July 17, 2025 (Investigative Report) – Known for his bold ambitions in space and electric cars, Elon Musk—together with his family—also pursues distinctive and sometimes surprising dietary habits. Our investigation dives deep into how the Musk household fuels their busy, high-pressure lives.

Morning Rituals & Quick Fuel

Donuts for breakfast: Elon has admitted on social media, “I eat a donut every morning. Still alive,” dismissing health concerns with humor. Routines.club confirms he often begins his day around 7 a.m. with a donut—sometimes joking that it’s just 0.4 of a donut

Omelet on the rare full breakfast day: While he typically skips a substantial morning meal, when he does eat, he opts for a quick omelet accompanied by one or two cups of coffee

Functional, Meaty Midday

Lunchtime on the go: Musk often skips a formal lunch, eating a hurried meal—sometimes protein-rich—during meetings. He averages about five minutes per lunch episode Meat lovers’ choices: He reportedly enjoys dishes like Korean-style dry-aged beef, doner kebabs, and pineapples on pizza, demonstrating a palate that favors bold flavors

Evening Indulgences & Social Eats

Business dinners: Musk frequently dines over work discussions, indulging in sushi, French cuisine, BBQ, red wine, Diet Coke, and occasionally whiskey

Sweet tooth persists: He occasionally enjoys a pineapple pizza or sweet dessert, despite self-aware jokes about sugar’s pitfalls

Family Dining & Maye Musk’s Influence

Maye Musk’s flexitarian model: Elon’s mother, Maye, follows a predominantly plant-based diet, with occasional meat, and also eschews processed snacks in favor of fruits, whole grains, and vegetables .

Kimbal Musk’s food mission: Elon’s brother, Kimbal, runs “The Kitchen” restaurants and supports healthy, garden-to-table meals and school food programsWhile the family’s own eating habits lean indulgent, Maye’s healthier influence is evident at home—likely stocked with nutritious options, especially for the kids.

 Beverages & Biohacking

Coffee & Diet Coke dominance: Musk drinks coffee but claims minimal caffeine effect unless consumed in large quantities. His enduring preference is Diet Coke, which he jokingly says he’ll “never quit”

Red wine appreciation: Though mostly against alcohol, he describes red wine “in a fine glass” as “quite beautiful”

 Final Thoughts

Elon Musk’s dietary habits are pragmatic yet indulgent: donuts, quick omelets, meat-heavy meals, and Diet Coke fuel his long workdays. At the same time, his family—especially his mother and brother—anchors the household with more balanced, plant-forward nutrition. It’s a snapshot of a high-performing family that combines peak efficiency with human appetite.