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Don’t head to the fast food drive-thru for a breakfast sandwich! Stay home in your PJs and make them yourself for the whole family.

This is a healthy breakfast that is fun to make for kids of all ages! Substitute smooth almond butter if you prefer.

No need to thaw the fruit for this delectable breakfast crumble. Knock it together as soon as you get up and shower and dress while it bakes for a delicious hot breakfast even the kids will appreciate.

Strata makes a great brunch dish, especially since you can do all the work the night before. This mushroom-goat cheese combo is perfect for company.

Be speedy and energy-efficient with this Western “bake” that’s made in the microwave instead of the oven.

Baked beans make a great base for eggs in this easy, all-in-one pan breakfast. Perfect for weekend brunch.

Tart apples such as Northern Spy or Ida Red are ideal for crisps and crumbles. Dark berries add a boost of beneficial phytochemicals.

This makes a great breakfast time treat for kids who’ve been extra-specially cooperative! A sprinkling of chocolate chips gets anyone’s day off to a good start, without adding that much fat. Substitute your favourite yogurt flavour.

Cooking one thick pancake in the oven is less fussy than frying individual pancakes in batches on the stove-top. Everyone gets hot pancakes and can eat at the same time.

Eggs are a great way to start the day! A breakfast with eggs has the protein you need to make it through to lunchtime. Buying omega eggs is an easy switch to make for a healthier diet.

With a box of our wholegrain pancake mix on your kitchen shelf, the breakfast possibilities are endless. Try this raspberry-lemon twist.

Baby food sweet potatoes and pancake mix make this flapjack a snap. Freeze leftovers in a zippered plastic bag and pop them frozen in the toaster another day for breakfast.

Reduce the cholesterol in your usual breakfast eggs by forgoing the eggs altogether! Drained and crumbled tofu makes a healthful substitute. Serve with toasted PC Blue Menu Thins Multigrain Bagels, if desired.

Precooked frozen rice is a great short-cut to this brown rice breakfast pudding. Especially welcome on a cold winter morning! Substitute vanilla soy milk and omit vanilla, if you prefer.

Yogurt and granola provide the protein your family needs to make it through to lunch. Substitute their favourite jam.

Soda bread is a great accompaniment to soups, and unlike yeasted bread, is easily made. Flaxseed adds nuttiness and essential omega-3 fatty acids. Like all soda breads, this is best eaten within 24 hours of baking when eaten fresh, but older bread also makes great toast.

Stirring goat cheese into scrambled eggs makes them extra-creamy. Fabulous at breakfast time, or even for lunch. Serve with whole grain toast, if desired.

Make home-made granola on Sunday to enjoy all week. Flax is a wonderful source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, beneficial to coronary health and brain development. Substitute your favourite nut if desired, such as pecans or walnuts.

These individual garlic breads make a cute addition to your dinner table, alongside spaghetti or lasagne. The yummy, cheesy and garlicky butter melts into both cut side of buns while baking.

Our mini top-sliced hot dog buns make the most adorable French Toast, and are easy to stuff with three delicious fillings. Everyone gets one of each flavour.

When you want a homemade crust but don’t have time for the yeast version, try this quick pizza crust, easily made with pantry staples.

Dress up your morning oatmeal with our dried berry blend and honey, at a fraction of the cost of buying it at a coffee shop.

The family will flip for these quinoa-based hotcakes and you’ll have a healthier new alternative to pancakes. A great way to use up leftover cooked quinoa- substitute 1 cup (250 mL) cooked.

Start your day right with this hearty quesadilla, perfect for a weekend breakfast. Chili powder is a mixture of chilies, cloves, coriander, cumin and oregano, and is not particularly spicy.

These open-faced breakfast sandwiches are low in fat and take only minutes to prepare. Any ripe tomato can be used instead of grape tomatoes, just cut them into a medium dice. Be sure to serve immediately so the cheese is nice and gooey!

This twist on your usual eggs and bacon creates delicious individual breakfast or brunch quiches for your lucky guests.

We used protein-rich quinoa to create the base for this wholesome and nutritious dish that serves a party of 10!

The combination of creamy yogurt, rich Manuka honey and crunchy granola is a treat the entire family will love. Allowing the mango to rest at room temperature makes it easier to chop.

Finding it hard to get the kids to eat green vegetables? Try hiding them in plain sight in this breakfast sandwich- they may like green eggs and ham.

Not a flatbread like the more familiar Mexican tortilla, egg-based Spanish tortilla is similar to the Italian frittata. It can be served warm or at room temperature.

As flaky and rich as anything you can buy at the finest patisserie. Mini pastries give you portion control- if you can stop at just one!

This child-friendly parfait can serve as breakfast, dessert or even a snack. It’s no-cook, so even the youngest toddler can help make it. Not for kids with allergies to nuts.

So-named because it can be made with stale bread that would otherwise be lost (perdu), this dish is a brunch classic. It’s low fat as is, but you can dress it up by serving with whipped cream and fresh strawberries if you like.

Tired of the same old breakfast cereal? This low-fat breakfast dish is high in protein and provides all the goodness of berries.

Kids love hand-held foods they can dip. These little hot cakes fit the bill, and are packed with veggies too.

Some folks think the tops are the best part of the muffin. For them, we offer this tropical fruit and nut recipe. A nice under 100 calorie snack, too!

A fabulous breakfast or brunch dish. Bulk it up for lunch or dinner by serving a mixed salad alongside.

Natural almonds still have their skins on them; blanched almonds have had the skins removed. Customize to suit your family’s taste with their choice of pear or apple, with maple syrup or without.

Try these pretty pinwheels at your next party whether it be dinner, or even brunch!

Cooking the oats in milk makes this oatmeal ultra-creamy.

Applesauce is the secret to keeping this quick loaf moist, while keeping the fat down.

An impressive bacon-and-egg sandwich, given a Mediterranean twist by the tapenade and roasted red peppers.

Bet you never thought of poaching eggs in pasta sauce! A quick supper for nights when the tummy is empty and cupboard almost bare.

Make a batch on the weekend, individually wrap and freeze to enjoy all week. Add a yogurt for a nutritious, quick breakfast.

A substantial, meaty supper dish. Serve a salad alongside.

Kids love miniature versions of things they can pick up in their hands-baby carrots, sandwiches cut with small cookie cutters, and these loonie-sized pancakes.

A slice of this quick loaf makes an easy and healthy breakfast, that’s even portable. Add a yogurt or glass of milk to make a balanced meal.

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Here’s a quiche that saves you time and carbs- no pastry! It also provides a good amount of healthy omega-3 fats.

A great low-fat breakfast or snack on the run.

Dad and the kids can make this short-cut Danish together while Mom sleeps in!