10 Healthy Meals to Start Your Weekday Off Right

10 Healthy Meals to Start Your Weekday Off Right
Emily Kate Roemer via Good Housekeeping

You woke up late, there's no coffee, the kids are refusing to get out of bed, and you forgot to put your clothes in the dryer last night. Getting out the door this morning is going to be quite an ordeal. Let's not add to the nightmare and make breakfast too complicated. Instead, try out these simple and incredibly healthy breakfast options! 

1. Overnight Oatmeal

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Good Housekeeping

By soaking these oats overnight, you don't have to worry about cooking first thing in the morning. Add your preferred toppings and get going! These will keep you full for the entire morning. 

2. Chia Seed Parfait

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Women's Health

This simple morning treat will be packed with nutrients and take only minutes to make.

3. Egg Sandwich with Ricotta 

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Good Housekeeping

You can pile your preferred toppings on a slice of bread or you can follow this simple recipe for a great egg sandwich. 


4. Spicy Mango Smoothie

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My Recipes

Nothing is simpler than smoothies. Blend together the ingredients in this recipe for a quick and incredibly healthy start to the day. 

5. Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Breakfast Chutney

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My Recipes

You can make the chutney the night before and then slap the remaining ingredients together in the morning - simple enough! 

6. Love Toast

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Cooking Light

There will be no doubt how you feel about whoever you make this toast for. 

7. Egg White Omelette 

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All Recipes

It doesn't get much healthier than egg whites. You can make them a bit more exciting with this fun recipe

8. Whole Grain Breakfast Porridge

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Food Network

You can get this one going and then walk away to do other important morning activities. Yet another good reason to invest in a rice cooker! 

9. Skillet Eggs with Squash

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Food Network

This recipe has got plenty of fresh veggies and egg-based protein in it. You will end up with something low calorie and incredibly hearty. 

10. Sun Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed Toast

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The Skinny Fork

Once again, it doesn't get much less complicated than making yourself some toast. With these incredibly healthy ingredients on board, your breakfast is going to keep you energized for hours.

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