45 Breakfast Recipes for Two

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45 Breakfast Recipes for Two1/44 Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to have friends and family over for a special Sunday brunch, especially when there’s a big game on television. These colorful eggs go perfectly with sausage, toasted English muffins and fresh fruit. —Marilyn Ipson, Rogers, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 173 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 373mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 2/44 Quinoa-Pear Breakfast Bake 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa-Pear Breakfast Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I enjoy quinoa, so I created this pear breakfast bake for our Sunday brunch. The quinoa is a nice change of pace from oatmeal. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 267 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2

fat, 2 starch

fat, 2 starch. 3/44 Salmon Patty Sandwich 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Patty Sandwich Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m obsessed with smoked salmon on bagels with all the accouterments! Smoked salmon can get pricey, though, so I found this salmon croquette sandwich alternative. I could seriously eat it every day for breakfast. —Jessi Hampton, Richmond Hill, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 656 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 1205mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.

4/44 Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This ultra refreshing bowl is the best way to start a summer morning! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 325 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 5/44 Cheesy Vegetable Frittata 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Vegetable Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2

Swap in an egg substitute if you’re cutting the fatin your diet

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy, flavorful egg bake is packed with veggies. My husband and I enjoy it just as much for late-night suppers as we do for brunch. Swap in an egg substitute if you’re cutting the fatin your diet. A simple side of fresh fruit makes a perfect refreshing complement for this dish.—Pauline Howard, Lago Vista, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 243 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 390mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 6/44 Pecan French Toast 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min

Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish. It couldn’t be easier to make, but it tastes like you worked all morning!—Cindy Fish, Summerfield, NC Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 577 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 249mg cholesterol, 666mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 7/44 Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this healthy and really tasty recipe because my husband loves

They have a great texture and cinnamon taste

pancakes. They have a great texture and cinnamon taste. —Sharon Hansen, Pontiac, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 273 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat. 8/44 Eggs Lorraine 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Lorraine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Super easy and elegant, this is one of my favorite special-occasion dishes. It’s absolutely delicious! —Sandra Woolard, DeLand, Florida. Want to have something different? Check out our list

of breakfast ideas without eggs

of breakfast ideas without eggs. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 258 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 399mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. 9/44 Apple Pancakes 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Apple Pancakes Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves these light and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes. And best of all, they’re sweet enough to enjoy even without syrup. —Kim McConnell, Tulsa, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 241 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 10/44 Ham & Egg Pockets 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Egg Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 pockets Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Refrigerated crescent roll dough make these savory breakfast pockets a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pocket: 345 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. 11/44 Brownie Batter

12/44 Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups 5 Reviews Test

Oatmeal Test Kitchen Approved Brownie Batter Oatmeal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more palatable. My recipe transforms a ho-hum morning staple into something that will make the kids jump out of bed! —Kristen Moyer, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 338 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. 12/44 Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups 5 Reviews Test

13/44 Blueberry Oat Waffles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Oat

Kitchen Approved Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich with veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic in our home. For a tasty variation, try substituting asparagus for the broccoli and Swiss for the cheddar cheese. —Irene Steinmeyer, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 302 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 314mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 13/44 Blueberry Oat Waffles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Oat

Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 waffles Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I truly enjoy recipes that make just enough for the two of us, like this one for yummy waffles. Instead of blueberries, you can slice ripe strawberries on top—or use the batter to make pancakes. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 691 calories, 44g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. 14/44 Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe

This one became one of my favorites!

From the Recipe Creator: I always experiment with different herbs on my eggs, since I eat them every morning. This one became one of my favorites! —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 231 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 15/44 Grilled Bistro Breakfast Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Bistro Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to

make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home

make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home. Now that it’s just my husband and me, I’ve jazzed it up with pear, smoked Gouda and spinach. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 629 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 1510mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein. 16/44 Bacon Egg Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Egg Cups Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This breakfast dish is a fresh take

on the classic bacon-and-eggs combo

on the classic bacon-and-eggs combo. Make sure to use ovenproof bowls when baking! —Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 380 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 486mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 17/44 Cranberry Chip Pancakes Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Chip Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These simple pancakes taste so great, you don’t even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and vanilla chips to classic pancake batter. —Aris Gonzalez, Deltona, Florida

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