Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day–and the one where most of us feel the most uninspired. If you’re sick of your regular routine, break out of a rut and into a better breakfast! Below we’ve rounded up our best breakfast recipes, from omelets and oatmeal to pancakes, muffins and granola. Some recipes are great for on the go while others are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, gathered around the table for brunch.

Best Breakfast Recipes

Perfect Scrambled Eggs Whip up the perfect batch of scrambled eggs in just minutes. This makes a great everyday breakfast. + See the instructions.

Quick and Easy Omelets Omelets are the way to go when you want a quick breakfast–they can be a full meal on a plate in less than five minutes. + See the recipes.

Perfect Poached Eggs Discover the perfect way to poach eggs–a great start to eggs benedict, or delicious on their own. + See the instructions.

Hiker’s Breakfast Cereal This simple, four-ingredient hiker’s cereal will leave your group a bunch of healthy, happy campers. + See the recipe.

Oatmeal Toppings Oatmeal is a perfect vehicle for all kinds of toppings. Jazz up your mornings with these oatmeal ideas! + See the toppings ideas.

Berry Breakfast Quinoa Easy to cook and packed with fiber and the essential amino acids, this crunchy whole grain makes a delicious hot breakfast. + See the recipe.

Wheat Germ Pancakes The presence of wheat germ makes these pancakes special. Wheat germ is rich in the essential fats that make wheat so healthy. + See the recipe.

Potato Pancakes Salmon A dollop of crème fraîche nicely complements these traditional potato pancakes with smoked salmon. + See the recipe.

Homemade Ricotta Waffles These lacy cheese waffles make a great morning treat. Try them topped with fruit and cream. + See the recipe.

Brioche Muffins Soft, light brioche–rich in butter and eggs–is a classic breakfast bread. Leftovers make sensational French toast. + See the recipe.

Blueberry Bran Muffins Bake a batch of these bran muffins on the weekend and you’ll have breakfast planned for the rest of the week. + See the recipe.

Chocolate Cherry Cookie This cereal bar alternative is low in sugar but high in protein and nutrition. Best yet, the recipe is easy to customize! + See the recipe.

Seasonal Breakfast Frittata This breakfast frittata is easy to make with whatever you have in your fridge or whatever is ripe in your garden. + See the recipe.

Peasant Eggs This mild dish turns full meal when topped with goat cheese and chives and accompanied by grilled asparagus. + See the recipe.

Tofu Breakfast Scramble This hearty vegetarian dish provides protein, several vegetable servings and is loaded with antioxidants. + See the recipe.

More Breakfast Recipes…

+ 3 Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
Leave sugary cereals, yogurts and pastries in the dust. The perfect breakfast blends complex carbohydrates with protein and fat for satiety. Kick your day off with an energized bang with these recipes.

+ Healthful Indian Breakfast Recipes
Indian for breakfast? Yes–but not quite. This is Indian food with an inspiring, superfood twist. Kick-start your day with these recipes–many of which take just minutes to rustle up.

+ Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
All of these healthy, quick and easy breakfast ideas are easy to customize or change depending on what’s in season–or just in your kitchen.

+ 4 Campfire Breakfast Recipes
Focusing on simple, easy-to-prepare meals will help you make the most of your time outdoors. Rise and shine with these camping-specific breakfast recipes.

+ Best Whole Foods Breakfast
A breakfast based on whole foods packs long-lasting energy to help fuel your day.

+ Sweeten Your Breakfast with Herbal Syrups
Homemade syrups are easy to make, taste brighter and inspire experimentation far beyond breakfast. Try these recipes.

+ Herbs for Breakfast
These recipes incorporate energizing herbs into omelets, smoothies and other breakfast foods.