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Healthy Breakfast Ideas From the Community

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:16:57 PDT

If you're looking for breakfast inspiration, then you've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorite new recipes from the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group.

If you're entertaining a large party, then cooking up a healthy breakfast enchilada casserole is an easy way to feed the crowd.

With a decadent name like upside-down banana-bread pancakes with maple cream, who would have guessed this recipe is oil-, sugar-, and gluten-free? Not us.

Gluten-free doughnuts with berry frosting cream? You don't have to ask us twice.

The Right Way to Eat Breakfast For Weight Loss

Leta Shy — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:24:46 PDT

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because of so many reasons. But you need to make sure that you're doing it right. If you're trying to maintain or lose weight, here are some things to consider when enjoying your first meal of the day.

Eat it soon: Studies have found that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, and not only that, it can help ensure that you don't feel so starved later, you make bad eating choices for lunch or dinner. To take advantage of your body's fat-burning potential, try to eat breakfast soon after waking up.

Go for filling: Stay away from foods that can lead to a midmorning crash. Instead, opt for meals that are full of slow-digesting nutrients to help keep you satisfied throughout the morning; high-fiber, high-protein breakfast options are a good choice for feeling full and energized. And make sure your breakfast doesn't have too much sugar in it - here are seven low-sugar, high-protein and fiber breakfast ideas that fit the bill.

Watch out for portions: A big breakfast can help fill you up, but you don't want to overdo it. Check out our handy chart of what servings sizes should look like, and keep calories in check with this list of the amount of calories in typical breakfasts.

Breakfast Ideas Under 30 Grams of Sugar

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:29:39 PDT

I don't know how people do it, munching on sugary doughnuts, chocolate-filled croissants, or crumb-covered muffins. If I started off my day with that much sugar, then I'd feel sluggish and cranky all morning. I fuel myself in the a.m. with low-sugar foods that are full of fiber and protein. If you need some low-sugar breakfast ideas, then these meals all contain fewer than 30 grams of sugar. They're sure to fill you up, satisfy your taste buds, and keep you going strong until lunch.

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A Texan Take on Blueberry Muffins

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:56 PDT

As a food enthusiast growing up in Texas, it was blueberry muffins for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. I always wondered what would happen if the two collided - which is why I created this a rich, buttery cornbread muffin oozing with fresh blueberries. It's subtly sweet and surprisingly light on the palate. With a sour pungency from the Greek yogurt and a bright, floral flavor from the lemon zest and honey, the flavors are perfectly balanced and complex, making this one delightful love child of two Texan quick bread recipes. Try the cornbread muffin recipe here.

10 Healthy Brunch Recipes For Mother's Day

Michele Foley — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:48:45 PDT

If you grew up with a mom who adored whipping up special breakfasts on the weekends (I'll always remember the Micky Mouse pancakes with the chocolate chip eyes) it's time to return the favor this Mother's Day. Here are 10 deliciously decadent brunch recipes that won't wreak havoc on her (or anyone else's) diet. For an added bonus, these are all a cinch to make!

Celebrate Mom With Breakfast in Bed

Susannah Chen — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:04:49 PDT

This Mother's Day, instead of taking mom out for brunch, do something that's friendlier on the wallet, and treat her to a homemade breakfast in bed. There's nothing more gratifying than watching her enjoy what you've created for her: a special meal that shows her how much you care. To get inspired, click through to see some of our best morning recipes.

7 Easy Ways to Wake Up Scrambled Eggs

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:58 PDT

I'm a big believer in the power of a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs. The methodical process of re-creating your go-to scramble moves can be both soothing and delicious, but if you want to spice things up this Spring, the kitchen can be a great place to start. If your scramble is feeling a little (or very) tired, here are seven fresh and simple ideas to help wake your eggs up.

Make a sandwich. An easy and delicious way to switch up your standard scrambled egg routine is to construct a perfect sandwich. We're partial to our version of the hangover remedy: the Stanwich from the folks behind Blue Ribbon restaurants.
Stuff a pepper. I love this idea for bringing extra color to your plate! After putting together your favorite scramble, tuck it into one half of a sliced pepper, top with your favorite cheese, and bake it all together. If you're just too hungry, leave out the baking step and enjoy an extra crunch of a fresh, crisp pepper.
Wrap it up. You may think that breakfast burritos and wraps are only for restaurant dining, but they're easy to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Fold up some tasty scrambled eggs into a beautiful tortilla wrap, and you'll be prepared for true breakfast bliss. This breakfast burrito recipe is a great place to start, but feel free to experiment and toss in whatever you're working with in your fridge.

Keep reading for four more ways to wake up tired scrambled egg recipes.

What You're Eating For Breakfast

Camilla Salem — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:04:36 PDT

Breakfast sure seems to be a popular subject, especially on Instagram. We were thrilled by how many of you shared your delicious and (mostly) nutritious breakfasts with us for our last photo challenge. We selected five that made us crave breakfast foods all day long! Click through to get hungry.

Hash It Out With Sweet Potatoes

Lauren Hendrickson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:24:04 PDT

Everyone's had potato hash browns - either in patty form at McDonald's, from a mother's stove, or in an American diner where the dish is served up around the clock. One Sunday morning, I awoke with a hankering for hash browns, but I didn't have any potatoes on hand, only sweet potatoes. I figured sweet potatoes make great fries, so why not hash browns?

If you want to pay homage to your grandmother, you can grate the potatoes manually on a grater; for me, my trusty food processor made the job much easier. And with it already out, finely chopping my onions in it left me with less tears too.
With those two ingredients prepped, the cooking process was pretty simple. Don't be tempted to turn them over constantly: if you love a crispy hash brown, just let them sit. Once they start to turn golden brown, carefully flip them over in one pancakelike, solid piece to cook the other side. Since sweet potatoes have more sugar than conventional potatoes, I added ground pepper and thinly sliced chives to cut some of the sweetness. If you're a spicy and sweet fan, add a dash of hot sauce for a bit more kick. Serve alongside your favorite style of fried egg and oven-baked bacon for a perfect Sunday breakfast. Keep reading for this incredibly easy recipe.

Lose Weight With These High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:05:39 PDT

You probably already know that eating breakfast can help jump-start your metabolism, but what you choose to eat can help you drop pounds even faster. High-fiber foods help satiate hunger longer, which makes you less likely to reach for bad-for-you snacks later. As a rule, breakfast should contain at least eight grams of fiber; if you're looking for some tasty ideas, keep reading.

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