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49 Easy Breakfast Recipes for COOK90

Getting motivated for breakfast is perhaps the most challenging aspect of our annual COOK90 challenge. These quick-and-easy, big-batch, and nextover'd recipe ideas make it a lot more manageable.
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    Sheet-Pan Eggs

    Want to make eggs ahead of time? Bake them in a sheet pan, slice and chill for up to three days, and serve in breakfast sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, and more.

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    Matcha-Mango Smoothie

    Blending together yogurt, mango, and matcha makes a refreshing smoothie with an energizing caffeine boost and a good dose of protein.

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    Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs

    To make these soft-boiled eggs, you don't have to wait for them to come to room temperature. Go ahead and cook them straight out of the fridge.

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    Crispy Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles

    Make a batch of thes bacon-studded waffles on the weekend, then freeze and pop them into a toaster for an easy weekday breakfast that you won't have to 'leggo of, even if you're in the midst of Cook90.

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  • A Nutella grilled cheese sandwich on a plate.
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    Nutella Grilled Cheese

    No one said every Cook90 breakfast had to be the picture of health. Sometimes, motivation means a buttery toasted sandwich of cheese and chocolate-hazelnut spread.

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    Granola Bark

    This bark recipe lands somewhere in between granola bars the snack and granola the cereal. Grab one to go, or crumble it over a yogurt or ricotta bowl.

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    Here Comes the Sun Breakfast Bowl

    Perfect for nextovering last night's dinner: pile roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, black beans, and a sunny-side egg over grains for a healthful, filling grain bowl that'll power you through the day.

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    Brown Butter Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    Steel-cut oats have a chewy, hearty texture. Taking the extra step of browning them in butter gives the oatmeal a toasty, rich flavor and helps to keep it from sticking to the pot.

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    Fried Egg Tacos with Chile Jam

    Forget to prep for breakfast? A stack of tortillas, a swath of Greek yogurt, a quickly-fried egg, and a squirt of hot sauce will save you every time.

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  • Blueberry lime and cashew smoothies in three glasses.
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    Blueberry, Lime, and Cashew Smoothies

    No Cook90 shopper's grocery cart is complete without at least one bag of frozen fruit to blend into a quick and healthy breakfast to drink on the go.

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Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Gooey Butter Cookies
Gooey Butter Cookies
These playful cookies are reminiscent of St. Louis butter cake, with specks of crunchy rice brittle throughout.
The Most-Saved Recipes on Bon Appétit This Week
The Most-Saved Recipes on Bon Appétit This Week
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.