11 'Hunger Games' Power Breakfasts for the Girl on Fire

Surviving the Hunger Games is no easy feat—especially if you haven't eaten a good breakfast. Here's 11 recipes to keep the odds ever in your favor

By Rachel Johnson

November 22, 2013

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Katniss Everdeen is back, and in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, premiering today, she is offered the worst kind of do-over: a second chance in the Hunger Games Arena, where competitors fight to the (gruesome) death at the behest of a despotic, totalitarian government. Worse, they have to do so without the kind of easy access to food we take for granted, instead scrounging for stray squirrels and rabid baboons to barbecue—or waiting for a gift of food from a sponsor. So, consider us Katniss's virtual sponsor: Here are 11 breakfasts the series' heroine could use to kick off a day of butt-kicking. After all, who has the energy to be the face of a revolution without the "Most Important Meal of the Day"?

Romulo Yanes
1/11
Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie
When you have to "kale" everyone you meet, you could probably use a real nutrient boost. This smoothie is definitely a straight shot to energy all morning.
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2/11
Everyday Granola
You know those first few perilous hours when you have to find fresh water and a safe spot to set up camp? A Ziploc bag of dried fruits and nuts will totally get you through that.
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Ashley Rodriguez
3/11
Nutty Whole Wheat Pancakes
For all the running through the woods in search of your "boyfriend," you'll need some serious carb energy—just like you'll find in these whole-wheat pancakes.
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Steve Cohen
4/11
Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and Almonds
Regular waffles are for Capitol onlookers. Hunger Games tributes need power—from the swapped-out buckwheat flour and soy milk in this recipe. Plus, who doesn't need bananas' potassium?
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5/11
A Better Granola
You know how we mentioned granola before? Well, this is A Better Granola (literally), the kind of energy-boosting snack that would let Katniss shoot an arrow straight into an opponent's heart. (We've been there, too, Katniss.)
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6/11
Company Eggs
Eggs keep you feeling full longer, and with hearty swiss chard in the mix, Katniss will have the stamina to hide up in the trees until the games are over—the perfect solution!
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7/11
The Green Machine
When you're being chased by angry baboons, you don't have time to sit and eat a proper breakfast. This nerve-calming smoothie can be slurped on the go, especially on the dawn of a very dangerous game.
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8/11
Cherry-Almond Granola Bars
Granola Bars with antioxidant-loaded cherries and almonds would be perfect for a last-minute pick-up in the Arena. Plus, they totally double as a snack for later when poisonous berries are looking like the only option.
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9/11
Scandi Toast
Such an elegant memory of life on the outside! Did they serve this at your almost-wedding? But really, it's just protein-packed smoked fish on hearty rustic bread—easy to assemble and eat on the go.
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Christina Holmes
10/11
Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal
When you're facing the near-certainty that you will die in the next few days, you might want to breakfast on something, you know, warm and sweet. Uh, right?
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Kana Okada
11/11
Quick Omega-3 Granola
Help out your metabolism with Omega-3's, essential for keeping yourself balanced in a stressful environment...like, say, in an arena where everyone wants to kill you.
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