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Mustard, avocado and dill on a whole-wheat muffin with boiled egg – everything’s better with avocado on top, including a warm and toasty whole-wheat English muffin. Some whole-grain mustard and a pinch of dill lend the dish an extra pop of flavour and fragrance. Round it out with a creamy soft-boiled egg, and you’ve got a real breakfast champion.

Scrambled eggs with beans, tomatoes, and pesto – eggs, which are protein superstars, are the foundation of this tasty, fibre-rich meal. Enjoy a healthy dose of vitamin C, lycopene, potassium, and folate, courtesy of the sweet grape tomatoes. A swirl of pesto adds a fresh, garlicky kick and vibrant colour. Serve atop slices of whole-grain toast.

Avocado toast – there’s a benefit to starting your day with creamy avocado toast: The fruit is loaded with fibre and cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats. Plus, the whole thing is ready in just three simple steps: Mash the avocado onto toasted bread, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and then sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes.

Poached eggs with mushrooms and tomatoes – sautéed tomatoes and golden brown mushrooms amp up delicately poached eggs in this comforting breakfast. To help the egg whites set, add a splash of vinegar to the poaching water. To serve, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and fresh chives. It’s hearty enough to make for dinner, too.

Almond butter, yogurt, and fruit parfaits – this layered parfait is the perfect on-the-run treat. Chopped roasted almonds add a delightful crunch, and each bite is filled with sweet, juicy fruit. If you’re not an almond butter fan, swap in peanut butter or sunflower seed butter. You can also use agave nectar in place of the honey.