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Breakfasts That Fight Fat

August 27, 2019
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Healthy recipes for breakfast that fight fat and keep you fuller longer. Eating a meal made with "slow-release" carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or bran cereal, before you exercise can help you burn more fat, suggests research.Download a Free Quick Breakfast Cookbook!Watch Video

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Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

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In this no-cook overnight oatmeal recipe, just quickly reheat the oats in the morning and top with berries, maple syrup and pecans for an easy, on-the-go breakfast.

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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl

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This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.

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Coconut Overnight Oatmeal

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Make mornings a little easier when you soak oats overnight for a quick and easy breakfast.

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Apple Oatmeal

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In this healthy oatmeal recipe, cook apples into your morning oatmeal and you'll start the day right with whole grains and a serving of fruit.

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

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Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.

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Maple Granola

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This quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast.

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Oatmeal-Almond Protein Pancakes

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Depending on the type of protein powder you pick, you might need to reduce the amount of liquid in this protein pancake recipe. Whey-protein pancakes need less liquid than those made with soy, hemp or pea protein. Serve with yogurt and a DIY fruit sauce (warmed frozen berries with a pinch of sugar).

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Chai Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. This healthy breakfast recipe has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

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EatingWell Waffles

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These healthy waffles are made from a blend of whole-wheat and regular flour plus nonfat buttermilk and canola oil. Top with fresh berries or sliced peaches and yogurt for a satisfying start to any day.

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Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

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This warming whole-grain hot cereal recipe pairs cooked wheat berries with rolled oats, fruit and nuts for a filling fiber-rich breakfast. Using a microwave makes preparation speedy, especially if you've thawed frozen cooked wheat berries overnight in the refrigerator.

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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

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Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you're ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains 6 grams of fiber--almost a quarter of your daily quota-which helps stave off hunger throughout the morning.

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Banana-Bran Muffins

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By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat.

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No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

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Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.

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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.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

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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.

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Blueberry-Cashew Granola Bars

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Coconut extract gives these homemade granola bars tropical-inspired flavor. Feel free to swap the blueberries, cashews and flaxseeds for any combination of your favorite dried fruit, nuts or seeds. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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Seeded Whole-Grain Quick Bread

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Bake this healthy, seedy loaf on Sunday and you can enjoy it all week--if it doesn't disappear first. This quick bread recipe is the perfect vehicle for both sweet and savory toppings, so try it as avocado toast one day and with honey the next. Store it tightly wrapped, as all the seeds make it a little more apt to dry out than typical whole-wheat breads.

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Cherry-Berry Oatmeal Smoothies

<p>Add some oatmeal to give your fruity smoothie even more staying power--this quick breakfast will fuel your morning.</p>
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Add some oatmeal to give your fruity smoothie even more staying power--this quick breakfast will fuel your morning.

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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.

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Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

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This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

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    1 of 20 Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal
    2 of 20 Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
    3 of 20 Coconut Overnight Oatmeal
    4 of 20 Apple Oatmeal
    5 of 20 Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
    6 of 20 Maple Granola
    7 of 20 Oatmeal-Almond Protein Pancakes
    8 of 20 Chai Chia Pudding
    9 of 20 EatingWell Waffles
    10 of 20 Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal
    11 of 20 Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix
    12 of 20 Banana-Bran Muffins
    13 of 20 No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies
    14 of 20 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
    15 of 20 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana
    16 of 20 Blueberry-Cashew Granola Bars
    17 of 20 Seeded Whole-Grain Quick Bread
    18 of 20 Cherry-Berry Oatmeal Smoothies
    19 of 20 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
    20 of 20 Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

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