Because of these benefits, eating the right morning meal is key for those who want to lose weight.

But what makes a breakfast good for weight loss, specifically?

Read on, and for more healthy eating tips, check out16 Best Foods to Burn Belly Fat.

turkey sweet potato breakfast hash in cast iron skillet

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Want a bit of a kick in the morning?

Add some Tabasco sauce (or your preferredhot sauce) for some extra flavor.

Get our recipe forBreakfast Hash.

Breakfast hash with sweet potato and chicken sausage

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Combined, these ingredients can help keep you full and satisfied until lunch.

Get our recipe forHealthy Breakfast Pizza.

Get our recipe forBaked Eggs.

Healthy breakfast pizzas

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Get our recipe forBanana Pancakes.

Get our recipe for anArtichoke Feta Quiche.

For even more fiber, go for whole-wheattortillasat the store instead of ones made from white flour.

Baked eggs with mushroom and spinach

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Get our recipe for aBreakfast Burrito.

Get our recipe for aSunrise Sandwich.

Get our recipe for aHam and Cheese Omelet.

Healthy banana pancakes

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Get our recipe forEggs in Purgatory.

Some researcheven suggests that replacing terrestrial meats (think chicken, beef, pork, etc.)

with lean seafood (like salmon) can lead to greater weight loss when paired with calorie restriction.

Vegetarian artichoke feta quiche

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Get our recipe forScrambled Eggs with Salmon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese.

The mix of ingredients makes for a weight-loss breakfast full of fiber and proteinand packed with tons of flavor.

For an added boost of healthy fat, top this breakfast off with some sliced avocado.

Healthy breakfast burritos

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Get our recipe forHuevos Rancheros.

Get our recipe for aSausage and Mushroom Frittata.

Want to add more fiber and healthy fats?

Sunrise sandwich

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Top it off with some sliced avocado.

Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelet.

Get our recipe forKeto Eggs.

Crispy ham omelette with cheese and mushrooms

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Add some fresh cilantro on top.

Need more fiber or healthy fats?

Throw some sliced avocado on top, too.

Healthy eggs in purgatory

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Get our recipe forSweet Potato Breakfast Hash.

You’ll get all of these nutrient-dense foods for 410 calories, making this a great weight-loss breakfast option.

Get our recipe forBreakfast Salad.

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Most of these weight loss benefits of oats have to do with their high fiber content.

Get our recipe forPeanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal.

For an even tastier treat, try a flavored protein powder like chocolate or vanilla.

Low-calorie huevos rancheros

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forProtein Pancakes.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

you might’t beat the convenience of overnight oats.

Top with your favorite fruit or honey for a hint of sweetness.

Paleo sausage frittata with mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forOvernight Oats.

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Add feta cheese for low-fat flavor, or skip it if you follow a vegan diet.

Black bean omelet

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Get our recipe forTofu Scramble.

Keto frizzled eggs with fennel sausage on a blue plate

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turkey sweet potato breakfast hash in cast iron skillet

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red and green breakfast salad in bowls with eggs and oil

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Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana recipe

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protein pancakes with peanut butter and blackberries on a white plate

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overnight oats finished with a spoon of oats on the marble counter

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mediterranean tofu veggiescramble

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