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15 High-Protein Breakfasts That Support Your Gut Health

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These recipes include plenty of gut-healthy ingredients, like probiotic-rich yogurt and prebiotic-packed oats, for a breakfast that supports a healthy gut microbiome. Plus, each meal has 15 grams of protein per serving, so you can help meet your needs of the important nutrient. Enjoy a healthy breakfast like our Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes and Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs whenever you want a delicious start to your day.

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Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs

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Have you tried savory oats yet? It's a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.

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Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes

3-Ingredient Banana Sheet-Pan Pancakes
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Prep a batch of these baked pancakes for easy breakfasts throughout the week. Reheat in the microwave or oven, then top with syrup, chopped nuts or fresh berries for a quick and satiating bite.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

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This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

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Breakfast Tostada

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This easy and satisfying Mexican-inspired breakfast recipe brings lots of flavor to your plate. Using a mix of fresh and store-bought ingredients, breakfast is on the table in 20 minutes.

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Chickpea & Kale Toast

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This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite.

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Ham & Asparagus Quiche

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This spring ham-and-asparagus quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. If you've got leftover Easter ham, let it shine paired with tender asparagus in this crustless quiche. Emmenthal cheese adds a rich, sharp flavor, but Swiss cheese is an excellent alternative.

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Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

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Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.

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Spring Green Frittata

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Frittatas are a versatile dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy frittata, featuring green spring vegetables accented by chopped tomatoes and parmesan cheese, can be on your plate in just 25 minutes.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

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Shredded sweet potato creates a low-carb crust for this healthier quiche recipe. A classic broccoli and Cheddar filling makes this brunch classic an instant crowd-pleaser.

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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

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A simple combination of Greek yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche

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This quiche recipe is full of broccoli, Cheddar cheese and smoky ham surrounded by a crispy hash brown crust. Look for precooked shredded potatoes in the dairy section or in the produce section--or use frozen hash brown potatoes in this easy quiche recipe.

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Greek Yogurt with Strawberries

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Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack.

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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

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In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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    1 of 15 Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs
    2 of 15 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
    3 of 15 Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes
    4 of 15 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
    5 of 15 Breakfast Tostada
    6 of 15 Chickpea & Kale Toast
    7 of 15 Ham & Asparagus Quiche
    8 of 15 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
    9 of 15 Spring Green Frittata
    10 of 15 Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
    11 of 15 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
    12 of 15 Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
    13 of 15 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries
    14 of 15 Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg
    15 of 15 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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