Be sure to use almond flour, which is made from finely ground skinned raw almonds, rather than almond meal, which is coarser and often made from skin-on almonds. Cook and mash the sweet potato the night before so you can easily whip up these pancakes in the morning.
Make your microbiome happy first thing in the morning – these sandwiches are brimming with probiotics from kefir and prebiotics from yellow onion and chives. If making them in advance, keep the eggs, sauce and pita separate and assemble before eating.
You'll save money and eat cleaner when you make your own almond milk at home. All you need is a blender, a nut bag and some almonds!
Ultra-healthy, anti-inflammatory superfood powders support immunity and slash your risk of disease. But don’t limit them to smoothies – add them to food too! Here are 3 delicious ways to incorporate superfood powders into your meals.
Matcha is a rich source of antioxidant catechins, the most abundant of which is epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Studies have shown that EGCG supports weight loss by boosting metabolism while it also acts as a free-radical scavenger to help ward off cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Reap heart-healthy benefits every morning with this purple power smoothie recipe.
Go ahead and sleep in – breakfast is locked and loaded thanks to these scrumptious make-ahead recipes. Just grab, reheat and go!
This cleaned-up version of the fast-food favorite is made with lean ground turkey and served in whole-grain English muffins. The best part is they freeze well, so make a batch and store in your freezer for a grab-and-go breakfast. Feel free to add baby spinach or tomato slices to the sandwich – but add it just before or after reheating. Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
Using vegetables in your morning meal is a great way to jump-start your day and squeeze in essential vitamins and minerals. Try our Sweet Potato Pie Parfaits for a grab-and-go savory-meets-sweet option. Top with berries for an extra kiss of sweetness.
These heart-hearthy no-cook almond cherry bars only take 15 minutes to make, so you can easily make them for the week to grab-and-go on busy days.
Almond and coconut flours give these gluten-free pancakes a boost of fiber and protein to keep you well-fueled through the morning. There’s no added sugar, so be sure to use ripe bananas – the riper they are, the sweeter your pancakes will be. Top with sliced bananas and/or berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or raw honey, if you like.
This classic Mexican breakfast serves a crowd, making it a great option for busy families.
A cheesy quinoa crust makes a delicious, higher-protein swap for the traditional flour and butter quiche crust. Swap out the Tuscan kale in the filling for baby kale or spinach if you prefer a milder flavor.
Your blender makes prepping these herbed crepes easy, but you can whisk the batter in a bowl if you prefer – just be sure to mix it well. Look for hot-smoked salmon in the deli section of your supermarket; if you can’t find it, top your crepe with a slice of cold-smoked salmon instead.
Customize these whole-grain muffins by using your choice of cranberry sauce, but we love the kick from our Grapefruit & Cranberry Sauce. You’ll want to make a double batch of cranberry sauce this year to make certain you have extra for these treats!
Make these cinnamon bun cookies during the holiday season and see everyone's face light up.
Transfer your cranberry compote recipe to an 8-oz glass jar. Place lid on top. Secure a square of festive fabric with a ribbon over lid.
Celebrate a wintery Christmas morning with gingerbread pancakes
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making your own vegan yogurt at home – it’s so much easier than you think! First, make a super-simple spiced cashew milk from raw nuts, then mix in probiotics to kickstart fermentation. As it’s fermenting, you’ll start to see air bubbles forming on the surface – this means it’s working. If it’s not tangy enough after 2 days, let it ferment for another 12 hours.
Store pancakes in even numbers (two, four or six work best) in resealable freezer bags for a speedy breakfast. Come Monday morning, simply pop them into the toaster right out of the freezer. Bonus: These pancakes are gluten-free!
A type of black tea that’s flavored with citrusy bergamot oil, Earl Grey is loaded with flavonoids, which are antioxidants that protect the body’s cells from free-radical damage.
Rich in healthy fat and fiber, this Brazil Nut Bread with Honey Butter Recipe is perfect for a snack or a dessert.
If you’re a French toast lover, this is the sandwich for you. Sweet and velvety maple cream cheese spread, poached egg and crisp turkey bacon are sandwiched between 2 slices of savory French toast. This is the ultimate meal for any time of day.
Whole-grain bread isn't just a great source of fiber, it is also the perfect base for endless flavor combinations. Here, we share four recipes that look great and taste even better.
Kefir adds creaminess to this overnight oat recipe while also imparting a boost of gut-friendly probiotics. We love this dish cold, which best preserves the benefits of kefir, but you can also warm it up on the stove top if preferred.
An unexpected combination of sweet potato, almond butter and mango yields delicious results our team lapped up. To speed up the process, you can prep a couple of batches at a time and keep them in the freezer – simply add all ingredients to a zip-top freezer bag except the juice, water and vanilla. When you’re ready, add to a blender with the liquids, whiz it up and go.
Acai bowls are all the rage, and for good reason. Acai, a palm fruit indigenous to Brazil, is loaded with healthy omegas, antioxidants and is naturally sugar-free. Sambazon shares three delicious recipes sure to energize your day.
Avocado adds a delectable creaminess to this clean smoothie bowl that gets its sweetness from natural sources like banana and berries.
Looking for a quick breakfast or snack? This decadent, chocolatey and nutrient packed smoothie is the way to go. Just blend the ingredients together and enjoy!
Rhubarb and strawberries are the perfect combo in this colorful and downright delicious smoothie bowl. Topped with fresh fruit, seeds and granola for an added crunch, you'll be sad when you get to the bottom of the bowl.
Used as healing compounds since the early days of medicine, herbs have strong scents and flavors that indicate the presence of unique phytonutrients. Study after study shows that traditional healers were right: these plants are medicine. This simple dish brings some serious plant power with fresh herbs, mushrooms, olives, and quinoa. Mushrooms also contain unique phytonutrients, helping you round out this meal. For your next brunch, serve up some healing!
You already know that consuming a protein-packed breakfast has been proven to help manage weight, but does the type of protein you reach for make a difference?
The batter for these dairy-free, almond-flavored waffles can also be used for pancakes. Feel free to garnish with lightly toasted slivered almonds. Before juicing, zest the lemons.
Who says French toast has to be sweet? Here, savory mushrooms are cooked with butter, thyme and milk and spooned over caraway rye French toast for a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner.
This smoothie from the Calmful Living eBook packs a nutritional punch- brimming with antioxidants, healthy fats, magnesium and probiotics. It’s a great snack for between meals or a quick breakfast to go.
These mini blueberry muffins will give you a mid-morning pick-me-up without the sugar crash.
Looking for a healthy grab and go breakfast? These mini frittatas can be made ahead and frozen.
This classic twist on pancakes is packed with protein and topped with a berry coulis that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
This classic breakfast dish is remade to be healthy but still satisfying.
Try this creation straight from the Backyard Bowls kitchen. Acai purée is not only delicious but also features antioxidants, healthy fats and protein.
Try this creation straight from the Backyard Bowls kitchen. Pink pitaya (aka dragon fruit) is rich in fiber and antioxidants.
No need for that mocha latte today – we’ve got all that delicious chocolaty coffee flavor in this bowl. If you enjoy the caffeine fix, use regular coffee granules; if not, use decaf.
The bright color of pink pitaya (aka dragon fruit) gives this bowl its distinctive hue. We love the ease of using a packet of the frozen purée, but if you can find the fresh fruit, you can always purée and freeze it yourself.
Each of our smoothie bowls is designed to serve one hungry person – and each recipe takes less than 15 minutes to assemble!
Sweet mango and coconut butter bring a taste of the tropics to your morning. Here, we use cold cauliflower to add fiber and antioxidant value -– but don’t worry, the mango is the flavor that shines in this gorgeous bowl.
Want to lose weight? Don't skip breakfast. Our dietitians explain how to boost metabolism with the right mix of macronutrients.
Our Advisory Board dietitians Erin Macdonald and Tiffani Bachus share four of their favorite recipes from their book No Excuses: 50 Healthy Breakfasts That Rock.
What’s Jennifer Iserloh’s secret sensuous ingredient? Kale. Her recipes prove that incorporating the antioxidant rich superfood into three meals a day is easy and delicious.
You would never guess that Jennifer Iserloh's velvety, chocolate breakfast smoothie is packed with kale and black cherries. For more breakfast recipes like it, check out her cookbook Fifty Shades of Kale.
If you’re hooked on sugar-filled breakfast tarts from a package, consider this an intervention. We’ve created the ultimate replacement using whole-grain flour, a lemon and poppy seed filling and a lightly sweet blueberry drizzle – simply freeze and reheat for breakfast, snacks or even dessert.
Start you morning off right with a clean and healthy breakfast of buckwheat and oats.
These clean eating vegan breakfast recipes are loaded with antioxidants and bursting with flavor. For more vegan breakfast recipes by Jorge Cruise, order his latest book Tiny and Full.
This vegan smoothie bowl is loaded with the superfoods spinach and kale and sprinkled with sweet coconut flakes.
This creamy breakfast pudding from Jorge Cruise is made with blueberries and chia seeds, two antioxidant-rich superfoods.
A natural detoxifier never tasted so good. This vegan smoothie is sweet, creamy, and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Order Jorge Cruise's book “Tiny and Full” to find more vegan smoothie recipes like it.
Try this sweet and crunchy vegan breakfast recipe to start your day off right.
No time for a healthy, delicious breakfast? Think again. Make these easy, portable, nutrient-packed meals the night before, and eat in peace all week.
Muffin tops may have a bad rap, but this collection of clean whole-grain and gluten-free muffins won't give you a spare tire. Serve these moist, fiber-packed goodies at breakfast, alongside dinner, or even as dessert!
Give your morning porridge a boost with this oatmeal simmered in aromatic chai tea – opt for a black tea if you want a pick-me-up or a decaffeinated variety if you’d rather skip it. Dried cherries add a chewy texture, but you can also add fresh or frozen raspberries or nuts over top for added flavor and crunch.
Hosting a brunch? Try popping this cardamom- and cinnamon-spiced whole-grain casserole into the slow cooker when you get out of bed – by the time you get dressed and tidy up, it'll be ready!
Fresh corn and maple syrup ensure a tender, moist crumb and provide a subtle sweetness to this easy, gluten-free corn bread.
Trade your straw for a spoon and enjoy these edible works of art.
The humble oat is given three creative twists for decadent results.
We’ve packed six health-boosting superfoods – oats, coconut, chia, cinnamon, maca and dark chocolate – into these chewy, delicious cookies for the ultimate on-the-run breakfast or snack that will truly satisfy your taste buds.
Enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast with this acai purée blended with creamy coconut milk and banana, then layered with colorful fruit and nuts.
Chia seeds are loaded with healthy omega fats, antioxidants, dietary fiber and protein. Oats are high in manganese and fiber plus they contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown to help regulate cholesterol levels. To top it off, cinnamon is helpful for blood sugar control, so you can add an extra dash, if desired.
We love breakfast frittatas here at Clean Eating, but we know that time doesn’t always permit a leisurely morning meal. Enter these scrumptious Italian-style mini frittatas with tomatoes, chicken sausage, mozzarella and basil that are baked in a muffin tin for ultra-portability.
Try these no-bake almond butter and chocolate oatmeal bars for an after-school snack that is as healthy as it is tasty!
With less than 300 calories, this classic casual cake is ready for everyday indulgence.
Both the crepe batter and the luscious strawberry sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance – simply cover and refrigerate until needed.
These savory-sweet pancakes are perfect for any meal. Meaty turkey bacon adds a punch of smoky flavor and protein. Serve with maple syrup on the side.
The juiciness of blackberries complements rich herbed yogurt and hearty barley. The Yogurt Thyme Dressing can also double as a marinade for chicken or lamb.
Try these antioxidant-rich acai bowl recipes to make a delicious and refreshing breakfast. Blend into an acai purée and top with fresh fruit, nut butters and more.
Our resident nutrition expert has the answers to your breakfast diet questions and concerns.
Blackberries and honey are combined with savory ingredients such as shallot and jalapeño for a dribble-down-your-chin kind of sauce that suits these scallion speckled fritters perfectly. Serve with sour cream on the side.
This frittata is delicious warm from the oven, at room temperature or chilled. If you can’t find frozen artichoke hearts (and don’t want to work with fresh ones), use an additional 1 cup frozen peas or 2 cups sliced zucchini.
We're celebrating the ever-versatile poached egg. Master classic eggs benedict and much more.
This classic muffin is a total crowd-pleaser, packed with sweet banana, crunchy walnuts and fragrant cinnamon. We opted for mini chocolate chips for chocolaty flavor in every single bite.
Fresh strawberries are roasted with balsamic vinegar in this French-style baked dessert.
Three flours – spelt, oat and whole-wheat pastry flour – combine to create a delicious, whole-grain crust for this fresh spring tart.