Breakfast

Bagel (with or without cream cheese)

My favorite bagels are raisin cinnamon or blueberry smeared with plain cream cheese. Bagels are so much more substantial than donuts, and often cheaper.


Banana Bread

This recipe is perfect for using up those nicely browned bananas.


Biscuit

The heartier version of this breakfast is biscuits and country gravy with sausage. A sweet reminder of home!

Cinnamon Roll or Twist

I feel a certain sense of accomplishment when I make these. Watch out if you're trying to slim down.

English Muffin

Make an Egg McMuffin if you would like.

Muffin

Oh the possibilities of the muffin! Easy to make, freeze, and grab on the go.

Toast

The classic breakfast for cereal haters. Try using different/exotic types of bread, jams, jellies, and preservatives. Say no to Pop Tarts!

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Cereal

My dad always has a bowl of cereal each morning, even if mom makes pancakes or waffles. Get a sugar high with some Reeses Puffs, Fruity/Coco Pebbles, Fruit loops, Honey Smacks, Cornpops or go healthy with some Kashi Mighty Bites Cereal.

Granola

Eating granola for breakfast fills you up until lunch time. It's fun to make your own homemade granola too!

Oatmeal

I confess I like the kind of oatmeal that comes in single serving packages and that is artificially flavored. However, I also love plain with milk and raisins, perfect for watching an early snowfall.

Parfait

A parfait combines the best morning fare: yogurt, fruit, and granola. This is great for those days when you need a visual to stimulate your appetite.

Yogurt

This is available in many shapes and forms like this snazzy product. Yogurt is an excellent way to get some calcium if you don't like milk.

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Crepes

If you've never made crepes before, now is the time. They are super easy, quick, cheap, versatile, and muy delicious! I usually make them on the weekend or to share with roommates. Here is the recipe for the basic crepes. Stuff them with anything your heart desires!

French Toast

Have you ever had a toad-in-the-hole?

Frittata

I'm going to have to try out a frittata recipe or two this semester because my mouth is just watering looking at photos of them.

Pancakes

This is another breakfast classic that is fun to experiment with. My little brother is a pro at making German pancakes. (And he's pretty good at eating the entire pan by himself too.)

Waffles

Waffles always remind me of the holiday season, probably because we always have a big waffle smorgasbord on Christmas morning. My favorite waffle is Belgium style with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. I am not a fan of Eggo style.

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Eggs

One way to make breakfast ten times better is adding an egg dish. I need a good egg cookbook. How about this one, or this, or this?

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Fruit

From bananas to kumquats, fruit is the perfect thing to add to your toast, cereal, or muffin.

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Milk

Juice

Smoothie

There are so many good recipes out there for smoothies, but a little bit of experimenting never hurt anyone. You can make them as healthy or as sugary as you want them. Smoothies are great for a commute to class or work also. Here is a recipe that sounds nutritious and delicious. Banana Orange Smoothie: You need: 1 banana, 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup of plain yogurt. Directions: Mix orange juice, banana, and yogurt in a blender on medium speed. Serve cold.

Hot Apple Cider

Hot Chocolate

Pero

Have a little
Pero to warm you up before heading out in the morning.

Postum

Although very pricey, Postum is the breakfast choice of drink for some. I remember my dad keeping a jar of Postum in the pantry for many, many years, because "It never goes bad." I tried it once, never again.

Herbal Tea

Check out your local health food stores to find some non-caffeinated herbal tea. I really like the refreshing and cleansing mint varieties. Alvita is a good source.

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International Recipes

Rice and Beans

Crumpets

Bauernfruhstuck

Bigilla

Eitsmiter

La Bouillie

Champurado with Tuyo

Gallo Pinto

Gaymer Wa Dibis

Mince Paratha

*Thank you to Getty Images for pictures.