Healthy Breakfast Recipes

This yolkless omelet packed with spinach and low-fat cottage cheese is a healthy start to the day.

Almond milk has less calories than skim milk and provides the distinctive, nutty flavor we love in this sweet smoothie.

In this nourishing frittata, frozen broccoli is used for convenience and since it is preserved at peak freshness, you'll also get the maximum nutritional benefits in each bite (a win-win!). An eight-inch skillet will yield thick, hearty slices for breakfast and the nonstick surface keeps cleanup easy. 

If you prefer some other dried fruit, such as cranberries, you can add them to this mix.

Flipping the script on what a hash is supposed to look like, this one-pan-wonder swaps potato for finely chopped cauliflower and broccoli, making this simple plant-based bake as nutritious as it is delicious.

If this fruit combination isn't your speed, try Tropical Blueberry, Green Ginger-Peach, or Mango and Yogurt.

This nutrition-packed sandwich is easy to whip up for breakfast or lunch.

Hearty and healthy, these muffins are packed with grated apples, carrot, coconut, and golden raisins. Pepitas replace the usual walnuts. They're made with half whole-wheat and half all-purpose flour.

Papaya has a slight muskiness that makes it a good partner for both mild and assertive ingredients. Coupling it with mint gives this quick-to-fix smoothie a bright, clean taste.

Start your day with this protein-packed plate and you won't reach for sweet snacks before lunch.

Plenty of people have their own go-to muffin recipe, but this light, moist rendition from Ellen O'Hara of Westwood, Massachusetts is hard to beat. They're made with whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, two ripe bananas, and one cup of frozen blueberries.

A sneaky spoonful or two of flaxseeds is enough to help this morning smoothie make you feel like a star.

Think beets are high maintenance? Think again. Peeled and diced, they tenderize in 10 minutes. Poached eggs also work in this recipe -- simply spoon over the hash.

This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients—apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange juice for the apple.

Make Elvis proud and whip up a batch of these peanut butter and banana waffles that will have any morning starting off on the right foot.

They're better tasting and better for you. We've made over the bran muffin using maple syrup for delicate sweetness, plain yogurt for moisture, and two forms of bran (cereal and wheat) for structure and fluffiness. At long last, this wholesome hero is stepping into the spotlight.

Two morning favorites get even better when combined into one delicious -- and healthy! -- smoothie.

This family-friendly brunch dish is basically a crustless quiche; serve it hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Try oat-and-nut-rich muesli with appleslices and low-fat yogurt for a breakfast that will get youup andgoing.

Although the term "hard-boiled" is more commonly known, "hard-cooked" is more accurate because the eggs should not be cooked at a boil.

Glorious late-summer vegetables give fresh meaning to mealtime: sauteed green beans and corn take center stage in this seasonal frittata. Juicy cherry tomatoes dressed in olive oil, red-wine vinegar, and chopped parsley make the ideal colorful companions.

Full of nutrients, these healthy morning muffins make for a delicious breakfast. 

Start your morning with this zingy, antioxidant-packed smoothie.

Try this instead of oatmeal some morning.