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Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Every morning is a good morning when you get to enjoy a delicious breakfast! These healthy recipes are some of our most popular, gaining plenty of traffic in the past year. They’re also highly rated, with at least four stars from EatingWell fans. Try options like our classic Avocado Toast or our Apple Pie-Inspired Overnight Oats for a nutritious morning meal that satisfies everyone.

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

three small jars of carrot cake overnight oats, two spoons, a cloth napkin and a cup of coffee

Carrot cake for breakfast? We say yes! These carrot cake overnight oats taste just like the classic dessert—complete with a frosting-like layer—but with far less added sugar. We like layering some of the frosting in between layers of oats, but you can just dollop it all on top if you prefer.

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02of 23Avocado ToastAli RedmondThis is the easiest and only avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need. We love avocado toast because it is packed with healthy fats and fiber, so you’ll stay satisfied until your next meal. Memorize this recipe, then use it as a jumping-off point to customize your avocado toast—the variations are endless! Plus, get tips for how to choose a ripe avocado, the right bread to use and more.View Recipe

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Avocado Toast

Ali Redmond

avocado toasts on plates overhead

This is the easiest and only avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need. We love avocado toast because it is packed with healthy fats and fiber, so you’ll stay satisfied until your next meal. Memorize this recipe, then use it as a jumping-off point to customize your avocado toast—the variations are endless! Plus, get tips for how to choose a ripe avocado, the right bread to use and more.

03of 23Apple Pie-Inspired Overnight OatsPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThere’s no better way to usher in fall than apple pie-inspired overnight oats in the morning. Prep and store this easy breakfast ahead of time to have on hand for busy work and school mornings. You can substitute any nondairy milk for the reduced-fat milk, or try kefir if you want your oats extra tangy.View Recipe

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Apple Pie-Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

There’s no better way to usher in fall than apple pie-inspired overnight oats in the morning. Prep and store this easy breakfast ahead of time to have on hand for busy work and school mornings. You can substitute any nondairy milk for the reduced-fat milk, or try kefir if you want your oats extra tangy.

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Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

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05of 23Spinach & Mushroom QuichePhotographer: Jen CauseyThis healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.View Recipe

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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

Photographer: Jen Causey

Overhead view of a baking dish of Spinach & Mushroom Quiche recipe

This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.

06of 23Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein ShakePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe DickeyThis creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.View Recipe

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

side shot of a light brown smoothie in a tall glass with a striped napkin behind

This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.

07of 23Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast BarsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserEnjoy dessert for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal-raisin bars! Made from common pantry essentials, these breakfast bars offer a subtle sweetness and can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for several days, providing a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option.View Recipe

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Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

a recipe photo of the Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars

Enjoy dessert for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal-raisin bars! Made from common pantry essentials, these breakfast bars offer a subtle sweetness and can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for several days, providing a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option.

08of 23Fruit & Yogurt SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.View Recipe

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

colorful smoothies on a plate with scattered pieces of fruit

This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

09of 23Banana Bread Baked OatmealPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey LowerBanana bread baked oatmeal is a breakfast worth waking up for. This delicious breakfast combines the warm spices and sweet flavor of banana bread with fiber-rich oats, creating a warm, satisfying start to your day. Serve banana bread baked oatmeal alongside fruit, yogurt and a cup of tea or coffee.View Recipe

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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

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Banana bread baked oatmeal is a breakfast worth waking up for. This delicious breakfast combines the warm spices and sweet flavor of banana bread with fiber-rich oats, creating a warm, satisfying start to your day. Serve banana bread baked oatmeal alongside fruit, yogurt and a cup of tea or coffee.

10of 23High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight OatsPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue MitchellThese overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soy milk, which leads to 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.View Recipe

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High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell

a recipe photo of the High Protein Overnight Oats

These overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soy milk, which leads to 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.

11of 23Pineapple Green SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallUse ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.View Recipe

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Pineapple Green Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Two glasses filled with pineapple green smoothie, garnished with a pineapple wedge and a green and white striped straw

Use ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.

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Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Egg Bites

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Egg Bites on a plate

13of 23Brownie Batter Overnight OatsPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyLove dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? This brownie-batter overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is fun to eat, plus adds texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats.View Recipe

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Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

a recipe photo of the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Love dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? This brownie-batter overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is fun to eat, plus adds texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats.

14of 23Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal BarsPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThese lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin.View Recipe

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Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars on a blue serving plate

These lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin.

15of 23Avocado-Egg ToastPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe DickeyTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.View Recipe

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Avocado-Egg Toast

overhead shot of avocado toast with fried egg on top

Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

16of 23Overnight Oats with Chia SeedsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThis easy overnight oats with chia seeds recipe is naturally sweetened with peaches, but any chopped fresh or frozen fruit works well here. Chia seeds thicken the mixture as it sits, and they offer a healthy dose of fiber and omega-3 fats. Store these oats in individual airtight containers (like a Mason jar) for an easy breakfast on the go.View Recipe

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Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

overnight oats in small jars garnished with fruit and seeds - Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

This easy overnight oats with chia seeds recipe is naturally sweetened with peaches, but any chopped fresh or frozen fruit works well here. Chia seeds thicken the mixture as it sits, and they offer a healthy dose of fiber and omega-3 fats. Store these oats in individual airtight containers (like a Mason jar) for an easy breakfast on the go.

17of 23Almond Joy–Inspired Energy BallsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielThese Almond Joy–Inspired Energy Balls feature the distinctive nuttiness of coconut plus dark chocolate and a creamy almond butter center to deliver all the classic flavors of the popular candy bar. Make these energy balls ahead of time for a grab-and-go breakfast or morning snack.View Recipe

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Almond Joy–Inspired Energy Balls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Almond Joy Inspired Energy Balls on a plate

These Almond Joy–Inspired Energy Balls feature the distinctive nuttiness of coconut plus dark chocolate and a creamy almond butter center to deliver all the classic flavors of the popular candy bar. Make these energy balls ahead of time for a grab-and-go breakfast or morning snack.

18of 23Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight OatsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserThese overnight oats are chock-full of classic strawberry-cheesecake flavors—from the rich cream cheese layers to the sweet strawberry base, this feels like dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. If strawberries aren’t at their peak, swap them out for raspberries, blueberries or chopped stone fruit like peaches or nectarines. You could try frozen strawberries, but they may add more liquid to the mixture.View Recipe

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Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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These overnight oats are chock-full of classic strawberry-cheesecake flavors—from the rich cream cheese layers to the sweet strawberry base, this feels like dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. If strawberries aren’t at their peak, swap them out for raspberries, blueberries or chopped stone fruit like peaches or nectarines. You could try frozen strawberries, but they may add more liquid to the mixture.

19of 23Carrot Cake Baked OatmealPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis dessert-for-breakfast baked carrot cake oatmeal is seasoned with aromatic ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg—just like the classic dessert. A dollop of vanilla yogurt stands in for traditional cream cheese frosting. Want a dairy-free alternative? Substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk, and choose dairy-free yogurt for topping.View Recipe

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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

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This dessert-for-breakfast baked carrot cake oatmeal is seasoned with aromatic ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg—just like the classic dessert. A dollop of vanilla yogurt stands in for traditional cream cheese frosting. Want a dairy-free alternative? Substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk, and choose dairy-free yogurt for topping.

20of 23Banana Cream Pie-Inspired Overnight OatsPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyStart your day with a breakfast that feels like a treat—these layered overnight oats offer a delightful blend of banana, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla to elevate the taste. Right before enjoying, a finishing touch of crumbled graham crackers adds a pie-like charm to this easy breakfast. For the best results, use ripe bananas: their skin should be brown in spots and they should feel a little soft when you squeeze them.View Recipe

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Banana Cream Pie-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Start your day with a breakfast that feels like a treat—these layered overnight oats offer a delightful blend of banana, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla to elevate the taste. Right before enjoying, a finishing touch of crumbled graham crackers adds a pie-like charm to this easy breakfast. For the best results, use ripe bananas: their skin should be brown in spots and they should feel a little soft when you squeeze them.

21of 23Berry-Kefir SmoothieAna CadenaGet a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe.View Recipe

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Berry-Kefir Smoothie

Ana Cadena

3 glasses of Berry-Kefir Smoothie with strawberries and blueberries in small dishes

Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe.

22of 23Quick-Cooking OatsPhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserSometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. The flavorings and toppings are up to you.View Recipe

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Quick-Cooking Oats

Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Quick-Cooking Oats

Sometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. The flavorings and toppings are up to you.

23of 23Lemon-Blueberry Overnight OatsPhotographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana KellyThese lemon-blueberry overnight oats are layered with creamy oats and a sweet blueberry syrup, with a garnish of fresh blueberries and lemon zest to bring the flavors together. Frozen blueberries work well too, but to get the right texture for the syrup you will need to use 2¼ cups frozen blueberries, 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.View Recipe

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Lemon-Blueberry Overnight Oats

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

Overhead photo of Lemon-Blueberry Overnight Oats in jars.

These lemon-blueberry overnight oats are layered with creamy oats and a sweet blueberry syrup, with a garnish of fresh blueberries and lemon zest to bring the flavors together. Frozen blueberries work well too, but to get the right texture for the syrup you will need to use 2¼ cups frozen blueberries, 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.

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