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20 Savory Breakfasts for Better Blood Sugar

eatingwell.com 4 days ago
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Breakfast can sometimes err on the sweeter side, but if savory bites are more your style, you’re in the right place. These delicious recipes are made with saturated fat- and sodium-conscious ingredients to align with our diabetes-appropriate parameters and help you meet your nutritional needs. Plus, they’re packed with ingredients like avocado, beans and oats to help keep your blood sugar levels stable. Recipes like our Everything Bagel Avocado Toast or the Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg are tasty and nourishing options for your morning meal!

Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.

Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta

Egg Sandwich with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta sliced in half with slices stacked
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients popular in the Mediterranean diet, including feta, tomato and spinach.

Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables

With 11 grams of protein in each serving, this recipe is great for breakfast. Start preparation the day before and chill overnight for minimal work in the morning.

Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg

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Breakfast salad? Oh yes! Start your day off right with this healthy breakfast recipe. A bowl of good-for-you greens, such as baby kale, will knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles

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These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.

Huevos Rancheros Tacos

huevos rancheros tacos with eggs and pico de gallo

When you combine these two Tex-Mex-inspired favorites, the delicious question becomes whether to enjoy them at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos.

Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

Roasted Sweet Potato Breakfast Sandwich

Roasted Sweet Potato Breakfast Sandwich
Brie Goldman

This hearty breakfast sandwich will keep you energized and satisfied until lunch, no problem. The roasted sweet potatoes become creamy on the inside, while the whole-grain English muffins are a great crisp contrast. Plus, there's protein from fried eggs, making this sandwich as colorful as it is delicious.

Scrambled Eggs with Sausage

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Start your day off right with these scrambled eggs. This recipe includes eggs, turkey sausage, and cheese; packing 14 grams of protein per serving. Quick and easy to make, this is the perfect breakfast solution.

Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

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This frittata is made with cheddar cheese and zucchini and is quick and easy to prepare with just 115 calories per serving.

Vegetable Omelets

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Enjoy this veggie omelet for breakfast or dinner. Pair it with potatoes or slice of toast for a complete meal.

Southwestern Waffle

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This open-faced egg sandwich has a bit of southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you'd normally expect it served on toast or an English muffin, we've switched things up by serving it on a whole-grain waffle.

Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole

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Prepare this easy ham and broccoli casserole the evening before, and in the morning just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast.

Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage

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Oats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs.

Southwestern Breakfast Tostadas

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Mashed black beans, crumbled queso freso, fresh cilantro and chopped tomato give this easy breakfast tostada a Southwestern vibe.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos with Egg, Cheese & Spinach

Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burrito with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach
Ali Redmond

Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast.

Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich

recipe photo of a Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich
Sara Haas

This open-faced sandwich feels like something you would get at a fancy breakfast spot, but you can make it at home in just five minutes! Don't skip the step of tossing your sprouts in the mustard-lemon juice mixture; it ensures each bite is full of peppy, bright flavor.

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps

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This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.

Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

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In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs

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This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthy, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.

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