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Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oatmeal

These nutritious and tasty breakfast recipes can help you feel energized for whatever lies ahead.Energy-boosting foodslike peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup and pears are highlighted in these dishes, so they can help you feel ready and fueled to take on the rest of your day. Recipes like our Baked Oatmeal with Pears and Cauliflower Eggs Benedict with Turmeric Yogurt Sauce are a healthy, balanced and delicious start to the morning.

01of 20Baked Oatmeal with PearsView RecipeThis comforting baked oatmeal is perfect for cozy weekend mornings and doubles as a make-ahead breakfast that you can meal-prep for healthy grab-and-go meals all week.

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Baked Oatmeal with Pears

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This comforting baked oatmeal is perfect for cozy weekend mornings and doubles as a make-ahead breakfast that you can meal-prep for healthy grab-and-go meals all week.

02of 20Cauliflower Eggs Benedict with Turmeric Yogurt SauceView RecipeGreg DuPreeHere we swap in roasted cauliflower steaks for the typical English muffins to pack veggie servings into your morning meal. Turmeric’s sunny hue gives the sauce hollandaise vibes—yet is much simpler to make.

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Cauliflower Eggs Benedict with Turmeric Yogurt Sauce

Greg DuPree

Cauliflower Eggs Benedict with Turmeric Yogurt Sauce

Here we swap in roasted cauliflower steaks for the typical English muffins to pack veggie servings into your morning meal. Turmeric’s sunny hue gives the sauce hollandaise vibes—yet is much simpler to make.

03of 20Mocha Overnight OatsView RecipeGive your oatmeal an energy kick with this coffee-drink-flavored overnight oats recipe. Chocolate, walnuts, maple and cacao nibs make give this healthy breakfast luxurious flavor.

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Mocha Overnight Oats

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Give your oatmeal an energy kick with this coffee-drink-flavored overnight oats recipe. Chocolate, walnuts, maple and cacao nibs make give this healthy breakfast luxurious flavor.

04of 20Peanut Butter Breakfast BarsView RecipeApples and honey are the perfect additions for these satisfying breakfast bars.

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Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

Apples and honey are the perfect additions for these satisfying breakfast bars.

05of 20Egg-in-a-Hole Fried QuinoaView RecipeJason DonnellyWe used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish. Rather than making an omelet or stirring in the eggs as you would for fried rice, we cook them in divots right in the veggie-filled quinoa for a fun presentation. Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.

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Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa

Jason Donnelly

Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa

We used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish. Rather than making an omelet or stirring in the eggs as you would for fried rice, we cook them in divots right in the veggie-filled quinoa for a fun presentation. Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.

06of 20Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle SandwichView RecipeSara HaasWhole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich.

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Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich

Sara Haas

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Whole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich.

07of 20Green Eggs & Chorizo TacosView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Martgaret Dickey Prop Stylist: Kay ClarkeThis twist on green eggs and ham combines eggs and chorizo to create a flavorful breakfast taco. A simple blender sauce of fresh herbs, lemon and shallot adds a gorgeous green hue to the dish. Use any leftover herb sauce as a spread on a sandwich or drizzle over baked salmon.

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Green Eggs & Chorizo Tacos

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Martgaret Dickey Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Green Eggs & Chorizo Tacos

This twist on green eggs and ham combines eggs and chorizo to create a flavorful breakfast taco. A simple blender sauce of fresh herbs, lemon and shallot adds a gorgeous green hue to the dish. Use any leftover herb sauce as a spread on a sandwich or drizzle over baked salmon.

08of 20Overnight Quinoa PuddingView RecipeThis quick and easy recipe blends quinoa and chia seeds for a protein-packed dessert or grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe uses kefir rather than milk for a probiotic boost and instead of refined sugar, this pudding relies on maple syrup for its sweetness. Prep time is minimal–just leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up.

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Overnight Quinoa Pudding

Overnight Quinoa Pudding

This quick and easy recipe blends quinoa and chia seeds for a protein-packed dessert or grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe uses kefir rather than milk for a probiotic boost and instead of refined sugar, this pudding relies on maple syrup for its sweetness. Prep time is minimal–just leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up.

09of 20Vegan Chickpea FrittataView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey DavisThis vegan chickpea frittata is a delicious breakfast or dinner that is loaded with veggies. Made with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast and plenty of spices, this dish doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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Vegan Chickpea Frittata

Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis

Vegan Chickpea Frittata

This vegan chickpea frittata is a delicious breakfast or dinner that is loaded with veggies. Made with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast and plenty of spices, this dish doesn’t skimp on flavor.

10of 20Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple FruitView RecipeHave a full house and need a breakfast idea? Here’s a quick pancake recipe that serves eight! Everyone at your table will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a decadent cinnamon-maple sauce.

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Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Fruit

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Have a full house and need a breakfast idea? Here’s a quick pancake recipe that serves eight! Everyone at your table will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a decadent cinnamon-maple sauce.

11of 20Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon ToastView RecipeThis satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

12of 20Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan EggsView RecipeCasey BarberMeal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor.

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Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs

Casey Barber

Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs

Meal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor.

13of 20Maple GranolaView RecipeThis quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast.

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Maple Granola

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This quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast.

14of 20Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana SmoothieView RecipeAli RedmondPeanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

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Pecan Butter & Pear Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Pecan Butter & Pear Toast

16of 20Greek Salad Omelet WrapView RecipeSara HaasWould you rather have a salad or a wrap for dinner? Wait, why not both! This protein-packed meal features Greek salad tucked into an egg-white wrap. It also makes for a delicious breakfast.

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Greek Salad Omelet Wrap

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Would you rather have a salad or a wrap for dinner? Wait, why not both! This protein-packed meal features Greek salad tucked into an egg-white wrap. It also makes for a delicious breakfast.

17of 20Instant Pot Steel-Cut OatmealView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis warm Instant Pot steel-cut oatmeal is flavored with cinnamon and just a little maple syrup for a hint of sweetness. Top this creamy oatmeal with fresh berries, lemon zest or toasted nuts.

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Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This warm Instant Pot steel-cut oatmeal is flavored with cinnamon and just a little maple syrup for a hint of sweetness. Top this creamy oatmeal with fresh berries, lemon zest or toasted nuts.

18of 20Blue Corn Waffles RancherosView RecipeEric WolfingerOne of the specialties at Hidden Kitchen in Cayucos, California, is the blue corn waffles. They’re served up in nine savory and sweet ways. The owners wouldn’t part with the recipe, but this homage to the rancheros-like “Cayucos Cowboy” is pretty tasty.

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Blue Corn Waffles Rancheros

Eric Wolfinger

Blue Corn Waffles Rancheros

One of the specialties at Hidden Kitchen in Cayucos, California, is the blue corn waffles. They’re served up in nine savory and sweet ways. The owners wouldn’t part with the recipe, but this homage to the rancheros-like “Cayucos Cowboy” is pretty tasty.

19of 20Banana OatmealView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.

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Banana Oatmeal

Caitlin Bensel

Banana Oatmeal

This banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.

20of 20Broccoli & Cheese OmeletView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis bright-green omelet is a perfect way to get kids to eat their veggies. Finely chopping the broccoli and spinach not only helps them cook faster, but also makes them easier–and safer–for toddlers to eat. Have all your ingredients ready next to the stove because this omelet cooks up fast. Read more about the story behind this omelet:Cooking with Juliet.

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Broccoli & Cheese Omelet

Jennifer Causey

Broccoli & Cheese Omelet

This bright-green omelet is a perfect way to get kids to eat their veggies. Finely chopping the broccoli and spinach not only helps them cook faster, but also makes them easier–and safer–for toddlers to eat. Have all your ingredients ready next to the stove because this omelet cooks up fast. Read more about the story behind this omelet:Cooking with Juliet.

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