You can love turkey sausage without loving the sodium, additives and preservatives usually found in store-bought versions. How? Make your own sausage patties with this lower-sodium recipe! Pair each patty with a whole-grain English muffin and tomato slices for a complete breakfast. To save time in the morning, prep sausage…

Frozen pineapple is a great fruit for smoothies, making the mixture thick and delicious. Adding turmeric and black pepper makes it an anti-inflammatory superfood that helps to protect brain health. (1, 2) A pineapple turmeric smoothie bowl is a breakfast that seems like a bowl of ice cream, but it…

These hearty pancakes combine oats and white whole-wheat flour for 100% whole-grain goodness. They cook up fluffy, yet somehow maintain a beguiling creamy texture inside. A little shredded apple goes into the batter for sweetness, but the majority of the apple is cooked down for the sweet, fruity topping.  We…

If you like a quick breakfast of scrambled egg whites, you’ll love them with slivered, browned Brussels sprouts and savory smoked salmon.  Paired with whole grain toast to make it a complete meal, and you’re ready to take on the day! Smoked Salmon & Brussels Sprout Scrambled Egg Whites Ingredients…

Enjoy this easy, breezy mango-pineapple yogurt bowl for a tropical breakfast treat. Plain yogurt is sweetened naturally with chunks of pineapple and mango, along with toasted coconut flakes. Plain yogurt is an excellent breakfast choice because it’s a probiotic (e.g. source of good bacteria), and contains protein, calcium and vitamin…

Convenient, precooked brown rice, canned beans, frozen corn and premade pico de gallo help this meal-prep breakfast come together in a flash, without loading on lots of sodium or fat. You can refrigerate for morning meals throughout the week or freeze for longer storage (see thawing/reheating instructions at the end…

Looking for some protein at breakfast? Nutty, whole-grain quinoa is a tasty, protein-rich food, and scrambling it with eggs provides a satisfying morning meal (1). The spinach and bell peppers in this recipe add a serving of vegetables and you can pair this with a citrusy fruit like an orange…

Walking into Trader Joe’s is kind of like walking into an amusement park. Instead of aisles, you move through little attractions—snacks, frozen meals, sauces, and the freezer with their famous Mandarin Orange Chicken. To help you navigate, our registered dietitians put together a list of high protein Trader Joe’s picks…

This vegan breakfast is packed with vegetables and plant-based protein. When tossed with yellow curry powder, crumbled tofu is a dead ringer for scrambled eggs. The spice blend adds heady fragrance and flavor but no heat; if you’d like a little spice, stir in a bit of cayenne pepper. This…