Brighten Up Breakfast with Tart Cherries

January 29, 2015 | by Cherry Marketing Institute

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It’s no secret that breakfast is a great way to start your morning.

It has long been touted as the most important meal of the day – and for good reason. It’s linked to many health benefits including weight control, increased energy and enhanced performance.

Many Americans favor quick and easy breakfast essentials like cereal, toast, oatmeal and bagels. Fortunately, brightening up those beige breakfasts with much needed color is easy with Montmorency tart cherries! With their distinct ruby-red color and sweet-sour taste, Montmorency tart cherries are naturally packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, and can provide a burst of bright tartness to your morning staples.

Starting your day with Montmorency tart cherries is simple:  make a flavorful smoothie with Montmorency tart cherry juice or concentrate, grab a cherry-filled granola bar or top your cereal or oatmeal with a handful of dried Montmorency tart cherries. In the colder winter months, you can revitalize your morning routine with these flavorful hot breakfast recipes.

Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Tart Cherries & Pepitas

Planning ahead? Make this Oatmeal Bake on Sunday night for a week’s worth of mouthwatering (and portable!) morning meals.

Dara Michalski / via cookincanuck.com

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

Set your slow cooker before bedtime and wake up to a chocolatey treat the whole family will love just in time for breakfast.

Gina Matsoukas / via runningtothekitchen.com

Tart Cherry Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Tart Cherry Maple Syrup

Who wouldn’t want to wake up to fluffy pancakes? Make every day feel like the weekend with this simple yet delicious recipe.

Kristina LaRue / via loveandzest.com

Tart Cherry Chutney Toast

While not a typical “hot breakfast” our favorite toast is always piping hot and brightened up with melty cheese and this savory-sweet Tart Cherry Chutney.

Emily Caruso / via jellytoastblog.com

Find even more great breakfast recipes with Montmorency tart cherries here.