10 Ways to Upgrade Breakfast in a Single
Skip the boxed cereal to enjoy a satisfying, complete breakfast from a single bowl.
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Breakfast in a bowl doesn't have to only consist of cereal. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet breakfast, these breakfast bowl recipes can help you say goodbye to boredom with your morning meal. Breakfast porridge, grain bowls, smoothie bowls, and even a few noodle meals for the morning are all loaded with toppings for an early feast of tastes and textures. Continue reading for some of our best ideas for a one-bowl breakfast that will satisfy your hunger.
Green Smoothie Bowl
In this colorful smoothie bowl, a smooth, creamy puree consisting of spinach, banana, avocado, pineapple, coconut water, and a hint of fresh ginger for flavor is topped with a mixture of fresh berries, granola, nuts, and seeds for crunch and texture.
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Breakfast Ramen
You can have ramen noodles for morning in the same way that you can have pancakes for dinner. In this one-pot recipe, bacon, egg, and cheese perch atop a base of pantry- and budget-friendly ramen noodles.
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Muesli
Muesli is a Swiss preparation that combines apples, oats, and nuts with some sort of dairy — cream, milk, or yogurt. This variation includes dried fruit and coconut flakes, plus almonds, pecans, and pepitas for crunch. Fresh blueberries and sliced apples round out the dish.
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Açai Smoothie Bowl
This well-balanced smoothie bowl has a base of blended açai, mixed berries, and creamy coconut milk, which provide a sweet-tart combination. This refreshing fruit base is combined with crisp macadamia nuts, crispy coconut chips, and juicy fresh fruit to create the ideal breakfast for warm weather.
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Spicy Sesame, Bacon, and Egg Congee
We're enhancing the traditional rice congee dish with crisp sesame, creamy egg yolks, and spicy pork, all influenced by Top Chef alum Mei Lin. For the best texture, cook it slowly over low heat, increasing the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle bubble.
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Waakye (My Big Fat Ghanian Breakfast)
West African food specialist Zoe Adjonyoh describes this Ghanian breakfast bowl as "the ludicrously extravagant breakfast that is sold on street corners in a plastic bag or wrapped in a plantain leaf that puts any UK street food and even some brunch menus to shame." It consists of rice, black-eyed peas, and a flavorful stew made of goat, along with a garnish of avocado, cilantro, sesame seeds, chives, and soft-cooked eggs.
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Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Truffles
Light and fluffy scrambled eggs are gently seasoned and generously perfumed by fresh black truffles and served alongside thinly sliced jambon de Paris and toasted brioche for this French-style breakfast bowl.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Whether piled in a bowl or glass, these overnight oats taste just like strawberry cheesecake because they're packed with fruit and a graham cracker crust, mixed with milk and yogurt.
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Sweet Almond Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Berries, Crushed Almonds, and Cacao Nibs
Made with almond milk and enhanced by a touch of almond extract, this breakfast quinoa gets piled with lots of flavors and textures: dried berries, crushed almonds, and cacao nibs.
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Cambodian Breakfast Noodles
Chef Erik Bruner-Yang's savory breakfast bowl features baby back ribs that have been slow-simmered with ginger, apple, garlic, and onion, then get mixed with Broccolini and served over thin rice noodles. Lastly, it's topped with thinly sliced jalapeño, scallions, and cilantro leaves along with mint and basil.
