Whether or not you’re big into breakfast, starting the day right nutrition-wise is certainly a boon to your health, in addition to enjoying consistent energy and focus during the hours that follow. In fact, research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that eating a high-fat breakfast, followed by a balanced lunch and low-fat dinner, may be the key to keeping your waistline trim.
The 21 recipes ahead feature protein-rich breakfasts full of healthy fats that will act as an alarm clock for your metabolism to get it burning fat all day long. Oh, and P.S., they’re pretty easy on the taste buds too.
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Eggs
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows This once villainized breakfast stalwart is actually a little orb of good fat and disease-fighting nutrients.
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Simple Greek quinoa omelets
Image Credit: Half Baked Harvest This hearty omelet filled with classic Greek flavors is perfect for those with bigger appetites.
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Huevos rancheros
Image Credit: Marla Meredith This twist on a classic Mexican egg breakfast is jam-packed with black beans, goat cheese, veggies and spices.
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Italian baked eggs
Image Credit: Damn Delicious Dip some crusty bread into this simple comfort food bake of eggs, marinara, cheese and Italian seasonings.
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Avocado
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Avocados are a source of good-for-you fats and a sugar-free source of fiber.
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Fancy avocado toast
Image Credit: A Beautiful Plate Lemon- and spice-infused avocado on toast topped with a runny egg takes all of five minutes on a busy workday.
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Egg, avocado & salsa breakfast bowl
Image Credit: This Homemade Life Fresh pico adds a flavorful punch to a bowl of greens, eggs and avocado slices.
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Avocado & egg breakfast skillet
Image Credit: Very Breakfast Avocado-egg skillet features juicy cherry tomatoes and sunflower and pumpkin seeds for a playful texture.
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Nuts & seeds
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Nuts and seeds contain beneficial fats and other nutrients that are good for your brain, heart and waistline.
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Cinnamon-walnut-date shake
Image Credit: Salt & Wind Shake up your breakfast routine with a drinkable breakfast loaded with walnuts, dates and cinnamon.
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Healthy breakfast cookies
Image Credit: The Endless Meal Healthy(!) breakfast cookies let you start your day with a double dose of nuts plus chocolate, coconut and more.
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Berry-yogurt-oat smoothie
Image Credit: Curious Nut Get a blast of berry goodness supplemented by nuts and chia seeds in this berry-yogurt-oat smoothie.
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Pork
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Even fattier cuts of this protein contain essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, choline or iron.
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Prosciutto egg cups with pesto
Image Credit: A Beautiful Plate These sweet little prosciutto egg cups balance the salty cured meat with the herbaceousnesss of pesto.
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Cheesy ham & asparagus quiche
Image Credit: The Creative Bite This decadent quiche of ham, eggs, asparagus and Parmesan can be made ahead for meals all week.
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Breakfast chimichangas
Image Credit: Half Baked Harvest The spice of chorizo and jalapeños in this fried burrito are foiled by creamy avocado crema and salty cheese.
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Beef
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Beef gets a bad rap in the age of lean meats, but it's chock-full of a number of vital vitamins and minerals.
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Steak and eggs with roasted asparagus
Image Credit: Inspired Taste Try the classic American farmer's breakfast of steak and eggs with a New York strip or rib-eye for even more fat.
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Ground beef, eggs and avocado breakfast bowl
Image Credit: The Healthy Foodie This Paleo breakfast of ground beef, eggs and avocado gets a blast of brininess from black olives.
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Corned beef hash eggs Benedict
Image Credit: Spoon Fork Bacon Bursting with salt and spice, corned beef on an English muffin is topped with a runny egg and hollandaise sauce.
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Salmon
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Salmon for breakfast? Yes you can — it's packed with omega-3s and other good-for-you vitamins and minerals.
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Crispy smoked salmon & fried egg stack
Image Credit: Cafe Delites The flavors and textures in this crispy-fried salmon, avocado and egg on toast will make you give cereal the boot.
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Smoked salmon eggs Benedict
Image Credit: Damn Delicious Topped with rich sauce, the smoked salmon in this eggs Benedict is a great sub for ham for halal and kosher eaters.
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Blintzes with lox & egg
Image Credit: What Jew Wanna Eat Filled with herbed cream cheese and topped with lox, these blintzes prove everything's better with a runny egg.
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Hummus
Image Credit: Getty/Design: Michaela Early/SheKnows Hummus is packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fat and plenty of other vitamins and minerals.
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Avocado & hummus breakfast bowls
Image Credit: Sweet Remedy Avocado and garlicky hummus are mixed and topped with salty bacon and scrambled eggs.
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Sunny side-up egg & hummus breakfast pizza
Image Credit: Strictly Delicious Schmear a pita with hummus and top with your fave breakfast meats and veggies and a sunny side-up egg.
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Hummus and veggie breakfast bowls
Image Credit: Gimme Some Oven This mother of all breakfast bowls is loaded with hummus, avocado, eggs and greens.
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