Best Bets for Quick, Healthy Breakfasts

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  Fried Egg Pitas with Arugula

  The secret to this spin on a fried egg sandwich is the tapenade, a tangy, salty olive and caper spread. Look for it near the jarred olives in the supermarket, or make your own.

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  Strawberry-Orange-Vanilla Breakfast Smoothie

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  Strawberry-Orange-Vanilla Breakfast Smoothie
  

  Considering that it contains no yogurt or other dairy products, this smoothie is amazingly creamy.

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  Warm Berries and Nectarines with Mascarpone

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  Warm Berries and Nectarines with Mascarpone
  

  Fresh berries become a warm breakfast treat after a quick cook in a hot skillet. For a creamy topping with less fat than mascarpone, substitute low-fat Greek yogurt. 

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  Tomato Toast with Olive Oil

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  Tomato Toast with Olive Oil
  

  This simple yet utterly delicious dish, also known as pan con tomate, may well be Spain’s national breakfast (it's also terrific as part of a tapas spread). 

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  Good-For-You Blueberry Muffins

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  Good-For-You Blueberry Muffins
  

  It's often hard to like "good-for-you" foods, but not these muffins. Applesauce keeps them tender and moist with less fat and sugar. Using half whole-wheat flour and half white flour adds antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals, while maintaining a tender texture.  

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  Chai-Spiced Fruit Compote with Yogurt

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  Chai-Spiced Fruit Compote with Yogurt
  

  Chai, an Indian tea made with a blend of spices including ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, lends a pleasant, subtle aroma to this sweet compote.

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  Pumpkin Seed, Walnut, and Blueberry Muesli

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  Pumpkin Seed, Walnut, and Blueberry Muesli
  

  Muesli is granola’s healthier and less-time-consuming cousin; you can make a big batch in a couple of minutes and enjoy it for the rest of the week.

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