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Start your day off right with a tasty and light breakfast. Each recipe is made conscious of calories, carbs, saturated fat and sodium to align with adiabetes-friendlyeating pattern. This helps support healthy blood sugar levels and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. These dishes have also earned 4- and 5-star ratings fromEatingWellreaders, so we’re sure there’s something on this list you will love. Recipes like savory Avocado-Egg Toast or cozy Baked Oatmeal with Pears are delicious and nourishing options to help you start your day off strong.
01of 22Cinnamon-Roll Overnight OatsDiana ChistrugaIt takes just minutes to assemble these delicious overnight oats that take inspiration from classic cinnamon rolls.View Recipe
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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats
Diana Chistruga

It takes just minutes to assemble these delicious overnight oats that take inspiration from classic cinnamon rolls.
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02of 22Avocado-Egg ToastPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe DickeyTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.View Recipe
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Avocado-Egg Toast
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
03of 22Two-Ingredient Banana PancakesThese delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. The bananas add sweetness, so they are made without added sugar.View Recipe
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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. The bananas add sweetness, so they are made without added sugar.
04of 22Baked Oatmeal with PearsThis 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 weekView Recipe
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Baked Oatmeal with Pears

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
05of 22Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg ScrambleDon’t toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy breakfast skillet, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.View Recipe
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Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble
Don’t toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy breakfast skillet, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.
06of 22Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon ToastChristine MaA sprinkle of cinnamon adds an extra boost of flavor to peanut butter and banana toast.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
Christine Ma

A sprinkle of cinnamon adds an extra boost of flavor to peanut butter and banana toast.
07of 22Spinach & Egg Scramble with RaspberriesJen CauseyThis 10-minute breakfast features protein-packed eggs and fiber-rich raspberries and whole-grain toast to keep you going through the morning.View Recipe
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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
Jen Causey

This 10-minute breakfast features protein-packed eggs and fiber-rich raspberries and whole-grain toast to keep you going through the morning.
08of 22Baked Eggs with Roasted VegetablesWith 11 grams of protein in each serving, these vegetable-packed baked eggs make a great breakfast.View Recipe
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Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables

With 11 grams of protein in each serving, these vegetable-packed baked eggs make a great breakfast.
09of 22Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana SmoothieAll of the delicious flavors of a milkshake come with the health benefits of a smoothie. Plus it features one of our favorite flavor combos—peanut butter and chocolate.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

All of the delicious flavors of a milkshake come with the health benefits of a smoothie. Plus it features one of our favorite flavor combos—peanut butter and chocolate.
10of 22"Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado SalsaCook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast reminiscent of egg in a hole.View Recipe
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“Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa

Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast reminiscent of egg in a hole.
11of 22Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & FetaPhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnThese hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients popular in the Mediterranean region, including feta, tomato and spinach.View Recipe
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Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients popular in the Mediterranean region, including feta, tomato and spinach.
12of 22Tomato-Parmesan Mini QuichesThese individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week.View Recipe
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Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches

These individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week.
13of 22Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple FruitEveryone will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a flavorful cinnamon-maple sauce.View Recipe
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Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Fruit

Everyone will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a flavorful cinnamon-maple sauce.
14of 22Chai Chia PuddingThis chia pudding has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai and is topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.View Recipe
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Chai Chia Pudding

This chia pudding has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai and is topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.
15of 22Huevos Rancheros TacosTacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos for a delicious breakfast.View Recipe
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Huevos Rancheros Tacos

Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos for a delicious breakfast.
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17of 22Southwest Breakfast QuesadillaPico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.View Recipe
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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.
18of 22Smoked Salmon Breakfast WrapsThis take on lox and cream cheese uses whole-wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.View Recipe
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Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps

This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole-wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.
19of 22Black Bean & Chipotle Tostadas with Crème FraîcheIf you love breakfast burritos, you’ll love this tostada with seasoned black beans on crispy tortillas with scrambled eggs on top.View Recipe
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Black Bean & Chipotle Tostadas with Crème Fraîche

If you love breakfast burritos, you’ll love this tostada with seasoned black beans on crispy tortillas with scrambled eggs on top.
20of 22Pistachio & Peach ToastThis fruity toast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.View Recipe
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Pistachio & Peach Toast

This fruity toast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.
21of 22Berry-Almond Smoothie BowlA little frozen banana gives this satisfying smoothie bowl a super-creamy texture.View Recipe
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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

A little frozen banana gives this satisfying smoothie bowl a super-creamy texture.
22of 22Cheddar and Zucchini FrittataReviewers call this easy frittata made with zucchini and Cheddar “excellent” and “delicious”—we hope you agree!View Recipe
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Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

Reviewers call this easy frittata made with zucchini and Cheddar “excellent” and “delicious”—we hope you agree!
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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