Breakfast Every Day

Updated: October 11, 2014
Get every day off to a great start with a healthy breakfast.
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Simple Baked Eggs

Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

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


Simple Baked Eggs Recipe
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Migas Tacos

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Stylist: Leigh Anne Montgomery
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

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
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

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Heather Chontos
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

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jen Rotenstreich
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

Photo: Southern Living
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

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

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

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Heather Chontos
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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
"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

Becky Luigart-Stayner
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

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
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

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
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

Photo: Karry Hosford
"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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Amy Burke
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

Photo: Jan Smith

Coarsely chop frozen blackberries, and place them back in the freezer until ready to stir into the batter. 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

Becky Luigart-Stayner
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

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
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

Van Chaplin
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

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
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

Photo: Kelsey Harrison

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

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
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

Time Inc.

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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