21 Light Breakfast Ideas for the New Year

What better time than the beginning of a new year to adapt a healthier lifestyle – beginning with eating lighter breakfasts. Whether you’re looking for grab-and-go breakfasts, breakfasts to make the night before, meatless recipes or smoothies, the key is having a variety of options at your fingertips. Heat-and-eat frozen breakfasts are great to always have stocked for those busy mornings. It’s important to always keep your fridge and freezer packed with the ingredients to make these lighter breakfasts so you’re not tempted to choose unhealthy options and/or stop for fast food breakfast.

Kick off 2024 with these light breakfast ideas and recipes!

Fruity Breakfast Ideas

• Blend up this refreshing Lean & Green Smoothie using frozen fruits and veggies, Greek yogurt and oat milk.
• You can still enjoy bread when you use this surprising ingredient – bake up Applesauce Nut Bread.
• All lifestyles can enjoy these Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries for breakfast.
• This Cinnamon Peach Swirl is almost like having dessert for breakfast!
• Whip up this tasty Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal the night before for an easier morning.
• Blend up a delicious and good for you Mango Ginger Lime Smoothie.
• This Feel-Good Smoothie Bowl will start your day off on the right foot.
• Power your morning with Ali’s Orange Squeeze Smoothie.

Meatless Breakfast Ideas

• This “New You” Veggie Sausage Sandwich is both keto and vegetarian friendly.
• This Eggs Florentine Veggie Hash Skillet looks as beautiful as it is delicious.
• For a lighter breakfast, whip up these Morning Pancakes using plain yogurt.
• Kick off your morning with this veggie-packed Garden Frittata.
• If you like avocado toast, then you’ll love LEGGO MY EGGO® with Avocado and Goat Cheese.
• This Guiltless “Bacon” Omelet is exactly that!
• If you’re watching your carbs, this Broccoli and Cheese Eggwich is a great breakfast option!
• You don’t have to go out for a fancy brunch to enjoy these California Breakfast Muffins.
• For a meatless breakfast, cook up this Root Vegetable Hash Frittata.

Meat Lovers Breakfast Ideas

• Keep it simple with this yummy Western Omelet.
• These Spinach and Bacon Breakfast Wraps pack a protein punch with only 310 calories.
• With these Turkey Sausage and Veggies Frittatas you can get the savory breakfast you want with the great taste and nutrition you deserve.

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