Porridge is a stellar breakfast but eating the same old thing every morning can become boring. Jazz up your routine by adding poached pears and honey or cocoa powder and condensed milk for an indulgent option. 

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This Dutch baby pancake looks impressive but don't tell your friends how simple it is to make. Whip up a batter as usual but instead of flipping in a pan, this dish is baked instead.

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Eating fish at breakfast is a great way to fill up on omega-3 – which studies suggest could help boost brain health – and protein, which keeps you fuller longer. Haddock kedgeree – mildly spicy rice, flaked fish and eggs – is an excellent dish for using up leftovers.

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Feed a crowd and save on washing up with a beans, chipolatas and bacon casserole. Take the dish to the table and let guests help themselves. It’s great served with fried eggs and toast.

Get the recipe for one-pot breakfast casserole here

Get a head start on the week with make-ahead breakfast burritos. Add salsa, refried beans, scrambled eggs and cheese to wraps, fold them up and store in the freezer. You could also make a vegan version with scrambled tofu. They only take a minute to reheat in the microwave from frozen. Make a batch on Sunday and take with you to work throughout the week.

Get the recipe for vegan breakfast burritos here

If you’re avoiding gluten or simply fancy a lighter breakfast, mash one banana with one egg and fry the mixture as you would pancake batter. The result won't be as firm as flour-based pancakes but just as tasty.

Healthy and quick breakfast bars are one of the easiest things you can grab and eat on the go. Fruity granola bars can be kept in an airtight container for a week or they freeze really well. You could try a three-ingredient version with just peanut butter, honey and oats.

Get the recipe for peanut butter and banana oat bars here

If you’re cooking breakfast muffins, why make half a dozen when you can make more and freeze the rest for a later date? Just thaw overnight and they'll be ready to eat in the morning.

Get the recipe for apricot, chia and pumpkin seed muffins here

If you don't rate your drawing skills, it doesn't get simpler than using a cookie cutter as a mould for your pancake mix. Choose an American pancake-style recipe that will hold its shape well.

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Boiling a batch of eggs and storing them in the fridge is a great time-saving tip if you’re cooking for a group or want to get ahead with meal prep. Hard-boil eggs as normal, allowing them to sit in hot water for eight to 12 minutes, before transferring to cold water for 15 minutes. Store hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to a week. Peel and enjoy with buttered toast and salt and pepper.

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Bake a loaf of banana bread at the weekend and you can grab a slice before you head out the door every morning. Try adding a shot of coffee to the mixture and provide part of your morning caffeine hit.

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Leftover fruit such as mango, berries and bananas can be diced up and added to pancake batter for a fresh and fruity start to the day. By adding sweet fruit to the batter, there is no need for any added sugar.

Get the recipe for easy apple pancakes here

If you're after an easy veggie dish, nest your eggs in parcels made from a mix of sautéed greens and feta: filling, colourful and packed full of nutrients. 

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Omelettes aren't the only microwave marvel you can make for breakfast. Eggs just need a dash of milk and seasoning before a minute and a half on high, stirring midway for the perfect scramble.

Don't have time to eat breakfast at home? Use a mason jar for granola pots and you've got the perfect breakfast to eat at your desk. Any type of fruit will work well, from blueberries and kiwi to strawberries and mango. 

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Shakshuka uses store cupboard ingredients, making it the perfect breakfast dish to serve friends at the last minute. Warm fresh bread to mop up the tomato juice.

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Making bacon cups is easier than it looks – pancetta or streaky bacon rashers are used to line a muffin tin, then spinach, goats' cheese and an egg is added to each compartment. After 10 minutes in the oven, you have an all-in-one breakfast and just a muffin tin to wash. 

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If you enjoy dipping a chocolate pastry into your coffee, it’s easy to customise your own at home. All you need is puff pastry and chocolate chips or grated chocolate. Cut the pastry into rectangles then again into triangles, sprinkle chocolate in the middle, then roll from the wide edge to the pointed edge and bend to create a croissant shape. Brush with beaten egg and bake for twenty minutes at 180°C/375°F/gas mark 4.

Garlic and hot paprika give poached eggs plenty of spice. Temper the heat with Greek yogurt and toasted sourdough.

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Hollandaise doesn't have to be a hassle. With a secret hack, the sauce takes minutes to make and is great served over poached eggs on English muffins.

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Using sweet potatoes over regular potatoes will add extra flavour to crispy baked röstis. Top with zingy guacamole and a silky poached egg, and you've got a winning brunch dish.

Get the recipe for sweet potato rösti with poached eggs here

For a one-stop breakfast, scoop out the stone of an avocado and some of the flesh to make a bigger hole, then crack in an egg and sprinkle with ​toppings before baking – think grated cheese, chilli flakes, bacon bits or herbs.

Get the recipe for avocado egg cups here