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Breakfast Every Day

Breakfast Every Day

March 01, 2014

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Get every day off to a great start with a healthy breakfast.

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Simple Baked Eggs

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This is the easiest way to prepare and serve several individual portions.

Simple Baked Eggs Recipe

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Migas Tacos

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Get out of your cereal rut at breakfast with these Tex-Mex breakfast tacos filled with cheeesy scrambled eggs.
Migas Tacos Recipe

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Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks

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Make the leek mixture and cook the potatoes a day ahead. Or use store-bought diced cooked potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes), whisk the eggs, combine everything, and bake the morning of the brunch.
Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks Recipe

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Banana Breakfast Smoothie

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Loaded with Protein. Prepare this and take along a handful of granola for a quick breakfast on the go. Adding the yogurt at the very end imparts a creamy texture to the smoothie.
Banana Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

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Huevos Rancheros

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Have your eggs whichever way you like them best: with red sauce, green sauce, or both (Christmas style). You can use white, yellow, or blue corn tortillas.

Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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Streusel-Topped French Toast Casserole

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This make-ahead breakfast casserole features slices of French toast arranged in a pie pan and and a layer of sweetened dried fruit. The casserole is topped with a sweet, buttery streusel topping before baking. For a special finishing touch, dollop with whipped topping.
Streusel-Topped French Toast Casserole Recipe

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Skillet Eggs and Polenta

Warm and comforting, but also unexpected and versatile, this hearty breakfast is a hit for entertaining or just a simple family affair. Skillet Eggs and Polenta recipe from The Milk Board.
Skillet Eggs and Polenta Recipe

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet

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A tender omelet gains a salty boost from goat cheese without adding too much sodium. Serve with seedy whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a hearty brunch.

Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet Recipe

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French Toast Waffles

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A waffle maker creates a crisp, brown French toast without a skillet. Just make sure you start with slightly hardened bread so that the toast won't be soggy. Serve toast with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
French Toast Waffles Recipe

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Guiltless French Toast

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This lightened version of French toast is made with egg whites instead of whole eggs, orange juice and whole wheat bread and has less than 5 grams of fat per serving.
Guiltless French Toast Recipe

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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

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These Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect easy breakfast or snack for the kids! Made with quick-cooking oats and whole wheat flour, these blueberry muffins are hearty, healthy, and not too sweet. Buttermilk keeps these muffins incredibly moist, while also giving them a subtle tang. Tossing frozen blueberries with flour before adding them to the batter keeps the batter from turning purple. (If you use fresh blueberries, you can skip this step.)

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

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Apple-Stuffed Strata

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Last-minute prep for this make-ahead breakfast casserole couldn't be simpler: Just add a dusting of sugar and nuts.
Apple-Stuffed Strata Recipe

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Blueberry Pancakes

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"For variety, we substitute sliced bananas or chocolate chips for the blueberries for a special treat. Since these pancakes reheat well in the toaster oven, we often make a big batch and enjoy all week." —Angela Ricciardi, Plymouth, N.H.
Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

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Hearty Oatmeal with Strawberries, Dried Cherries and Almonds

The entire fam will fall head-over-heels for this hearty spin on a classic bowl of oatmeal. Sprinkle with dried cherries and almonds, and then top with strawberry slices (in the shape of a heart) for a berry lovely breakfast! Hearty Oatmeal with Strawberries, Dried Cherries and Almonds recipe from the Milk Board.
Hearty Oatmeal with Strawberries, Dried Cherries and Almonds Recipe

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Individual Potato-Bacon Frittatas

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To make the breakfast preparation even faster and easier, you can sauté the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic the night before.
Individual Potato-Bacon Frittatas Recipe

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Yogurt and Berries with Whole-Grain Waffles

Honeyed Yogurt and Mixed Berries with Whole-Grain Waffles

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As you enjoy this meal, you also enjoy antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C from the berries; protein and calcium from the yogurt; and protein, fiber, and B vitamins from the waffles.
Yogurt and Berries with Whole-Grain Waffles Recipe

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Five-Grain Cereal with Fruit

Five-Grain Cereal with Apricots, Apples, and Bananas

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Store this dry cereal in a zip-top plastic bag in the freezer to keep it fresh. To make the cereal a batch at a time, add 1/2 cup dry cereal mix to 1 1/2 cups boiling water for each serving.
Five-Grain Cereal with Fruit Recipe

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Banana Blueberry Bread

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"This bread is supereasy to make. I like to take it to my daughter's play group and watch the other mothers and toddlers enjoy it. The freshness of the fruit gives a sensational flavor to the bread." CLReader.
Banana Blueberry Bread Recipe

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Grillades and Grits

Grillades and Grits is a classic Creole brunch dish featuring pieces of round steak or pork braised in a rich sauce with vegetables and served over grits.
Grillades and Grits Recipe

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English Muffin French Toast

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This lightened version of French toast is made with English muffins instead of French bread, nonfat buttermilk instead of whole milk, and features Greek-yogurt and fresh fruit.
English Muffin French Toast Recipe

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French Toast Casserole

The whole family will swoon for this yummy, modern spin on an old-school favorite breakfast dish: French toast. French Toast Casserole recipe from The Milk Board.
French Toast Casserole Recipe

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Whole-Grain Blackberry Spice Muffins

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These light, fluffy blackberry muffins are delicious and easy to put together. Coarsely chop frozen blackberries ahead of time, and place them back in the freezer until they’re ready to stir into the batter. You can also use fresh blackberries or mixed frozen berries. To freeze muffins, let cool completely, and place in zip-top plastic bags. Reheat in microwave 20 seconds.

Whole-Grain Blackberry Spice Muffins Recipe

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Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

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Crown these lightly spiced waffles with cinnamon sugar, sliced bananas, and/or a drizzle of maple syrup. Buckwheat flour adds a somewhat tangy, robust nuttiness to this breakfast favorite.
Banana-Cinnamon Waffles Recipe

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Banana-Chocolate French Toast

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For tough-to-please kids, try serving breakfast for dinner. Pair this dish with a mixed fruit cup to round out the meal.
Banana-Chocolate French Toast Recipe

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Spiced Apple-Pecan Oatmeal

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For a hearty and wholesome breakfast with big flavor, cook oats with milk, apple juice, and dried apples and top with cinnamon sugar and pecans.
Spiced Apple-Pecan Oatmeal Recipe

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Crustless Turkey-Spinach Quiche

Crustless Smoked Turkey and Spinach Quiche

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Plenty satisfying and easy on the waistline, this crustless quiche is a perfect brunch recipe to share with your girlfriends.

Crustless Turkey-Spinach Quiche Recipe

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Carrot Cake Pancakes

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These cakey flapjacks feature warm spices and bright carrot flavor. Our lightened version calls for low-fat buttermilk and a small dab of honey butter.
Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe

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Griddle Cakes

What makes a morning breakfast of griddle cakes that much better? A blueberry infusion and a glass of milk on the side! Griddle Cakes recipe from The Milk Board.
Griddle Cakes Recipe

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Breakfast Sausage Casserole

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This satisfying breakfast recipe is perfect to make for weekend guests. Assemble and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Look for turkey sausage near other breakfast-style sausage in the frozen foods section.

Breakfast Sausage Casserole Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

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This sandwich packs protein from egg and soy ham, calcium from cheese, and fiber and B vitamins from the whole-grain muffin. If you can't find soy ham, use Canadian bacon or ham.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

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Baked Oatmeal

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Try this quick and easy baked oatmeal recipe for an unexpected morning treat. It's a mix between an oatmeal bar and traditional creamy breakfast oatmeal. There are so many different ways to add a little something extra to this recipe: Add fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. Add toasted coconut flakes. Add chocolate chips for something the whole family will love. You could also add extra nuts and seeds.

Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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Breakfast Every Day

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Simple Baked Eggs

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Migas Tacos

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Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks

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Banana Breakfast Smoothie

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Huevos Rancheros

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Streusel-Topped French Toast Casserole

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Skillet Eggs and Polenta

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet

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French Toast Waffles

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Guiltless French Toast

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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

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Apple-Stuffed Strata

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Blueberry Pancakes

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Hearty Oatmeal with Strawberries, Dried Cherries and Almonds

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Individual Potato-Bacon Frittatas

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Yogurt and Berries with Whole-Grain Waffles

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Five-Grain Cereal with Fruit

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Banana Blueberry Bread

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Grillades and Grits

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English Muffin French Toast

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French Toast Casserole

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Whole-Grain Blackberry Spice Muffins

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Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

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Banana-Chocolate French Toast

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Spiced Apple-Pecan Oatmeal

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Crustless Turkey-Spinach Quiche

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