15 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes
The jury’s still out on whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we can all agree on one thing—when you start your morning with a nutritious and delicious meal, you’re setting yourself up for success (or at the very least, minimizing the chance of a grumbling stomach later on). Here, 15 breakfast recipes loaded with good-for-you ingredients that will help kick inflammation to the curb—starting from the minute you wake up.
1.
Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie
Almond butter for creaminess and cayenne for a morning kick.
2.
Amaranth Porridge with Roasted Pears
Whole grains and low-fat dairy are staples of an anti-inflammatory diet.
3.
Anti-Inflammatory Salad
Get your five-a-day before even leaving the house.
4.
Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl
Antioxidant-rich berries have an anti-inflammatory effect (and um, taste delicious).
5.
5-Minute Vegan Golden Milk
This warm and creamy treat is made with inflammation-fighting turmeric.
6.
Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Almonds
These whole grains contain avenanthramides, special compounds that play a role in reducing inflammation.
7.
Turmeric Hot Chocolate
It may sound a little weird, but trust us, it totally works.
8.
Turkey Apple Breakfast Hash
To keep inflammation in check, you may want to watch your intake of red and processed meats, but lean protein is OK.
9.
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
Close your eyes, and you’ll think you’re on the beach.
10.
Anti-Inflammatory Beet and Cherry Smoothie
Tastes as good as it looks.
11.
No-Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bars
Healthy fats + no added sugar + breakfast on the go = morning perfection.
12.
Green Shakshuka
For this traditional Middle Eastern dish, buy organic eggs—they’re higher in inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids.
13.
Banana Chia Pudding
Dessert for breakfast? Don’t mind if we do.
14.
Feel-Food Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps the body fight inflammation.
15.
Anti-Inflammatory Keto Porridge
Loaded with good-for-you fats and spices.
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