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Starting your day with a healthy breakfast may help you stay in shape, but if you suffer from chronic inflammation you may way to take your breakfast a step further. Try these 20 anti-inflammatory breakfasts to help ease the symptoms and keep you feeling healthy.
01of 20Cherry-Mocha SmoothieView RecipeFor a fast-paced breakfast on the go, give your blender a whirl. Heart disease doesn’t stand a chance thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and health-boosting phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries in this tasty breakfast smoothie. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Cherry-Mocha Smoothie
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For a fast-paced breakfast on the go, give your blender a whirl. Heart disease doesn’t stand a chance thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and health-boosting phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries in this tasty breakfast smoothie. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Avocado & Kale Omelet
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Fruit, whole grains and greens for breakfast? Yes! Start your day off right with this breakfast salad recipe and you’ll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016
04of 20Mascarpone & Berries ToastView RecipeCreamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
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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. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
05of 20Almond Joy Granola BarsView RecipeThese easy homemade granola bars are packed with the chocolaty-coconut flavor of the candy bar classic. But feel free to vary the mix-ins to your preference. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017
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Almond Joy Granola Bars
These easy homemade granola bars are packed with the chocolaty-coconut flavor of the candy bar classic. But feel free to vary the mix-ins to your preference. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017
06of 20Peanut Butter & Jelly SmoothieView RecipeSkip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
Skip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.
07of 20Banana, Raisin & Walnut Baked OatmealView RecipeHow do you make oatmeal even easier? Bake it! Here we combine oats with milk and yogurt and flavor them with spices. Banana and raisins add natural sweetness. Once combined, the oatmeal is baked in the oven for a no-fuss breakfast the whole family will love. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
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Banana, Raisin & Walnut Baked Oatmeal
How do you make oatmeal even easier? Bake it! Here we combine oats with milk and yogurt and flavor them with spices. Banana and raisins add natural sweetness. Once combined, the oatmeal is baked in the oven for a no-fuss breakfast the whole family will love. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
08of 20Avocado PancakesView RecipePhotographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Loren Wood Prop Stylist: Thom Driver.These tasty and attractive avocado pancakes are both vegan and gluten-free. The optional spirulina powder–made from algae–enhances the green color and can be found at natural-foods stores, some grocery stores and online. But feel free to omit it; the pancakes taste just as good without it. Top stacks with your favorite berries for a healthy breakfast that’ll brighten your day. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2019
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Avocado Pancakes
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Loren Wood Prop Stylist: Thom Driver.
These tasty and attractive avocado pancakes are both vegan and gluten-free. The optional spirulina powder–made from algae–enhances the green color and can be found at natural-foods stores, some grocery stores and online. But feel free to omit it; the pancakes taste just as good without it. Top stacks with your favorite berries for a healthy breakfast that’ll brighten your day. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2019
09of 20Avocado Toast with BurrataView RecipeBurrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019
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Avocado Toast with Burrata
Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019
10of 20Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana SmoothieView RecipeA smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019
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Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019
11of 20Date & Pine Nut Overnight OatmealView RecipeChopped dates, honey and cinnamon provide natural sweetness to these overnight oats, and pine nuts balance each bite. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
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Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal
Chopped dates, honey and cinnamon provide natural sweetness to these overnight oats, and pine nuts balance each bite. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
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Orange Whole-Wheat Pancakes
13of 20Carrot Cake Energy BitesView RecipeThese no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Carrot Cake Energy Bites
These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Slow-Cooker Chai Apple Butter
15of 20Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach SmoothieView RecipeThis healthy smoothie is not only delicious–it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
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Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is not only delicious–it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
16of 20Waffle with Spinach, Tomato & FetaView RecipeGreek omelet meets waffles in this quick and healthy breakfast recipe. Frozen whole-grain waffles make a great breakfast in a pinch. Adding fiber-rich vegetables and satisfying cheese will keep hunger away all morning. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019
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Waffle with Spinach, Tomato & Feta
Greek omelet meets waffles in this quick and healthy breakfast recipe. Frozen whole-grain waffles make a great breakfast in a pinch. Adding fiber-rich vegetables and satisfying cheese will keep hunger away all morning. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019
17of 20Cherry-Walnut Overnight OatsView RecipeCream cheese, dried cherries and crunchy walnuts give this overnight oats recipe a cheesecake-like flavor and creamy texture. Fresh lemon zest adds a bit of zip and a hint of sweetness from raw cane sugar blunts the tart edge of the fruit. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
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Cherry-Walnut Overnight Oats
Cream cheese, dried cherries and crunchy walnuts give this overnight oats recipe a cheesecake-like flavor and creamy texture. Fresh lemon zest adds a bit of zip and a hint of sweetness from raw cane sugar blunts the tart edge of the fruit. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
18of 20Berry-Kefir SmoothieView RecipeGet a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017
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Berry-Kefir Smoothie
Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017
19of 20Southwest Quinoa CakesView RecipeThis healthy quinoa cake recipe is packed with protein from the black beans, eggs, cottage cheese and quinoa. We like to serve the quinoa cakes with a mouthwatering and incredibly easy blender salsa; if you don’t like the heat, leave out the chipotle pepper. We like the look of red quinoa, but any color quinoa will work just as well. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014
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Southwest Quinoa Cakes
This healthy quinoa cake recipe is packed with protein from the black beans, eggs, cottage cheese and quinoa. We like to serve the quinoa cakes with a mouthwatering and incredibly easy blender salsa; if you don’t like the heat, leave out the chipotle pepper. We like the look of red quinoa, but any color quinoa will work just as well. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014
20of 20Egg & Salmon SandwichView RecipeSmoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2008
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Egg & Salmon Sandwich
Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2008
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