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Breakfast & Brunch

Start your day off on the right foot by fueling up! Whether you prefer high-protein dishes like my oatmeal protein pancakes or would rather treat yourself to something sweet like my peach tartine, there's something here for everyone.

Eggs

Anything can be breakfast if you put an egg on it! Here are some of my favorite breakfast recipes that feature this healthy, high-protein ingredient.

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    Make-Ahead Customizable Croissant Breakfast Casserole
  • square hero image of 5 flavors of Copycat Egglife Egg White Wraps fanned out on a wooden cutting board.
    Egglife Copycat Egg White Wraps Recipe (All 5 Flavors!)
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    Instant Pot Costco Copycat Egg Bites (Three Flavors!)
  • closeup square shot of a halved jalapeño pickled egg in front of the rest of the jar and some sliced jalapeños that are blurred out in the background.
    Easy Soft-Boiled Jalapeño Pickled Eggs With Turmeric 

Tartines & Toasts

Because your morning toast can be dressed up with so much more than butter and jam!

  • square hero shot of an assembled avocado tartine topped with a sunnyside up egg and microgreens on a white plate with a silver fork.
    Easy Avocado Tartine
  • square hero image of easy strawberry toast recipe assembled on a white plate with a bowl of fresh berries and a sprig of fresh mint in the top corners of the frame.
    Strawberry Toast With Mascarpone & Balsamic Reduction
  • square hero shot of wild mushroom tartine sliced in half on a grey plate with a fork and knife.
    Easy Mushroom Tartine With Spreadable Goat Cheese
  • closeup square overhead shot of peach toast on a white plate with a wooden honey dipper and a puddle of honey.
    Marché-Style Peach Toast With Honey & Ricotta Cheese

Spectacularly Savory

I'm the type of person who will happily crush a bowl of spicy chicken black bean chili or a juicy Greek burger with feta & tzatziki first thing in the morning, especially if it's got an egg on it. If you're in the same boat, you might like these savory breakfast options.

  • square hero closeup image of a bowl of breakfast poutine on a wooden charger with a silver spoon on a white table with fresh parsley bits.
    Easy Breakfast Poutine with Crispy Potato Wedges
  • square hero of chorizo sausage and fried potato tacos.
    Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chorizo
  • square hero image of braised white beans and greens on toast on a white round plate with a silver fork, a small black bowl filled with parmesan cheese, and a skillet with the greens and beans mixture in the top of the frame.
    Brothy Italian White Beans & Greens Over Toast
  • breakfast fried rice with chinese sausage plated in a white pasta bowl with a bottle of sriracha in the back ground and an orange, black and white patterned napkin and a hand taking a bite with a spork.
    Breakfast Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage

Sweet Starts

My sweet tooth can rear its head anytime of day, particularly in the morning before I've had a chance to finish my coffee. Here are some of my favorite ways to indulge while still keeping it healthy!

  • square hero image of healthy breakfast banana parfait with cool whip ice cream and fruity pebble sprinkles.
    Breakfast Banana Split Parfaits with Cool Whip Ice Cream
  • overhead shot of a dozen banana bread baked donuts with maple and walnut.
    Baked Maple Walnut Banana Bread Donuts
  • square hero image of a stack of healthy pumpkin protein pancakes made with oats and cottage cheese being drizzled with maple syrup.
    Easy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder!)
  • square hero image of gluten-free pumpkin pecan waffles on a plate.
    Healthy Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
  • square hero shot of the bottom left corner chocolate chip banana bar slightly pulled away from the other bars after slicing with melty chocolate on the parchment beneath.
    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bars With Whole Wheat 
  • square hero image of a white bowl of yogurt topped with homemade vanilla almond granola.
    Big-Batch Almond Vanilla Granola (Bulk Recipe)
  • Moist Banana & Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping
  • square hero image of a hand holding a banana pumpkin protein muffin.
    Protein-Packed Pumpkin Banana Muffins (No Protein Powder!)

Grains

  • Square hero image of a stack of banana oatmeal protein pancakes being drizzled with maple syrup.
    Oatmeal Banana Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese (Gluten-Free!)
  • square hero image of lemon blueberry cheesecake overnight oats in a small footed glass on a wood tray.
    High-Protein Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats 
  • bowl of carrot cake oatmeal with a gold spoon.
    Carrot Cake Oatmeal
  • 9 slices of nut butter banana baked oatmeal on a white cutting board on a red and black buffalo plaid table.
    Make-Ahead Banana Nut Butter Baked Oatmeal
  • square closeup hero image of banana zucchini bread oatmeal topped with cream and chopped nuts.
    Easy Zucchini Bread Oatmeal (Sweetened With Banana)
  • square hero image of a casserole dish of healthy pumpkin baked oatmeal being set onto a white table with two mini pumpkins.
    Easy, Make-Ahead Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal Recipe
  • square hero image of a banana blueberry oatmeal muffin with cinnamon oat streusel topping.
    Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (Vegan & GF Options!) 
  • overhead shot of 5 muffins with a cup filled with walnuts.
    Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Breakfast Bonuses

The easiest way to take your breakfast from good to great is by adding one of these goodies to your menu.

  • square closeup on a can of homemade apple preserves with cinnamon.
    Cinnamon Apple Preserves for Canning
  • square hero shot of a spicy mexican mocha topped with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and spices with a few dried chiles on the table and a tablet of Mexican chocolate in the background.
    Spicy Mexican Mocha
  • square hero image of a homemade pumpkin spice latte next to a stoppered jar of homemade starbucks pumpkin sauce.
    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce (Sugar-Free Option!)
  • square hero shot of instant pot apple butter for canning being lowered into a hot water bath for processing.
    Quick & Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter For Canning

Breakfast Budgeting Resources

There are lots of clever ways to keep your grocery bill in check. When avian flu hits, learning how to use egg substitutes is a great skill to have. Want the convenience of frozen waffles and instant oatmeal packets, but don't want to pay brand name prices or load your plate with tons of sugar? DIY your way to breakfast bliss. Hosting a crowd? Potato bars are the jam. Click below to get inspired!

  • Red graphic with a white and yellow egg with text overlay that reads "don't buy, DIY!!! 12 easy breakfast ideas so you can save $$$ and ditch the packaging for good."
    Don't Buy It, DIY It! 12 Budget-Friendly Breakfast Hacks So You Can Save $$$ and Ditch the Packaging for Good
  • square hero image with text that reads "how to combat grocery inflation: actionable tips to save $$$" with cartoon images of a piggy bank and grocery bag.
    How to Combat Inflation at the Grocery Store
  • eggs in a carton with sad faces drawn on.
    21+ Egg Substitutes & Egg Replacements For Cooking, Baking, Breakfast, & More!
  • square hero potato bar idea - sliced roasted potato bowls with chili and guacamole.
    Loaded Potato Bar Ideas: What To Serve With Baked Potatoes & Mashed Potatoes

Even More Morning Deliciousness

  • Festive Christmas Coffee with Amaretto Whipped Cream
  • Moist & Easy Vegan Zucchini Muffins With Flax Eggs
  • Bacon Onion Jam With Bourbon & Maple Syrup
  • Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats (One Pot Recipe!)
  • Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread With Spiced Maple Caramel
  • Dump-and-Go Bread Machine Pumpkin Spice Yeast Bread
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  • Raspberry & White Chocolate Loaf Cake (No Eggs!)
  • Healthy Breakfast Parfait
  • Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quesadillas

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