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Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes

These Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts Are Perfect For Busy Mornings or Weekend Brunch

The Mediterranean diet is celebrated for its weight-loss and health benefits, largely stemming from the very long list of colorful, nutrient-rich foods that serve as its foundation. Instead of eliminating any one group of foods from your diet, you'll focus on filling every plate with fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fats — yes, even at breakfast. If your current morning routine includes more fast food than fresh food, the recipes in this roundup — ranging from naturally sweetened oatmeal to savory egg muffins — can help inspire you to meal plan and prepare healthy dishes at home.

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1. Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins

This veggie-filled grab-and-go breakfast is much healthier than any egg muffin you'll find in a drive-through.

Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and gouda egg muffins

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2. Poached Eggs With Tomato, Swiss Chard, and Chickpeas

Eggs are one of the healthiest animal-based proteins included in the Mediterranean diet and served in a spicy tomato sauce, they're delicious.

Get the recipe: poached eggs with tomato, swiss chard, and chickpeas

3. Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

If you like something sweet for breakfast, try making a pan of this protein- and fibre-rich bake, then reheating it on weekday mornings.

Get the recipe: apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bake

4. Chickpea Avocado Salad

This salad is extra filling when served on a piece of whole-grain toast or a muffin, and it's ready in 15 minutes.

Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

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5. Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls

Three of these quick snacks contain nearly eight grams of protein. Pop a few after your morning workout.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond coconut protein balls

6. Avocado Sweet Potato Toast

If you're going to eat a starch (and you can in moderation!), make it these thinly sliced, toasted sweet potatoes loaded with protein and healthy fats.

Get the recipe: avocado sweet potato toast

7. Slow Cooker Banana Steel-Cut Oatmeal

With just five minutes of prep, you can have five days' worth of oatmeal, and each serving is under 300 calories.

Get the recipe: slow cooker banana steel-cut oatmeal

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