A quick (microwave-made) guava apricot compote takes the most ordinary of breakfast bowl bases — protein-rich Greek yogurt — to tropical, morning-making places. The sweet sauce and tangy yogurt are countered by two types of citrus, plus bran flakes and pistachios for fiber and crunch.

Take your oatmeal to new, savory heights with this protein-packed, Asian-inspired bowl. Chicken broth infuses the oats with salty flavor and primes them to be topped with a sunny-side-up egg, scallions, seaweed strips, sesame seeds and the meal-making hot-pepper-cream-cheese sauce.

Acai — the purple berrylike fruit of a Central and South American palm tree species — is renowned for being rich in antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids. In Brazil, it has long been served in this pureed form, topped with a bevy of tropical ingredients. Add a touch of honey to balance out the berry's tart flavor.

Coconut milk and maple syrup marinate chia seeds overnight, sweetening and softening the popular superfood into a plump pudding that's reminiscent of tapioca. Top the bowl with tropical fruits, coconut flakes and nuts for a morning meal that's rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.