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Photo:Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
If you’re looking to start your morning with tasty breakfast recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth, you’re in the right place! These dishes are made withno added sugarbut are naturally sweetened with fresh fruits like apples and mangos, as well as dried fruits like raisins and dates.Eating too muchadded sugarincreases your risk of of chronic diseases like inflammation, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. So, these no-added-sugar choices will help keep your mornings sweet while protecting your health. Options like our Apple-Pomegranate Overnight Oats and Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts are perfect for a nutritious morning meal that will kick off your day on a healthy note.
If you’re looking to start your morning with tasty breakfast recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth, you’re in the right place! These dishes are made withno added sugarbut are naturally sweetened with fresh fruits like apples and mangos, as well as dried fruits like raisins and dates.
Eating too muchadded sugarincreases your risk of of chronic diseases like inflammation, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. So, these no-added-sugar choices will help keep your mornings sweet while protecting your health. Options like our Apple-Pomegranate Overnight Oats and Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts are perfect for a nutritious morning meal that will kick off your day on a healthy note.
01of 17Apple-Pomegranate Overnight OatsPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliApple-pomegranate overnight oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oats. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crisp flavor of apples. For the best flavor and sweetness, consider using sweet apple varieties such as Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala.View Recipe
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Apple-Pomegranate Overnight Oats
Apple-pomegranate overnight oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oats. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crisp flavor of apples. For the best flavor and sweetness, consider using sweet apple varieties such as Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala.
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02of 17Shredded Wheat with Raisins & WalnutsPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi JuhlThis shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. Read the label and opt for brands that contain 0 grams of added sugar.View Recipe
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Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. Read the label and opt for brands that contain 0 grams of added sugar.
03of 17Orange-Mango SmoothieAli RedmondFor Dylan Dreyer, “Today’s 3rd Hour” co-host and NBC News meteorologist, this smoothie is a staple in her household during cold and flu season. The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, so she and her kids can feel their best. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.View Recipe
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Orange-Mango Smoothie
Ali Redmond
For Dylan Dreyer, “Today’s 3rd Hour” co-host and NBC News meteorologist, this smoothie is a staple in her household during cold and flu season. The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, so she and her kids can feel their best. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.
04of 17Pumpkin-Date Overnight OatsThe combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates makes these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.View Recipe
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Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats
The combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates makes these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.
05of 17Tropical Gut-Healthy SmoothiePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanThis dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) that combine to help support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.View Recipe
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Tropical Gut-Healthy Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) that combine to help support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.
06of 17Banana-Peanut Butter Yogurt ParfaitPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi JuhlThis banana–peanut butter yogurt parfait is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack that relies on the natural sweetness of ripe bananas to create a creamy, flavorful base. The combination of banana and peanut butter is a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein. This easy parfait is a great way to start your day or enjoy a midday pick-me-up!View Recipe
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Banana-Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait
This banana–peanut butter yogurt parfait is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack that relies on the natural sweetness of ripe bananas to create a creamy, flavorful base. The combination of banana and peanut butter is a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein. This easy parfait is a great way to start your day or enjoy a midday pick-me-up!
07of 17Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green SmoothiePhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingThis anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores.
08of 17Mascarpone & Berries ToastCreamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast.View Recipe
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Mascarpone & Berries Toast
Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast.
09of 17Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that’s not your thing—it’s just as delicious without.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that’s not your thing—it’s just as delicious without.
10of 17Cherry-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
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.
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Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf
12of 17Cottage Cheese-Berry BowlPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.View Recipe
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Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.
13of 17Anti-Inflammatory Beet SmoothiePhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis vibrant beet smoothie combines sweet and earthy beets with berries, banana and orange juice for a well-balanced flavor. Look for packaged cooked beets where the prepared fruits and vegetables are sold. Beets are high in betalains, an antioxidant that may help decrease inflammation in the body. Other nutrient-packed ingredients add even more anti-inflammatory power, like the anthocyanins in blueberries and the gingerol found in ginger.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Beet Smoothie
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This vibrant beet smoothie combines sweet and earthy beets with berries, banana and orange juice for a well-balanced flavor. Look for packaged cooked beets where the prepared fruits and vegetables are sold. Beets are high in betalains, an antioxidant that may help decrease inflammation in the body. Other nutrient-packed ingredients add even more anti-inflammatory power, like the anthocyanins in blueberries and the gingerol found in ginger.
14of 17Muesli with RaspberriesStart your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein to keep you fueled. Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. It pairs well with juicy raspberries in this easy breakfast.View Recipe
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Muesli with Raspberries
Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein to keep you fueled. Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. It pairs well with juicy raspberries in this easy breakfast.
15of 17Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach SmoothiePhotographer: Jen CauseyStart your day off right with this tasty smoothie featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach provides antioxidants that help eliminate damaging free radicals, while raspberries contain polyphenols that have their own anti-inflammatory effects.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey
Start your day off right with this tasty smoothie featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach provides antioxidants that help eliminate damaging free radicals, while raspberries contain polyphenols that have their own anti-inflammatory effects.
16of 17Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & BananaJelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.View Recipe
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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana
Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.
17of 17Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach SmoothieThis healthy smoothie starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and anti-inflammatory ingredients like cherries, avocado, almond butter and chia seeds. Spinach offers a mix of antioxidants, and fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
This healthy smoothie starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and anti-inflammatory ingredients like cherries, avocado, almond butter and chia seeds. Spinach offers a mix of antioxidants, and fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease.
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