The Mediterranean diet is all about eating whole grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, low-fat dairy, nuts, fish, lean red meat & olive oil. Here are 11 breakfast recipes to start your day right!
BAKED EGGS AND ZOODLES WITH AVOCADO
You could make these cute little nests with another spiralized vegetable, but zucchini is our favorite.
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GREEN SHAKSHUKA
You've had the tomato-based version of this Middle Eastern dish; now try it with spinach and jalapeño.
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BLOOD ORANGE & BEET SALAD OVER HONEYED YOGURT
If you're craving French toast, or syrup-soaked waffles, this will satisfy your sweet tooth, and it's only 6 ingredients.
SPOON FORK BACON
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BREAKFAST CAPRESE
Salad for breakfast isn't so out-there when it's a gorgeous and melt-in-your-mouth tender caprese dish. It's almost like we're in Italy.
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AÇAI BOWL WITH COCONUT
Sure, they're pretty and trendy, but açai bowls are also rich in antioxidants (thanks, fruit) and taste like a vacation.
WHAT'S GABY COOKING
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SALMON AND SMASHED CUCUMBER GRAIN BOWLS
This one goes out to our savory breakfast lovers. It's basically lunch, but you can make it ahead and eat it any time of day.
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4-INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES
These bite-size flapjacks are made with coconut flour, so they're gluten-free and Mediterranean diet friendly.
AMBITIOUS KITCHEN
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With this healthy swap, you can lose some of the carbs but keep the flavor.
SHRIMP WITH CAULIFLOWER 'GRITS' & ARUGULA
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GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH AVOCADO & APPLE
Smoothies are an easy way to sneak some greens into your morning, especially when you disguise them with apple & banana.
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This is an excellent way to make use of your muffin tin, plus you can freeze a few for breakfast on the go.
FETA-SPINACH BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
THE MODERN PROPER
SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN FRITTATA
The best breakfasts are the ones that practically make themselves.
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