Bust Out the Crockpot For These Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Updated on 2/23/2016 at 9:08 PM

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Those of you who, like me, are not morning people will agree: anything you can do to streamline your breakfast routine is a huge help. Eating a nutritious breakfast supports healthy weight loss, boosts your metabolism, and makes you less likely to overeat once lunchtime rolls around . . . but you need to leave time to cook that breakfast in order to reap its benefits.

If you never manage to enjoy a proper breakfast during the week, let these slow-cooker recipes help your cause. Some cook themselves overnight, others can be made in advance, but each is delicious, makes mornings easier, and supports your healthy goals all week long.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Who says pumpkin pie is just for Fall? With pumpkin puree readily available in your grocery store, this vegan oatmeal recipe can be part of your breakfast routine all year round. It's fruity, nutty, subtly sweet, and totally satisfying.

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Gluten-free, protein-rich, and under 400 calories, this Mexican breakfast casserole is the perfect slow-cooked recipe to cook up on Sunday afternoon, slice up, and enjoy all week long. I cannot reiterate how delicious and filling this recipe is — I already have requests to make it for my next big brunch.

Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal

Dessert for breakfast is a go with this slow-cooked recipe! For a sweet start to your morning, try this chocolate-cherry oatmeal that tastes a lot like Black Forest cake.

Overnight Low-Carb Breakfast Bake

Take 20 minutes for prep the night before, set your slow cooker to low while you sleep, and wake up to the smell of eggs and bacon cooking in the kitchen. This easy breakfast casserole is grain-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly.