30+ Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day

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Start your day with a delicious, healthy breakfast such as high-protein eggs, garlic bread toast, oatmeal, or a nutritious smoothie.

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Even though pre-packaged breakfast foods tempt us at the supermarket, you won't exactly feel full and energized till your lunch break if you eat those sugary cereals, frozen waffles, and bagels. A balanced, healthy breakfast should include:

  • Complex carbohydrates like whole grain bread, or oats and fruit.
  • A good source of protein, like nuts, eggs, or yoghurt.
  • A source of healthy fats (like seeds, avocado, or nuts).


Additionally, eating a healthy, filling breakfast can help reduce cravings for unhealthy foods later in the day. 

Since it is the most substantial meal of the day, eating a balanced breakfast is worthwhile. With this collection of the top healthy breakfast recipes that are packed with delicious flavours, you can be motivated to eat a satisfying breakfast each day. 

Try some (or all) of these healthy breakfast ideas which range from delicious muffins, tarted-up toast, and excellent eggy breakfasts, to straightforward smoothies and overnight oats. Everyone can find something in this list of quick, healthy breakfast recipes: 

We have wholesome breakfast recipes with or without eggs, as well as savoury, sweet, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.

Egg-based breakfast recipes 

Egg recipes are a healthy breakfast idea if you're someone who values protein in their breakfast. Sample one of the recipes below to mix things up instead of having the usual breakfast scrambles, omelets, or plain fried eggs. For a portable breakfast option, make individual frittatas in muffin tins. Sit down to a hearty breakfast casserole or shakshuka with your partner or family on days when you have more time.

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The fastest and easiest eggs benedict recipe

The fastest and easiest recipe for eggs Benedict
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The fastest and easiest recipe for eggs Benedict

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This plate is a great way to start the day. Any hotel that serves international cuisine and you will find them there, ready to taste. Give it a try!

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Easy tasty omelette recipe

Easy and tasty omelette recipe
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Easy and tasty omelette recipe

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Omelettes are world-renowned for achieving a delicious dish with simple ingredients and quick cooking. There are thousands of recipes because their basic principle is eggs, starting with an omelette filled with different things.

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Japanese omelette soufflé

Super fluffy Japanese omelette soufflé recipe
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Super fluffy Japanese omelette soufflé recipe

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In recent years, the Japanese omelette has become increasingly popular because it is super fluffy and easy to make. Follow this recipe at home!

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Tasty zucchini fritters

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How to make Zucchini fritters

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These zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to whip up and are a perfect way to sneak some veggies—one of the best low-carb and low-calorie meals.

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Quick corn fritters

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A quick corn fritters recipe

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These 4-Ingredient Corn Fritters are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. They're a super easy corn fritters or corn pancake recipe and only 4 ingredients!

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Oats or granola, anyone?

One of the world's healthiest grains is oats. They contain significant amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants and are a gluten-free whole grain. Oats and oatmeal have numerous health advantages, including decreased blood sugar levels, weight loss, and a lower risk of heart disease. Try our overnight oats and oatmeal recipes.

Granola may be high in calories, but it's also a good source of protein, fibre, and micronutrients. In particular, it might offer vitamin E, B vitamins, selenium, zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, and magnesium. However, depending on the precise ingredients used, its nutritional profile varies greatly. Try our homemade granola recipe.

Healthy overnight oats

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Healthy Overnight Oats

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It's a misconception that you consume foods you loathe during a diet while still feeling hungry. These low-calorie overnight oats give you the liberty not to worry about weight gain. No doubt, it will satisfy your hunger as well.

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Basic rolled oats oatmeal

Basic Rolled Oats Oatmeal
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Basic Rolled Oats Oatmeal

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This basic rolled oats oatmeal recipe is meant to be a foundation for your future oatmeal bowls. Start with this and mix in your favorite flavors.

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Easy baked oatmeal

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Easy baked oatmeal recipe

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Enjoy baked oats for breakfast with bananas, mixed spice and your choice of chocolate chips, blueberries or raspberries. Serve warm with more fruit to make it extra-special

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Healthy homemade granola  

Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
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Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

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If you love granola, you need to try this easy recipe, much healthier than store bought granola. This version of granola includes pecans, almond, cranberries and sunflower seeds. But you can add other nuts and seeds to your taste.

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Healthy granola crunch cookies without flour and sugar
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Healthy granola crunch cookies without flour and sugar

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This recipe is healthy and they don't look it because the taste is spectacular. Learn how to make the best cookies in the world.

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Bread alternatives

Homemade Bread 

There's plenty of greatness concerning these bread recipes, but if we had to single out the best feature, it would be that the majority only call for shelf-stable ingredients that are simple to prepare. Whether you're a novice or seasoned bread maker, you can't mess this up, and we know you'll love them all!

Below are good breads for breakfast that go well with a cup of coffee or tea, or for the little ones, milk.

Best homemade banana bread

Best homemade banana bread recipe

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Do you have bananas left at home that are already overlooked and nobody wants them? Simple, healthy and currently very popular banana bread manages to bake at home.

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Best focaccia bread

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Focaccia is a great bread that everyone should know how to make

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Buttery brioche bread

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Buttery Brioche Bread

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This buttery brioche bread recipe is so fluffy it practically melts in your mouth. Serve it warm or toasted with salted butter on top.

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Crunchy and tasty homemade French bread

Crunchy and tasty homemade French bread
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Crunchy and tasty homemade French bread

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One of the foods that is never missing at home is bread. Its versatility of uses: toast for breakfast, a sandwich, an accompaniment to any meal and anything else you can imagine. French bread is one of the most loved by everyone.

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Naan bread

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Naan bread recipe

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Naan is a flatbread, made from wheat flour and usually with yeast. It is commonly eaten in several regions of Central and South Asia: Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Burma, Pakistan and northwest India, mainly Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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Fast, easy garlic bread

Fast and easy garlic bread recipe
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Fast and easy garlic bread recipe

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Garlic bread consists of bread, topped with garlic and olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, such as oregano or chives. It is then either grilled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven.

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Flatbread or pita bread

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The best recipe for flatbread or pita

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A soft, fluffy, delicious, no-bake bread. This recipe is made in a frying pan, quick, easy and tasty.

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Easiest and quickest cornbread

Easiest and quickest cornbread recipe.
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Easiest and quickest cornbread recipe.

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This is a kind of bread made with corn flour. It is characterised by the fact that it is quick to prepare as it does not need to be fermented, it is enough to prepare a simple corn flour dough and heat it in a frying pan. Go ahead and try it!

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Easy no-bake lavash bread

Easy no-bake lavash bread recipe
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Easy no-bake lavash bread recipe

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Learn here how to make your favourite Armenian and Syrian bread with this easy no-bake lavash bread recipe. Don't miss it!

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Pancakes for breakfast? Or waffles?

Everything about our pancakes for breakfast is lovely. They're quick and simple to make. Additionally, they always come out perfectly, with a beautiful small round shape and a great light and fluffy texture. 
As for the waffles, we love that you can prepare the batter and refrigerate it for up to a week. You'll just need to whisk it well when you need it next. 

You can benefit from waffles and pancakes in the following ways:

  • Instantaneous energy source
  • Satiate hunger for longer
  • Can be combined with other ingredients to increase nutritional value
  • A good source of fats and carbohydrates

Homemade pancakes without eggs

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One would not believe that pancakes can be made without eggs. This recipe will convince you of that.

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Fluffy buttermilk pancakes

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How To Make Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

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Nothing says "good morning" like waking up to fluffy, homemade buttermilk pancakes! This is the stuff my childhood was made of and these buttermilk pancakes are AMAZE-BALLS!!!

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Fluffy and tasty cinnamon scrolls

Fluffy and tasty cinnamon scrolls recipe
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Fluffy and tasty cinnamon scrolls recipe

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Savoury or sweet scrolls are one of the best pastry preparations. Cinnamon scrolls in particular are perfect for breakfast, as a dessert or to accompany a good coffee. Learn how to make the best ones by following this recipe.

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Fluffy and moist Asian mango and kiwi pancakes recipe
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Fluffy and moist Asian mango and kiwi pancakes recipe

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Asian pancakes are fantastic! With this easy recipe learn how to make the best Asian mango and kiwi pancakes, the fluffiest and tastiest ever.

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Easy butter croissant

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Easy Butter croissant recipe

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These croissants are simply amazing. Crispy on the outside Buttery Flakey with a nice golden color. I's a perfect treat for brunch or breakfast.

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The richest and fluffiest waffles ever!

The richest and fluffiest waffles ever!
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The richest and fluffiest waffles ever!

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Waffles are a Belgian creation and are also called " Gofre", a word from French. Its preparation is not complicated at all and is very suitable to be used as a base for other desserts. Combinations with ice cream, cream or fruit are ideal to enjoy it.

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Easy pumpkin pie pancake recipe for Halloween breakfast
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Easy pumpkin pie pancake recipe for Halloween breakfast

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This pancake recipe is all about the flavours of good old pumpkin pie in a breakfast! It is the perfect blend of spice and pumpkin, thus, a great breakfast option for the Autumn season.

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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles Recipe

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The best recipe to make these delicious waffles from scratch. A great treat for any occasion!

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Easy Healthy Muffins for Breakfast

Most muffins from stores are glorified cupcakes because they are loaded with sugar and simple carbohydrates. Muffins, however, can be a nutritious breakfast choice if you make them at home.

Healthy blueberry muffins

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The best blueberry muffins ever

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The Best Blueberry Muffins are perfectly sweet, easy to make, and full of blueberry flavor.

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Blueberry Muffins
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This easy Blueberry Muffin recipe is to die for! They are super moist and fluffy. It's topped with a crumbly streusel topping that is made from scratch.

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Fluffy and delicious banana muffins

Fluffy and delicious banana muffins
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Fluffy and delicious banana muffins

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Everyone loves muffins, they are delicious and healthy. While there are many recipes out there, banana muffins are one of the yummiest. This recipe contains no eggs or dairy, making it suitable for vegans, as well as being much more nutritious and fluffy.

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Savoury breakfast muffins

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Healthy Savory Breakfast Muffins

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They say that even the end of the world should not be attended without a decent breakfast. A good breakfast is essential to happiness—this easy savory muffin recipe tastes beyond your expectations.

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Vegan and easy banana chocolate chip muffins recipe
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Vegan and easy banana chocolate chip muffins recipe

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Banana chocolate chip muffins can also be healthy and vegan-friendly. This recipe is easy, quick and delicious.

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Moist and delicious strawberry and chocolate chip muffins recipe
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Moist and delicious strawberry and chocolate chip muffins recipe

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Don't waste time and money going to the bakery! If you're a muffin lover, this recipe for strawberry and chocolate chip muffins will blow your mind. Easy, quick and the results are impressive, moist and delicious muffins. Don't miss it!

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How to make homemade zucchini muffins?
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How to make homemade zucchini muffins?

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade zucchini muffins. Don't miss it!

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Tea, coffee, juice, or smoothie?

It's equally important to choose the right beverage to accompany your breakfast as it is to put nutritious food on your plate. Caffeine gives your body an energizing boost to start the day when consumed with coffee or tea. Despite its negative reputation, caffeine isn't harmful when consumed in moderation.

Experts say you're not drinking too much coffee or tea if you limit your daily caffeine intake to 500 milligrams. Between 95 and 200 milligrams of caffeine are present in an 8-ounce cup of freshly brewed coffee, and 24 to 40 milligrams are present in an equivalent cup of green tea.

Coffee and tea have very few calories and fat if you don't add sweeteners or creamers. Smoothies, juices and milk also make nutritious, refreshing breakfast drinks. The good thing about smoothies is that you can mix different fruits and vegetables, from strawberries to bananas, greens like spinach and a delicious dollop of ice cream.

Here are our choices:

Easiest homemade mocha

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Easiest homemade Mocha recipe

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Nothing good like having the best coffee every morning. Here, learn how to prepare the best mocha ever!

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Iced milo mocha milk froth

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Iced Milo Mocha Milk Froth

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Iced Milo Mocha Milk Froth is another must-try drink that you can easily make at home during this quarantine time. For this recipe, you can swap the milo with chocolate powder.

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Homemade almond milk 

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HOW TO MAKE A CLASSIC ALMOND MILK

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Almond milk is easily made from almonds and water. You can then add a sweetener, pinch of salt and vanilla extract if you'd like.

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Easy oat milk recipe

Easy oat milk recipe
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Easy oat milk recipe

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Oat milk can be a good substitute for cow's milk. It’s healthy, low fat, dairy free and vegan. All you need is a blender, rolled oats, water and 2 minutes of work.

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Homemade chai latte

Homemade Chai latte recipe
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Homemade Chai latte recipe

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Chai is a blend of tea and spices typical of South India that has become popular all over the world. The milk version has won the hearts of millions of tea lovers. Also, it's ideal for cold days: it will give you energy and is delicious!

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Orange and carrot juice

Easiest orange and carrot juice recipe
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Easiest orange and carrot juice recipe

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Although it may not seem like it, you can get more nutrients and defence from orange juice, just by adding a carrot. Here's how to make this delicious and nourishing wonder.

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Healthy green smoothie

Healthy green smoothie recipe
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Healthy green smoothie recipe

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A green smoothie is a perfect detoxifier. It helps to keep the body light, it's healthy and gives you more energy. This recipe is simple, quick and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Healthy, easy and quick spinach, orange and banana smoothie recipe

Healthy, easy and quick spinach, orange and banana smoothie recipe.
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Healthy, easy and quick spinach, orange and banana smoothie recipe.

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Spinach, orange and banana smoothie isn't just healthy. It's also delicious and very easy and quick to make following this recipe. Don't miss it.

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The best homemade smoothie bowl

The best homemade smoothie bowl recipe
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The best homemade smoothie bowl recipe

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The popular smoothie bowls are perfect for breakfast or snacking on a fruit smoothie with a milk base. This original red fruit smoothie is served with homemade peanut butter and frozen banana, a delight that you can't miss!

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Easy strawberry smoothie with Greek yogurt recipe

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Smoothies are one of the best and most healthy drinks. Also, they are easy to prepare and nutritious. If you like them, you should try this recipe with strawberries and Greek yogurt.

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The delicious mango smoothie

Smooth, creamy and delicious mango smoothie
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Smooth, creamy and delicious mango smoothie

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Mango is an exotic fruit that works well in different dishes. As a smoothie is smooth, creamy, and delicious. Learn here how to make it!

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Healthy watermelon and banana smoothie recipe
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Healthy watermelon and banana smoothie recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade watermelon and banana smoothie, a healthy summer beverage, Don't miss it!

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We certainly hope our healthy breakfast ideas have helped you break the routine of just a fried egg or beans on toast. If you make a wholesome meal for breakfast, you will feel full for longer and you’ll avoid snacking too much. Do share your pictures with us if you cook any of our recipes. 

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