Healthy 10-Minute Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

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.

Sardines are healthy, cheap and delicious--try this simple toast recipe to work more of these tasty little fish into your diet.

This ricotta, honey and chocolate toast is perfect for when you want something sweet but still healthy for breakfast. Plus, it takes only a few minutes to assemble.

Give your healthy breakfast a savory spin with this quark and cucumber toast.

A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.

Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast.

Top whole-grain toast with Manchego cheese, orange marmalade and almonds for an easy healthy breakfast that'll break you out of your morning cereal routine.

A little lemon zest perks up this healthy toast with beets and goat cheese.

Top your favorite whole-grain toast with cream cheese, smoked salmon and everything bagel seasoning for a healthy breakfast that's ready in minutes.

Add some crunch to your egg on toast with this healthy breakfast idea that comes together in a snap.

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.

Making fruit smoothies at home saves time and money. For this easy smoothie, combine strawberries, mango and banana with a bit of cashew butter and ground chia seeds for body and richness.

This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.

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.

Make a quick healthy breakfast that's bursting with color and flavor by mixing beets and raspberry jam into plain yogurt. Almonds add crunch, healthy fats and protein.

Whip yourself up a refreshing and healthy breakfast or snack with the classic combo of cucumbers and yogurt, enlivened with lemon and mint.

Make breakfast a healthy treat by stirring your favorite nut butter (we like almond) into plain yogurt, then adding dried cherries and dark chocolate chips. A crumbled sesame rice cake adds crunch to this quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Looking for healthy, low-sugar breakfast ideas? Ditch the sugar-laden cereals and sweetened yogurt and give this savory yogurt with pumpkin, sage and Parmesan cheese a try.

Get in on the golden milk trend by adding the buzzy drink's turmeric and warm spices to your breakfast yogurt bowl. Shredded coconut and dried cranberries provide texture and sweetness without the high sugar content you find in so many store-bought yogurts. This quick healthy breakfast is a great way to start your day.

Get your apple a day in at breakfast with this zingy yogurt with grated apple and crystallized ginger. If you normally eat sweetened yogurt--which can be loaded with added sugar or artificial sweeteners--you might be surprised to find that the apple and ginger provide plenty of sweetness. A sprinkling of chia seeds adds fiber and good fats to this healthy breakfast recipe.