Start your morning off right with delicious breakfast recipes. From sweet smoothies to savory eggs, these recipes are rated 4 and 5 stars. eat well Dear Reader, Each recipe is low in sodium and saturated fat, making it easy to fit into a heart-healthy diet. And recipes like these high-protein Strawberry Peanut Butter Overnight Oats and Cottage Cheese Toast are so delicious you’ll want to make them again and again.
Eggs in Purgatory
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
A popular Italian dish, “Eggs in Purgatory” are eggs slow-cooked in a tomato sauce (with some regional variations) that make a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Our recipe uses anchovies for extra flavor and baby spinach for a veggie boost. Cracking the eggs into a bowl before adding them to the pan keeps unwanted shells out of the dish and the yolks from cracking, so they stay soft and runny when mixed with the sauce.
High Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Driesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell
This overnight oatmeal gets a protein boost thanks to Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and soy milk, giving you 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it with chopped strawberries, but any berries or chopped fruit would work well with this quick and easy breakfast.
Anti-inflammatory Strawberry Passion Fruit Green Smoothie
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This anti-inflammatory smoothie brings out the vibrant tropical flavor of frozen passion fruit, available in the frozen-fruit section of most well-stocked supermarkets and natural foods stores. To make it with fresh passion fruit, you’ll need 4 medium-sized, ripe purple passion fruits. Cut the fruit in half crosswise, gently scoop out the jelly-like seeds, place in a blender (discard the shell), and puree until smooth. Freeze the puree in ice cube trays and then blend into the smoothie. If you can’t get any passion fruit at all, substitute frozen pineapple.
Cottage cheese toast
Ali Redmond
Is toast enough to quench your hunger pangs? Try our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast. Whole wheat bread topped with creamy cottage cheese is just the beginning. Available in six varieties, from sweet to savory, it’s the perfect way to start your morning or fuel your afternoon.
Tofu scramble with spinach
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This vegan tofu scramble tastes cheesy without the cheese thanks to nutritional yeast, a seasoning that gives it a flavor and umami taste that rivals Parmesan cheese. Turmeric gives the tofu a yellow color, making it a great alternative to scrambled eggs. Serve this tofu scramble on toast for breakfast.
Chia seed pudding
Photographer: Bree Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Learn how to make chia seed pudding with this easy breakfast recipe. We top our chia pudding with sliced strawberries and almonds, but you can vary the toppings depending on what you have on hand. Coconut milk, cashew milk, and cow’s milk also work well in this recipe.
Two-ingredient banana pancakes
Incredibly easy and delicious, these pancakes are best eaten straight after cooking. All you need are eggs and bananas for a healthy grain-free pancake with no added sugar.
Triple Berry Blended Oats
Photographer: Bree Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
The oatmeal blends well with the berries and provides plenty of fiber for this easy breakfast. Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for blending because they soften, absorb the liquid, and give the dish a creamy, indulgent texture. If you use frozen berries, prepare them ahead of time by crushing them in a blender first before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet, and Kale Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Kale, cherries, and beets are combined in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. These three fruits and vegetables contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help prevent diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Using prepackaged steamed beets is a shortcut here. If you have cooked beets on hand, use them. Cherries sweeten the smoothie and add a fruity flavor. If you choose tart cherries, you can balance the tartness with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Baked Banana Nut Oatmeal Cups
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
Combine muffins and oatmeal in these delicious, moist, and easy-to-eat oatmeal cups.
Spinach and egg scramble with raspberries
This easy scrambled eggs on hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. Pair protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with hearty wholegrain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fibre will fill you up and keep you going until the morning.
Apple Cinnamon Muesli
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Adeline Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Muesli is a Swiss breakfast cereal made with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit that are soaked in liquid overnight to soften them. This version is chock full of apples from applesauce, apple juice, a fresh apple topping, and a touch of cinnamon to add warmth to the flavor. The base combines yogurt and almond milk, but any dairy or non-dairy milk or yogurt will do.
Banana cream pie overnight oats
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly
Start your day with a breakfast that feels like a treat. These layered overnight oats are flavored with the perfect blend of banana, cinnamon and vanilla. Finish off with crumbled graham crackers just before serving to give this easy breakfast a piquant appeal. For best results, use ripe bananas with browned skin in places and a slightly soft feel when squeezed.
Grain bowl with spinach and fried egg
A whole grain with a nutty taste and a delightful bite, wheat kernels are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. High-fiber grains freeze extremely well, so prepare a batch and store them in salads, bowls, and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts, and eggs, this bowl makes a satisfying breakfast. For extra heat, sprinkle on some crushed red pepper.
Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
Enjoy the flavor of an everything bagel and the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top with toppings, and sprinkles for a quick breakfast when you’re in a rush. Want to take your breakfast to the next level? Top with a poached or fried egg.
Summer Skillet Vegetable and Egg Scramble
Don’t throw out-of-season veggies or fresh herbs away – mix them into this skillet scrambled eggs for a quick vegetarian meal. Almost any vegetable can be used in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorite or use what you have on hand.
