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Healthy Breakfast Challenge Recipes

August 27, 2019
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One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Regular breakfast eaters tend to be leaner and breakfast-eating dieters are more successful at losing weight. What’s more, studies have found that they also get more fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, zinc and iron—and less fat and dietary cholesterol. Challenge yourself to eat a healthy breakfast every day for a week with these recipes.
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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata

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This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette.

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Chai Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. This healthy breakfast recipe has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries

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Fruit, whole grains and greens for breakfast? Yes! Start your day off right with this breakfast salad recipe and you'll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

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Skip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.

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Baked Eggs in Prosciutto-Hash Brown Cups

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Wow your brunch guests with this adorable muffin-tin recipe of baked eggs in a “nest” of prosciutto and hash browns. Make sure you really wring out as much liquid as you can from the potatoes before you bake them--it will prevent the cups from sticking in the muffin tin.

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Carrot Cake Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

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Carrot cake for breakfast? Why not! This innovative healthy waffle breakfast-sandwich recipe uses whole-grain frozen waffles instead of bread and has a carrot cake-like filling made with reduced-fat cream cheese, shredded carrot, raisins and walnuts sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. Even better, it's ready in 5 minutes!

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Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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This healthy whole-grain buttermilk pancake recipe adds mini-chocolate chips and mashed banana to the 100% whole-wheat flour base. If you want to experiment with different types of whole grains, replace up to 1/2 cup of the whole-wheat flour with cornmeal, oats and/or buckwheat flour. Or add extra fiber and healthy omega-3 fats by adding up to 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or chia seeds.

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Salsa-Tofu Breakfast Burrito

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Even though this healthy breakfast burrito comes together in just 5 minutes, you can make this burrito even faster by skipping the skillet and combining the tofu, salsa, salt and pepper in a bowl and microwaving until hot, about 1 minute. Use soy cheese to make it a vegan burrito.

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Flower-Power Oatmeal Bowl

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Breakfast just got a little bit brighter with this pretty (and delicious) kid-friendly oatmeal recipe.

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Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. Creamy mango and coconut combine in this healthy breakfast recipe for a taste of the tropics.

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Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche

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This quiche recipe is full of broccoli, Cheddar cheese and smoky ham surrounded by a crispy hash brown crust. Look for precooked shredded potatoes in the dairy section or in the produce section--or use frozen hash brown potatoes in this easy quiche recipe.

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Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie

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Almond butter adds nutty flavor plus 7 grams of protein to this healthy, protein-rich banana smoothie.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Roll-Ups

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These healthy roll-ups with peanut butter and bananas make eating lunch fun! Kids will love the bite-sized version of this sandwich. Try sunflower seed butter as an allergy-friendly alternative.

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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole

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This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.

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Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pancakes

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This zucchini pancake recipe marries the warm-spiced flavors of zucchini bread with the ease of quick and healthy whole-grain pancakes. When topped with maple syrup and pecans, these zucchini bread pancakes make an irresistibly delicious breakfast. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/8 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves.

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Green Protein Smoothie

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Lentils in a smoothie recipe? Yes! They're a healthy source of plant-based protein, adding 3 grams more protein than an equal-size portion of nonfat plain yogurt and 4 grams more fiber than a typical serving of protein powder.

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Morning Glory Muffins

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These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite-carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice.

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Strawberry-Almond Butter Sandwich

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A fun change from the traditional peanut butter and jelly, this strawberry and almond butter sandwich is sure to be a lunch box favorite.

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West Coast Avocado Toast

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Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

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Banana Bread French Toast

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Take banana bread to the next level when you soak it in a classic French toast batter and fry it for an impressive (but oh so easy!) breakfast or brunch. Top with chopped walnuts, sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra decadence.

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Apple Oatmeal

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In this healthy oatmeal recipe, cook apples into your morning oatmeal and you'll start the day right with whole grains and a serving of fruit.

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Denver Omelet Sandwiches

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This egg sandwich recipe with flavorful Canadian bacon and crunchy bell pepper is a perfect healthy breakfast-for-dinner candidate. For an evening meal, serve with roasted potatoes and a tomato salad. For breakfast, just add a cup of coffee or tea and you're good to go.

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Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

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This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

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Egg-Stuffed Breakfast Potatoes

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A make-ahead breakfast perfect for camping or a busy morning--just reheat over campfire coals or in the microwave. Filled with red bell pepper, eggs and cheese, these russet potato boats are bursting with flavor for a breakfast you'll be excited to wake up for.

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Coconut-Blueberry Green Smoothie

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Chia (or hemp) seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost in this healthy smoothie recipe. Look for chia seeds near whole-grain flours and/or nuts and seeds.

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Avocado Toast with Egg, Arugula & Bacon

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In this satisfying avocado-egg toast recipe, try full-flavored, high-fiber bread, like a hearty slice of German-style rye or seeded multigrain from your favorite bakery. To turn this into a portable breakfast, swap the toast for a whole-wheat English muffin or wrap.

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Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich

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Here's a sweet spin on a healthy breakfast-sandwich recipe. Other seasonal fruit, such as blueberries or sliced peaches, would be tasty toppers too.

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Bean & Bacon Breakfast Tacos

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Get a serving of vegetables from kale, and protein and fiber from beans, in this healthy breakfast taco recipe. Other types of beans (pinto, black, kidney) or chickpeas also work well.

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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Baked Eggs, Tomatoes & Chiles (Shakshuka)

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This popular Israeli breakfast or brunch skillet recipe features eggs cooked on a bed of roasted tomato sauce. Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce.

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1 of 30 Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
2 of 30 Chai Chia Pudding
3 of 30 Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries
4 of 30 Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
5 of 30 Baked Eggs in Prosciutto-Hash Brown Cups
6 of 30 Carrot Cake Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
7 of 30 Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes
8 of 30 Salsa-Tofu Breakfast Burrito
9 of 30 Flower-Power Oatmeal Bowl
10 of 30 Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
11 of 30 Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
12 of 30 Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
13 of 30 Peanut Butter-Banana Roll-Ups
14 of 30 Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
15 of 30 Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pancakes
16 of 30 Green Protein Smoothie
17 of 30 Morning Glory Muffins
18 of 30 Strawberry-Almond Butter Sandwich
19 of 30 West Coast Avocado Toast
20 of 30 Banana Bread French Toast
21 of 30 Apple Oatmeal
22 of 30 Denver Omelet Sandwiches
23 of 30 Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
24 of 30 Egg-Stuffed Breakfast Potatoes
25 of 30 Coconut-Blueberry Green Smoothie
26 of 30 Avocado Toast with Egg, Arugula & Bacon
27 of 30 Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich
28 of 30 Bean & Bacon Breakfast Tacos
29 of 30 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
30 of 30 Baked Eggs, Tomatoes & Chiles (Shakshuka)

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