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These healthy breakfast ideas will help you start your day off on the right foot. Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, you can rely on these four- and five-star-rated recipes to keep you satisfied. Recipes like our Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats and Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & Peppers are filling and delicious options you’ll want to make again and again.The recipes we’ve chosen have ingredients known to help boost energy levels. And for those weeks when time is not on your side, many of these recipes can be made ahead or in big batches and frozen. So there’s less chance you’ll be skipping one of the most important meals of the day.
These healthy breakfast ideas will help you start your day off on the right foot. Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, you can rely on these four- and five-star-rated recipes to keep you satisfied. Recipes like our Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats and Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & Peppers are filling and delicious options you’ll want to make again and again.
The recipes we’ve chosen have ingredients known to help boost energy levels. And for those weeks when time is not on your side, many of these recipes can be made ahead or in big batches and frozen. So there’s less chance you’ll be skipping one of the most important meals of the day.
01of 223-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg CupsView RecipeCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDNRequiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to four days to reheat on demand.
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3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
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Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to four days to reheat on demand.
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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats
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Breakfast Naan Pizza
Ted Cavanaugh
04of 22Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein ShakeView RecipeThis creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soy milk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soy milk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
05of 22Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & PeppersView RecipeThese Greek-inspired baked mini omelets are the perfect breakfasts on the go. Mix the batter the night before, and they’ll be ready to bake in the morning. Once they’re baked, you can keep these tasty omelet muffins in your fridge or freezer for future meals. Double score!
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Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & Peppers
These Greek-inspired baked mini omelets are the perfect breakfasts on the go. Mix the batter the night before, and they’ll be ready to bake in the morning. Once they’re baked, you can keep these tasty omelet muffins in your fridge or freezer for future meals. Double score!
06of 22Spinach & Mushroom QuicheView RecipeThis healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
07of 22Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal CakesView RecipeThis oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.
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Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.
08of 22Avocado-Egg ToastView RecipeTry it once, and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast. Sandwich bread, as well as crusty artisan bread, are both great options. Just make sure the bread is sliced thick enough to hold up to the toppings.
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Avocado-Egg Toast
Try it once, and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast. Sandwich bread, as well as crusty artisan bread, are both great options. Just make sure the bread is sliced thick enough to hold up to the toppings.
09of 22Two-Ingredient Banana PancakesView RecipeThese delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. Serve with maple syrup and yogurt or ricotta cheese to add in some protein.
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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. Serve with maple syrup and yogurt or ricotta cheese to add in some protein.
10of 22Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg PitasView RecipeThis meatless breakfast comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also works well.
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Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas
This meatless breakfast comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also works well.
11of 22Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini FrittataView RecipeThis vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil–drizzled crusty baguette.
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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil–drizzled crusty baguette.
12of 22Fruit & Yogurt SmoothieView RecipeThis easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients—yogurt, fruit juice and whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack you’ll never get bored with.
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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie
This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients—yogurt, fruit juice and whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack you’ll never get bored with.
13of 22Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt ToastView RecipePhotographer / Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist / Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist / Christina DaleyHere’s the latest and greatest addition to your morning breakfast ritual. (Thank you, TikTok!) The yogurt mixed with the egg becomes custardy—almost like a cheese Danish—when baked, and the protein from both will give you an energy boost to tackle your day.
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Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Toast
Photographer / Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist / Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist / Christina Daley
Here’s the latest and greatest addition to your morning breakfast ritual. (Thank you, TikTok!) The yogurt mixed with the egg becomes custardy—almost like a cheese Danish—when baked, and the protein from both will give you an energy boost to tackle your day.
14of 22Spinach-Avocado SmoothieView RecipeThis healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to one day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to one day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
15of 22Mixed-Berry Breakfast SmoothieView RecipeClara GonzalezSmoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don’t have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
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Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Clara Gonzalez
Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don’t have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
16of 22’Egg in a Hole' Peppers with Avocado SalsaView RecipeColorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers, and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.
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‘Egg in a Hole’ Peppers with Avocado Salsa
Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers, and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.
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Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Jamie Vespa
18of 22Avocado & Smoked Salmon OmeletView RecipeStay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This healthy omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat, which helps quash hunger, and the avocado’s fiber helps you feel full longer.
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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet
Stay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This healthy omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat, which helps quash hunger, and the avocado’s fiber helps you feel full longer.
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Mushroom-Ricotta Tartines
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco,
20of 22Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with KaleView RecipeYou can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with items you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale
You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with items you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
21of 22Spinach & Egg Scramble with RaspberriesView RecipeJen CauseyThis quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up, and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.
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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
Jen Causey
This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up, and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.
22of 22Apple & Peanut Butter ToastView RecipeA pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on whole-grain toast.
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Apple & Peanut Butter Toast
A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on whole-grain toast.
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