BREAKFASTS

Creamy cinnamon oatmeal
Here’s a hot breakfast that’s a classic rib-sticker, made even healthier with wheat germ. Change it up with fresh fruit toppings like berries or chopped apple or pear.

Rise & shine breakfast sandwich
Try this breakfast sandwich for a quick on-the-go start to your day. It is easier than take out, and so much better for you.

Make-ahead whole-wheat blueberry pancakes
These pancakes are made with whole-wheat flour and flax for a good source of fibre and some heart-healthy omega-3.

Make ahead steel-cut oatmeal with dates
This recipe is great to make ahead and reheat for a quick breakfast at home or bring to work. 

Wild rice pancakes
Added flavour and texture from the wild rice makes these pancakes different and flavourful for breakfast, brunch or any meal.

Polenta with cranberry apple compote
Make the polenta ahead and the fruit mixture for an easy breakfast to enjoy during the week, which can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Couscous breakfast cereal
Traditionally served as a side dish, this pasta is great to try for breakfast, warm or cold. With an added dollop of yogurt on top, this will become your favourite on-the-run breakfast.

Egg Bhurji
This savory Indian egg dish, made with chili pepper and ginger among other ingredients, is sure to add some spice to your day.

Swedish knäckebröd
These crackers taste great with a savory light cream cheese and cucumbers as well as jam or hummus.

Khao Tom (Thai rice soup)
In Thailand, soup is a staple breakfast item. It is served from street vendors and made from leftover ingredients from last night’s dinner.

Pumpkin seed and walnut porridge (Ghana)

8 Treasure and Sweet Potato Congee
If you like oatmeal but want to try something new, this bowl of congee may be what you're looking for. The sweet potato not only adds natural sweetness, but increases the fibre content, too.

Blender breakfast smoothie
Great for when you want breakfast or a snack on the run; it takes only a minute to make and is packed with nutrients.

Morning glory breakfast bars
The classic muffin flavour combination gets reinvented here with a nutrition boost in an easy-to-make bar.

Creamy oatmeal with berries
Recipe provided by Dairy Farmers of Canada ©

Mini breakfast burritos
With a few quick chops and stirs, this hearty breakfast is great for a small family on the run. Stir in together the night before and refrigerate the mixture, so all you have to do is pop it in the microwave in the morning and fill your tortillas!

Egg-white soufflé
Soufflés are tricky as they puff up beautifully and then collapse before you know it. The best part about it all is that you get to see it happen and enjoy the creamy delicious flavour that it has. Choose a 1 L (4 cup) size bowl for this simple soufflé to watch it grow and puff in the microwave as it cooks.

Shake It UP
This is perfect to buzz up in the morning or the night before and keep it in the fridge. Be sure to shake it up before pouring it into a glass or mug to enjoy. Change up the flavours as the seasons change with peaches, nectarines, plums or raspberries.

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