15 Fresh Breakfasts to Start the Day Sunny-Side Up

Mango-Yogurt Smoothie

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Smoothies are a great way to kick-start your day. For extra convenience, use frozen mango in place of fresh for this quick mango-yogurt smoothie.

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Miraval Scramble

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This vegetable and egg white scramble is supereasy to whip up in the morning before work. It's so satisfying that you won't realize that you're actually eating healthy.

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Egg White Frittata

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Mediterranean flavors meet in this egg white frittata packed with feta cheese and spinach.

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Sweet Grits

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Blueberries, almonds, and honey adorn this comforting bowl of sweet grits.

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Sautéed Mushrooms With Poached Egg

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A hearty breakfast (or a reliable, last-minute dinner), sautéed mushrooms with poached egg will keep you warm all Winter long.

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Quinoa Granola

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Leave it to Gwyneth Paltrow to come up with a gluten-free granola recipe that tastes like the original stuff.

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Asian-Inspired Savory Oatmeal

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Traditionally, oatmeal is enjoyed with sweeter accompaniments, but Asian-inspired savory oatmeal served with an egg on top is a filling alternative.

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Avocado Toast

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Creamy avocado on toast with cracked pepper and hot sauce come together to make a seriously tasty breakfast.

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Baked Oatmeal

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Cranberries, apples, and walnuts adorn this beautiful baked oatmeal. Bake it for a crowd or size it down in a small ramekin for yourself.

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Salmon Sausage Patties

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Meat eaters, grill these salmon sausage patties and enjoy them solo or between two pieces of toast.

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Avocado-Pear Smoothie

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If you tend to stick to typical fruit smoothies, try branching out and blend up a creamy avocado-pear smoothie.

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Breakfast Burrito

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These are not your favorite food truck's breakfast burritos! Build your own with whole-wheat tortillas, lots of veggies, and scrambled eggs.

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Grits Congee

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Essentially a porridge made of corn and seasoned with Asian fixings, grits congee is like no breakfast you've ever had. Lighten things up by adding vegan or chicken sausage to the bowl.

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Blueberry-Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

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At first glance it seems unlikely that the delicious stack of blueberry-cornmeal griddle cakes pictured would actually be good for you, but they are. The cornmeal texture and the optional addition of chili powder makes them intriguing.

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Black Bean Omelet

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A black bean omelet is an affordable and satisfying breakfast. It's a great option for healthy weekend eating, and the recipe involves cumin, which makes for an interesting flavor combination.

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