Breakfast

Nothing makes you feel more virtuous than a green smoothie. In this recipe, avocado creates a creamy smoothie, while coconut water brings a subtle sweetness and adds a good dose of electrolytes

Throw a morning meal to impress with this generous platter of family-style fare! This bagel recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy and get a hearty start to the day

This delicious maple baked granola recipe combines summery strawberry and cherry compote with creamy Greek yoghurt. Enjoy as a filling breakfast or brunch that's just a little bit fancy

This delicious potato pancakes recipe is served with smoked salmon and double-cooked eggs for the perfect cafe-style brunch. Try whipping it up this weekend for a tasty morning treat

Make the most of summer's bounty of courgettes with this cheesy courgette fritter recipe. Quick, easy and delicious, these fritters become a light meal when topped with a poached egg and bacon

Malt extract gives this toasted muesli a delicious malty flavour and a nice crunch. This muesli recipe can be made up to three weeks ahead. Simply spoon into jars for tasty homemade Christmas gifts

This stunning tart recipe is easy to make and will go down a treat at your next brunch or lunch. The mixture of the three cheeses, paired with spinach and kale, is a perfect marriage of flavours

Whether spread on your morning toast or used as a filling or topping for desserts, this light and luscious lemon curd recipe will brighten up your day!

Made with real sausage, this mockmuffin recipe has all the appeal of the big takeaway brand versions but without the junk. Go all out and serve them with golden crispy hash browns on the side

This wonderfully warming coconut steel-cut oats porridge recipe creates a nutritious and filling breakfast that's the perfect antidote for chilly mornings

This recipe for delicious Paleo almond butter pancakes is quick and easy to make. Top with fruit compote and enjoy with loved ones for a satisfying breakfast or brunch

This beautifully flavoured Cara cara navel orange and vanilla marmalade recipe is fantastic enjoyed for breakfast, served spread on warm buttered toast

A perfect combination of grains, asparagus and poached eggs for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat

Golden potato waffles with smoked salmon and poached eggs

This asparagus recipe is the epitome of spring cuisine - crunchy green asparagus is topped with a perfectly poached egg and zingy, vibrant salsa verde. Try it for brunch, lunch or dinner!

Celebrate the best in spring produce with this vegetable omelette recipe! Packed with zucchini, asparagus and pesto, this versatile dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner

Masterchef's Brett McGregor shares his recipe for pancakes with manuka honey and hokey pokey. Golden, fluffy and oh so delicious, this recipe will be the star of your next brunch

This recipe for Caesar salad baskets requires just 5 ingredients to create a fun, inventive brunch option. Featuring all the classic Caesar salad components, you're sure to love these tasty baskets

This gluten-free sago breakfast pudding recipe is ideal for breakfast or dessert! With banana, coconut milk, lime and gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this pud is a winner

This omelette recipe features fresh herbs and sharp, crumbly goat's cheese to create a delicious gluten-free breakfast that's ready in just 10 minutes

This gluten-free pancake recipe is studded with juicy blueberries and served with an irresistible, homemade honey almond butter sauce

This Spanish egg ragout recipe is so delicious and versatile you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with lots of crusty bread, or dig in as is for a gluten-free meal

This easy recipe for baked bean egg pots is great for creating a delicious, hearty weekend breakfast or brunch. Whip it up on your next lazy Sunday morning!

There's nothing quite like a hot, buttery crumpet - except maybe a homemade hot, buttery crumpet! This crumpet recipe makes easy work of creating these breakfast favourites from scratch

This wholesome breakfast bowl recipe combines oats, banana, ginger and dates for a bright start to the day. Plus, it gets its sunshine yellow hue from the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric

Start your day the right way with this breakfast bowl recipe! This dairy-free, gluten-free smoothie bowl owes its bright purple hue to vibrant blueberries. Try it for your breakfast!

Whether it's a decadent brunch or the sweet finale to a sleep over, these recipes for creating your own waffle bar are sure to go down a treat!

Tamarillos are delicious scooped directly onto cereal or hot buttered toast, with a sprinkle of sugar, for a quick breakfast. This simple compote is a delight to have on standby in the fridge

Christchurch cafe favourite Lumes shares the recipe for its famous, flavoursome harissa-spiced beans. Gluten-free and featuring a punchy homemade harissa paste, it's the perfect breakfast or brunch

Olive has been a favourite haunt along Wellington’s Cuba Street for almost two decades. Head chef Jamie Morgan shares the recipe for Olive's famous spiced pumpkin pancakes

Perfect for breakfast or dinner, this chorizo hash with fried eggs recipe creates a fuss-free meal that's packed with great flavours

Omelettes are the quintessential French dish, something simple yet sublime. Add a handful of fresh herbs, a shaving of truffle, a couple of sautéed mushrooms or some grated cheese to finish

This recipe for chai tea is gently spiced with warming cloves, cinnamon and cardamom to create a truly comforting drink that's hot, creamy and wonderfully fragrant

An egg wrap is a wonderful healthy gluten-free meal – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian, making it a great option for those with dietary requirements

Create your own cafe-style breakfast at home with this creamy scrambled egg and salmon bagel recipe. Topped with a homemade rocket and cashew pesto, it's the perfect weekend brunch

These homemade crumpets are taken to delicious new heights with fruity berry compote and sweet whipped maple butter. Perfect for breakfast, dessert or as a heavenly snack

Whether you want to indulge in this sweet crêpe recipe for a decadent breakfast or as a special dessert, the combination of chocolatey Nutella, fresh banana and rich caramel sauce is a winner

Whip up this light and delicious bruschetta for a quick lunch or appetiser.

Chorizo and chilli sauce top creamy scrambled eggs in this Mexican-inspired breakfast. Serve with tortillas on the side

This thrifty potato hash recipe makes good use of leftover pasta. The combination of potato, bacon and cauliflower make it a great breakfast, brunch or dinner

Traditionally favoured for breakfast, this crazy Anglo-Indian rice and fish dish is a winner for any meal from breakfast to lunch or dinner. I love the unlikely combination of ingredients and flavours that come together so magically to form the perfect comfort dish

Jazz up breakfast time with these saucy cafe-style baked eggs, complete with smokey ham, hearty beans and a rich tomato and capsicum sauce.

This step-by-step guide from The Australian Women's Weekly will have you on track to creating the perfect poached eggs for an indulgent weekend breakfast.

This easy-to-make onion tart recipe is delicious and impressive enough be found in your local cafe. Topped with a poached egg, it makes a classy choice for your next breakfast or brunch

Indulge in this delectable breakfast recipe for your next lazy morning. It features creamy baked ricotta and tangy, bright tomatoes and capsicum

Crispy grated potato combines with corn to make this potato rosti recipe, served with chilli aioli and pancetta

This creative take on a vegetable tart has a creamy polenta base, topped with roast vegetables, goat’s cheese, semi sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves

Top this buttermilk waffle recipe with crispy maple bacon, fried eggs and blanched asparagus

Croissants are transformed into a delicious savoury, cheesy bread and butter pudding recipe that's dotted with antipasto goodies

A Japanese pancake recipe that will become a firm favourite - topped with hot-smoked salmon and wasabi mayo

A tasty cauliflower omelette recipe flavoured with brie, leek and tomato

A quinoa and kale salad topped with a poached egg and dotted with edamame, radish, feta and herbs

My youngest child is a picky eater and I’m always trying to trick him into eating a balanced and nutritious meal. This is the ‘milkshake’ he loves at breakfast time, packed full of fruit and honest to goodness creaminess. I add vanilla ice cream, just to help convince him to drink it, but feel free to leave it out of your smoothie if you wish

Surprise Mum this Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Sumptuously creamy and delicious, this vanilla bean porridge is made with rice flakes for an exceptionally luscious finish. Top with grated dark chocolate, sliced bananas and coconut chips

Treat Mum this Mother’s Day to a bowl of wholesome, overnight chia seed bircher - a recipe that’s effortless to make, and to eat! Children will love to layer the spoonfuls of bircher with the sweet, Doris plum yoghurt. Top with a little sprinkle of toasted almonds

Delicate, lemony crêpes sweetened lightly with honey and speckled with poppy seeds. This is such a neat breakfast for children to put together. Fold each crêpe into a little pocket and decorate with fresh fruit and flowers

Treat mum this Mother's Day to breakfast in bed with these delicious gingerbread waffles. Delicate spices are beautiful here; a little ginger and cinnamon brings a warming component to this simple breakfast. Serve with a little jar of velvety and luxurious yoghurt, topped with a generous spoonful of rhubarb jam for swirling

These chocolate crêpes are thin and soft, with a nutella filling. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.

This easy-to-make Japanese style pancake uses every day supermarket ingredients to create a quick, flavour-packed breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Add more excitement to your average bran muffins with more flavour and creativity!

A crisp outer layer with a light inside which can be made sweet or savoury fit to match your taste buds.

If you sway more towards the savoury side of things, these crisp golden fritters is just what you'll need to start your day!

A simple yet sweet meal that is perfect for your morning meal.

Looking for healthy, nourishing snack ideas? Try these no-cook oatmeal balls - full of natural, wholesome ingredients and so delicious!

The first time I had these little hashbrown-like delights, I was intrigued with the flavour combination of tart apple and fried potato. This makes a great supper or lunch dish.

Cooked to crispy, golden perfection, these potato and sweet corn rostis are brilliant served with a creamy chilli and garlic aioli for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Hearty doesn't mean boring! Delicious Indian-style tomatoes and eggs - a tasty, wholesome start to your morning. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

A delicious refined sugar free crêpe where natural fruits is where the sweetness derives.

You’ve got to try this potato recipe! I’ve gone all Swedish on it with gherkins and sour cream, but you can load up the top with anything really.

These sweetcorn and prawn fritters served with a lemony sour cream dressing taste sensational together.

These cheesy parmesan and spinach baked eggs make a delicious savoury breakfast perfect for any day of the week. From start to finish, this tasty dish can be ready in 20 minutes - giving you a quick and easy recipe you'll want again and again.

Beautiful, traditional crepes topped with cream, raspberries and a little grated chocolate

Give your usual potato frittata a gutsy flavour kick by adding capsicum and olive. Serve it warm from the oven with a green salad or take it on a romantic picnic.

Although banh mi is traditionally served with pâté, it might not be to some people’s taste for breakfast. Here, I’ve replaced the pâté with avocado so the sandwich still has a creamy, rich element. If you can find Vietnamese mint it will make the world of difference to your slaw, otherwise coriander is fine.

Healthy and delicious!

Why eat raw? When raw food is heated above 45°C, the enzymes that help you absorb essential nutrients are destroyed, so enjoy these delicious "good for you" raw chia chocolate puddings. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

Peanut butter fans will love this silky smoothie filled with banana and honey. Photography by Bauersyndication.com.au.

Pete Evans' recipe for a mango berry smoothie is ideal for a weekend brunch menu, or any time you need a pick-me-up. Photography by Bauersyndication.com.au.

This gluten-free porridge, made with quinoa instead of oats, is a healthy and nutritious breakfast alternative.

Raw chocolate and superfoods go so well together, both in flavour and nutrition. This is Megan May's delicious ‘jaffa bowl’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Rise and shine with these mixed mushrooms, smoked salmon, egg, and seed topping - a delicious, nourishing start to your day!

Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties - a perfect start to the morning!

Megan May's version of the popular Brazilian breakfast bowl. It's a bowl of antioxidant-rich acai blended with berries and banana into a healthy ‘sorbet’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Megan May's simple fresh green bowl is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. It will also get you off to a great start in the morning as the avocado is filled with good fats, vitamins and minerals, the coconut water is hydrating and the pineapple and papaya are high in enzymes. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Rise and shine with this deliciously smokey French style bacon from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook.

This delicious vegan yoghurt is a healthy and nourishing alternative on the dairy classic.

Rise and shine - wholesome buckwheat pikelets with crispy bacon and sweet sugary maple butter. Breakfast worth getting out of bed for.