21 Healthy Breakfast Ideas ...

Oatmeal, when made right, can be so heart-healthy and yummy! I love to use steel cut oats, whole grains, and lots of fabulous toppings to add even more vitamins and nutrients. Also, going organic is a great option that I try when eating my oatmeal. I love this delicious oatmeal recipe.

I love a healthy, tasty frittata in the morning. Frittatas are egg dishes that are a lot like quiche, but they can be made much more healthily without the crust. Best of all, my frittatas come together quick and easy, which is such a plus in the rushed mornings! One of my favorite recipes is this artichoke frittata from The New York Times - make the artichokes ahead to save even more morning time.

Yes, I know... pancakes usually aren't healthy. However, I've found that it is quite easy to modify a few of the traditional delicious pancake recipes to make them nutritious and yummm! Plus, pancakes can be cooked in only a few minutes time, and I feel so satisfied when I start my day with one! Here's an easy healthy pancake recipe that can be made in the blender.

My mom gave me a bread machine a few years ago, and I just love using it to make homemade breads. It is so easy to load it up at night, turn it on, and wake up to great homemade bread in the morning! I top my breads with margarine or healthy, sugar-free fruit preserves. Here are some tips and healthy recipes for bread machine bread.

My sister-in-law swears by a homemade granola recipe that she picked up from a family she used to nanny for, and I'll have to say - it is totally delicious! Granola is great for me because I can eat it with milk or yogurt for a dairy boost, or throw it in a bag and take it on the go if I'm running late. Plus, since it is totally customizable, it can be made to suit any taste. Here's that great granola recipe.

I love the smoothies you can buy at the shopping mall, but I've heard that they're so high in calories and fat. So, I make my own at home. This is a great way to use up fruit that almost overripe, and I can make them to completely match my tastes at the time! I also love to freeze extras in popsicle molds so I'll have cool treats on hot days. Here are some great smoothie recipes.

Yogurt is a great healthy, quick fix breakfast in the morning. My favorite brand is Stonyfield , because they have organic whole milk yogurt with active cultures, and I think it really aids my digestion when I eat it. I love yogurt because I can eat it on the go, or I can dress it up with a sprinkle of homemade granola or pour a little over my homemade oatmeal.

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I don't think you can beat fresh fruit when it comes to health benefits, and there are so many delicious fruits that are just made for breakfast. They're quick, easy, and yummy! Some of my favorite breakfast fruits are citrus fruit salad, half a grapefruit, or fresh kiwi and watermelon. Here's a recipe for a tasty citrus and mint salad.

Normally, I'm not a huge fan of starting my mornings with a shake, because it doesn't keep me satisfied until lunch. However, I've found some great recipes online for delicious and healthy protein shakes that aren't made from prepackaged powders. I just love them! They definitely keep me full of energy, and they're great for mornings when I'm running late. Here's a recipe for one of my favorites.

One of my favorite fast food breakfast stops was for the new breakfast wraps that McDonald's is offering. However, when I really started thinking about it, I realized that I could probably make these burritos myself at home in almost as much time as it takes to wait in the drive-thru line, and they'd be much healthier. Here's a burrito for breakfast recipe that I've whipped up a lot lately.

It is so tempting to swing by a coffee shop and pick up one of their big, tasty muffins, but I've seen the nutritional information, and they're totally not good for you. So, I searched for a recipe for yummy muffins that would make a hearty breakfast, and I've found one I completely love - Gibb's Banana Oat Bran Muffins. Check out this delicious recipe here . There are also many other delicious and healthy muffin recipes out there on the internet, and you can make these the night before to save morning time.

I didn't want to fill my list with specific brands of breakfast choices, but I just have to mention Kashi in my top fifteen. I love all the Kashi products- very healthy, organic, and full of fiber. But, my favorite product in the Kashi line is their breakfast cereal - Kashi Go Lean Crunch . I love the taste and texture of this cereal, but I also love that it is totally healthy, keeps me full, and packs lots of fiber per bite. Even my husband loves it!

Now, I don't mean a breakfast casserole like the one my family eats on Christmas morning... those can be loaded with fat and calories. What I mean is a healthy, heart-conscious casserole filled with great ingredients and veggies. Why do I love breakfast casseroles? Well, I can bake them in advance, and they usually make enough for several mornings. Then, I can just microwave and go! Here's a recipe for a great tasting, healthy breakfast casserole .

If I don't have time for a frittata, my next go-to choice for an egg breakfast is a spinach omelet. I make these fast and easy because I keep a carton of egg whites only substitute (my favorite is Egg Beaters ) in my refrigerator at all time, and I keep a little frozen spinach in my freezer, too. I just shake and pour the egg white substitute into a pan while I defrost the spinach, then add the spinach at the last minute. Very healthy, and very easy!

Last fall, I had to buy a box of barley for a dinner recipe, and I'd never tried it. It was so great! On the back of the box was a simple and quick breakfast barley recipe, and I was really excited when I found out it was also really healthy, too. I love to eat this barley blend a few mornings a week... Cook the barley according to package directions the night before, and then refrigerate. In the morning, I microwave the barley until piping hot, then top it with raisins or sliced apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a dash of reduced fat milk.

If it is ever the right time to consume carbs, it is in the morning because your body has the whole day to burn the calories and digest. That is why sometimes I love to treat myself with a nice whole wheat bagel. I usually slice it in half, toast it and top it with a thin layer of creme cheese and tomato slices. It's tasty and easy to make!

Rice cakes for breakfast? Yes, please! Not only do rice cakes are amazing on their own and are low on calories, but they taste are even better when combined with a thin layer of peanut butter. The toppings are of course not limited just to that. You can experiment with anything you would like and find the right combination that fits your taste buds!

One of my favorite healthy breakfast alternatives is low-calorie whole-wheat bread with almond butter. Not only is it delicious and takes no time to make, but almond butter is also a great source of fiber and healthy fats! Healthy never tasted so good!

This breakfast idea is for all those cereal lover out there. There is a great way to spice up your favorite cereal and make it healthy. All you need is the healthiest cereal you can find, Greek yogurt, nuts and fresh or dry fruits. Now all you do is pour your cereal into a bowl, mix it with Greek yogurt and top it off with nuts and fruits! Healthy, easy and delicious, what more can you want?

You would be surprised to know that eggs taste completely different depending on how you prepare them. One of the ways I love my eggs for breakfast is soft boiled with a yolk that is still a bit runny. It tastes like heaven when combined with a slice of toast! Just make sure to boil the egg for just a few minutes to achieve the result of a runny yolk!

For some reason avocados always taste better to me early in the day, which is why I love having them for breakfast. Avocados are a great source of nutrients when eaten in moderation. All I do in the morning is place a couple of avocado slices on a piece of bread and top it with pepper and sea salt. It's very plain but the taste won't disappoint you!

There's an old saying that says, "Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper." I know that, now that I'm armed with these 21 healthy breakfasts foods, I can start my day out like a king. Go out and try some of my breakfast ideas, and let me know how they tasted to you!

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