50 Healthy Breakfast Ideas To Start The Day

Want to sub in another kind of meat? Sliced deli turkey works in the recipe, as does salami.

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Applesauce is the secret to these super tender and moist muffins, which you don’t even need a mixer to make! Buckwheat flour is our secret ingredient; it adds nuttiness and depth that pairs perfectly with apples and cinnamon. Sprinkling the insides of the cups (and the tops!) with cinnamon sugar gives the muffins extra sweetness and a light crispy crunch you'll love.

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This TikTok number has taken breakfasttables by storm, and for good reason. It involves topping bread with a shortcut egg-yogurt “custard” to create a slightly sweet, fancy-ish dessert with barely any effort. The choices of toppings are ripe for your imagination. (FYI, Team Delish favors a bit of chocolate in the custard.)

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Loaded with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, creamy avocado and crispy bacon, this bowl is a crowd-pleaser. For a customizable meal, prepare all your ingredients and any extras — salsa or black beans would be a great addition — and set them out so everyone can create their bowl as they please!

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Honey, Greek yogurt, and whole-wheat flour come together to make these "healthier", but they sure don't taste like it! We love them fresh from the oven, or days later toasted in a skillet with butter.

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A compote might sound like a lot of work for breakfast, but it's actually pretty simple. Made with a mixture of fruit (fresh or frozen), water, and sugar, you can turn any fruit into a delicious, syrupy sauce in minutes. If you don't use up all your blueberry compote in your parfaits, it's really great on top of vanilla ice cream.

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Whether you eat these as-is, or wrapped in a toasted English muffin, you'll be so glad you made a big batch of these egg muffins.

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Due to the hearty nature of the bran and whole wheat flour here, we recommend letting the muffins cool completely before eating: this will give the grains a chance to absorb the moisture in the batter and soften to a more tender texture. Then you can toast and butter 'em, or just enjoy as is with a big bite through that crunchy turbinado sugar topping.

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Guys. This banana bread is amazing. Not just amazing-for-a-paleo-banana-bread. Amazing in general. It's slightly sweet, has a beautiful texture, and is jam-packed with banana flavor.

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This traditional Mexican breakfast is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Fried tortillas meet scrambled eggs, creating that magical crispy-gone-soggy texture that's irresistibly satisfying.

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The true genius behind this method is the blending of the oats to create a powder that resembles flour. This allows the baked result to feel more cake than breakfast, while still providing all the benefits of having a bowl of oats in the morning.

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Swapping riced cauliflower in place of the traditional hash browns lightens up this savory, endlessly customizable bake.

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These pancakes are super soft and tender, with just a hint of sweetness, thanks to our new baking secret weapon: coconut flour.

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Veggies, potatoes, and protein are the keys to a filling breakfast.

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This crustless quiche forgoes the pastry shell, and as a result the egg itself creates a satisfying crust on the edges. Tip: While we won't say no to practically any cheese, the ones that are great for quiches are cheddar, Swiss, goat cheese, parm, and even brie!

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We <3 steel cut oats, but we don't like standing over the stove stirring them all morning. Let your Instant Pot do all the work and you will be rewarded with creamy and pleasantly chewy oats.

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There is no limit to what you can add to a frittata. It's a versatile dish that can handle most things you throw at it, and our recipe has all the tips and tricks to getting a fluffy-centered, crispy-edged frittata every time.

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Shakshuka is one of our favorite ways to cook eggs. Partially because it is absolutely delicious, but also because it's so easy to scale up and cook for a crowd (this version has 8 eggs in a casserole dish!).

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Protein, fruit, and sugar-free? We'll take these toasted with butter, please.

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True genius move: Using the egg for the bun on this classic breakfast sandwich. We loaded ours up with bacon, cheddar, and avocado, but go for some of your favorite fillings! Sausage and Gruyère would be killer too.

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We already loved all the things we could do with Brussels sprouts, but then we fried them in bacon fat and then topped them with crispy bacon and over-easy eggs. We might never be the same?!

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Why in the world would you make homemade yogurt in an Instant Pot? Because it tastes extra-fresh, creamy, and smooth. And it earns you major bragging rights (shhh, no one needs to know how easy it is).

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Whipping the egg whites turns these eggs into 'grammable clouds of fluffy, cheesy heaven, topped with a runny yolk. This Internet trend is now a breakfast standard as far as we're concerned.

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A smoothie is so much more than blended fruit. It's an art with all of its different elements blending perfectly together. We chose strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and bananas to be our base, but any combo of fruit is great.

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These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

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This easy bacon and sweet potato hash can upgrade any breakfast and comes together in one. single. pan. Yes, even the bacon! It's a savory favorite that'll have your potluck guests clamoring for more.

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Like if a granola bar and a chewy oatmeal cookie had a very beautiful baby. These cookies are begging to be dunked in your morning coffee.

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We looove whipping up our bacon weave breakfast sandwiches for a high-energy day, and this taco variation mixes it up in the best way possible.

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Originating in North Africa and now strongly associated with Israeli cuisine, shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers. Our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel, thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard, and takes flavor inspiration from Mexico.

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We realize that by calling these "magic" waffles they better really deliver—and they do. The bewitching batter is basically eggs, mashed bananas, almond butter, and a few tablespoons of your favorite gluten-free flour.

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