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.
Whole-wheat cinnamon raisin bread is layered with bananas and covered with an egg and milk mixture before baking. An oat crumble topping adds a touch of sweetness and texture.
These five combinations will ensure that your first and most important meal of the day serves up high-functioning nutrition.
These simple-to-make buckwheat crepes are stuffed to the brim with vegetables and cheese then baked in a luscious creamy yogurt sauce.
These flavorful, slightly sweet muffins make a low-calorie breakfast.
Orange-kissed bread pudding is topped with maple-glazed bacon for a breakfast you won’t believe is only 313 calories.
No need for an English muffin here – our poached eggs are served over roasted tomatoes with a creamy, yogurt-based hollandaise-style sauce smothered over top.
These corn muffins are ready in 40 minutes and contain only 133 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving.
Coconut flour and ricotta stand in for regular flour in these lemony pancakes, while leeks and turkey bacon add flavor and protein to this meal.
Sorghum, a gluten-free chewy whole grain, has high levels of antioxidants that may inhibit the development of type 2 diabetes.
Eating a slice of this bread may actually improve your health. Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants and oats are known to lower your cholesterol levels. So you can enjoy it guilt free.
These breakfast apple muffins are gluten-free, naturally-sweetened and delicious!
These protein-rich patties are kissed with just a touch of maple syrup and topped with fresh, sweet cinnamon-spiced apples for a meal that works equally well for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Opt for a sweet red variety of apple that will hold its shape when cooked, such as Braeburn or McIntosh.
Break out your waffle iron and try this deceptively simple meal for breakfast, brunch or an easy dinner.
No reason to deny yourself an indulgent brunch thanks to this classic and clean eggs benedict recipe.
Store-bought granola usually contains a whack of refined sugar that takes your blood sugar on a roller-coaster ride. In our recipe, we eliminate the white stuff by making our granola from scratch using quinoa, oats, coconut and applesauce. Layered with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a gluten-free breakfast that’s easy to grab and go.
Smoothies just got easier with our make-ahead packs – simply pile the ingredients into freezer bags, then when you’re ready, add to a blender with almond milk.
If you’re in the habit of grabbing a hot egg sandwich on your way to work, this is the breakfast for you. Make these burritos in advance, then wrap them up and freeze. When you wake up in the morning, simply pop one in the oven to heat while you’re getting ready, then take it with you on the go – it’s genius!
Try these amazing pumpkin-laced Clean Eating pancakes, made using whole-wheat flour or a gluten-free alternative - either way, you'll fall hard for our bacon and apple topping.
This hearty breakfast casserole, stuffed with blueberry cheesecake filling (yes, that's the clean version) is sinful to be sure, but only - believe it - 285 calories!
Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish shakshuka this comforting vegetarian entrée is perfect for any meal of the day. Serve with whole-grain pita or baguette for dipping.
Trade your oats for quinoa, the perfect base for our coconut-laced breakfast porridge topped with nuts and berries or figs.
Loaded with tasty fruit and nuts, these gluten-free squares are the perfect mid-morning snack.
Topping a dish with a poached egg is like putting a bright red bow on top of a package - it's a sure sign that something special has arrived.
Make your baked potatoes into a meal with the simple and scrumptious addition of crisp turkey bacon, garlicky sautéed spinach and a wholesome egg.
We love making breakfast from scratch, but when time is short we need to have wholesome, nutritious backup options such as these.
Precise measurements ensure these grab-and-go breakfast bars are light and delightfully chewy. We love the balance of sweet blueberries and apricots with tart cranberries, but experiment with your own favorite fruits for a personal twist.
Can't resist a cheesy, savory snack? These muffins are sinfully cheesy and portable, and they won't stain your fingertips orange!
Quick and easy morning meal options are endless and don’t require much more than what you already have in your fridge and pantry.
If you think your oatmeal has no place in the cold breakfasts of warm summer mornings, pull it back out! Cool and creamy overnight oats layered with frosty fruit purée is kind of like eating ice cream for breakfast, but with a lot less guilt.
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this simple mealtime solution is full of flavor and nutritious leafy greens – and it’s just 224 calories!
This revamped breakfast favorite, with a creamy ricotta sauce and fresh berries, tastes like the real thing – only ours are also full of satiating fiber!
This mood-boosting brew supplies 25% of your DV for potassium, hot on the heels of research indicating that diets higher in potassium and lower in sodium have a positive effect on mood.
If you're not on a regular schedule, both chicory root and prunes might be just what the doctor ordered. Chicory root has been shown to increase intestinal bacteria – which aids digestion – and prunes are more effective than fiber supplements!
The fiber in cannellini beans helps keep blood sugars on an even keel, preventing post-meal brain fog. Their iron also helps to maintain long-term memory, along with the omega-3s in flaxseeds.
If you're looking for a delicious roster of juices & smoothies to get you going each morning, we've got just what you need - no matter your taste!
This soothing juice will get you de-stressed after a long day, thanks to nutrients such as folic acid, which helps create dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure.
Perfect for time-pressed adults, this super-quick fruit-and-dairy combo can be adjusted to suit any taste: simply swap in a different variety of all-fruit jam or nuts.
When you combine seven exotic citrus fruits with the snap of mint you wind up with one of the freshest salads around, courtesy of Tosca Reno’s latest publication, The Eat-Clean Diet Vegetarian Cookbook!
Dr. Seuss' dish is all grown up! We've dropped the ham in favor of mushrooms, and ample leafy greens make this breakfast a nutritional powerhouse – with just 150 calories per serving.
This fast dessert combines winter's best grapefruit and pomegranate, so you'll be able to whip it up in minutes by letting the seasonal fruits' fresh flavors shine.
Although Scottish cooks use oats in every conceivable culinary scenario, most Americans tend to think of the cereal grain as merely a breakfast food. But the classic morning option is ideal in savory settings like our seafood hash.
With more fiber and less fat than your typical deli bagel with cream cheese and lox, this pocket still delivers savory speedy satisfaction. Protein-rich pouched or canned salmon in lieu of the traditional smoked and cured variety kicks loads of sodium and nitrites out of the picture.
Chocolate protein powder and cacao powder give our shake two times the flavor – a rich dose of chocolate with a hint of mint.
An insatiable craving for a moist, sweet slice of zucchini bread sent this reader to the kitchen to try her hand at creating her own clean version. The result: a delicious apple zucchini bread loaf.
One of the poster-children for antioxidants, sweet blueberries lend a burst of color to classic banana bread, while walnuts give each tender slice a textural kick.
To choose an acorn squash, look for an unblemished fruit that's heavy for its size. If possible, buy one or two more than you'll need for this recipe: The winter squash is truly versatile and can be baked in the oven, sauteed, steamed, mashed of pureed for a seasonal soup.
Tosca Reno's yogurt cheese recipe, plus how to use it in low-fat creamy dips and decadent dessert toppings - all totally clean.
We've topped cumin-rubbed corn tortillas with mozzarella and scrambled eggs, then piled high a mixture of black beans, avocado, crunchy poblano chiles and a splash of lime for an intensely flavorful and textured start to your day.
We got this surprising sandwich recipe from Nadia G., host of Cooking channel's Bitchin' Kitchen. It pairs fig jam, caramelized onions and egg for a satisfying meal that's tangy, sweet and filling.
Make room for spring's bounty by finishing off winter's remaining roots, including red potato, sweet potato and parsnip, topped with protein from a poached egg.
This decadent recipe attracted an army of clean-eating enthusiasts - just look at the ooey-gooey buns you get for 145 calories! Freeze a batch for Sunday morning treats.
Mighty little sunflower seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of developing asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. That and their great taste are why we chose to feature them in this clean granola recipe.
Bloody Mary fans will love this hearty drink, especially if you spike it with a dash of Worcestershire sauce or some horseradish!
Give your porridge a postmodern twist - oat bran is as creamy and satisfying as polenta and is the perfect base for this savory porridge that is packed with some of the season's veggies.
Frittatas are the quintessential quick meal and perfect any time of day. Try this spinach frittata tonight with a simple green salad, then munch on leftovers tomorrow morning with a side of oatmeal or in a tortilla for a wholesome lunch.
This reader came up with an easy morning meal option that's versatile enough to allow you to pop in your own favorite produce.
Steam it, roast it, mash it, bake it. The purple sweet potato is a versatile root veggie, which Okinawans make into everything from tempura to ice cream and can be served sweet or savory.
At just 269 calories per pair, these inventive quiches with their crisp potato crusts make for brunch fare that's as impressive to the eyes as it is to your waistline.
This Middle Eastern dish traditionally consists of eggs poached in a tomato-based broth. To further enhance your satisfaction, we've added artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and potatoes, still keeping the total time at 40 minutes! Try it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Light as air and filled with our Greek-inspired blend, it's hard to believe that 4 of these flaky breakfast bites are only 214 calories!
These surprisingly light flapjacks are free of gluten and make perfect use of summer's sweet peaches!
Eating a slice of our moist, slow-cooker pumpkin bread may actually improve your energy, thanks to its hearty dose of potassium.
Don't pay in pounds because you want a delightfully decadent brunch! These waffles are also delicious topped with low-fat ricotta and fresh berries.
Pancakes need not be confined to breakfast. These buckwheat dessert cakes, peppered with antioxidant-rich blueberries, stay moist (and flavorful) with the help of ricotta and orange juice.
These Asian-infused breakfast patties have enough bite for Sunday morning breakfast or brunch-worthy entertaining, but their eight-minute time frame also makes them a go-to for any hectic weekday morning!
We've come up with an easy way to coat and cook your French toast while controlling calories significantly.
The UK's "eggy bread" and France's pain perdu is a family favorite worldwide. Clean Eating decided to give it a fresh twist by cutting the bread into smaller sticks to make portion control fun and easy!
Our reader's convenient turkey cups are full of protein to fuel you for the day, whether you eat them as a snack on Saturday morning or serve the pretty packages atop half an English muffin for brunch.
These grab-and-go breakfast turnovers, brimming with protein and colorful veggies, can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 months. So now you won't have an excuse for not eating breakfast!
If you thought baking your own bread was too difficult, this light and easy clean eating whole wheat bread recipe will make a convert of you. Eric Pater, our Success Story champ and chef at City Cafe in Rochester, Minnesota, created this recipe that you can store in your arsenal for years to come.
Instead of the traditional ham or bacon topping, portobello mushrooms are called upon to provide a meaty texture and a rich, woodsy flavor.
The soufflé has a reputation for being fussy, but the truth is that anyone can whip up this impressive dish. With reduced egg yolks and just a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, this soufflé also fits comfortably into your healthy lifestyle.
Infused with sweet maple syrup and aromatic cinnamon, this bowl is packed with wholesome ingredients and is a cinch to make.
Hearty and creamy, this recipe can be made using leftover potato wedges for an even easier dish.
Get that awesome sweet 'n' savory flavor combination with our apple topping, or keep it savory with a few strips of turkey bacon, salsa and a dollop of low-fat sour cream!