10 Easy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day

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Is breakfast the most difficult meal of the day for you? I know it is for me! It’s hard to find the time to make something every morning when we barely have time to get ready and are just rushing to get out the door. But, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and on days that I skip breakfast, I know I won’t be having a great day.

So, if you’re someone who resorts to cereals and granola bars every morning – here are ten easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast ideas to help you start your day on the right note.

Breakfast Parfaits

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If you’re looking for a make-ahead breakfast that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen, these breakfast parfaits are it! Naturally sweetened, layered with fresh fruit, and homemade honey almond granola, this is my go-to breakfast on busy mornings. Full recipe: Breakfast Parfaits

Banana Nut Oatmeal

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If you think oatmeal is bland and boring, you’ve just never made it the right way. This banana nut oatmeal is creamy, dreamy, and just the right amount of sweet. And the best part? It’s only going to take 10 minutes to make so there is no excuse for skipping breakfast anymore! Full recipe: Banana Nut Oatmeal

Country Potatoes

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If you’re not a fan of sweet breakfast food, this one is for you! These country potatoes are the only way we eat our breakfast potatoes now, and if you try them once, you won’t be going back to any other recipe either! Full recipe: Country Potatoes

Goat Cheese Frittata with Sun Dried Tomato

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Frittatas are one of my favorite savory breakfast foods and this one only takes about 30 minutes to make. Loaded with sundried tomatoes and goat cheese, this one is good for you and delicious! Full recipe: Goat Cheese Frittata with Sun Dried Tomato

Triple Berry Smoothie

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My perfect summer breakfast is a glass of cold smoothie and this triple berry smoothie is rich in antioxidants. You only need four ingredients and a blender to make this 5-minute breakfast! Full recipe: Triple Berry Smoothie

Nutella French Toast Casserole

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For those weekend mornings when you want to put something delicious on the table for kids but don’t want to wake up early in the morning to do it – prep this Nutella French toast casserole the night before and enjoy a fuss-free indulgent breakfast in the morning! Full recipe: Nutella French Toast Casserole

Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

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This avocado strawberry smoothie is naturally sweetened and full of good-for-you ingredients! Perfect for those hot days when you want a cold and refreshing start to the day. Full recipe: Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Blueberry Overnight Oats

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Take your overnight oats meal prep up a notch with these delicious blueberry overnight oats. Layered with a delicious blueberry sauce, this is the ultimate healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert! Full recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oats

Orange Pancakes

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Soft, fluffy, and delicious – these orange pancakes are the perfect breakfast idea if you’re bored of making plain old pancakes! They are so simple to make and only take 30 minutes of your time. Full recipe: Orange Pancakes

Chocolate Baked Oats

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These chocolate baked oats are an indulgent but hearty healthy breakfast option that you can make in advance. I like to make it on Sundays and then enjoy healthy breakfast all week without any work! Full recipe: Chocolate Baked Oats

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