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01of 30Spinach & Feta StrataView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead choice, as the egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking. Plus, it’s equally delicious hot, room temperature or cold, so guests can help themselves as they wake up.
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Spinach & Feta Strata
View Recipe
Victor Protasio
This breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead choice, as the egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking. Plus, it’s equally delicious hot, room temperature or cold, so guests can help themselves as they wake up.
02of 30Sheet-Pan Egg Sandwiches for a CrowdView RecipeHosting a crowd for the holidays or another occasion? Forget cooking individual servings of eggs and make these easy sheet-pan egg sandwiches instead. One batch makes enough bacon, egg, cheese and vegetable sandwiches to serve 12 people in the time you’d normally spend prepping breakfast for one or two people.
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Sheet-Pan Egg Sandwiches for a Crowd
Hosting a crowd for the holidays or another occasion? Forget cooking individual servings of eggs and make these easy sheet-pan egg sandwiches instead. One batch makes enough bacon, egg, cheese and vegetable sandwiches to serve 12 people in the time you’d normally spend prepping breakfast for one or two people.
03of 30Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & EggsView RecipeHave you tried savory oats yet? It’s a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served—plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
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Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs
Have you tried savory oats yet? It’s a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served—plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
04of 30’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.
05of 30Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with SpinachView RecipeJohnny AutryA cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice.
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Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach
Johnny Autry
A cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice.
06of 30Wild Rice Waffles with Chicken TendersView RecipeVictor ProtasioBecause these waffles reheat so well, you can skip feeling like a short-order cook—slinging them out one at a time—and prep them all ahead. Paired with chicken tenders you bread in advance and a sweet-and-spicy maple butter, you have a winning brunch with minimal fuss.
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Wild Rice Waffles with Chicken Tenders
Because these waffles reheat so well, you can skip feeling like a short-order cook—slinging them out one at a time—and prep them all ahead. Paired with chicken tenders you bread in advance and a sweet-and-spicy maple butter, you have a winning brunch with minimal fuss.
07of 30Breakfast Salad with Spinach & EggView RecipeJohnny AutrySalad for breakfast? Yes, please! A hard-boiled egg adds protein to this spinach salad, while baked tortilla strips provide texture and crunch.
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Breakfast Salad with Spinach & Egg
Salad for breakfast? Yes, please! A hard-boiled egg adds protein to this spinach salad, while baked tortilla strips provide texture and crunch.
08of 30Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta ToastView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughHerbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-faced sandwich.
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Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Herbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-faced sandwich.
09of 30Spinach & Egg TacosView RecipeJohnny AutryHard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element, while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.
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Spinach & Egg Tacos
Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element, while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.
10of 30Black Bean & Slaw BagelView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughThis easy open-faced sandwich recipe uses a jalapeño-Cheddar bagel, but a plain or everything bagel would work just as well. Top each bagel half with black beans and fresh slaw for a satisfying bite.
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Black Bean & Slaw Bagel
This easy open-faced sandwich recipe uses a jalapeño-Cheddar bagel, but a plain or everything bagel would work just as well. Top each bagel half with black beans and fresh slaw for a satisfying bite.
11of 30Migas with SpinachView RecipeJohnny AutryThis take on migas, a dish originating in Spain, includes spinach for a boost of color and nutrition, while diced avocado provides a creamy textural finish.
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Migas with Spinach
This take on migas, a dish originating in Spain, includes spinach for a boost of color and nutrition, while diced avocado provides a creamy textural finish.
12of 30Chickpea & 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.
13of 30Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini CrustView RecipeShredded zucchini acts as the crust in this recipe for healthier, low-carb quiche Lorraine—quiche with Jarlsberg cheese, bacon and scallions—a brunch classic.
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Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini Crust
Shredded zucchini acts as the crust in this recipe for healthier, low-carb quiche Lorraine—quiche with Jarlsberg cheese, bacon and scallions—a brunch classic.
14of 30Avocado & Kale OmeletView RecipeMake this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe.
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Avocado & Kale Omelet
Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe.
15of 30Bacon & Egg Breakfast TacosView RecipeBreakfast tacos are quintessential morning eats in Austin, but with this breakfast taco recipe, you can enjoy them wherever you are. The smoky, earthy ancho chile salsa is what makes these extra special, though for a quicker weekday breakfast, feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought salsa.
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Bacon & Egg Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are quintessential morning eats in Austin, but with this breakfast taco recipe, you can enjoy them wherever you are. The smoky, earthy ancho chile salsa is what makes these extra special, though for a quicker weekday breakfast, feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought salsa.
16of 30Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & EggsView RecipeThis easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.
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Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs
This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.
17of 30Instant Egg & Cheese ‘Bake’View RecipeJohnny AutryLearn how to cook eggs in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast. Spinach and Cheddar cheese make these eggs even more filling.
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Instant Egg & Cheese ‘Bake’
Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast. Spinach and Cheddar cheese make these eggs even more filling.
18of 30Chocolate-Banana Protein SmoothieView RecipeRed lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.
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Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.
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Spring Green Frittata
20of 30Ham & Asparagus QuicheView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis spring ham-and-asparagus quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. If you’ve got leftover ham from a holiday or Sunday dinner, let it shine paired with tender asparagus in this crustless quiche. Emmenthal cheese adds a rich, sharp flavor, but Swiss cheese is an excellent alternative.
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Ham & Asparagus Quiche
This spring ham-and-asparagus quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. If you’ve got leftover ham from a holiday or Sunday dinner, let it shine paired with tender asparagus in this crustless quiche. Emmenthal cheese adds a rich, sharp flavor, but Swiss cheese is an excellent alternative.
21of 30Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with KaleView RecipeYou can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things 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 things 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.
22of 30Spinach-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.
23of 30Avocado & Arugula OmeletView RecipeAdd some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. Serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.
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Avocado & Arugula Omelet
Add some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. Serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.
24of 30Mango-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.
25of 30Avocado & Smoked Salmon OmeletView RecipeStay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat and fiber from the avocado, which helps quash hunger and keeps you feeling 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 omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat and fiber from the avocado, which helps quash hunger and keeps you feeling full longer.
26of 30Zucchini, Corn & Egg CasseroleView RecipeThis healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
27of 30Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini FrittataView RecipeThis vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Prepare 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. Prepare it for breakfast, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive-oil-drizzled crusty baguette.
28of 30Oatmeal-Almond Protein PancakesView RecipeDepending on the type of protein powder you pick, you might need to reduce the amount of liquid in this protein pancake recipe. Whey protein pancakes need less liquid than those made with soy, hemp or pea protein. Serve with yogurt and a DIY fruit sauce (warmed frozen berries with a pinch of sugar).
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Oatmeal-Almond Protein Pancakes
Depending on the type of protein powder you pick, you might need to reduce the amount of liquid in this protein pancake recipe. Whey protein pancakes need less liquid than those made with soy, hemp or pea protein. Serve with yogurt and a DIY fruit sauce (warmed frozen berries with a pinch of sugar).
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Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
Photographer / Victor Protasio, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
30of 30Bacon & Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown CrustView RecipeA spinach and bacon quiche gets a fun twist with the addition of hash browns. Shredded potatoes create a gluten-free crust for this healthy quiche that’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
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Bacon & Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
A spinach and bacon quiche gets a fun twist with the addition of hash browns. Shredded potatoes create a gluten-free crust for this healthy quiche that’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
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