As much as I love breakfast, all too often I find myself pressed for time and reaching for a mere apple just to curb morning hunger . . . only to be greeted by my stomach grumbles half an hour later. If you're guilty of the same thing, then you need a breakfast intervention. Behold, 30 delicious recipes that are quick, easy, and filling. It's possible to make a good breakfast without getting up much earlier, and the best part is you'll be completely satisfied until lunchtime rolls around. From smoothies to oatmeal, and even a smoked salmon toast, keep reading to see the best breakfasts, ahead.
Turkey sausage, cheddar, and egg muffins are adorable and filling. Make a batch of these on Sunday to have a protein-packed breakfast ready in seconds all week.
Never heard of muesli? It's basically oatmeal served chilled. Traditionally, it's a mixture of raw oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit (a combination that makes a winning breakfast). Try it for yourself with this homemade muesli recipe.
This antioxidant-packed chia berry smoothie couldn't be easier, and it makes for a sweet and satisfying on-the-go breakfast.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oats
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Oats that actually taste like cookies? Yes, please. These protein- and fiber-packed peanut butter and banana oats are not only crave worthy, but they're also so filling that you won't be glancing at the clock all morning.
This is one of those breakfasts that makes you go, "why didn't I think of that?" If you make some hard-boiled eggs at the beginning of the week, then you're just a ripe avocado away from this tasty and hunger-fighting combination of hard-boiled eggs and avocado.
In order to make this sweet potato and spinach breakfast bowl quickly, roast the sweet potatoes the night before when you make dinner. Then you're just a fried egg away from a hearty and satisfying breakfast!
If you haven't caught on to the hype of the acai bowl, this recipe will make you obsessed.
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Slow-Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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Slow cookers aren't just good for dinner! If you give yourself a little time at night, you'll wake up to the heavenly smell of apples and cinnamon wafting from this apple cinnamon oatmeal, and you'll have enough to keep for the week.
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Mediterranean Scramble
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If you, like most people, don't have more than 10 or 15 minutes to make breakfast in the morning, you'll love this easy Mediterranean scramble.
Homemade granola is so much better than store-bought. This simple honey almond apricot granola will keep for up to two weeks, and it's the perfect topping to yogurt for a filling breakfast.
It doesn't get any more genius! Coffee isn't the only thing you can have in a mug for breakfast. Get the recipes for the avocado omelet in a mug, fully loaded breakfast-mug potatoes, and French toast in a mug.
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Cranberry-Apple Baked Oatmeal
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The beauty of this delicious cranberry-apple baked oatmeal is that once you bake a batch over the weekend, you can divide it up in resealable containers to take on-the-go each day. It's good cold, room temperature, or heated up.
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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Scramble
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A hearty mushroom and goat cheese scramble is possible with this simple step: sauté the mushrooms ahead of time, so all you have to do is throw them in the pan.
Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak knows how to make a good breakfast smoothie. Blend up this almond apple smoothie, and you definitely won't hear your stomach growl before lunch.
Skip Starbucks and make your own delicious breakfast sandwich. The most time-consuming part is waiting for the pot of water to boil, so just put the pot on as soon as you get up, and once it's boiling, you'll just have to cook the egg for five minutes and assemble the sandwich.
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Nonboring Bowl of Oatmeal
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When done right, oatmeal can be delicious and incredibly filling. Here's your no-fail guide to making a really good bowl.
This cheesy and savory cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata is easy to whip up on a Sunday afternoon, and it'll leave you with enough protein-packed slices to heat up each morning for a quick and hearty breakfast.
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Egg in a Hole Avocado, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel
Wake up, because this bagel is just what your morning needs! Stuffed with all the breakfast essentials, you'll want more than one of these delicious bursting bagels.
Egg muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast, and since they can be frozen and reheated, you can always make a double batch and store some away for later.
To prep these low-carb smoothies ahead of time, simply store individual servings of berries in the freezer, then do the same with the protein powder and hemp seeds, keeping them in the fridge or pantry. When you're ready to make your smoothie, you only need to combine the contents of the bags with milk and ice.
You only need two ingredients (and all the toppings your little heart desires) to make these low-carb wraps. Once the wraps are cooked, fill them up however you like, and roll tightly in foil or parchment paper.