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For a one-dish morning meal, we love it paired with tender smoked salmon and a sunny, runny fried egg. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/quinoa-breakfast-bowl). **Whole-Grain Banana Muffins** A combo of whole wheat flour and omega-3 rich flax meal gives these muffins their tender crumb, while ripe bananas, almonds, and vanilla add just the right balance of crunch and sweetness. Mix the batter together in a blink, bake them in the oven for just 25 minutes, and pop one in your bag for a warm breakfast on-the-go. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/whole-grain-banana-muffins). **Oatmeal with Cheddar and Scallion** A sprinkling of shredded cheddar, paprika, and a flurry of chopped scallions elevate this savory oatmeal from the ordinary to the inspired. If you want to get a jump-start on a busy morning, make a large pot of oatmeal the evening before (or overnight in the slow cooker!) and simply reheat and garnish to taste when you’re ready to eat. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/cheddar-scallion-oatmeal). **Easy Granola** Do-It-Yourself granola may sound like a project, but it couldn’t be simpler—or more delicious. (Trust us: Try it and you’ll never crave the store-bought stuff again.) This basic recipe is foolproof and endlessly customizable. Prefer sunflower seeds to pepitas? They’ll work. Crazy for dried cranberries? Just have fun with it. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/easy-granola-recipe). **Toasted Pistachio Muesli With Apple and Fig** Can’t get enough breakfast cereal? Even cereal junkies need to add something new the rotation now and then. Spice, sweetness, and irresistible crunch—this muesli has it all. Pair it with whatever sorts of fixings you like best—milk, almond milk, yogurt—and sliced seasonal fruit, like apples and figs, as a finishing touch. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/toasted-pistachio-muesli-apple-fig). **Whole-Grain Blueberry Muffins** Plump blueberries, oats, and whole-wheat flour deliver lots of fiber—meaning, with one of these in hand, you’re sure to stay full through your morning meetings. They couldn’t be more convenient, either: Packed with flaxseed meal and low-fat yogurt, these portable treats will keep at room temperature for three days or in the freezer for one month. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/whole-grain-blueberry-muffins). **Granola Bars With Apricots, Oats, and Almonds** Skip the sugar-packed “breakfast bars” in the supermarket aisle and start your day with this healthier version instead. Simply combine roasted oats, almonds, and pepitas with chopped apricots and salt, stir in a mixture of almond butter and maple syrup, then smooth out and chill for up to three days. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/granola-bars-apricots-oats). **Oatmeal with Pineapple and Mint** Does your porridge need a pick me up? Though untraditional, adding bright, acidic pineapple and refreshing mint to your oatmeal lends the dish just enough zing to get your senses going in the morning. To save yourself time during the morning rush, pick up pre-trimmed and sliced pineapple from your grocer’s produce section. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pineapple-mint-oatmeal). **Mustard, Avocado, and Dill on a Whole-Wheat Muffin With Boiled Egg** Everything’s better with avocado on top—including a warm and toasty whole wheat English muffin. Some whole grain mustard and a pinch of dill lend the dish a bit of heat and a fresh, green perfume. Round it out with a creamy soft-boiled egg and you’ve got a real breakfast champion. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/mustard-avocado-dill-english-muffin). **Nut-Free Energy Bars** If you’re trying to cut down on processed sugar, substitute chopped dates for white sugar. Not only are they delicious, they’re also full of good carbohydrates and beneficial vitamin B6\. Here, paired with maple syrup, dates sweeten up and bind together a batch of irresistible snack bars packed with raisins and rolled oats. [Get the recipe](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/no-bake-energy-bars). _This_ [_article_](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/whole-grain-recipe-breakfasts) _originally appeared on_ [_RealSimple.com_](http://www.realsimple.com/)_._ _More from Real Simple:_ * [10 Whole Grain Breakfast Recipes Worth Waking Up For](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/whole-grain-recipe-breakfasts?xid=time-rs-011515) * [7 Winter Comfort Foods That’ll Feed a Crowd](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/new-years-day-open-house-menu?xid=time-rs-011515) * [8 Perfect-for-Winter Soup Recipes](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/seasonal/perfect-winter-soup-recipes?xid=time-rs-011515) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/3669674/whole-grain-breakfasts/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/3669674/whole-grain-breakfasts/"},"headline":"10 Whole Grain Breakfasts to Power Your Day","datePublished":"2015-01-15T18:00:07.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:56:36.655Z","description":"Each one is easy enough to put together on a hectic morning, packed with satisfying flavors, and full of nutritious whole grains","url":"https://time.com/3669674/whole-grain-breakfasts/","keywords":["Living","Food & Drink","breakfast","health","Recipes","Healthy Eating"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb0e043df695390c5/69877a20e53aba85034d7107/granola.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Real Simple","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/real-simple/"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb0e043df695390c5/69877a20e53aba85034d7107/granola.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"granola","caption":"granola","creditText":"Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-living/","name":"Living"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/3669674/whole-grain-breakfasts/","name":"10 Whole Grain Breakfasts to Power Your Day"}}]}] ```