Nope, not bacon, egg, and cheese (necessarily).

First, watch the video below to learn why one RD thinks a nutritious breakfast is so important.

7 healthy breakfast sandwich recipes

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Bananas are full of potassium and add great flavor and texture.

English muffin breakfast pizza

Yes, pizza for breakfast.

This adult- and kid-friendly savory breakfast sandwich is a cinch to make.

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registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition

Use the classic pizza ingredients such as tomato sauce and mozzarella, Modell says.

First, saute onions and garlic in vegetable broth until translucent.

Toast your bread and prepare your eggs sunny-side up.

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Then top your toast with the lentil mixture and an egg.

You get fiber from the toast, lentils, and vegetables, Gorin says.

You get plant-based protein from the lentils, as well as additional protein from the egg.

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The onion and garlic provide the antioxidant allicin.

Tuna melt

A tuna melt for brekkie is quick to prep in the mornings.

Toss it all together and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition

(Pro tip: Use this time to get ready for your day.)

Then, toast it with another slice of bread until the cheese is melted.

Assemble the sandwich and eat up.

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Smoked salmon can be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein, Modell says.

Avocado provides ample heart-healthy fats while the whole-wheat, sprouted English muffin provides delicious carbohydrates and fiber.

To make it, toast a sprouted whole wheat English muffin.

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Then add avocado, chive cream cheese, and smoked salmon.

Add banana slices to one side and then sprinkle with eitherchia seedsor hemp seeds (or both!).

The almond butter provides a trio of proteins, healthy fats, and fiber, Gorin says.

The banana provides fiber, and the seeds also provide fiber and protein.

Breakfast burrito

Flavor and nutrition all wrapped up in a warm tortilla?

Scrambled eggs are an excellent source of protein.

Avocado is an excellent source of heart-healthy fats, which will make the burrito more satiating, she says.

Lastly, fresh salsa and veggies will provide fiber.

you’ve got the option to also add chicken sausage and cheese or swap out eggs for tofu.

Can you say versatile?

Here, pro tips on how to best preserve your sammies.

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