I run into two problems with breakfast: too much sugar and not enough produce. Whether it’s cake-like muffins, cereal stuffed with sugar, or egg dishes that hit the fat and protein very heavily, breakfast can be a challenge. These dishes all earn three Guiding Stars, meaning they provide the most nutrition. They will help your bring more color and less sugar to the beginning of your day.
Melissa’s Green Breakfast Smoothie
It tastes like peanut butter and banana. It’s got plenty of dietary fiber, iron, protein, and fat to fill you up and get your day going in the right direction. Tip: feel free to add a little cocoa powder.
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Berry Breakfast Bowl
Fruit, chia, nuts, milk. It’s simple, but packed with favor, texture, and nutrition.
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Spiced Lentils with Eggs
Make the lentils ahead and reheat all week, served with a freshly cooked egg. Perfection, and just what your eggs are asking for.
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Monster Muffins
The time of year is always right for these monstrously good muffins. They’re sweetened only with fruit, so don’t expect a cake-like sweetness, but they’re perfect for an everyday snack.
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Pumpkin Blender Waffles
Four ingredients, a blender, and the amount of time it takes your waffle iron to cook a waffle: that’s all these need. It shouldn’t work, but it really, really does.
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