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Ali Redmond
Turn breakfast into a delicious event with one of these recipes. These burritos, scrambles, smoothies and more are packed withcomplex carbslike fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes to help keep blood sugar levels steady. Each recipe is also made withdiabetes-appropriate nutrition, adjusting for calories, carbohydrates, saturated fats and sodium. Dishes like our Old-Fashioned Oatmeal and Avocado Toast are easy to customize for a morning meal that’s anything but boring. And make-ahead options like our Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats and Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are something to wake up feeling excited about.
01of 26Old-Fashioned OatmealPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellUnlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few minutes more of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, this oatmeal recipe can be your go-to morning staple for a filling, healthy breakfast.View Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few minutes more of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, this oatmeal recipe can be your go-to morning staple for a filling, healthy breakfast.
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02of 26The Only Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need (+ Tips & Variations)Ali RedmondThis is the easiest avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need. We love avocado toast because it is packed with healthy fats and fiber, so you’ll stay satisfied until your next meal. Memorize this recipe, then use it as a jumping-off point to customize your avocado toast—the variations are endless! Plus, get tips for how to choose a ripe avocado, the right bread to use and more.View Recipe
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The Only Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need (+ Tips & Variations)
This is the easiest avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need. We love avocado toast because it is packed with healthy fats and fiber, so you’ll stay satisfied until your next meal. Memorize this recipe, then use it as a jumping-off point to customize your avocado toast—the variations are endless! Plus, get tips for how to choose a ripe avocado, the right bread to use and more.
03of 26Really Green SmoothieThe 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.View Recipe
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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.
04of 26Cinnamon-Roll Overnight OatsDiana ChistrugaIt takes just minutes to assemble this healthy no-cook breakfast, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week.View Recipe
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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats
Diana Chistruga
It takes just minutes to assemble this healthy no-cook breakfast, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week.
05of 26Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal BarsPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThese lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin.View Recipe
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Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin.
06of 26Southwest Breakfast SkilletCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDNOne skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.View Recipe
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Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
One skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
07of 26Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal CupsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterMuffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups.View Recipe
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Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups.
08of 26Banana-Mango SmoothieWilliam Dickey; Styling: Margaret DickeyStart your day with a flavorful fruit smoothie. This smoothie is as delicious as breakfast, but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty dessert.View Recipe
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Banana-Mango Smoothie
William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey
Start your day with a flavorful fruit smoothie. This smoothie is as delicious as breakfast, but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty dessert.
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Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight Oats
Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
10of 26Two-Ingredient Banana PancakesThese 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.View Recipe
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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.
11of 26Summer 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 skillet recipe, 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 skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.
12of 26Strawberry & Yogurt ParfaitAlexandra ShytsmanThis strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.View Recipe
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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait
Alexandra Shytsman
This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.
13of 26Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CakesAlexandra ShytsmanPeanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.View Recipe
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Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.
14of 26Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini MuffinsPulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They’re delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite.View Recipe
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Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Pulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They’re delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite.
15of 26Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & SausageOats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs.View Recipe
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Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage
Oats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs.
16of 26Scrambled Egg with TofuAna CadenaEven when you are cooking for one, it’s worth taking a few minutes to make a hot, protein-rich breakfast. By stretching an egg with a little tofu, you reduce the cholesterol and saturated fat. Try tucking it into a whole-wheat pita pocket for a simple and satisfying breakfast sandwich-and a healthful alternative to fast-food fare.View Recipe
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Scrambled Egg with Tofu
Ana Cadena
Even when you are cooking for one, it’s worth taking a few minutes to make a hot, protein-rich breakfast. By stretching an egg with a little tofu, you reduce the cholesterol and saturated fat. Try tucking it into a whole-wheat pita pocket for a simple and satisfying breakfast sandwich-and a healthful alternative to fast-food fare.
17of 26Cocoa-Chia Pudding with RaspberriesHave chocolate for breakfast with this unbelievably healthy chia pudding recipe. The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine.View Recipe
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Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries
Have chocolate for breakfast with this unbelievably healthy chia pudding recipe. The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine.
18of 26Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & SpinachAli RedmondMornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast.View Recipe
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Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach
Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast.
19of 26Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana SmoothieWhir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie.
20of 26Apple Cinnamon Chia PuddingSwitch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It’s made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with the classic flavor combo of apples and cinnamon, with pecans for added crunch.View Recipe
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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It’s made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with the classic flavor combo of apples and cinnamon, with pecans for added crunch.
21of 26High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)Ali RedmondWhile eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.View Recipe
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High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)
While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.
22of 26"Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado SalsaColorful 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.View Recipe
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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.
23of 26Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast TacoPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoIt doesn’t get easier than this healthy breakfast taco that’s ready in just five minutes. Kale or arugula will work just as well if you don’t have spinach on hand. If you want an over-hard egg instead, and notice the egg is browning too quickly, add a tablespoon or two of water to the pan to help steam the egg and set the yolk faster.View Recipe
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Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
It doesn’t get easier than this healthy breakfast taco that’s ready in just five minutes. Kale or arugula will work just as well if you don’t have spinach on hand. If you want an over-hard egg instead, and notice the egg is browning too quickly, add a tablespoon or two of water to the pan to help steam the egg and set the yolk faster.
24of 26Spinach & Fried Egg Grain BowlsPhotographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnWheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, socook up a batchto stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.View Recipe
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Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, socook up a batchto stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.
25of 26Berry-Orange Chia PuddingJason DonnellyBefore you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty shake-up in your morning routine. Chia seeds, a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, are combined with creamy coconut milk, berries and orange juice that adds subtle sweetness and tang. The chia seeds transform overnight to create a thick, creamy pudding for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.View Recipe
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Berry-Orange Chia Pudding
Jason Donnelly
Before you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty shake-up in your morning routine. Chia seeds, a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, are combined with creamy coconut milk, berries and orange juice that adds subtle sweetness and tang. The chia seeds transform overnight to create a thick, creamy pudding for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.
26of 26Stovetop Veggie FrittataBrie PassanoEggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein. And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata. Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.View Recipe
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Stovetop Veggie Frittata
Brie Passano
Eggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein. And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata. Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.
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