Strawberries & Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches
For a breakfast that is both satisfyingly sweet and good for you, waffle sandwiches filled with fresh fruit and light cream cheese fit the bill. By using whole grain bread, low-fat granola, and honey, you get a healthier alternative to a classic dish at just 274 calories per serving.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 1 sandwich each
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 2 mins per sandwich
Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches
Fresh tomato slices, baby spinach leaves, reduced-fat feta cheese, and eggs find a home between multigrain sandwich thins. This protein-rich sandwich makes a delicious breakfast alternative and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins 375°F
Maple Corn Muffin & Sausage Sandwiches
Layer fresh fruit and lean turkey sausage in between maple-flavored corn muffins to make delicous breakfast sandwiches. At less than 300 calories per serving (which is two whole sandwiches!), they make a healthy option for any morning meal.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 2 sandwiches each
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 10 mins 375°
Cool: 10 mins
How to Poach an Egg
Poaching eggs might seem difficult, but with our helpful demonstration, you can figure out how to master this simple way to cook eggs without any added fat.
Hearty Breakfast Tacos
A mixture of eggs, black beans, shredded hash browns, chopped green sweet pepper, and salsa fills corn tortilla shells to make a flavorful Southwestern dish that will satisfy any breakfast crowd.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 2 tacos each
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 7 mins 375°
Fried Egg Toast with Tomatoes
Frame an egg inside your toast by using a round cookie cutter to make a hole in whole grain bread. Just slip an egg into the hole and fry in a skillet . Top with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and green onions for a beautiful finish.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 1 egg toast each
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Fruit, Nut & Rice Fritters
With dried fruit, slivered almonds, and chia seeds, these delicious fritters provide tons of fiber and protein for a nourishing breakfast recipe. Try serving with jam for added flavor.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 2 fritters each
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Baked French Toast Strips with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Baked whole wheat French toast gets a cinnamon-sugar flaxseed breading and sweet apricot dipping sauce for a new take on a breakfast favorite. Try preparing ahead of time -- the French toast freezes for up to one month.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 2 toast strips and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce each
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 12 mins 450°
Greens & Bacon Omelet Wraps
Combine a variety of heart-healthy nutrients by filling your wraps with healthful ingredients such as lean turkey bacon, low-fat cottage cheese, fresh kale, and egg whites. Serve with fresh fruit to round out your meal.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 1 wrap each
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Crunchy Oat Squares
If boxed cereal is your usual morning meal, try these homemade oat squares with low-fat milk. Made from rolled oats, whole wheat flour, almond butter, and honey, they are both nutritious and tasty.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 24 squares (1/2 cup) each
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 30 mins 325°
Stand: 20 mins
Cranberry-Granola Bread
Grab a slice of this cranberry-and-granola-stuffed bread when you're in a rush, or toast it and enjoy with your morning coffee. You can make the versatile morning treat in a bread machine or in the oven.
Makes: 16 servings
Yield: 1-1/2 pound loaf
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: according to bread machine directions
Eggs & Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets
This balanced breakfast pocket is packed with egg substitute, Canadian bacon, and green onion. The stuffing is warm and fresh right out of the skillet!
Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Banana-Oat Breakfast Cookie
These soft and chewy breakfast cookies are a real treat -- and a reader favorite! Peanut butter and banana combine with oats and dried cranberries to create a breakfast cookie that actually fills you up!
Yield: 12 breakfast cookies
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 14 mins to 16 mins 350°F per batch
Breakfast Casserole
This casserole combines four breakfast favorites: hash browns, ham, eggs, and cheese. But there's no reason to feel guilty -- each savory serving has just 180 calories.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 35 mins
Oven: 350°F
Heart-Smart Breakfast Parfait
Easy to assemble and full of fresh fruit, these breakfast parfaits will be a favorite of yours in no time. Don't like cream cheese? Substitute vanilla yogurt.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Great for Breakfast: How to Make Smoothies
Watch our video for a simple formula for great smoothies every time -- no matter which fruits you love!
Mushroom, Asparagus & Tofu Quiches
Tofu and eggs make the base for these succulent quiches, giving each serving a whopping 10 grams of protein.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Cook: 5 mins
Breakfast Pizza
Pizza is simply irresistible, and this breakfast version is no exception. Hash browns, peppers, eggs, onion, basil, and tomatoes top a golden-brown crust to create a satisfying breakfast.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 10 mins
Oven: 375°F
Chocolate Accordion Bread
Chocolate and dried plums make the perfect sweet filling for this homemade bread. Each luscious serving has 3 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, and just 201 calories.
Makes: 16 servings
Yield: 1 large loaf
Prep: 25 mins
Rise: 30 mins
Bake: 35 mins 350°F
Citrus Trifle with Orange Custard
Sweet enough for dessert but low-cal enough for breakfast, this light and bright custard features heart-healthy citrus on top of angel food cake.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Breakfast Biscotti
Nothing wakes up a hungry breakfast crowd like bread fresh from the oven. Our recipe keeps for a few days if you want to make it on the weekend and savor it during the workweek.
Makes: 48 servings
Yield: about 48 biscotti
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
Light Colorado Quiche
Three dairy products -- cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar -- combine in this delectable quiche. Serve at breakfast or brunch for rave reviews.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 45 mins to 50 mins
Banana Millet Muffins
Grab one of these filling banana muffins in the morning to jump-start your day. Each serving has 2 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 5 mins
Bake: 15 mins to 18 mins 400°F
Spinach & Feta Omelet
Spinach, feta, and mushrooms create a sure-to-satisfy combination in this yummy omelet. Each savory serving packs an impressive 17 grams of protein, an important component to a filling breakfast.
Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins
There are no surprises in this ingredient list -- all are classic baking items you likely have in your pantry -- but we've trimmed the cholesterol by using refrigerated egg product and by cutting down on the oil.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 5 mins
Bake: 20 mins to 25 mins
Tex-Mex Spinach Omelet
For a south-of-the-border morning treat, assemble one of these Tex-Mex omelets. Control the heat by choosing plain Monterey Jack cheese over cheese with jalapeno peppers already mixed in.
Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Pomegranate Smoothies
Four ingredients and five minutes is all it takes to make this perfectly blended breakfast. Pomegranate juice is full of heart-healthy nutrients -- just be sure to choose a no-sugar-added variety.
Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 5 mins
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