Healthy Breakfast Recipes and Cooking Tips

Featured Recipes

Breakfast Parfait

A little low-fat dairy and some vitamin-rich fruit and you've just started your day right, nutritionally speaking.

Quick Breakfast Taco

A smaller cousin of the breakfast burrito, the breakfast taco made with reduced-fat Cheddar and egg substitute is a satisfying and healthy breakfast option.

» Quick Breakfast Taco

These healthy waffles are made from a blend of whole-wheat and regular flour plus nonfat buttermilk and canola oil. Top with fresh berries or sliced peaches and yogurt for a satisfying start to any day.

» EatingWell Waffles

Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.

» Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Citrus Berry Smoothie

This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants. Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people, since free radicals are produced any time the body's cells process oxygen.

» Citrus Berry Smoothie

Strawberry-Orange Muffins

We love the combination of strawberry and orange in this sweet breakfast muffin with a streusel topping. For a less conventional (but equally delicious) twist, try the basil variation. The hint of basil complements the fruity berries wonderfully.

» Strawberry-Orange Muffins

Almond-Honey Power Bar

Great for breakfast on the go! Golden roasted nuts, seeds and oats are enveloped by flavorful almond butter in these delectably chewy, no-fuss energy bars. Unrefined turbinado sugar adds a deep caramelly undertone. Feel free to use light brown sugar instead. Bars stored at room temperature will be softer than those that are refrigerated.

» Almond-Honey Power Bar

Start your day off on a healthy note with these healthy breakfast recipes and breakfast cooking tips.

Breakfast is the most important meal—giving us a much-needed energy boost for the rest of the day. Nevertheless many of us skip breakfast when we’re in a hurry—or worse, we turn to calorie- and carbohydrate-laden foods that even the most active person would have trouble burning. Luckily, EatingWell offers a bounty of quick and healthy breakfast ideas, from lazy weekend brunch to grab-and-go breakfast, that will stave off hunger until lunchtime. Give your body the energy it needs by trying these easy and delicious breakfast recipes!

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I had gastric bypass several years ago and am having trouble making good and healthly meals with prenty of protein any ideas. Barbara Montanez, Commerce City, CO — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 2:55pm
Protein Shakes are really delicious and you can add your own twist to them. If you want more info, let me know. Sam, Windy City, KA — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 2:56pm
I'm looking for a recipe for multigrain and nut pancakes. Michelle Harvey, Newton Falls, OH — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 2:56pm
Quinoa has a lot of protein. You can boil it in some water, add some beets from a can, any herb U like, I use cilantro. Salt, Pepper, some lemon juice toss and enjoy! U can also add chickpeas (more protein) tomatoes, onions, carrots and corn. Any or all of the above. Brinda, Tampa, FL — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 2:56pm
When printing your recipes out, the text that is in color prints very dull so it is hard to read. Make all your text in black so it is bold and prints out in a bright format. Stan Loeb, Modesto, CA — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 2:56pm
I looove breakfast foods! Oatmeal and eggs are my absolute favorite! Here are some of my favorite breakfasts: Veggie omelet: 2 eggs (or 1 egg and 1 egg white), onions, red pepper, spinach, and kalamata olives. oatmeal variations: walnuts and cinnamon, raw coconut shavings, cocoa powder and cacao nibs, and then just raw cacao nibs!! power breakfast sandwich: whole wheat english muffin, egg and ham breakfast burrito: 1 egg scrambled with peppers and onions. roll in whole grain tortilla and top with salsa — Anonymous	12/16/2009 - 2:05pm
My everyday breakfast.....Broccoli omelet. Broccoli stir fry 1/2 cup White eggs mix to cover de vegetables and 1 tablespoon low fat cheddar cheese. Cook the vegetables first then add the egg whites mix in med low heat add the cheese and a little pepper. You can change for spinach, onions and mushroom. or Asparragous, onion, turkey ham and low fat cheese. This is everyday with a 1/2 cup of skim milk and deccafeinated coffe. Add some berries or papaya. Voila!!!! — Anonymous	04/09/2010 - 9:29am
sorry but some of these recipes are NOT good for you. Muffins, waffles etc, consist of a fair amount of processed foods, even if you DO put good things in them. I am not buying into those particular recipes. They are made of non-real food. Dr. Bruce Chiropractic, Massage & Wellness Center Humble, Texas — Anonymous	04/15/2010 - 12:56pm
wow...the comments were better than the sites suggestions...thanx — Anonymous	04/16/2010 - 10:17am
I need something very quick and easy- suggestions? — Anonymous	07/10/2010 - 11:13am