It's common knowledge that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet lots of people choose to skip it. Perhaps the findings of recent research will convince more people to eat breakfast: through a study of 27,000 men, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health concluded that people who forgo breakfast have a 27 percent greater risk of heart problems. Which means skipping breakfast could literally kill you! Here are five recipes for easy-to-prepare, tasty and nutritious breakfasts that will hopefully keep your heart ticking away for a long time to come.
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Breakfast Parfaits
Breakfast parfaits are a well-balanced make-ahead option.
Breakfast Parfaits
__Ingredients:
__6oz Greek yogurt
1/3 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
2 Tablespoons milk (almond, cow, soy, etc.)
1 cup frozen mixed fruit and berries
Get the full recipe at Iowa Girl Eats.
Baked Eggs in Avocado
This breakfast is full of heart-healthy omega-3s and protein that will keep you full all morning.
Baked Eggs in Avocado
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
4 fresh eggs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Get the full recipe at Fit Sugar.
Mexican Chocolate Breakfast Shake
Chocolate for breakfast! Need I say more?
Mexican Chocolate Breakfast Shake
Ingredients:
1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. almond, soy, or coconut milk (I really like using the new Blue Diamond almond/coconut milk blend)
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
agave nectar, honey, maple syrup or other sweetener to taste (I use a tablespoon)
1 small banana, cut into pieces and frozen overnight in a freezer bag
Get the full recipe at Oh My Veggies.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Served with a fresh berry sauce, these pancakes are a favorite in my house.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey or agave
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
butter, oil or oil spray
Get the full recipe at Weelicious.
Whipped Oatmeal
I like to add some cinnamon and a touch of milk to this protein-packed oatmeal recipe.
Whipped Oatmeal
Ingredients:
2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
4 egg whites, beaten with a fork until frothy
½ tablespoon salted butter
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Get the full recipe at Can You Stay for Dinner.
