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Meal prep just got easier with these make-ahead breakfast recipes. With seasonal ingredients like apple, cinnamon, cranberry and chocolate, these morning meals perfectly encapsulate the cozy and comforting flavors of fall. From our 5-star High-Protein Apple & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats to our set-and-forget Slow Cooker Oatmeal, these breakfast recipes are sure to become the highlight of your morning.

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Cinnamon-Pear Overnight Oats

These cozy spiced-pear overnight oats feature tender cinnamon-maple sautéed pears folded into creamy oats with crunchy pecans and chia seeds. A touch of Greek-style yogurt adds tang, while vanilla and cinnamon bring warmth. They’re perfect for make-ahead breakfasts throughout the week, and make a refreshing alternative to cooked oatmeal.

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Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oats

Just like your favorite fall pie, the warm flavors from cinnamon and vanilla combine in these apple-cinnamon baked oats. Baked oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for busy fall mornings—you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week. Whole milk adds to the creaminess, but you can swap it out for a nondairy alternative if you prefer.

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Blueberry-Cashew Oat Bars

These no-bake blueberry-cashew bars with oats make a wholesome grab-and-go snack or breakfast. A chewy oat base is mixed with chopped cashews for crunch and cashew butter for creaminess. Dried blueberries add a burst of fruity flavor in every bite, while a touch of nutmeg brings warmth. They’re easy to make and hold together well for packing in lunches or stashing in your bag. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.

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Chocolate–Banana Bread Baked Oats

These Chocolate–Banana Bread Baked Oats offer all the cozy flavors of banana bread in a warm, spoonable breakfast. Mashed ripe banana adds natural sweetness, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips bring on the rich, chocolaty flavors. It’s easy to prep ahead and reheat throughout the week for a satisfying morning bite. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of yogurt or nut butter for extra creaminess.

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High-Protein Chocolate Muffins

These chocolate protein muffins are a delicious way to fuel your day. Made by blending cottage cheese into the batter, these muffins pack a serious protein punch without sacrificing flavor. Cocoa powder is at the heart of the rich chocolaty flavor, while mashed banana delivers natural sweetness. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go.

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High-Protein Apple & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These apple–peanut butter overnight oats make a satisfying breakfast that you can prep and enjoy throughout the week. Creamy peanut butter and Greek-style yogurt add plenty of protein, while chopped apples bring natural sweetness and crunch. Rolled oats soak up all the flavors overnight for a perfectly creamy texture by morning.

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High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding

If you want an energizing breakfast, turn to this High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding. Chia seeds create a thick, creamy texture while delivering fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Peanut butter adds flavor and plant-based protein and is balanced by the deep cocoa notes. Prep it the night before, and you’ll have a ready-to-eat breakfast that’s both nourishing and delicious.

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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

This high-protein breakfast casserole is the best way to start your day, packed with eggs, cottage cheese and veggies. Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and increases the protein content without overpowering the flavor. Earthy mushrooms, bell pepper and sautéed kale bring flavor to every bite. Enjoy it warm or reheat slices throughout the week for a satisfying, veggie-filled breakfast.

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Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

Here’s an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency.

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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins taste like they came straight from a bakery, but with a healthy twist! Nutty almond and coconut flours replace all-purpose flour, which helps lower carbs. A bit of brown sugar and applesauce add a touch of sweetness. Make these ahead for an easy grab-and-go breakfast for the week.

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Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

These fiber-rich cranberry cheesecake overnight oats will transform your breakfast into something special. Combining the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake, these oats offer a delicious start to your day.

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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

These oatmeal breakfast cookies are a must-have start to your day that’s both satisfying and delicious. Packed with oats, walnuts and chocolate chips, these cookies provide a healthy boost of fiber and energy to keep you fueled throughout the morning. They’re perfect for busy mornings, easy to grab on the go, and a tasty way to begin your day.

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Apple Pie Breakfast Pastry

This apple pie breakfast pastry is the perfect way to start your day. With a flaky crust made from puff pastry, it offers a bakery-quality experience at home, filled with a warm, spiced apple filling that captures the essence of classic apple pie. To achieve the flakiest, most tender crust, make sure to keep the puff pastry cold while you work.

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Looking for some simple yet flavorful lunches? These recipes have no more than five ingredients (excluding staples like salt, pepper, and oil) for an easy yet nourishing midday meal. They are all lower in calories yet high in protein and/or fiber to help support weight loss and keep you satisfied longer. Try options like our Cheese Dreams with Tomatoes or our Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette for a delicious lunch that will help you reach your nutrition goals.

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Cheese Dreams with Tomatoes

Cheese Dreams are nostalgic open-faced cheesy toasts—simple, satisfying and perfect for lunch. This version is inspired by a family favorite: juicy tomato slices layered under melted Cheddar cheese on crisp whole-wheat toast.

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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided into small lidded containers for a week of delicious lunches. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving. or in the morning before packing your lunch to go.

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English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives

This pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty—it's great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch.

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Orange-Mango Smoothie

The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, making this smoothie a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.

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Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast

Herbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-face sandwich. Simple, quick and flavorful, it makes a great option for an easy lunch.

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Meal-Prep Vegan Lettuce Wraps

For this healthy lunch idea, we swap the traditional warm filling with a cold plant-based bean salad loaded with fresh herbs and lemon. Topping each lettuce leaf with a little quinoa before adding the filling helps to keep the wrap from getting soggy.

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Zucchini Noodles with Quick Turkey Bolognese

Forgo regular pasta (and most of the carbs) for spiralized zucchini "noodles" in these make-ahead meals. The zoodles quickly turn tender-crisp as the veggie-packed Bolognese warms in the microwave.

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Creamy Orange Peel Smoothie

This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health, packed with fiber to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor.

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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

Pack this sandwich for a delicious five-ingredient lunch. Healthy-fat-filled avocado gets mashed into a creamy, silky spread that is schmeared onto toasty nutty multigrain bread. Protein-rich chicken is layered with juicy antioxidant-rich tomato to make one satisfying sandwich.

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Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing

Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry.

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Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame

The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

This high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Using pre-shredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas cuts down on prep time, making this tasty lunch convenient and satisfying.

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

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Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna

This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don't need to massage or cook it to make it tender.

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!

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Couscous & Chickpea Salad

Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.

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Berry-Kefir Smoothie

Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie.

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Marinara Meat Sauce Topped Baked Potato

Break out of your pasta routine by subbing in a baked potato in this simple and satisfying dinner for one.

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Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.

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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

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Eggs often are touted as an easy and nutritious breakfast, but they aren’t the only option! These tasty breakfast recipes are lower in saturated fat, sodium, carbohydrates and calories to meet our parameters for a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern. From frosty smoothies, creamy overnight oats and savory toasts, there’s an egg-free dish to suit every palate. Try dishes like our High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding and our Slow-Cooker Oatmeal for a nourishing morning meal that will support healthy blood sugar levels

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Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake

Soy milk and strained (Greek-style) yogurt provide a solid protein base for this protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar.

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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

This healthy breakfast is loaded with chia seeds that soak up a dreamy blend of almond milk and blueberries as it chills overnight, transforming it into a thick, creamy pudding. A swirl of peanut butter and strained (Greek-style) yogurt add more creaminess along with protein.

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High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie

This high-protein smoothie is a bright and refreshing drink that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the tropical richness of mangoes. A scoop of protein powder and strained (Greek-style) yogurt make this smoothie a satisfying breakfast. Using unflavored protein powder allows the natural fruit flavors to shine.

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Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

With a little prep the night before, you can wake up to a warm and creamy pot of oatmeal that’s ready to serve a crowd (or just yourself for the week). Whether you enjoy this overnight oatmeal as is or with your favorite toppings, you’ll be a breakfast rock star, all before your first sip of coffee.

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Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait

This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.

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BLT Breakfast Sandwich

This open-face sandwich is a delicious way to start your day. Turkey bacon provides savory flavor and crunch while keeping fat and calories in check. Country-style whole-wheat bread (or sourdough) often comes without added sugars, making it the best choice here.

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Peanut-Ginger Tofu Scramble

A favorite among our EatingWell editors, this vegan breakfast scramble features crispy tofu that is perfectly coated in a peanut ginger sauce.Add the tofu off the heat for the creamiest texture.

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Copycat Dunkin’ Avocado Toast

This copycat Dunkin’ avocado toast is inspired by the popular menu item. We love the flavors of creamy, mashed avocado spread over a slice of toasted sourdough bread, topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and texture. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the original without having to leave your house!

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High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soy milk, which leads to 18 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.

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Cottage Cheese Toast

This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning. We’ve added six variations, both sweet and savory, perfect for kick-starting your morning or powering through the afternoon.

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High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

This savory breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 18 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.

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Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast

Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado.

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Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy, with a velvety texture thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid.

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Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight Oats

Tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert, serves as flavor inspiration for these overnight oats. Instant espresso powder adds a touch of bitterness to the dish, which gets balanced by the sweetness of the maple syrup. A dusting of cocoa powder on top serves as a nod to the dessert's iconic look.

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Berry-Orange Chia Pudding

Chia seeds, a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, are combined with creamy coconut milk, berries and orange juice that adds subtle sweetness and tang.

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Baked Oatmeal with Pears

This comforting baked oatmeal is perfect for cozy weekend mornings and doubles as a make-ahead breakfast that you can meal-prep for healthy grab-and-go meals all week.

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Banana-Mango Smoothie

Start your day with a flavorful fruit smoothie. This smoothie is as delicious as breakfast, but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty dessert.

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Coconut-Mango Oats

Give plain oats a makeover with this quick, five-minute breakfast idea. Adding just a bit of toasted coconut, some vanilla extract and fresh (or frozen) mango provides plenty of flavor.

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