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19 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less

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Nearly any busy morning can still include a healthy breakfast when you have these recipes at the ready. Each of these breakfasts fits seamlessly into a diabetes-appropriate diet, as they're lower in saturated fat and sodium and focus on complex carbs, like fresh fruits and whole grains. Recipes like our Avocado-Egg Toast and Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin are filling, fast ways to start your day.

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Pineapple-Grapefruit Detox Smoothie

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Pineapple, grapefruit and spinach are packed with water and minerals, which can help hydrate you and supply your body with a bounty of fiber too. Electrolyte-rich coconut water is a refreshing dairy-free substitute for yogurt or milk. If you have time, freeze the coconut water into cubes for an extra-frosty smoothie.

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette
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Salad for breakfast? Don't knock it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

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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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Avocado-Egg Toast

Avocado-Egg Toast
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Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

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Fruit and Nut Yogurt

Fruit and Nut Yogurt
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Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt and will keep you satisfied longer. The sweet cranberries in the topping will balance the tangy zip of the yogurt.

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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
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The addition of chia seeds in the quick "jam" topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
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Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.

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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.

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Rainbow Yogurt Bowl

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Arrange vibrant, colorful fruit in the shape of a rainbow on top of yogurt for a fun and delicious healthy breakfast or snack kids will actually want to eat.

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Strawberry-Kiwi Cheesecake Toast

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In a hurry? It takes just 5 minutes to toss together this cheerful strawberry-kiwi toast.

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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

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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Really Green Smoothie

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The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend this creamy smoothie a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

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Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

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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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Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

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Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

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This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

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Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

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Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

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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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    1 of 19 Pineapple-Grapefruit Detox Smoothie
    2 of 19 Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette
    3 of 19 Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix
    4 of 19 Avocado-Egg Toast
    5 of 19 Fruit and Nut Yogurt
    6 of 19 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
    7 of 19 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
    8 of 19 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
    9 of 19 Rainbow Yogurt Bowl
    10 of 19 Strawberry-Kiwi Cheesecake Toast
    11 of 19 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
    12 of 19 Really Green Smoothie
    13 of 19 Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla
    14 of 19 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
    15 of 19 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
    16 of 19 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
    17 of 19 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
    18 of 19 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin
    19 of 19 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

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