15 Clean Eating Breakfast Dishes That Won't Make Your New Year's Resolution Feel Depressing

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If you're like most people, you probably make a resolution every year to eat healthier. Props to you, girl! That's not a bad thing to aspire to. The challenge, of course, is that healthy eating takes more of a commitment and means cutting out things like sugar from your diet, which isn't very fun.

But there's no reason to be depressed. Clean eating is actually quite simple to do, and not as bad as you might think. In fact, check out these 15 clean eating breakfasts that will make you want to eat the most important meal of the day for every meal!

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This is like an omelet inside of a sweet potato, and that's pretty rad! With eggs, turkey bacon and low-fat cheese, you'll get a major dose of nutrients accompanied by total tastiness.

Get the recipe from Smile Sandwich.

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Egg Whites With Hummus

Get a heaping helping of protein and vitamins by whisking together egg whites, hummus, grape tomatoes and avocado. Add a dash of salt for added flavor and enjoy!

Visit Oh, Sweet Basil for the recipe.

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Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies

Cookies? For breakfast? You betcha! With yummy peanut butter chips, chopped walnuts, coconut and dried cranberries, you won't feel guilty indulging in a few of these. (And yes, they could totally double as an afternoon snack or dessert.)

You'll find the recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.

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Mexican Avocado Toast

Enjoy a little Mexican flavor in the morning by spreading refried beans on toast and topping with sliced tomatoes, chopped spinach and avocado. High in protein and antioxidants, this can even be eaten as a full sandwich by adding another piece of bread.

You'll find all the details on this from Veganosity.

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Orange Berry Acai Bowl

Not only is this fruity concoction delicious and healthy, it's super easy to make! Just put all the ingredients in a blender, emulsify and pour.

For the full list of ingredients, head over to Eating Works.

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

You need something to eat with your morning coffee, right? How about a sweet slice of pumpkin streusel coffee cake? The best part is, you can make it in a slow cooker, so it's easy peasy!

Find the ingredients and recipe on Amy's Healthy Baking.

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Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

Pudding is another food you don't typically consider "breakfast," but in this case, you definitely get the green light. With coconut milk, almond milk and fresh mango, this is a healthy way to start your day.

Stop by iFoodReal for the recipe.

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

What's great about muffins is that they are great for "grab 'n' go" breakfasts. If you're running late, just snatch one up and eat it on the way to wherever you're going. These offer the delicious flavor combination of peanut butter and banana, so you can't lose.

The recipe is available at Smile Sandwich.

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Chocolate Banana Bread

Yes, you can eat chocolate for breakfast and still be healthy! This yummy chocolate banana bread uses whole wheat flower, almond butter and egg whites without sacrificing taste.

Pop over to Watch What You Eat for the full recipe.

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Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

I mean, if it's got to do with mermaids, it's got to be A-okay, right? This smoothie bowl definitely scores big with breakfast. Made from ripe bananas and avocado, it's a colorful, clean choice.

Get the recipe from The Glowing Fridge.

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LEENA KOLLAR

Leena Kollar is a writer, wife, mom and fashion blogger. She runs the women's style website, The Style Spectrum, which guides women on finding the best clothing, makeup and accessories for their body shape, face shape and individual seasonal coloring. The overwhelmed mother of two (three, if you include her husband) enjoys solo trips to Target, audience-free trips to the bathroom and sneaking treats after her kids have gone to bed.


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