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Oatmeal is a great way to start the day thanks to its fiber content (which will fill you up until lunchtime) and versatility. Steel cut oats are beloved for their texture, nutty flavor, and nutrition, but they take some time along with patient stirring to prepare.

In comes overnight steel cut oatmeal. With just six minutes of cooking time and a few short minutes of stirring, they're an ideal breakfast for busy mornings. Quickly toast the oats in butter, add hot water, and cover. The steel cut oats will slowly soak up all of the water overnight while you sleep. All you have to do in the morning is add milk and sugar, then heat the mixture before serving.

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We suggest topping this recipe with yogurt, fresh grapefruit, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of nuts, but you can top your oatmeal with whatever ingredients you like. If you're feeding a crowd or planning ahead, double the recipe and cook it in a big, heavy pot.

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup steel cut oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water
1 cup milk , or non-dairy milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup plain yogurt, optional
1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented, optional
1 tablespoon honey, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, optiona

This low-calorie bacon omelet is loaded with flavor, but not calories! If you have decided to try and eat a healthier diet, you may have automatically figured that both bacon and omelets would have no place in your diet plan

This recipe for a delicious low-calorie bacon omelet uses a few little tricks to make this omelet lean, healthy, and delicious. Lean turkey bacon is one of the calorie savers as turkey bacon has far less fat and calories than typical bacon. Also, caramelized onions make this bacon omelet hard to beat. A couple of low-calorie egg white in place of some of the full eggs saves even more fat and calories.

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Make up one of these healthy omelets, and serve it with whole grain toast and fresh fruit for a full brunch, lunch, or breakfast.

Ingredients
1 slice turkey bacon
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon skim milk
1 dash pepper
1/4 cup swiss cheese shredded

Adding high-protein quinoa to a basic chocolate peanut butter sugar-free cookie works out just splendidly. These little quinoa cookies are vegetarian, vegan, high in protein, refined-sugar free, and, if you use gluten-free oatmeal, they're gluten-free as well. And they are so easy to make. What's not to love?

Simply made by combining the cooked quinoa, peanut butter, maple syrup, quick-cooking oats, cocoa powder, and salt, and then baked, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your house. We use smooth peanut butter in this recipe, but if you want to use crunchy peanut butter, feel free to do so.

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Enjoy these healthy cookies for breakfast on the go, as a high-energy trail food, or add it to your repertoire of super-healthy desserts.

Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 tablespoon kosher salt or sea salt

A warm and hearty bowl of oatmeal for breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Oats are filled with both soluble and insoluble fiber. They also contain antioxidants. A bowl of nutrient-rich oatmeal contains thiamine, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, selenium, and iron.

This oatmeal recipe also makes for an easy and balanced breakfast. The oats are cooked in milk for added flavor and protein. Diced apple adds even more fiber as well as a fresh and delicious crunch to every bite. There is a just a hint of sweetness added to the recipe by mixing in a tablespoon of brown sugar. This can be omitted if you prefer, or you can use an equivalent amount of honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar substitute. This powerful breakfast can help keep you fuller longer so you can avoid the temptation to snack before lunch.

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If you follow a gluten-free diet, oatmeal for breakfast is a great option because oats are naturally gluten-free. Just be sure to check with manufacturers to ensure that their products are not made using the same equipment as other potentially contaminating grains. Of course, it is always best to purchase gluten-free products from reputable companies and read food labels carefully.

Ingredients
1 cup milk
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 medium apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
maple syrup, garnish
walnuts or pecans, optional, garnish