast recipe

Delicata Squash Egg Cups with Za’atar

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These Delicata Squash Egg Cups are a healthy twist on eggs in a hole! Made with delicata squash, za’atar, and fresh herbs, this easy fall breakfast is high in protein, full of flavor, and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Mexican Egg Bake with Beans and Cheese

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A delicious savory make-ahead breakfast idea, this Mexican Egg Bake is low carb and protein-packed.

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Easy Breakfast Frittata

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Ideal for prepping ahead of time, this protein-packed breakfast frittata is easy to customize and loaded in flavor. This version is made with sausage, peppers and cheese but feel free to use any meat or veggies you have on hand. It's delicious served warm, room temperature or chilled.

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Feta and Spinach Egg White Omelette

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This feta and spinach egg white omelette is a delicious, low-calorie, protein packed way to start your day.

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Egg, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

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Protein packed and just 320 calories each, these satisfying breakfast sandwiches are ideal for making-ahead, freezing and popping in the microwave whenever the mood strikes.

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Greek Breakfast Egg Skillet with Sautéed Veggies and Feta

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Veggies are sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with Greek spices before being topped with creamy feta and a fried egg. The ultimate high protein, low carb breakfast!

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Butternut Squash Hash Brown Skillet with Eggs

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Butternut squash veggie spirals are sautéed until crispy then topped with fried eggs in this healthy, gluten free breakfast skillet recipe.

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Crispy Butternut Squash Hashbrown Skillet with Eggs Recipe

Spinach and Feta Greek Egg Bake

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A high protein, low carb breakfast recipe, this Mediterranean inspired Spinach and Feta Greek Egg bake is full of flavor and great for making ahead of time

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Low-Carb Bacon and Spinach Egg Casserole

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This low carb, high protein egg casserole is made with bacon, spinach, and cheese. Ideal for prepping ahead and enjoying for breakfast all week long!

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Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups

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Ham and cheese baked egg cups are the ideal, protein-packed breakfast that can be made ahead in a muffin tin and quickly reheated on busy weekday mornings.

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Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet

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This hearty vegetable hash breakfast skillet is packed with peppers, potatoes, and onions then topped with protein-packed eggs cooked-to-order.

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Hummus Toast with Scrambled Eggs

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This quick and easy breakfast toast is made with hearty, whole grain bread, creamy hummus, scrambled eggs and za'atar.

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Avocado Egg Sandwich

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This avocado egg sandwich is a high protein, healthy breakfast and the perfect way to jump start your day!

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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata

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This simple frittata is bursting with fresh flavors from smoky, roasted asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese.

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Cheesy Vegetable Baked Egg Cups

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These cheesy vegetable baked egg cups are made with sauteed veggies, eggs and cheese. The perfect high protein, low carb breakfast recipe!

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

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A traditional Greek soup, avgolemono is an egg-lemon soup packed with shredded chicken and white rice. Freezer-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes.

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Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs

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This famous "bacon-in-every-bite" potato salad recipe, will have your friends begging you to make this addictive side dish again and again!

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Avocado Toast with Egg, Ham, and Arugula

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Whole grain bread is toasted then topped with creamy avocado, spicy arugula, smoked ham and a runny egg.

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Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

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Really, what’s not to love about a big ol’ plate of sweet potatoes covered in maple syrup? Paired with fried eggs and diced apple, this dish is the perfect combination of savory and sweet!

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Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs - a healthy paleo breakfast recipe

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5 responses to “20 Healthy Ways to Eat Eggs”

Amy

Great post! I will be trying some of these for sure.

farhan

Thank you so much for these recipes..<3

1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Of course! Enjoy!
  
Amy @ The Blond Cook

All of these look amazing! Thanks so much for including my vegetable frittata. Pinned! :-)

1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Of course!! Thank you!