Mornings can be crazy! Especially with school starting again for many right now. Make them a little less hectic with these easy-to-make breakfast recipes. Some of these recipes can be made ahead of time while others can quickly be thrown in the blender and be ready in less than a minute!
Homemade Instant Oatmeal
Easily replace this store-bought staple in your pantry with a healthier (and custom) version.
Ingredients
3 cups quick oats, divided
½ cup dried fruit of choice
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp flaxseeds
¾ tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp brown sugar
⅓ cup nonfat dried milk
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Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Do you feel rushed in the morning? Prepare these delicious bars ahead of time and take your breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
2 large eggs
⅔ cup pecans
⅓ cup low-fat plain yogurt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup rolled oats, divided
1¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
½ cup applesauce
1 cup fresh blueberries
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Orange Julicious
A timeless, frothy, and creamy classic with fresh citrus taste and the added nutrition of yellow crookneck squash.
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat milk
2 medium oranges, peeled
1 small yellow squash, approximately 1 c
1½ cups ice cubes
6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Crunchy PB & Banana Smoothie
Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this delicious smoothie is a great source of fiber, calcium, and protein.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana
1½ cups ice cubes
¼ cup high-protein granola
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Honey-Maple Granola
Whether for breakfast or a midday snack, this granola will hit the spot.
Ingredients
1¾ cups rolled oats
¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup honey, heated
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp maple extract
1 tbsp water or canola oil
¼ cup chopped nuts, optional
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp lemon zest, grated, optional
¼ cup shredded coconut, optional
1 tsp ground sunflower seeds, optional
2 tbsp apple juice concentrate
1 cup raisins or chopped dates, optional
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Sunny Side Up
A delicious morning smoothie flavored to match the color of the sunrise.
Ingredients
1½ cups orange juice
1 banana
2 tbsp wheat germ
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
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Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Hearty and flavorful, this filling vegan smoothie has more than 20% of your daily recommended fiber.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ banana
¼ cup rolled oats, dry
2 tbsp raw almonds
½ tsp stevia (1 packet)
1 cup frozen blueberries
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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
Filled with heart-healthy oats, these muffins are tasty and nutritious.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
½ cup packed brown sugar,
applesauce, or frozen orange juice concentrate
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp kosher or sea salt
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Weight Loss Green Smoothie
Kick-start your morning with this filling, tasty smoothie. It provides lots of essential nutrients without the calories.
Ingredients
6 fl oz unsweetened almond milk
⅓ banana
½ cup pineapple, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp almond or peanut butter
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups spinach, packed
1 cup ice cubes
Looking forward to trying these and making breakfast taste good again.
My family and I truly appreciate the creative ideas and recipes to keep meals interesting and healthy. Thank you!
These recipes look great! I will be trying most of them “real” soon!
Good recipes – have already made the muffins.
Great job on recipes!