Here you’ll find 12 Breakfast Foods that start with Y that begin with Y, organized from “Yam” to “Youtiao”. The selection mixes pantry staples and regional specialties you can use for quick breakfasts or recipe ideas.

Breakfast Foods that start with Y are breakfast items and simple dishes whose common names begin with the letter Y. They range from pantry staples like yam to regional treats like Chinese youtiao, reflecting cultural breakfast habits worldwide.

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

Item: The common name of the food as you’ll see it on menus or ingredient lists, useful for searching and recognition.

Main ingredients: Key ingredients give you a quick sense of flavors and allergies, so you can judge suitability for recipes or diets.

Calories (per typical serving): Estimated calories help you plan meals and compare portion sizes; values reflect common serving sizes for breakfasts.

Source: The nutrition source notes where calorie figures come from, letting you assess reliability and find detailed labels.

Breakfast Foods that start with Y

ItemMain ingredientsServing sizeCalories (per typical serving)
Yogurt (yoghurt)milk, live cultures1 cup (245 g)149 kcal (USDA)
Yogurt parfaityogurt, granola, mixed fruit, honey1 cup (approx)350 kcal (estimate)
Yogurt smoothieyogurt, fruit, milk or juice12 fl oz (355 ml)250 kcal (estimate)
Yogurt drink (kefir/lassi)fermented milk, cultures, water/sugar1 cup (240 ml)150 kcal (estimate)
Yogurt cheese (labneh)strained yogurt, salt2 tbsp (30 g)80 kcal (estimate)
Youtiaowheat flour, yeast, oil1 piece (~50 g)200 kcal (estimate)
Yamyam tuber (boiled/roasted)1 cup cooked (136 g)158 kcal (USDA)
Yam porridge (Asaro)yam, palm oil, peppers, onions1 cup (240 g)320 kcal (estimate)
Yam and eggsyam, eggs, oil, salt1 plate (~300 g)450 kcal (estimate)
Yam cakeyam (taro), rice flour, seasonings1 piece (150 g)260 kcal (estimate)
Yerba mateyerba mate leaves, water1 cup (240 ml)2 kcal (estimate)
Yema (egg-yolk spread)egg yolks, sugar, milk or condensed milk1 tbsp (15 g)45 kcal (estimate)

Descriptions

Yogurt (yoghurt)
Creamy cultured milk eaten plain or with fruit; Greek (strained), flavored, and nonfat varieties are common breakfast choices.
Yogurt parfait
Layered yogurt with fruit and granola—popular grab-and-go breakfast; easy to vary with nuts, seeds, or alternate fruit.
Yogurt smoothie
Blended yogurt and fruit (sometimes greens) for a quick, drinkable breakfast; use Greek yogurt for more protein.
Yogurt drink (kefir/lassi)
Pourable fermented dairy enjoyed plain or sweetened; kefir and lassi are common morning beverages in many regions.
Yogurt cheese (labneh)
Thick, tangy spread from strained yogurt; served with bread, fruit, or as a savory breakfast dip or spread.
Youtiao
Long Chinese fried dough often eaten with soy milk or congee for breakfast; crunchy outside and light inside.
Yam
Starchy tuber served boiled, roasted, or fried; eaten plain or with eggs in many breakfast traditions.
Yam porridge (Asaro)
West African savory yam mash cooked with spices and palm oil; hearty breakfast or brunch staple.
Yam and eggs
Fried or sautéed yam pieces served with scrambled or fried eggs; a common hearty breakfast in West Africa and the Caribbean.
Yam cake
Steamed or pan-fried savory cake popular in Southeast Asian breakfasts and dim sum; often served sliced and pan-seared.
Yerba mate
Caffeinated herbal infusion from South America, sipped hot or cold as a morning stimulant instead of coffee or tea.
Yema (egg-yolk spread)
Sweet Filipino egg-yolk custard/spread often served on bread or pandesal for a simple, sweet breakfast bite.
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