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18 Easy High-Protein Breakfast Recipes That Can Help Reduce Inflammation

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Avocado & Kale Omelet

Kickstart your day with one of these high-protein breakfast recipes. Not only does each dish have at least 15 grams of protein per serving, but they also feature ingredients like broccoli, blueberries, nuts and Greek yogurt, so these meals can help reduce inflammation and its negative symptoms like joint stiffness and mental fog. And if that wasn't enough, all of these breakfasts only take 15 minutes or less to make, so they are practical options even for the busiest mornings. Recipes like our Avocado & Kale Omelet and Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl are incredibly healthy and simply irresistible.

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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl

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For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

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Avocado & Kale Omelet

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Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe.

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

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Salad for breakfast? Don't knock it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

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This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

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Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas

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This meatless dinner comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We've added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can't find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.

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Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

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For those mornings when you're looking to up your fruit smoothie game, this healthy smoothie bowl recipe is the perfect answer. Thick enough to eat with a spoon and topped with raspberries, granola, coconut and chia seeds, this healthy breakfast bowl is bursting with flavor.

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Spinach & Egg Tacos

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Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.

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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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Avocado & Arugula Omelet

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Add some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. Serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.

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Nut & Berry Parfait

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In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.

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Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs

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Elevate plain-Jane scrambled eggs with smoked trout and fresh spinach in this healthy breakfast recipe.

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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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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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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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Broccoli & Parmesan Cheese Omelet

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This high-protein breakfast recipe features broccoli and cheese folded into a light and fluffy omelet.

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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

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Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.

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West Coast Avocado Toast

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Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

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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 18 Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl
    2 of 18 Avocado & Kale Omelet
    3 of 18 Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette
    4 of 18 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait
    5 of 18 Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas
    6 of 18 Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
    7 of 18 Spinach & Egg Tacos
    8 of 18 Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
    9 of 18 Avocado & Arugula Omelet
    10 of 18 Nut & Berry Parfait
    11 of 18 Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs
    12 of 18 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
    13 of 18 Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg
    14 of 18 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
    15 of 18 Broccoli & Parmesan Cheese Omelet
    16 of 18 Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait
    17 of 18 West Coast Avocado Toast
    18 of 18 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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