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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and for good reason. It gives you energy, keeps you alert and provides many nutrients required for good health.
Unfortunately, many people just can’t find the time to put together something that doesn’t involve toast, boxed cereal or instant oatmeal first thing in the morning. Experts find that eating unhealthy foods for breakfast or skipping it altogether can have serious consequences for your health.
If that sounds like you, don’t fret. Check out these delicious and filling recipes that make breakfast feel less like a chore and more like a meal worth sitting down to – even on Mondays!
Busy mornings call for quick, hassle-free dishes. And it doesn’t get more hassle-free than overnight oats. If you also prefer a light but filling breakfast, then overnight oats are definitely one of your best options.
Here’s a recipe for apple cinnamon overnight oats that takes less than five minutes to make in the morning:
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Scrambled eggs are standard breakfast fare. Packed with protein, healthy fats and many essential vitamins and minerals, eggs are tremendously satisfying foods that can help fuel your body. Still, you can level up your standard scrambled eggs recipe by adding some colorful, antioxidant-rich veggies to the mix.
Whip up this simple breakfast scramble in 10 minutes tops:
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Breakfast just doesn’t get easier than blending fruits and vegetables into smoothies. Smoothies help you secure several servings of fresh produce that would have otherwise been too overwhelming to eat. Smoothies also happen to be super tasty because they usually feature many delicious ingredients like fruits and seeds.
Here’s a simple green smoothie recipe starring two powerful superfoods: kale and spinach.
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Pancakes are a beloved breakfast staple worldwide. But they’re typically made using unhealthy ingredients like refined flour and enjoyed with conventional, sugar-rich pancake syrup.
Introducing a healthier version of pancakes, this recipe uses almond flour, unsweetened almond milk and pure maple syrup. Toss the ingredients in a blender and you’ll have a batter ready within minutes.
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Keep breakfast interesting by swapping your bowl of oats for quinoa. Though technically a seed, quinoa is used in place of refined grains like white rice because it is rich in fiber. Fiber can keep you full for longer, so don’t be surprised that you’re still full by lunch if you had quinoa for breakfast.
Look no further than this recipe for a filling bowl of quinoa in the morning:
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Cooking up breakfast doesn’t have to feel like a daunting task. With make-ahead options and recipes that don’t call for a complicated list of ingredients, you might just find yourself looking forward to your morning meal.
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