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Big Breakfast Energy: 23 Meals To Conquer Your Mornings

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By Gina Matsoukas

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Big Breakfast Energy: 23 Meals To Conquer Your Mornings

Weekday mornings are hectic, and having a big, flavorful breakfast that keeps you full until lunch can make all the difference. We’ve compiled 23 delicious recipes that are quick to prepare and are sure to energize your start to the day. These meals are filling and brimming with flavors that will brighten any morning. Kick off your day with these hearty breakfasts that promise simplicity and satisfaction.

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Brisket Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pineapple Buckwheat Pancakes

Buckwheat pancakes with pineapple rings.
Pineapple Buckwheat Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These hearty pancakes are made with buckwheat and hemp seeds, featuring whole rings of fresh pineapple for a sweet touch. They’re a great breakfast option that will keep you full until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Buckwheat Pancakes

Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet potato hash with poached eggs in a cast iron skillet.
Sweet Potato Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This quick, spicy sweet potato hash with a Mexican twist is simple to make. It’s a robust meal that will fill you up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash

Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas

Chicken sausage breakfast tostadas with on parchment paper.
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Start your morning with a high note with these tostadas topped with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, and cotija cheese—a hearty meal that’s sure to keep you energized until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas

Smoked Salmon BLAT

Salmon BLT with avocado on an English muffin.
Smoked Salmon BLAT. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This ultimate brunch item layers smoked salmon with bacon, avocado, and everything bagel seasoning for a more substantial version of the classic BLT.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon BLAT

Chocolate Pancakes

Stack of chocolate protein pancakes with chocolate sauce and raspberries on a plate.
Chocolate Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Start your morning with these protein-packed chocolate pancakes. Made with just six ingredients, they’re sweet, nutritious, and keep you full all morning, making them a perfect breakfast option.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pancakes

Ground Chicken Sausage Patties

Ground chicken sausage breakfast patties in a cast iron skillet.
Ground Chicken Sausage Patties. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Homemade and easy to make, these chicken sausage patties with apples, onions, and spices are a nutritious way to start your day. They’re much more flavorful than store-bought options and will keep you full until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Ground Chicken Sausage Patties

Spinach Frittata

A slice of frittata with spinach and parmesan.
Spinach Frittata. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This light, fluffy spinach frittata is packed with fresh parmesan and is versatile enough for any meal of the day. It’s an excellent option for a filling breakfast that will last you until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Frittata

Asparagus Omelette Souffle

Asparagus Omelette Souffle slices on white plates.
Asparagus Omelette Souffle. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Light and fluffy, this omelette soufflé is bursting with asparagus, green onions, and optional goat cheese. It’s a fresh, filling breakfast perfect for spring mornings.
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Omelette Souffle

Baked Turmeric Oatmeal

Turmeric baked oatmeal slice on a white plate with fresh blueberries.
Baked Turmeric Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This oatmeal is loaded with cinnamon and raisins, spiced up with turmeric for an anti-inflammatory boost. It’s a filling breakfast that’s easy to make ahead, providing sustained energy throughout the morning.
Get the Recipe: Baked Turmeric Oatmeal

Bacon Egg Cups

Bacon wrapped egg cups on a plate with toast and strawberries.
Bacon Egg Cups. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These bacon egg cups are flavored with basil and parmesan, making them a savory and convenient breakfast choice. They’re great for on-the-go eating and are sure to keep you full until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg Cups

Creamy Millet Porridge

Creamy millet porridge in a small bowl with banana slices.
Creamy Millet Porridge. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Millet porridge is a smooth, gluten-free option that cooks overnight in your slow cooker. Flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, it’s hearty enough to top with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds, and keeps you full until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Millet Porridge

Herbed Cheddar Sausage & Egg Waffle Sandwiches

Cheddar sausage and egg waffle sandwiches with baby greens on white platter.
Herbed Cheddar Sausage & Egg Waffle Sandwiches. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mini waffle sandwiches filled with herbed scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar offer a delicious and substantial way to start your day. They’re quick to assemble and sure to keep you satisfied through the morning.
Get the Recipe: Herbed Cheddar Sausage & Egg Waffle Sandwiches

Brisket Hash

Brisket hash with a fried egg in a cast iron skillet.
Brisket Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Use up your brisket leftovers in this easy skillet hash with beans, sweet potatoes, and peppers, topped with a fried egg. It’s a hearty breakfast that will keep you energized until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Brisket Hash

Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy potato and sausage casserole in a baking dish on wooden surface.
Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Filled with eggs, turkey sausage, apples, sage, and Jarlsberg cheese, this potato casserole is a great brunch option that will keep you full well into the afternoon.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

Chocolate Baked Oats

Chocolate baked oats in a white baking dish with a serving spatula.
Chocolate Baked Oats. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Imagine starting your day with a chocolatey, cake-like oatmeal prepared in the blender and baked to perfection. This vegan and gluten-free breakfast is a sweet, filling way to kick off your morning.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Baked Oats

Cassava Flour Pancakes

Pancakes made with cassava flour and a berry compote on top.
Cassava Flour Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Light, airy, and completely gluten-free, these cassava flour pancakes are a great start to your day. Enjoy them with a simple fruit jam for a meal that will keep you full and energized until lunch.
Get the Recipe: Cassava Flour Pancakes

Sweet Potato Turkey Patties

Sweet potato turkey patties stacked on baby greens.
Sweet Potato Turkey Patties. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These patties combine sweet potato and turkey for a protein-rich breakfast. Serve them with bread or over a salad for a meal that sustains you through to lunch.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Turkey Patties

Kale and Feta Egg Bake

Kale and feta egg bake in a white ramekin with a piece of toasted bread to the side.
Kale and Feta Egg Bake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This simple, ingredient-light kale and feta egg bake is perfect for a no-stress dinner or a substantial breakfast that will hold you over until your next meal.
Get the Recipe: Kale and Feta Egg Bake

Breakfast Hot Pockets

Breakfast Hot Pockets. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These homemade hot pockets beat the store-bought kind any day. Filled with eggs, cheese, sausage, and peppers, they’re a fantastic quick breakfast option that’s easy to freeze and wonderful for mornings on the run.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Hot Pockets

Burger Eggs Benedict

Open faced burger eggs benedict on a metal plate with a fork.
Burger Eggs Benedict. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Take eggs benedict to the next level with this open-faced burger version served on a grain-free English muffin. It’s a paleo-friendly, hearty way to start your day.
Get the Recipe: Burger Eggs Benedict

Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

A plate of breakfast quesadillas with strawberries and ham.
Easy Breakfast Quesadilla. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Filled with melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and ham, this quesadilla is the best way to start your day. It uses up leftover ham and turns it into a protein-packed breakfast that will keep you full all morning.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

Perfect Protein Pancakes

Protein pancakes garnished with blueberries and maple syrup drizzle.
Perfect Protein Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

With 30 grams of protein per serving, these pancakes are a solid choice to fuel your busy mornings. Top them with anything you like for a customized, filling breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Protein Pancakes

Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata

Everything bagel strata in metal baking dish on wooden surface.
Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Packed with bacon, cheese, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes, this everything bagel strata will keep you full until lunch. It’s a hearty choice that’s ready in no time, perfect for conquering big mornings.
Get the Recipe: Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata

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