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These morning meals prove you can enjoy a healthy and satisfying breakfast, even on busy days. With balanced ingredients like whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats and ample fruits and veggies, these meals align with one of thehealthiest eating patternsaround: theMediterranean diet. Plus, all you need is 10 minutes to whip up one of these dishes, making them perfect for when you’re short on time. Recipes like our Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl and Breakfast Naan Pizza are healthy and tasty ways to start your day.
01of 25Avocado-Egg ToastView RecipeTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
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Avocado-Egg Toast
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Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
02of 25Mango-Almond Smoothie BowlView RecipeFor this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.
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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl
For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.
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Breakfast Naan Pizza
Ted Cavanaugh
04of 25Fig & Ricotta ToastView RecipeThis easy toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week.
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Fig & Ricotta Toast
This easy toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week.
05of 25Egg-Avocado Breakfast SandwichView RecipeEvan de NormandieThis fresh-tasting bagel breakfast sandwich comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Creamy avocado pairs with crunchy onions and sprouts for a filling, healthy breakfast with layers of flavor.
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Egg-Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
Evan de Normandie
This fresh-tasting bagel breakfast sandwich comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Creamy avocado pairs with crunchy onions and sprouts for a filling, healthy breakfast with layers of flavor.
06of 25Spinach, 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
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.
07of 25English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & OlivesView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughThis pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty—it’s great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch.
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English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
This pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty—it’s great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch.
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Egg Salad Avocado Toast
09of 25Quick-Cooking OatsView RecipePhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserSometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. The flavorings and toppings are up to you.
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Quick-Cooking Oats
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Sometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. The flavorings and toppings are up to you.
10of 25Southwest Breakfast QuesadillaView RecipePico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.
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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla
Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.
11of 25Ricotta & Yogurt ParfaitView RecipeReminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.
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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait
Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.
12of 25Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde VinaigretteView RecipeSalad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.
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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette
Salad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.
13of 25Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English MuffinView RecipeThe addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.
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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.
14of 25Egg TartineView RecipeBruschetta meets avocado toast in this simple breakfast upgrade.
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Egg Tartine
Bruschetta meets avocado toast in this simple breakfast upgrade.
15of 25Strawberry & Yogurt ParfaitView RecipeAlexandra ShytsmanThis strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.
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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait
Alexandra Shytsman
This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.
16of 25Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie BowlView RecipeThis healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.
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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.
17of 25Salsa Egg SkilletView RecipeTed CavanaughPoach your egg right in flavorful tomatillo salsa to put a little kick in your breakfast. It’s even better if you have someRoasted Tomatillo Salsain the fridge.
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Salsa Egg Skillet
Poach your egg right in flavorful tomatillo salsa to put a little kick in your breakfast. It’s even better if you have someRoasted Tomatillo Salsain the fridge.
18of 25Smoked Salmon Scrambled EggsView RecipeMake a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun brunch.
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Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
Make a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun brunch.
19of 25Really Green SmoothieView RecipeThe combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
20of 25Greek Yogurt with Fruit & NutsView RecipeThis simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
21of 25Feta, Egg & Olive PitaView RecipeTed and Chelsea CavanaughThis flavorful sandwich comes together in a whole-grain pita to give you a quick protein- and fiber-packed breakfast that’s easy to take on the go.
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Feta, Egg & Olive Pita
Ted and Chelsea Cavanaugh
This flavorful sandwich comes together in a whole-grain pita to give you a quick protein- and fiber-packed breakfast that’s easy to take on the go.
22of 25Chickpea & Kale ToastView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughThis healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite.
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Chickpea & Kale Toast
This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite.
23of 25Berry-Banana Cauliflower SmoothieView RecipeSneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
24of 25Creamy Blueberry-Pecan OatmealView RecipeIn this satisfying, on-the-go oatmeal recipe, protein-rich Greek yogurt, crunchy pecans and sweet berries make this the perfect healthy breakfast. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.
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Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Oatmeal
In this satisfying, on-the-go oatmeal recipe, protein-rich Greek yogurt, crunchy pecans and sweet berries make this the perfect healthy breakfast. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.
25of 25Avocado & 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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