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Low Histamine Breakfast Ideas and Shopping List

Published: Sep 24, 2019 ยท Modified: Sep 19, 2022 by Claire ยท This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases ยท 6 Comments

One thing I get asked most often over on my Instagram is for low histamine breakfast ideas. I know it can be tricky as regular cereals often have problem ingredients and many people prefer to be gluten-free so toast isn't an option. A traditional English breakfast is also a challenge as we usually need to avoid tomatoes, mushrooms, sausages and bacon - which doesn't leave too many items on the plate!

These low histamine breakfast ideas largely follow the SIGHI list, using foods that score a 0 or 1 on their scale, but please be aware of your own food sensitivities as we are all different in what we can tolerate. I hope you find some you enjoy!

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietetic advice in any way. Please consult with a dietician for dietary needs.

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chia pudding topped with fruit with text, low histamine breakfast ideas.
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  • Porridge and oat-based recipes
  • Porridge / oatmeal recipes
  • Granola recipes
  • Fruit compote
  • And cookies!
  • Quinoa porridge
  • 'Few ingredient' cereals
  • Cornflakes
  • Puffed rice cereal
  • Egg dishes
  • Fritters
  • Chia pudding
  • Low histamine breakfast hash
  • Jam on toast or rice cakes
  • Nut or seed butters on rice cakes
  • Smoothies and juices
  • Fruit salad
  • Drinks
  • Low histamine breakfast ideas shopping list (US)
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Porridge and oat-based recipes

As I have said, I love, love, love porridge and it's such an adaptable low histamine breakfast recipe. As a child I hated it, and refused to eat it, but I've come to realise that it is all about the flavourings and toppings (and, for me, not using just water).

I tend to use gluten-free oats such as Bob's Red Mill gluten-free rolled oats, and cook them in a plant-based milk.

Check out my post on oatmeal and a low histamine diet for more ideas on oats, toppings and milk choices!

Porridge / oatmeal recipes

There are lots of porridge recipes (also known as oatmeal!) on the site to choose from, including my super popular apple pie porridge, warming pear ginger porridge, honey porridge and mixed berry porridge.

Some more ideas:

Mango oatmeal

Carrot cake baked oatmeal

Granola recipes

Oats are really versatile and are a low histamine food on the SIGHI list, so if porridge isn't your thing, then why not make some of my granola? There are lots of granola recipes on the site, but here are a few of them:

Ginger brazil nut granola

Maple coconut granola

Low histamine nut and seed muesli

Fruit compote

Fruit compotes are a very simple recipe, can easily be made as a low histamine breakfast idea and are so good for topping your oatmeal, granola or even cereal if you like!

Have a peek at my most popular apple pear compote for a tasty idea, and my rhubarb apple compote and mango compote for seasonal recipes too.

ginger turmeric granola on a baking tray lined with parchment paper with a decorative spoon on it.

And cookies!

And if you are pressed for time and having breakfast on the go, I can help you out with some low histamine cookies! You'll love my coconut macadamia nut cookies and my cardamom oatmeal cookies which are both fun and healthy (ish!).

Quinoa porridge

A few people have mentioned to me that they aren't able to tolerate oats too well, even if they are gluten-free ones. If that is the case then how about my blackberry quinoa porridge? It cooks the same as oat porridge, but with quinoa. Full of plant-based protein, it's delicious!

For something a little different, but sort-of like porridge(!), I think you will love my oat milk rice pudding (or use another plant milk to your preference). It's equally perfect as a low histamine breakfast as dessert I think!

blackberry quinoa breakfast bake in two white bowls next to spoons.
Blackberry quinoa breakfast bake

'Few ingredient' cereals

Did you ever eat Frosties as a kid and beg your mum to let you put even more sugar on them? Yes, that was me. I was hardly ever allowed to do it, but I always tried to get the full-blown sugar experience . . . Most cereals are likely to be off-limits if follow a low histamine diet, but there a few that may be OK and I've done a lot of searching on this!

Cornflakes

The SIGHI list for histamine states that cornflakes are OK but to be careful of the additives malt and folic acid. One of the brands I have found that doesn't have these stated on the ingredients list is Barbara's bakery organic corn flakes.

Two other options are Whole Earth organic cornflakes, which has the ingredients of corn, raw cane sugar, salt and soya lecithin (if OK with the last ingredient) and Nature's Path honeyed cornflakes, which has the ingredients of corn and/or yellow corn flour, evaporated cane juice, honey and sea salt.

Be sure to check the ingredients, as they can sometimes change over time! And for some, processed foods are just a no-go, so only try if you know they work for you or consult with a dietician.

Puffed rice cereal

Aside from cornflakes what about puffed rice cereal? The Arrowhead Mills brand has only puffed whole grain brown rice listed as its ingredients. Kallo organic gluten-free puffed rice cereal is also 100% wholegrain brown rice, which is certified organic.

Egg dishes

Eggs are a controversial food when it comes to histamine, and definitely seems to be individual in terms of tolerability on a low histamine diet. The SIGHI list states that egg yolks are low histamine, while egg whites are high.

If you can tolerate eggs, then there are a staple breakfast for many. Whether fried, scrambled, poached or hard-boiled, you can pair eggs with bread if you are OK with wheat or perhaps some rice cakes or fried potatoes and other veggies if not. An omelette is always nice on the weekend when you are likely to have a bit more time to cook.

Fritters

Whether it's for breakfast, brunch or lunch (maybe dinner too!), then fritters are always a fun idea, and loved by kids and adults alike! For a low histamine breakfast recipe you may like to see my grated potato fritters or my sweet potato fritters for a hot meal to start the day!

oat milk chia pudding in two glass jars topped with berries and a jar of pepitas in the background.

Chia pudding

I'll be honest, for years I thought people were a bit odd for liking chia pudding. As my niece says, 'it looks like tadpoles'(!) and I wasn't sure how it could taste nice.

Well, I made this oat milk chia pudding a while ago and loved it. As chia seeds are a good source of protein, it really fills me up. I do find that it needs some extra flavour so I like to top with my blueberry chia jam and some fresh fruit and pumpkin seeds.

More chia pudding recipes:

Peach chia pudding

Blueberry chia pudding

Cherry chia pudding

Blackberry chia pudding

Golden milk chia pudding

Some chia pudding recipes say to soak the chia seeds in milk overnight, but food storage can be an issue for some with histamine issues. I find that an hour or two in the fridge in a sealed container works for me. Just remember to give it a stir now and again to stop the chia seeds from sticking together. However, even that time may be too long for some, so choose another breakfast idea if that doesn't work for you.

If you're interested in planning meals ahead and how to freeze (not chia pudding!), then have a peek at my low histamine meal prep post.

And why not try my warm chia pudding for a change - it's perfect for the colder months!

turkey sweet potato hash on a white platter on a grey striped cloth.

Low histamine breakfast hash

My sweet potato and corn breakfast hash is so simple to make and has become one of my favourites as a low histamine breakfast recipe for when I'm after a savory option. It's a great brunch idea too, and I have it for lunch and dinner - it's so versatile! And who doesn't love a 'stick it in the oven' meal now and again . . .

And around the holidays (but enjoy all year!), my turkey sweet potato hash is so hearty and perfect for a weekend brunch.

Jam on toast or rice cakes

Freshly made jam is one of my favourite discoveries. I had always thought it was super fiddly and time-consuming, but chia jam is so easy to make and the chia seeds provide some protein and omega 3 fatty acids too. Spread my blueberry chia jam on toast or rice cakes!

blueberry chia jam in a glass jar on a wooden board with a spoonful of jam held above it.

Nut or seed butters on rice cakes

If wheat isn't your thing, then rice cakes are a great alternative and I have eaten these since I was a kid. I like to top mine with the Meridian pumpkin seed butter, and then some fresh fruit and a sprinkle of other seeds or nuts that are low histamine.

If you are able to eat almonds (they score 1 on SIGHI), then both the Meridian almond butter and Meridian coconut and almond butter are delicious - I have to ration myself on these ones they are so good!

Smoothies and juices

Smoothies have definitely been one of my favourite low histamine breakfast ideas (and snacks!) this summer. I often make it into a smoothie bowl by using a little less milk and then top with my turmeric ginger granola for that great crunch!

All my smoothies are made to be low histamine by being yogurt and banana free. Instead, I use oats, frozen cauliflower, hemp seeds or other ingredients to help thicken them. You may get more ideas on my yogurt substitutes post!

Fruit smoothies

For fruit-based smoothies I think you'll love my apple pear smoothie, blackberry and blueberry smoothie and blueberry smoothie bowl which feel especially perfect for the fall months.

In the summer months when you may like a lighter fruit smoothie, I recommend trying my blueberry smoothie without banana, my mango cherry smoothie, my pomegranate mango smoothie, my cherry blueberry smoothie and my mango blueberry smoothie.

Vegetable-based smoothies and juices

Looking for some more vegetable-based low histamine smoothies and juices? Do have a peek at my celery cucumber smoothie, my low histamine green juice and my celery cucumber juice.

And for zingy drink ideas, my apple ginger turmeric juice and carrot turmeric juice are so popular!

mixed berry smoothie in two glasses next to blueberries and a spoonful of hemp seeds.

Fruit salad

If I'm not feeling too hungry, a fruit salad is a great option and is especially nice in the summer months. Luckily there are lots of low histamine fruits to choose from including apples, peaches, blueberries, apricots, blackberries and more.

And for a super simple fruit option, my air fryer pears are so juicy and delicious!

Drinks

As coffee can't be tolerated by some on a low histamine diet, you may like to try my cozy and warming ginger turmeric latte, honey ginger warm milk, cardamom milk and nutmeg milk.

Or if you like a lighter fruit tea, my pomegranate tea recipe is delicious!

And don't forget some herbal tea! The Clipper organic peppermint tea is my favourite as it's good quality, tastes great and they use unbleached tea bags. I also love the Clipper organic chamomile tea for more stressful days when I want to start with some calm!

honey ginger warm milk in two cups with gold rims next to a white jug.
Honey ginger warm milk

To make the recipes mentioned above, or your own versions, there are some low histamine shopping list staples that can help you put together delicious low histamine breakfast ideas to start your day. I hope my breakfast shopping list is helpful too!

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Low histamine breakfast ideas shopping list (US)

Oats & cereals

Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats

Arrowhead Mills puffed rice cereal

Barbara's bakery cornflakes

Nature's path honeyed cornflakes

Kallo organic gluten free puffed rice cereal

Kallo organic rice cakes

Syrups, oils & seasonings

Tiptree clear honey

Coco vita coconut oil

Bertolli extra virgin olive oil

Sherpa pink Himalayan salt

Anthony's organic turmeric root powder

Nuts & seeds

Bob's Red Mill organic chia seeds

Terrasoul organic pumpkin seeds

Terrasoul organic brazil nuts

Butters

Meridian pumpkin seed butter

Meridian almond butter

Meridian coconut and almond butter

Milks & tea

Alpro coconut milk alternative

Clipper organic chamomile tea bags

Miscellaneous

Violife provolone cheese

Fresh fruit

Fresh vegetables

Eggs

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Low histamine breakfast ideas shopping list (UK)

The links above are US links, for my UK readers:

Oats & cereals

Wholefood Earth organic gluten-free oats

Rude Health puffed rice

Kallo organic puffed rice cereal

Kallo organic rice cakes

Syrups, oils & seasonings

Tiptree clear honey

Coco vita extra virgin coconut oil

Silk Route pink Himalayan salt

Nuts & seeds

Bulk powders chia seeds

Buy Whole Foods organic pumpkin seeds

Buy Whole Foods brazil nuts

Butters

Meridian almond butter

Meridian pumpkin seed butter

Meridian coconut and almond butter

Milks & tea

Clipper organic chamomile tea bags

Miscellaneous

Violife provolone - not available on Amazon

Eggs

Fresh fruit

Fresh vegetables

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Comments

  1. Travica says

    January 14, 2025 at 8:35 pm

    Many of the links seem to not be available. IE: The Meridian Almond butter. Im in the US.

    Reply
    • Claire says

      January 15, 2025 at 4:15 pm

      Hi there! I've updated the links as it seems some products are no longer available. Thank you for letting me know, and hopefully they all work now ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Sheryl Chan says

    January 05, 2021 at 10:51 am

    Such a useful resource. I'll bookmark it for reference and also to share with others who might need it!

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      January 05, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks so much Sheryl! So glad it's helpful ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    January 04, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    Thank you for all these ideas and links for inspiration! I find breakfast so hard and get stuck in the same rut. Especially with the kiddos, often I've fed them and then realise I have to eat a protein bar on the run!

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      January 04, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      Ah I can see how that would happen! Maybe some chia pudding and granola that you can meal prep in advance might be useful - although the kiddos might steal some too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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