It's the most important meal of the day, dudes. Keep little minds sharp and bellies full until lunch with these nutrient-dense breakfast recipes.
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Things get a little fancy (but not fussy) with this brekkie sandwich. Dollop storebought tomato bruschetta on your butter-toasted English muffin, add ham, cheese, spinach and nice drippy egg. Get the recipe: Egg-in-a-Hole Breakfast Sandwich
Photo: Erik PutzFuel up with a cutie power bar. These ones pack a punch with dried blueberries, flax and sunflower seeds, almonds and wheat germ. Get the recipe: Blueberry Power Bars
Photo: Erik PutzSay yes to a grain bowl at breakfast. This one packs a triple protein punch, with quinoa, black beans and egg. Get the recipe: Rancheros Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Photo: Erik PutzA rich, savoury rice porridge, congee fills bellies up good. The recipe brings all the flavours: squash, ground pork, corn and green onions. Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Breakfast Congee
Photo: Erik PutzEnergizing chia seeds come out to play in this cool bowl. Top with berries and granola. Get the recipe: Raspberry Chia Smoothie Bowl
Photo: Erik PutzThe secret ingredient in this genius recipe is eggs, which are cooked slowly with the oats to create a creamy, custardy (and protein-rich) wonder. Peanut butter can be easily swapped for a different nut or seed butter. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam Oatmeal
Photo: Roberto CarusoAnything goes with this simple omelette. Invite all your wilting veggies and don’t forget to top with plenty of cheese—it’s the best way to start your day. Get the recipe: Kitchen Sink Cheese Omelette
Slay the day with a healthy dose of greens in your belly. Vanilla kefir is blended with avocado, green apple and spinach. Toss in some hemp hearts for an added boost. Get the recipe: Green Dream Smoothie
Photo: Erik PutzThis is the closest thing we’ve got to a breakfast burrito. Eggs and refried beans will give you pep all day, while salsa, avocado and cheese make it the most delicious. Get the recipe: Campfire Huevos Rancheros
Photo: Roberto CarusoHave you made chia seed pudding yet? Take a few minutes to throw it together at night, and let those fibre-, good fat- and protein-rich seeds absorb all that liquid while you sleep. Get the recipe: Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Photo: Maya VisnyeiProtein on-the-go: Yogurt and fruit. Whip up a few on the weekend to combat tough mornings. Get the recipe: Kiwi Yogurt Cups
Photo: Roberto CarusoGo crustless with this tasty ham-and-veggie dish. Get the recipe: Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Popeye eats spinach for a reason. Throw some egg on a bed of greens, add some Swiss cheese for class and you’re winning the breakfast game. No hunger pangs till lunch. Get the recipe: Breakfast Wrap
Photo: Maya VisnyeiThree little ingredients, that’s all: Banana, eggs and oats. Couldn't be easier. Get the recipe: Three-Ingredient Pancakes
Photo: Erik PutzThis isn’t your typical fast food breakfast sandwich. It’s handmade heaven over here with a DIY biscuit (it’s got energy-boosting flax!), a tasty turkey sausage patty and a veggie-packed mini omelette sitting pretty on top. Make ahead and wrap them individually in wax paper for breakfast on-the-go. Get the recipe: Breakfast Confetti Slider
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.