Healthy Breakfast Ideas

on January 19, 2012
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Pistachio Power Bars

For all of those perpetual snooze-hitters out there, here is an easy grab-and-go breakfast bar recipe to replace store-bought, preservative-packed alternatives.

Recipe: Pistachio Power Bars

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Tangerine, Pineapple and Blueberry Smoothie

Smoothies are a quick and healthy way to get energized in the morning. Our unique tangerine juice mix with a sprinkling of flax seeds is a fresh burst of good-for-you flavor.

Recipe: Tangerine, Pineapple and Blueberry Smoothie

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Heart-Smart Sweet Potato Muffins

Whole grains get a whole lotta lovin' in these low in fat—but high in beta carotene—breakfast muffins.

Recipe: Heart-Smart Sweet Potato Muffins

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Bengali Breakfast Grains

Our Indian-inspired Bengali cereal isn't a run-of-the-mill morning nosh. Fennel, cardamom, cinnamon and blueberries bring the whole grain bulgur to life, while keeping the calorie count at 150.

Recipe: Bengali Breakfast Grains

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Shakshuka

Take a morning trip to Israel with a traditional egg-based Shakshuka (eggs poached in tomato sauce). The jalapeno, paprika and cumin will wake you up fast, while the low calorie count and protein-packed punch help keep you trim.

Recipe: Shakshuka

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Apple-Kale Smoothie

Go green and pack a smoothie with antioxidant-rich kale. The cruciferous veggie is surprisingly yummy when blended with fresh ginger, apples and orange juice.

Recipe: Apple-Kale Smoothie

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Camp Beckwith Granola

Skip sugary cereals and opt for a healthful bowl of homemade granola instead. Featuring fiber-filled oats, protein-powered nuts and sweet dried fruit, this crunchy granola deserves to be a breakfast bowl staple.

Recipe: Camp Beckwith Granola

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

We know what you're thinking. Cake for breakfast? In the case of our coffee cake, it's all in the oats. While not an especially lean breakfast item, this yummy treat offers you a fair share of nutritious oats, while taking care of your sweet tooth.

Recipe: Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Good Morning Oatmeal

Craving more whole-grain goodness? While dressed in pretty pears, dried fruit and brown sugar, this traditional bowl of oatmeal packs a healthy wallop.

Recipe: Good Morning Oatmeal

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits with Maple Granola

For a stellar breakfast parfait, simply layer your favorite yogurt, fresh or dried fruit and crunchy granola. Just grab, go and feast.

Recipe: Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits with Maple Granola