Breakfast
Make These Picky Eater-Approved Muffins From Monroe Alvarez’s “The Kids Table”
When photographer Monroe Alvarez found out she was pregnant with her first child right in the midst of the first COVID-19 lockdowns, it set into motion a new phase of life — and a personal evolution. “The baby years were tough for me,” Alvarez says. Her son, Koa, taught her to communicate without words during ...
The Best Low-Sugar* Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Mornings (Updated)
Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited on 7/31/25 by:Sabrina Wildermuth, MS, Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and Director of Nutrition & Regulatory ComplianceMichelle Leonetti, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Quality Assurance Nutrition & Regulatory Manager. After sipping a relaxing night time ...
Rolled Oats vs. Quick Oats
When it comes to easy breakfasts, oatmeal is an impressively simple meal to whip up. A warm bowl is basically a blank canvas when it comes to flavor, so whether you’re embracing all things pumpkin spice or eating your fill of summer berries, this all-season dish is a kitchen staple for a reason. But what’s ...
5-Ingredient Keto Eggs Benedict
When you think of a traditional holiday feast, your mind might jump to an abundant dinner spread of turkey, gravy, and pie. But breakfast can be festive, too—and thanks to this recipe from Bobby Parrish (aka FlavCity), it can also be keto-friendly. This low-carb, five-ingredient take on classic eggs Benedict feels celebratory enough for Christmas ...
Meal Prep + More: How a Pediatric Oncology Nurse in Los Angeles Prioritizes Healthy Living
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today we’re talking with Kasey Ring, a pediatric oncology nurse at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
A New Way to Use Rolled Oats: Granola Jam Bars
This recipe appears in the Thrive Market cookbook, Healthy Living Made Easy. Get your copy here, and find the ingredients in this shopping list. Old-fashioned rolled oats are one of the most versatile pantry staples. You can eat it as oatmeal in the morning, grind it up to make oat flour, and even add it ...
Pantry Pumpkin Muffins with Praline Topping
Not sure what to do with that canned pumpkin purée? While pumpkin is typically an autumnal staple, Angela Gaines shows us how to give this common pantry item a springtime twist. Plus, you can make this quick, easy, and delicious muffin recipe in less than 30 minutes.
How to Host a Digital Dinner Party or Happy Hour
Socializing is looking a bit different lately. Instead of meeting up for weekend brunch with friends or having a neighborhood potluck, our social interactions have suddenly gone digital. But it’s 2020—and being social doesn’t have to mean sharing a physical space with someone. While the transition to social distancing has been an adjustment for all ...
Steel-Cut Oats vs. Oatmeal
Steel-cut oats, rolled oats, oatmeal … breakfast shouldn’t be confusing (especially if you haven’t had your morning coffee yet). That’s why we’re breaking down the difference between steel-cut oats versus oatmeal. Most oatmeal recipes call for rolled oats or quick-cooking oats, but steel-cut oats are a great option for a heartier take on this popular ...
Golden Milk Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
[schema description]We love an easy make-ahead breakfast around here! Today we’re puddin’ protein (20g per serving!) into this chia seed treat thanks to a bottle of grass-fed golden milk. It’s rich, creamy, and delivers key nutrients like B12, magnesium, and calcium, plus a dash of turmeric and ginger, too. Simply mix the drink with chia ...
Gluten-Free Superberry Oat Muffins Recipe
[schema description]A bright, sunshiny day is pretty much guaranteed (at least inwardly) when superfoods get baked into a batch of tender oat muffins. This portable (and gluten-free!) breakfast is loaded with mulberries, goldenberries, goji berry powder, and sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar. Eat ‘em now or freeze some for later.[/schema]
Coconut Butter 3 Ways
If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you’re well aware of our love affair with coconut oil. And while our devotion to this extremely versatile, heart-healthy ingredient will never fade, we’ve made some room on our shelves for its decadent cousin: coconut butter. Artisana Organic Raw Coconut Butter is made from 100% raw, pureéd ...
How to Make a Crispy Fried Egg With Olive Oil
[schema description]Eggs are a fantastic option for creating a simple, satisfying meal in a pinch. Our favorite way to eat them also happens to be one of the simplest: fried. The crispy slightly browned edges of the egg whites provide a nice contrast with the warm, runny yolk. We love to serve them over toast, ...
Egg and Spinach Breakfast Muffins Recipe
[schema description]Pancake mixes are great for whipping up a foolproof stack of flapjacks, but ever wonder what to do with the leftover mix? Especially if you overindulged don’t want to see another pancake for a while? We have just the recipe for you! Our easy breakfast muffins marry a sweet batter base—Enjoy Life’s Pancake and ...
Introducing Thrive Market Organic Coffee! See How It’s Made, From Concept to Cup
Thrive Market Organic Breakfast Blend and French Roast coffees aren’t your average joes! A lot of time and effort went into developing these certified organic, ethically sourced, sustainably harvested coffees. Both artisan blends are available as whole beans or ground. No matter how you brew them, their full-flavor profiles come through. We think they’ll quickly ...
Chocolate Hazelnut Coconut Flour Crepes Recipe
[schema description]Crepes require a little more finesse to make than foolproof flapjacks, but the payoff is worth it. The lighter texture and more delicate flavor is the ideal blank canvas for taking your topping game from afterthought to art form. Here, we went with juicy strawberries, crunchy cacao nibs, and a decadent hazelnut spread that’s ...
Switch Up Your Breakfast Routine With a Modern Take on Ancient Grains
Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but it’s not always the healthiest. Take granola, one of the simplest options for mornings when you hit the snooze button one too many times. Most store-bought granolas are made with a combination of five classic components: grains, nuts or seeds, sweeteners, oil, and salt.
What’s in Your Pantry? These 7 Staples Make Healthy Meals So Easy
If you’re new to healthy cooking, it can be a little intimidating—especially when you might be missing an ingredient and need to improvise. The key is stocking your pantry with nutritious and versatile staples.
An Easy Way to Power Up Your Morning Smoothie or Short Stack With Plant-Based Protein
Have you had a chance to think about your 2017 resolutions yet? A lot of us here at Thrive HQ are aiming to eat more plant-based meals, cut back on processed sugar, and amp up our workouts.
Overnight Upside-Down Apple French Toast Recipe
[schema description]Want to know our secret to relaxing on Christmas morning? Make breakfast the night before! This beautiful baked French toast is studded with apples, cranberries, and pecans. After baking, flip it upside down and watch a sweet sauce drizzle down the side—no need for extra syrup.[/schema]
Italian Breakfast Skillet Recipe
Here, a simple egg scramble gets a Mediterranean spin with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and EVOO. Basil is rich in potassium and a good source of iron and vitamins A, C, and K. The addition of this powerful, aromatic herb will make you feel as though you’re vacationing in Italy.
What’s So Great About Coconut Oil? It’s All in This 68-Second Video
A mainstay of the healthy food scene, coconut oil has, in large part, risen to fame for its culinary versatility. It contains medium-chain triglycerides, which have been known to improve energy and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It’s flavor is subtly sweet and tropical, but not overpowering, making it perfect for sweet baked goods, smoothies, and ...
Vegan French Toast Recipe
When you think of French toast, you probably imagine eggs, milk, and butter — all the classic components of a cozy, indulgent breakfast. But the this vegan French toast shows you don’t need dairy or eggs to land that same comforting, custardy, golden result. In this version, ripe banana, plant-milk, almond butter, and a touch ...
Olive Oil Granola Bark Recipe
[schema description]Why go with the usual boxed breakfast cereal when you can wake up to the toasty aroma of fresh home-baked granola? This crisp, satisfying granola bark comes loaded with fiber- and protein-rich oats, heart-healthy almonds, and naturally sweet shredded coconut. In the morning, try it crumbled over yogurt or dipped into a glass of ...