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30 Breakfast Ideas To Keep You Energized All Morning

Written by lauren curatola

Start your day off right with a breakfast that not only fills you up, but gives you the energy to get through the morning.

Southwest Egg Scramble

    1. Southwest Egg Scramble

    Eggs are packed with protein, making them an egg-cellent breakfast option to keep you full ‘til lunch. Try adding a little salsa, avocado, and hot sauce for a southwest take on scrambled eggs.

    Breakfast Fruit Wrap

      2. Peanut Butter & Fruit Breakfast Wrap

      Breakfast wraps are quick and easy, making them perfect for days when you’re running behind. Slather peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla or flax wrap and then pile on the fruit — strawberries, raspberries, bananas, apples, and blueberries are all great choices. You could also sub the peanut butter for greek yogurt for variety and extra protein.

      Citrus Green Smoothie

        3. Citrus Green Smoothie

        Drink your breakfast with this energy-bursting citrus green smoothie. Made with leafy green spinach, an energy-producing vegetable, grapefruit and oranges, you’ll get plenty of morning zest and calcium.

        Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

          4. Maple Pecan Quinoa Bowl

          If you like oatmeal, you’re gonna love this spin on a breakfast classic. The Maple Pecan Quinoa Bowl is full of complex carbohydrates, which digest slowly to keep you full longer. It’s also a great breakfast for those chilly autumn mornings, warming you up and preparing you for the day.

          Waffles & Fruit

            5. Peanut Butter & Fruit Waffles

            Waffles are a popular breakfast option, especially when they are easily prepared in a toaster. Instead of adding syrup and butter to your waffles, try adding peanut butter (or Nutella!) and fruit for a healthier and energy-boosting alternative.

            Oatmeal with Fruit

              6. Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts

              While oatmeal may seem like a plain and boring breakfast choice, its ability to keep you full has long been proven. Add some fruit, granola, and some nuts to jazz up your oatmeal, giving you even more energy to last all morning.

              Breakfast Burrito

                7. Breakfast Burrito

                Want to get the long-lasting benefits of scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, chives and cheese, but don’t have time for a sit-down breakfast? Wrap up this fiber- and protein-rich breakfast in a whole wheat or flax tortilla or and take it on the go!

                Cereal Sundae

                  8. Cereal Sundae

                  Cereal is a quick and easy way to get a great start to your day. Make your favorite cereal a dessert by using lemon or vanilla greek yogurt to boost fiber and protein. Then, add your toppings, like fruit and granola.

                  Oatmeal Casserole

                    9. Oatmeal Casseroles

                    Looking for a new way to enjoy oatmeal? This delicious oatmeal casserole is a healthy way to get your fiber-filled oats. And, the cool thing about casseroles is that if you make it on Sunday, you’ll have breakfast ready to go all week.

                    Breakfast Quesadilla

                      10. Egg, Cheese, and Ham Quesadillas

                      Quesadillas aren’t just for lunch and dinner anymore. They’re perfect for breakfast too, especially when filled with eggs, cheese, ham, spinach, mushrooms, and other omelette-friendly ingredients.

                      Peanut Butter Quesadilla

                        11. Peanut Butter Banana Quesadillas

                        If you’re not an omelette fan, you can also make your breakfast quesadillas with peanut butter and bananas. Or with any other fruit you like.

                        Berry Breakfast Smoothie

                          12. Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

                          This breakfast smoothie is berry good, combining energy-packed fruits and oats to sustain you throughout the morning.

                          Healthy Breakfast Casserole

                            13. Breakfast Casserole

                            Another easy breakfast casserole is this egg, hashbrown, and sausage dish. You can’t go wrong when combining these breakfast faves — and it’s easy to heat up and go in the morning.

                            PB-and-J-Yogurt-Parfait

                              14. PB&J Parfait

                              This PB&J Parfait is yummy and healthy, combining berries, oats, and greek yogurt to keep you full and fuelled up until lunch.

                              Apple Greek Yogurt Pancakes

                                15. Apple Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes

                                Get ready to attack the day when you have Apple Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes for breakfast. These protein-filled stacks will prepare you for the busiest of mornings, allowing you to stay focused and on-task.

                                Egg Bagel Sandwich

                                  16. Bagel Sandwich

                                  Up your breakfast game by turning your next bagel into a power packed morning treat. Add eggs, avocados, tomatoes, and spinach, like in this recipe, to boost your morning productivity.

                                  Fancy Toasts

                                    17. Fancy Toast

                                    Add energizing superfoods, like greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, and cinnamon, to your toast for a healthy jumpstart to your day.

                                    Breakfast BLT

                                      18. Breakfast BLT

                                      If you love BLT’s, you’re gonna love this breakfast version. The addition of egg and avocado will help you step up your morning routine, while the traditional bacon, lettuce, and tomato will satisfy your tastebuds.

                                      Cantaloupe Bowl with Fruit

                                        19. Cantaloupe Yogurt Bowl

                                        Fruit, besides being delicious, gives the body power. And, when combined with greek yogurt, it becomes a breakfast super meal.

                                        Breakfast Pizza

                                          20. Breakfast Fruit Pizza

                                          What could be better than pizza for breakfast? Especially when this pizza raises your energy level and tastes yummy.

                                          Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

                                            21. Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal

                                            Incorporate more wholesome grains and oats into your diet with Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal. This dish is not only heart healthy, but will sustain you all morning.

                                            Banana Almond Smoothie

                                              22. Banana Almond Smoothie

                                              Jumpstart your morning with this Banana Almond Smoothie. It’s a smoothie-shake hybrid made with greek yogurt, bananas, and vanilla almond milk, blended together to kickstart your day.

                                              Pumpkin Muffins

                                                23. Pumpkin Muffins

                                                Fall is the perfect time to make these scrumptious pumpkin muffins. Make them on a Sunday and you’ll have a healthy, energy boosting breakfast every day throughout the week.

                                                Crustless Quiche

                                                  24. Crustless Quiche

                                                  This crustless pastry dish is light and airy, leaving you feeling ready to take on the day.

                                                  Breakfast Biscuits

                                                    25. Egg & Cheese Sandwiches/Biscuits

                                                    Don’t spend money on egg and cheese sandwiches/biscuits when you can make your own! Plus, these DIY breakfast biscuits are healthier and more filling.

                                                    Avocado Egg Toast

                                                      26. Avocado & Egg Flatbread

                                                      Filled with protein and healthy fats, an avocado and egg flatbread is guaranteed to keep you full and energized until it’s time for lunch.

                                                      Spinach Ham Cheese Roll Up

                                                        27. Spinach and Ham Omelette Roll Up

                                                        Roll up your spinach and ham omelette in a flax wrap or whole wheat tortilla and take it on the go!

                                                        Mediterranean Breakfast Tostada

                                                          28. Mediterranean Breakfast Tostadas

                                                          This flavorful, greek-inspired tostada will put a pep in your step, giving you the boost you need to accomplish your morning goals.

                                                          Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

                                                            29. Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

                                                            Stuff a sweet potato with eggs, bacon, cheese, and various veggies for a delicious and filling breakfast.

                                                            Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins

                                                              30. Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins

                                                              Boost your morning and your productivity with these healthy, low fat, and satisfying Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins.

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