Starting your day with a healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. These quick and nutritious recipes are perfect for busy mornings when you need something easy yet energizing. From protein-packed pancakes to hearty oatmeal, these breakfasts will keep you going strong all day.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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This classic oatmeal is packed with cooked apples and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s a great, quick breakfast that keeps you energized. Top with maple syrup, apple slices, and pecans for extra flavor.
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Baked Turmeric Oatmeal
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Filled with cinnamon and raisins, this baked oatmeal is easy to make ahead and perfect for an anti-inflammatory breakfast that helps keep your energy up.
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Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal
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Made in a slow cooker, this oatmeal is ready when you wake up. It’s a great way to start your day with a comforting bowl of chocolate and cherry goodness.
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Chocolate Pancakes
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These protein-packed chocolate pancakes are a quick and healthy breakfast that gives you a sweet start to the day. Only six ingredients and full of protein.
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Creamy Millet Porridge
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This millet porridge is a creamy, gluten-free breakfast made overnight in a slow cooker. Add your favorite fruit, nuts, and seeds for a hearty start to your morning.
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Green Oatmeal
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Made with spinach, oats, bananas, and milk, this healthy oatmeal is a sneaky way to add veggies to your breakfast. You won’t even taste the spinach!
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Hashbrown Waffles
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These hash brown waffles are packed with green onions, ham, and red pepper. Top with a spicy poached egg for a crispy, quick breakfast.
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Sweet Potato Hash
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This quick Mexican-inspired sweet potato hash has a spicy kick. It’s a great breakfast that’s simple to make and keeps you full of energy.
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Pear Smoothie
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This easy pear smoothie, flavored with banana and cinnamon, is a healthy, high-protein breakfast you can make in minutes with just a few ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Summer Frittata
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This slow cooker frittata is loaded with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto. Top with a simple arugula salad for a great summer breakfast.
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Smoked Salmon BLAT
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This smoked salmon BLT with avocado and bagel seasoning is a great brunch or lunch. It’s a fresh and satisfying way to enjoy a BLT.
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Chocolate Baked Oats
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These baked oats are like cake for breakfast. Made entirely in the blender, they’re an easy, vegan, and gluten-free option to start your day.
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Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas
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These breakfast tostadas with chicken sausage, scrambled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and cotija are a great way to start your day with plenty of protein.
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Kale and Feta Egg Bake
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This egg bake with kale and feta is perfect for a lazy breakfast or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s ready to go in no time.
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Perfect Protein Pancakes
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These protein pancakes have 30g of protein per serving. They’re a great blank slate to top however you want for a healthy start to your day.
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Strawberry Oatmeal
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This easy strawberry oatmeal is packed with natural strawberry flavor. Made on the stovetop, it’s a great breakfast to meal-prep for the week.
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Bacon Egg Cups
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Bacon egg cups are a convenient breakfast perfect for eating on the go or enjoying for brunch. Made with basil and parmesan, they’re full of flavor.
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Spinach Frittata
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This spinach frittata is light, fluffy, and filled with parmesan cheese. It’s great for breakfast and easy to make.
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Easy Breakfast Quesadilla
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Loaded with melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and leftover ham, this breakfast quesadilla is a great way to fuel up in the morning. Use up your leftover ham for a protein-packed meal.
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Sweet Potato Waffles
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Start your morning with these sweet potato waffles. Filled with fall spices, they’re a hearty breakfast you’ll love.
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Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles
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These oatmeal waffles have crispy edges and a soft, fluffy inside. Served with a blueberry fruit sauce, they’re a great, gluten-free breakfast.
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