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Get your morning started on the right foot with one of these flavorful heart-healthy breakfasts! These recipes feature no more than five tasty ingredients and are ready in three steps or less for a simple and delicious meal. Reducing your intake ofsodiumand saturated fat has been shown to help reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, so these recipes are madelow in saturated fat and sodiumto support that. Try options like our Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast and Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie for a nourishing morning meal that will help keep your heart functioning at its best.

01of 16Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato ToastSkip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it’s a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict.View Recipe02of 16Cottage Cheese ToastAli RedmondHad your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning with several tasty variations to try out.View Recipe03of 16Cherry-Pineapple SmoothieEatingWellCherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt.View Recipe04of 16High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight OatsPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanGet your day off to a healthy start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well.View Recipe05of 16Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle SandwichSara HaasWhole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich.View Recipe06of 16Creamy Strawberry SmoothiePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisIt’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It’s versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending!View Recipe07of 16Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana SmoothieAli RedmondPeanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.View Recipe08of 16Muesli with RaspberriesStart your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.View Recipe09of 16Strawberry-Chocolate SmoothieThis creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy you when you’re in the mood for chocolate. It’s almost like having dessert for breakfast.View Recipe10of 16Two-Ingredient Banana PancakesThese delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.View Recipe11of 16Everything Bagel Avocado ToastGet all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.View Recipe12of 16Chocolate-Banana Protein SmoothieRed lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.View Recipe13of 16Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English MuffinThe addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.View Recipe14of 16Strawberry-Pineapple SmoothieBlend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.View Recipe15of 16Berry-Banana Cauliflower SmoothieSneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.View Recipe16of 16Peanut Butter-Banana English MuffinPeanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.View Recipe

01of 16Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato ToastSkip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it’s a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict.View Recipe

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Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast

Skip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it’s a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict.

View Recipe

02of 16Cottage Cheese ToastAli RedmondHad your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning with several tasty variations to try out.View Recipe

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Cottage Cheese Toast

Ali Redmond

cottage cheese topped toasts with different toppings

Had your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning with several tasty variations to try out.

03of 16Cherry-Pineapple SmoothieEatingWellCherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt.View Recipe

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Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie

EatingWell

a recipe photo of the Cherry, Pomegranate & Pinapple Smoothie

Cherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt.

04of 16High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight OatsPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanGet your day off to a healthy start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well.View Recipe

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High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

a recipe photo of the Raspberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

Get your day off to a healthy start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well.

05of 16Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle SandwichSara HaasWhole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich.View Recipe

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Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich

Sara Haas

recipe photo of a Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich

Whole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich.

06of 16Creamy Strawberry SmoothiePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisIt’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It’s versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending!View Recipe

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Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

It’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It’s versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending!

07of 16Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana SmoothieAli RedmondPeanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.View Recipe

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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

08of 16Muesli with RaspberriesStart your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.View Recipe

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Muesli with Raspberries

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Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.

09of 16Strawberry-Chocolate SmoothieThis creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy you when you’re in the mood for chocolate. It’s almost like having dessert for breakfast.View Recipe

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Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy you when you’re in the mood for chocolate. It’s almost like having dessert for breakfast.

10of 16Two-Ingredient Banana PancakesThese delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.View Recipe

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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

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These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.

11of 16Everything Bagel Avocado ToastGet all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.View Recipe

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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.

12of 16Chocolate-Banana Protein SmoothieRed lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.View Recipe

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Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

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Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.

13of 16Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English MuffinThe addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.View Recipe

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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

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The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

14of 16Strawberry-Pineapple SmoothieBlend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.View Recipe

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

15of 16Berry-Banana Cauliflower SmoothieSneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.View Recipe

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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

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Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.

16of 16Peanut Butter-Banana English MuffinPeanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.View Recipe

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Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

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