I'm SO Not A Morning Person, But These Energy-Boosting Breakfasts Get Me Out Of Bed
Give the snooze button a break.
If you’re anything like me, no matter how much sleep you get, it’s still difficult to not snooze the alarm at least twice (okay, maybe three times) in the morning. While a cup of coffee is a necessity to give me a morning boost, there’s one thing that is guaranteed to provide the lasting energy I need: a filling, energizing breakfast. While I love a classic bagel or cinnamon roll, when I need to stay awake throughout the day, there are certain recipes I turn to with ingredients that are guaranteed to give me an energy boost.
There are many dietitian-approved ingredients that will not only help you keep up your energy throughout the day, but can also provide other nutritional benefits. I’ve included some of our favorite, most Delish breakfast recipes that highlight these stamina-boosting ingredients, including but not limited to: bananas, sweet potatoes, eggs, oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, avocado, and MORE. Enjoy them all year long, or anytime you find yourself dragging yourself out of bed.
Blended Overnight Oats
When it comes to easy, nutritious, make-ahead breakfasts, overnight oats always deliver. Then blended overnight oats started to pop up on our TikTok feeds, and we needed to see if they lived up to the hype. And did they ever! Blending the ingredients together gives the finished recipe a thick, almost pudding-like texture. Sliced bananas, crunchy peanuts, cacao nibs, and more honey complete this magical breakfast moment.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy, even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you, we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving. With cottage cheese, eggs, and your favorite mix-ins, these bites are a boost of energy on the go.
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls
If you're a savory breakfast fanatic, then you're probably familiar with a huevos rancheros-style meal: refried beans on lightly crisp tortillas, fried eggs, salsa, and cotija. It’s originally a simple protein-and carb-based breakfast for farmers, hence the name “huevos rancheros.” We love finding ways to play with this classic breakfast (like in our casserole version), and our new obsession is this breakfast bowl version, packed with nutritious diced sweet potato.
Chia Pudding
Not only do chia seeds pack in the health benefits, but once mixed with milk and refrigerated, they turn into the most delicious, creamy pudding that only requires 5 minutes of prep time. Your fridge does all the work for you; take it out in the morning, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy for a healthy breakfast, an energizing snack, or the easiest dessert!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
If you're looking for the crispiest sweet potato hash without the requisite oil to get there in a stovetop pan, then look no further: the air fryer is here to save the day. (Or at least breakfast.) Alongside the cubes of tender, nutritious sweet potato, you'll mix in red bell pepper to draw savory notes out from each bite, while a shower of dill and sliced scallions add fresh flavor.
Get the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash recipe.
Copycat Chobani Yogurt Protein Drink
Getting all your protein in doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting nightmare—these protein-packed, 5-minute copycat Chobani yogurt drinks will help you start the day off feeling full, focused, and fiscally responsible. We went with our three favorite fruit flavors—strawberries 'n' cream, mixed berry vanilla, and peaches 'n' cream—but the yogurt base is completely customizable to whatever fruit combination you have on hand. And the best part? These are super-easy to batch and sip on all week long.
Frittata
There is no limit to what you can add to a frittata. It's a versatile breakfast that can handle most things you throw at it, and our recipe has all the tips and tricks to getting a fluffy-centered, crispy-edged frittata every time.
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No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
Just because you're serving a crowd doesn't mean you can't enjoy a nutritious, energy-packed breakfast. This no-bake fruit and granola tart combines a granola base with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a filling, satisfying breakfast that will keep you going all day long.
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Cinnamon Roll Power Bites
These "power balls" are exactly what they sound like: perfect little bites of energy that will satisfy that sweet craving. Medjool dates are paired with warm cinnamon, almond butter, cashews, oats, vanilla, and a dash of salt to make these breakfast-worthy bites. All ingredients come together in just 10 minutes to form sweet, soft, chewy balls that are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.
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Copycat Acai Playa Bowl
This copycat is identical to Playa Bowls's most popular flavor with sweetened blended frozen acai, fresh bananas, sliced strawberries, shredded coconut, blueberry flax granola, and a hearty drizzle of melted Nutella to top it all off. It’s the perfect pick for a big, fiber-packed breakfast.
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Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowl
Both cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs provide the protein for these bowls that work for a filling, savory breakfast. Simply spoon a serving of cottage cheese into a bowl and top with all of those quintessential Mediterranean vegetables—we went for a Greek salad, but anything goes.
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