Starting your day with a good meal gives you the energy you need to hit the ground running and power through your projects. Studies show that eating a balanced breakfast can mean more focus, less irritability, and reduced likelihood of a brutal mid-morning blood sugar crash. So whether you like your breakfast sweet, savory, portable, or plant-based, we’ve got you covered with six breakfast ideas to make any morning a good one. 

6 breakfasts that are better than the coffee truck

1. The best oatmeal 

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Why we love it: Oats are easy to cook, filling, and a good source of fiber and magnesium— it’s no wonder dieticians have named oatmeal one of the best choices for breakfast. But with an unexpected step that elevates an old breakfast favorite, this recipe ain’t your grandma’s oatmeal (no offense, nana). 

Containing just a handful of ingredients, the Best Oatmeal is deceptively simple. The twist comes from toasting the oats in a bit of butter or coconut oil first, which brings out their nutty flavor and gives the finished dish a texture that’s fluffy, not mushy. Add water, milk, and a pinch of salt, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in minutes. 

This is a great dish to make ahead and eat throughout the week, adding different fruits, spices, nut butters, or jams, for a different flavor each day.   

2. Instant egg and cheese bake

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Why we love it: Mornings are rushed and grabbing breakfast on the go is quick and easy, we get it. But with 19 grams of protein, five minutes of cooking time, and virtually no cleanup, this tasty breakfast might just convince you to skip the drive-thru (or the good ol’ coffee truck).

The Instant Egg and Cheese Bake features a classic combo of spinach, eggs, and cheddar cheese, served with a warm corn tortilla. Microwaving everything in a ramekin means your breakfast is ready in a flash and you only have one dirty dish to wash (well, two, if you count the cheese grater). Add your favorite hot sauce or a handful of chili peppers if you like your breakfast with a little spice.

3. Chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie

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Why we love it: If you have trouble eating first thing in the morning but don’t want to head to the job site on an empty stomach, a smoothie is a great choice. It’s also perfect if you aren’t the most confident cook—it doesn’t get much easer than throwing things in a blender.

To make this yummy chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie, blend cocoa powder, greek yogurt, milk, honey, peanut butter, and a frozen banana. Within seconds, you’ll have a breakfast that will satisfy your sweet tooth while delivering a whopping 28 grams of protein. 

4. Avocado toast

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Why we love it: Once blamed for being the reason some millennials can’t afford to buy a house, we think avocado toast is the perfect savory breakfast in any economy. Avocados are great for reducing arthritis and inflammation and this recipe is also chock-full of potassium, fiber, and vitamin A.  

Avocado toast has dozens of different variations, but this is a great, simple recipe using mashed avocado, sourdough bread, and garlic. An optional drizzle of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil finishes the toast with fresh flavor, and a sprinkle of chili flakes or crumbled feta is a nice addition, too.

Pro tip: Soft or hard boil an egg and add it to the top of your toast for an extra protein boost!

5. The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

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Why we love it: Filling, flavorful, and even a little fancy, this is the kind of sandwich you’ll be dreaming of long after you’ve licked the last croissant flake from your fingers. 

The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich combines soft scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, fresh guacamole, and pepper jack cheese on a toasted croissant to create a truly decadent start to your day. Top it with basil butter garlic sauce and you’d think you were enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch. 

This recipe does take a little longer to prepare (15 minutes, plus time to make the guacamole and sauce) but you could trim off a few minutes by making the bacon, guac, and sauce the night before. 

6. Make-ahead breakfast burritos

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Why we love it: This filling breakfast option can be made in bulk ahead of time and frozen, meaning you won’t have to cook from scratch in the morning—just reheat and eat. This burrito is also easy to customize for plant-based diets by using black beans instead of ham, and omitting the cheese, eggs, and sour cream (or swap them for plant-based alternatives), 

To make these easy breakfast burritos just scramble eggs, ham, sour cream, cheese, and mushrooms in a frying pan, then add ¼ of this mixture to each 10-inch flour tortilla. Roll each burrito in parchment paper before putting it in a large zip top bag and freezing for up to a month. Breakfast has never been easier.

Have a go-to breakfast you want to share? We’d love to drool over it. Drop us a comment and let us know!