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  6. You Just Started the Mediterranean Diet—Here Are the Breakfast Recipes to Make First

You Just Started the Mediterranean Diet—Here Are the Breakfast Recipes to Make First

February 03, 2021
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Start your morning with these healthy breakfast recipes that are appropriate for the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet focuses on ingredients like whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, which are easily incorporated in breakfast recipes. Try them in dishes like Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal and Asparagus-Cheese Omelet for a bright and nutritious start to your day.

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Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches

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This veggie-packed breakfast sandwich delivers a healthy serving of protein plus fresh vegetables on low-carbohydrate sandwich bread.

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Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal

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Chopped dates, honey and cinnamon provide natural sweetness to these overnight oats, and pine nuts balance each bite.

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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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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

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This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.

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Fig & Ricotta Overnight Oats

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With just a bit of work before bed, you can have a fast but decadent breakfast in the morning. These overnight oats "cook" while you sleep. Toast almonds and chop figs the night before, so that when you rise, you can just stir in the fruit, nuts, honey and ricotta cheese for a hearty, sweet and creamy breakfast.

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Vegetable-Filled Omelets

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Enjoy this vegetable omelet for breakfast or dinner. Pair it with potatoes or slice of toast for a complete meal.

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Honey-Roasted Cherry & Ricotta Tartine

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With fresh cherries and a creamy thyme-spiked ricotta spread, this easy tartine recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast. Serve with a green salad for an easy lunch or light dinner.

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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

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A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl.

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Asparagus-Cheese Omelet

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This cheesy-asparagus omelet is easy-to-prepare, satisfies your hunger, and looks beautiful, too!

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Berry Chia Pudding

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Chia seeds are a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus they have fiber, iron and calcium. Here they're mixed with a fruity base and refrigerated until the chia seeds expand to form a thick, creamy texture similar to tapioca. Pudding for breakfast? We're in.

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Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats

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Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

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Muffin-Tin Spanakopita Omelets

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Spinach, onion and feta cheese flavor these Greek-inspired spanakopita omelets with crispy phyllo crusts.

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Vanilla Yogurt with Apricots

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Dried apricots give plain vanilla yogurt a tart-sweet boost of flavor, plus potassium and fiber.

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Fig & Ricotta Toast

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This easy Mediterranean-inspired toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week.

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Broccoli Frittata

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Repurpose your stale bread and make this quick and easy breakfast frittata.

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Cherry-Walnut Overnight Oats

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Cream cheese, dried cherries and crunchy walnuts give this overnight oats recipe a cheesecake-like flavor and creamy texture. Fresh lemon zest adds a bit of zip and a hint of sweetness from raw cane sugar blunts the tart edge of the fruit.

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Tomato & Feta Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust

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You've used spaghetti squash in place of pasta, but have you used it for a low-carb quiche crust? Shredded roasted spaghetti squash turns into a perfectly crispy quiche crust in this healthy Mediterranean-inspired brunch recipe.

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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

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A simple combination of Greek yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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Caprese Toast

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Tomato, basil and mozzarella, this Caprese toast has it all!

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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

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Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you're ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains 6 grams of fiber--almost a quarter of your daily quota-which helps stave off hunger throughout the morning.

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1 of 20 Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches
2 of 20 Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal
3 of 20 Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
4 of 20 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
5 of 20 Fig & Ricotta Overnight Oats
6 of 20 Vegetable-Filled Omelets
7 of 20 Honey-Roasted Cherry & Ricotta Tartine
8 of 20 Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl
9 of 20 Asparagus-Cheese Omelet
10 of 20 Berry Chia Pudding
11 of 20 Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats
12 of 20 Muffin-Tin Spanakopita Omelets
13 of 20 Vanilla Yogurt with Apricots
14 of 20 Fig & Ricotta Toast
15 of 20 Broccoli Frittata
16 of 20 Cherry-Walnut Overnight Oats
17 of 20 Tomato & Feta Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust
18 of 20 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
19 of 20 Caprese Toast
20 of 20 Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

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