Breakfast
Elevate your morning routine with these nutrient-packed breakfast ideas. Short on time in the morning? Most recipes can be made ahead.
Blueberry Birthday Pancakes
I’ll get straight to the point, this is a breakfast for lemon lovers. These blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes are thick and fluffy and ooze with fresh blueberries. Serve these for a special birthday brunch for someone you love.
- 6 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Calories: 253
Bell Pepper Eggs with Black Beans
Bell pepper eggs are a fun and flavorful take on fried eggs. I find that cooking eggs inside bell pepper rings is easier than cooking them alone because the egg white stays together in the bell pepper ring making it easier to transfer from pan to plate without breaking the yolk. Enjoy on a bed … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 335
Grapefruit Creamsicle Overnight Oats Bowl
Grapefruit has the potential to boost mood and strengthen the immune system. The scent of the essential oils in the zest and the flavonoids in the fruit offer physical and mental health benefits. This delicious overnight oats bowl uses both grapefruit zest and fruit for an energizing and uplifting breakfast bowl. You’ll find this high-fiber … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: overnight + 10 mins
- Cook: 0 mins
- Calories: 427
Carrot Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
When I first became interested in food writing I immersed myself in it. I would delve through the Los Angeles Times (not online, the actual paper!) for the Food section every Wednesday. I read food magazines cover to cover, scrolled through food blogs like Chocolate & Zucchini and read restaurant reviews by AA Gill and … Continued
- 12 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Calories: 203
Mediterranean Tomato-Poached Eggs with Chickpeas
This is a rendition of the popular North African dish Shakshuka, which is enjoyed in many Mediterranean countries. I prefer adding chickpeas to the bright and flavorful tomato sauce to make the dish take on a stew-like quality. The sauce is simple and straightforward to prepare. The key to this recipe is poaching the eggs … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Calories: 247
Winter Fruit and Yogurt Bowl
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to compromise on eating delicious produce. A wide variety of fruit is in season during the colder months. This bowl pairs some of these seasonal fruit with creamy yogurt for a quick and easy breakfast to enjoy at home or on-the-go.
- 2 Servings
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 0 mins
- Calories: 212
Whole Grain Pear Muffins with Pecans
If there's one breakfast food that is both convenient for busy mornings on-the-go and enjoyable to savor slowly with a cup of coffee or hot tea, it's a muffin.
- 12 muffins Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Calories: 185
Green Egg in a Hole
Egg in a hole is a fun way to enjoy egg and toast. It’s a hot breakfast made with love that’s actually pretty easy and fast. This one is extra delicious because it uses fresh-from-the-bakery olive bread. This one is made with the olive bread from Gjusta, which has both green and black olives. The … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 4 mins
- Calories: 383
Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies
Sesame seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and minerals. Unlike white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds typically have their outer layer or hull still intact, making them richer and earthier in flavor and boasting even more nutritional value. These Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies, made with black sesame butter, are … Continued
- 16 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 110
Autumn Spice Granola
This granola is not just about flavor, but also aroma. It smells like fall. When baking this recipe my home fills with the scent of orange, spices and toasted nuts. I’ve made a double batch of it to give to teachers and neighbors in decorative mason jars for a homemade winter holiday gift. I make … Continued
- 15 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Calories: 259