Sacrificing cereal and milk for an extra 15 minutes of sleepseems like a wise decision when the alarm goes off, but that's only because you haven't come across healthy breakfast recipes you love. Newsflash: A good-for-you breakfast like oatmealdoesn't have to be lame. To prove it, we've created a list of 15 nutritious yet delicious breakfast recipes that'll have you rising and shining at the first ding of the alarm.
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Blood Orange Smoothies
Bright and sunny blood orange smoothies will make it a whole lot easier to look forward to waking up. Drink one any time you're craving a citrusy pick-me-up.
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Blue Majik Nice Cream Bowls
Blue Majik algae powder boosts the color of these frozen banana ice cream bowls to intergalactic heights. It's like eating dessert for breakfast.
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Caramelized Apple Yogurt Bowls With Popped Amaranth
Protein, fruit, and whole grains come together for a totally extra yogurt bowl that will beat out fruit-on-the-bottom nonsense every time. Oh, and once you try popped amaranth, you're going to want to add it to pretty much everything.
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Keto Churro Cloud Bread
Drinking coffee without a pastry for dunking is just depressing, but sometimes it seems like that's the reality for keto dieters. No more! Bake up a tray of cinnamon-dusted churro cloud bread, and you can snack happy with the rest of us.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Keep these peanut butter and jelly bars on hand in the fridge, and you can just take one with you on hectic mornings. Bonus? Kids love them too!
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Sweet Potato Egg Boats
Make these sweet potato egg boats on the weekend for friends, and they'll proudly proclaim you the master of brunches.
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Avocado Toast With Grilled Corn Salsa
Give your avocado toast a fresh makeover by topping it with lightly charred grilled corn salsa.
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Egg Muffins With Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese
There's just something about eggs in muffin form that makes them more enjoyable. They're packed with plenty of protein and fiber thanks to the sausage and spinach. Our suggestion? Bake on a Sunday night, then grab and go throughout the week.
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Grapefruit Brûlée
Just a little sugar and a culinary blow torch transform grapefruit halves into an elegant morning meal. Add a sprinkle of cardamom for a surprising hint of flavor.
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Mexican Breakfast Salad
We love the combination of chile, sweet potato, and kale. It's even better when paired with a runny fried egg. The yolk adds richness to each bite.
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Simple, Gluten-Free Granola
A drizzle of maple syrup sweetens this gluten-free, grain-free granola. Include your favorite nuts and seeds, along with unsweetened coconut flakes for a subtle tropical flair.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies
Cottage cheese packs these smoothies with protein, no chalky powders needed. If it's hot outside, pour the mixture into popsicle molds for a cool treat in the morning that will also keep you fueled.
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Vegan Black Bean Breakfast Tacos
Get your fill of black beans and a bevy of veggies before work with vegan breakfast tacos. Smother with creamy cashew garlic sauce and enjoy... just make sure to brush your teeth after!
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Zucchini Butter and Turkey Roll-Ups
High-protein turkey roll-ups filled with zucchini butter (a slow-simmered spread made from zucchini and olive oil) are a fast and easy breakfast that you can make ahead of time. Use whole-grain wraps for a dose of heart-healthy fiber or low-carb tortillas if you're keto.
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Vegan Pumpkin French Toast
Whip up this fall-friendly classic recipe on the days you're rushing to get out the door. In under 10 minutes, you'll have scrumptious French Toast that's loaded with pumpkin pie spice. Yum!
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5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
To keep the pumpkin-flavored party going, opt to make these protein pancakes. If you want to be fancy, you can mix nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon together.
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The BEST Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich
This 5-star breakfast sandwich is slated to become an essential part of your mornings. Coated with Sriracha mayo, a sunny-side up egg and a bit of lime, it embodies the chef's kiss emoji.
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Hello? It's your youth calling in the form of homemade, vegan toaster strudels. We won't judge if you eat more than one.
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Perfect Avocado Toast
You won't hurt the economy if you decide to keep eating avocado toast for breakfast. Instead of stopping by your tried and true breakfast spot, try making this recipe at home.
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Easy Cranberry Smoothie
For a refreshing morning breakfast you can drink on the go, blend this easy cranberry smoothie. The best part is that you can freeze what's left over in case you're thinking about drinking it the next day!
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Additional reporting by Jamie Stone.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
