These five breakfast recipes will give you a delicious start to your day. The avocado toast with poached eggs combines healthy fats and protein on whole wheat bread, while blueberry pancakes offer a classic sweet option with fresh blueberries. The breakfast burrito is a protein-packed meal with eggs, veggies, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla. The Greek yogurt parfait layers yogurt, granola, and mixed berries for a refreshing and healthy meal, and banana walnut oatmeal combines oats, walnuts, and ripe banana for a hearty and filling breakfast.

5 Delicious Breakfast Recipes to Kickstart Your Day

1. Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

Avocado toast has become a trendy breakfast option and rightfully so. The healthy fats in avocado and protein in the poached egg make this a satisfying and delicious option.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. To poach the eggs, fill a pot with water and bring to a simmer. Add the vinegar and swirl the water.
2. Crack each egg into a small dish and then carefully pour them into the water. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness.
3. Toast the bread to desired crispiness.
4. Spread the avocado onto the toast and season with salt and pepper.
5. Top with the poached eggs and serve.

2. Blueberry Pancakes

This classic breakfast staple never fails to satisfy, especially when made with fresh blueberries.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• Butter, for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg and add the milk.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt some butter and pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
7. Serve with maple syrup and additional blueberries.

3. Breakfast Burrito

This protein-packed breakfast option will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced potatoes
• 4 eggs
• 2 tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, bell pepper, and potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
3. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Scramble the eggs with the vegetables until cooked through.
4. Divide the egg mixture between two tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
5. Roll the tortillas into burritos and serve.

4. Greek Yogurt Parfait

This refreshing and healthy breakfast option can be made the night before for an easy grab-and-go meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp. honey

Instructions:

1. In a jar or bowl, layer the Greek yogurt, granola, and mixed berries. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
2. Drizzle honey over the top.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Enjoy chilled.

5. Banana Walnut Oatmeal

This hearty breakfast option will keep you full until lunchtime with the combination of oats and walnuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 3/4 cups water or milk
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the oats and water/milk to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the oatmeal is cooked through.
2. Stir in the mashed banana, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Serve hot.