Quick and healthy breakfast recipes
Homemade Low-Fat Granola
Quick, simple and healthy, this versatile granola is more than just a
breakfast cereal: add dried fruit for a portable snack, or combine with
yogurt and berries for an amazing parfait.
Apricot and Pecan Muffins
Packed with fresh fruit and nuts, and delicately spiced with cinnamon,
these homemade apricot and pecan muffins are lower in fat and sugar
than store-bought muffins, and contain no trans fats or preservatives.
Muesli with Strawberries and Hazelnuts
The original recipe for this nutritious breakfast cereal was developed
more than a century ago, by Dr. Bircher-Benner at his clinic in Zurich.
The technique of soaking the cereal, here using milk, makes the muesli
easier to eat and digest.
Fresh Fruit Muesli
Fresh muesli, moist from soaking and rich with juicy fruit, is a
revelation to those who have only eaten dried muesli. It has the
consistency of oatmeal with the freshness of raw ingredients. This
fresh fruit muesli makes a satisfying way to start the day.
Apple Spice Muffins
Craving some freshly baked goods? Make these fruity muffins in just 15 minutes.
Cherry-Oatmeal Muffins
Dried cherries add flavour to these muffins, a great portable snack or breakfast idea.
Banana and Mango Shake
A thick banana-flavoured milk shake with a tropical touch, this will
appeal to children and adults alike. It is an ideal drink for busy
breakfast times as it is packed with nourishment and very quick to
prepare.
Summer Berry Muffins
Fresh summer berries add delicious flavour, colour and nutrition to
these tempting berry muffins. They are best fresh from the oven, but
are also good once cooled—an ideal addition to a lunchbox, or for
breakfast on the go.
Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This is a satisfying, antioxidant-rich smoothie that will keep the hunger away for hours.
Banana Cinnamon Muffins
These delicious, moist muffins with a crunchy sweet topping are low in
fat and contain bananas, oat bran, soy milk and soy flour—all
beneficial for anyone eating for a healthy heart. Enjoy them warm at
breakfast or at morning coffee.
Fruity Vegetable Muffins
Not only do grated vegetables and dried fruit add food value and
flavour to these muffins, but they also make them deliciously moist.
Unlike many other kinds, these vegetable muffins are not too sweet, so
they are as good in a packed lunch or as a snack.
Country Berry Smoothie
Serve up this berry smoothie for a quick, light breakfast.
Breakfast Muffins
Muffins are perfect for breakfast, providing the energy boost the body
needs to start the day. This particular breakfast muffin recipe is
packed full of good ingredients that add fibre, vitamins and minerals,
too.
Worth-the-time healthy breakfast recipes
Lima Beans and Bacon on Toast
Here’s a new version of beans on toast, combining creamy lima beans
with crisp bacon, cottage cheese and mustard. Accompanied by a fresh
salad, this makes a fabulous meal that is ready to serve in about 15
minutes.
Noodle-Stuffed Thai Omelette
For these delectable chili-flavoured Thai omelettes, the eggs are
whisked with cornstarch to give them a slightly firmer texture,
suitable for folding around a colourful filling of stir-fried rice
noodles and vegetables.
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict traditionally uses ham or bacon and a rich butter sauce.
Here, a yogurt and chive hollandaise sauce contrasts with the richness
of poached eggs and lean prosciutto, to make a lighter, but equally
special version.
Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Spelt (pictured)
Bring your family together on the weekend with homemade pancakes that
blend the best flavours of Canada’s changing seasons: crisp, sweet
apples and real maple syrup.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This milk-enriched fruity loaf tastes good plain or can be served
spread with a little honey or jam. It’s also wonderful toasted for
breakfast, when the gentle aroma of warm cinnamon makes a soothing
start to the day.
Eggs Florentine
The term “Florentine” in a recipe title indicates that the dish uses
spinach. This updated version of the classic eggs Florentine uses a
sauce thickened with cornstarch rather than a butter and flour roux.
Serve with whole-wheat toast.
Bagels
These little bread rings are delicious teamed with savoury fillings
such as smoked salmon and a soft cheese, or egg and salad. The double
cooking method gives bagels their unique softness and slightly chewy
crust.
Herbed French Toast with Mushrooms
Give breakfast or brunch a new twist with this savoury version of
French toast. Triangles of bread are dipped into a fresh herb and egg
mixture, then fried until crisp and golden. Serve herbed French toast
with mushrooms and lean bacon.
Egg-White Omelette with Spinach
A delicious basic omelette minus the fat and cholesterol—that’s the
kind of recipe every health-conscious cook needs. To make this
egg-white omelette even more delicious, you can embellish the dish in
creative, savoury ways with simple fillings.
Caramelized Banana Crumpets
Forget about smothering toasted crumpets in butter; this low-fat
topping is yummy and much healthier. Mashed bananas are mixed with
ricotta and spices and piled onto crumpet fingers, then drizzled with
honey and broiled.
Blueberry Popovers with Berry Salad
Similar to Yorkshire puddings, popovers are a much-loved treat, and the
sweet version here is perfect for breakfast or brunch. The batter is
baked, and the blueberry popovers are served with sweet, fresh berries
to add extra vitamin C.
Waffle with Glazed Nectarines
Waffles aren’t just for weekends any more! You can dig into this hot
breakfast any weekday morning. Light and simple ingredients and plenty
of juicy glazed nectarines make these wonderful waffles a heart-healthy
way to start the day.
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