This list shows 10 Breakfast Foods that start with I, ranging from “Iced bun” to “Irish soda bread”. These items include sweet pastries, quick breads, and simple stovetop dishes common around the world. Use them for quick breakfasts, brunch menus, or planning easy morning meals.

Breakfast foods that start with I are morning dishes whose common names begin with the letter I. For example, Irish soda bread has long been a hearty morning staple in parts of Ireland and its diaspora.

Below you’ll find the table with Item, Main ingredients, Calories (per typical serving), and Source.

Item: The item’s common name so you can quickly spot familiar breakfasts and check for alternate or regional names.

Main ingredients: Key components listed so you can see allergens, flavor profiles, and whether it fits your meal plan.

Calories (per typical serving): Estimated energy per serving to help you compare choices and include items in calorie-aware meal plans.

Source: A brief citation indicating where nutrition numbers come from so you can judge reliability at a glance.

Breakfast Foods that start with I

ItemTypical servingCalories (kcal)Main ingredients
Idli2 idlis (100 g)160 kcalrice, urad dal, water
Idiyappam1 nest/plate (100 g)200 kcalrice flour, water, salt
Injera1 piece (100 g)160 kcalteff flour, water, starter/yeast
Irish soda bread1 slice (60 g)180 kcalwheat flour, buttermilk, baking soda
Instant oatmeal1 packet prepared (240 g)150 kcaloats, water, salt (optional sugar)
Instant coffee1 cup (240 ml)2 kcalinstant coffee granules, water
Instant grits1 cup prepared (240 g)150 kcalground corn, water, salt
Iced coffee1 cup (240 ml)120 kcalbrewed coffee, milk, ice
Iced latte1 cup (240 ml)140 kcalespresso, milk, ice
Iced bun1 bun (70 g)260 kcalwheat flour, sugar, butter

Descriptions

Idli
Steamed South Indian rice and lentil cakes that are light and savory. Often served with chutney or sambar for a balanced breakfast.
Idiyappam
Also called string hoppers, pressed rice noodles usually served with coconut or curry. A common South Indian and Sri Lankan breakfast.
Injera
Sourdough flatbread from Ethiopia made from teff. Used like a plate and eaten with stews, common at breakfast in its region.
Irish soda bread
A dense quick bread with a mild tang from buttermilk. Often sliced and buttered as a simple breakfast choice.
Instant oatmeal
Quick-cooking oats sold as packets and made with hot water or milk. Fast, warm breakfast option often topped with fruit.
Instant coffee
Soluble coffee crystals dissolved in hot water for a fast caffeine boost at breakfast.
Instant grits
Quick-cooking corn grits that make a creamy porridge. Popular in Southern U.S. breakfasts.
Iced coffee
Chilled coffee served over ice often with milk or sweetener. A common grab-and-go morning beverage.
Iced latte
Espresso combined with chilled milk over ice. Creamier and milkier than iced coffee for a breakfast drink.
Iced bun
Sweet yeast bun topped with a sugar icing. A common pastry choice for breakfast or a snack.
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