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19 Easy Breakfast Recipes That Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's

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Leah Goggins Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD August 02, 2021
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There are a few different ways you can support your cognitive health, from avoiding trans fats to making meditation a part of your daily routine. These recipes will help you follow the MIND diet, which is high in foods that are rich in magnesium, antioxidants, omega-3 fats and more nutrients that support brain health. Recipes like our Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa & Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble put the spotlight on eggs, leafy greens, berries and more for a brain-healthy morning meal.

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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
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This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It's a quiche without the fussy crust! It's filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.

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Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles

Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles
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These fun yogurt pops studded with fresh berries make a great on-the-go breakfast for a busy morning--perfect for kids and adults alike.

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Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble

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Don't toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Smoked Trout & Avocado

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Kale for breakfast? Oh yeah! Start your day off right with a breakfast salad recipe full of good-for-you greens and you'll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

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Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa

Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa
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We used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish. Rather than making an omelet or stirring in the eggs as you would for fried rice, we cook them in divots right in the veggie-filled quinoa for a fun presentation. Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.

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Spinach Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie
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Strawberries and banana are the sneaky way to hide the fact that there's 1 1/2 cups of spinach in this smoothie. It's so berry delicious that you'll be making it every morning.

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Green Shakshuka

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Shakshuka, or eggs poached in an aromatic tomato sauce, is a fast, one-pan breakfast staple in Northern Africa and Israel. This healthy recipe features spinach, herbs and tomatillos. Garnish with a touch of harissa--a fiery chile paste--and dip some toasted whole-grain country bread into the jammy yolks.

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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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Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches

Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches
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Switch up your morning routine with these easy vegetarian mini quiches. Earthy mushrooms and spinach pair nicely with rich and creamy Gruyère cheese. Serve them on a platter with a fresh fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch.

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries

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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Green Smoothie

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Get your daily dose of dark leafy greens any time of day with this delicious green smoothie. Ground flaxseed adds omega-3s. Pour any extra into a freezer-pop mold and have it later as a frozen green smoothie pop.

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Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach

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Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes

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Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes

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This healthy whole-grain buttermilk pancake recipe uses 100% whole-wheat flour, heart-healthy canola oil and just a tablespoon of sugar. Compared to most store-bought mixes or a classic recipe, this recipe saves about 30 calories, 3 grams saturated fat and 4 grams total sugar per serving, plus you'll dish up 2 extra grams of fiber. 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 omega-3s by adding up to 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or chia seeds.

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg

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Breakfast salad? Oh yes! Start your day off right with this healthy breakfast recipe. A bowl of good-for-you greens, such as baby kale, will knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the 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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Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

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These overnight oats with Greek yogurt, blueberries and pecans are an easy, on-the-go-breakfast. If desired, reheat the oatmeal before adding the toppings.

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Bean & Bacon Breakfast Tacos

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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Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

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Make a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun brunch.

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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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    1 of 19 Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
    2 of 19 Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles
    3 of 19 Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble
    4 of 19 Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Smoked Trout & Avocado
    5 of 19 Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa
    6 of 19 Spinach Smoothie
    7 of 19 Green Shakshuka
    8 of 19 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
    9 of 19 Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches
    10 of 19 Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries
    11 of 19 Green Smoothie
    12 of 19 Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
    13 of 19 Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes
    14 of 19 Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg
    15 of 19 Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches
    16 of 19 Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal
    17 of 19 Bean & Bacon Breakfast Tacos
    18 of 19 Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
    19 of 19 Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

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