Vegetarian

Topped with bright honey-orange compote, these hearty oats are a great way to start the day.

For a new twist on a healthy, satisfying breakfast, try this homemade toasted muesli. It's lower in fat and sugar than granola, but higher in fibre and protein.

Add heart-healthy walnuts, fibre-rich flax and crunchy pepitas to the traditional oats and sugar topping.

Prepacked rice salad, like potato salad and coleslaw, is really popular but largely miserable and bland. Have a go at this recipe and you won't go back to buying tubs from the supermarket.

This recipe has not been tested by the Chatelaine Test Kitchen.