5 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes

This post will provide delicious and satisfying anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes that will bring balance to your day. Plus, I'll share foods to avoid in the morning!

For many of us, reducing inflammation doesn't take much, and it can even be enjoyable. So much of the foods we eat can help or hurt how our body responds. Let's begin with the morning. Ease into your day with one of these anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes...they're delicious!

Why Is Reducing Inflammation Important?

Reducing chronic inflammation in your body is important because it helps reduce both short term and long term symptoms. When left unchecked, chronic inflammation can contribute to body discomfort, stress on your organs, and even certain diseases. Again, there IS good news too! Making some simple lifestyle changes will go a long way.

Did you know that simply taking a routine evening walk can help reduce inflammation?

What Is An Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

An anti-inflammatory diet is a regimen specifically made for people looking to reduce their chronic inflammation. It kicks processed foods to the curb while welcoming more whole grains, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and spices. This is the main idea behind my 5-Day Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Plan.

What Are The Best Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes?

Here are some anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas that you can easily whip up!

1. High Protein Smoothies

• Serving: 1 smoothie
• Calories: 156 kcal
  
• A smoothie in the morning makes everything better! And all of the smoothie recipes in this post have plenty of fruit, sometimes veggies, no added sugar, and added protein to keep you full.

2. Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

• Serving: 1 bowl
• Calories: 317 kcal
  
• Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? This chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl is loaded with protein, fiber, and other nutrients to help keep inflammation under control.

3. Perfect Avocado Toast

• Serving: 1 toast
• Calories: 323 kcal
  
• According to the Arthritis Foundation, "Avocados are also rich in the carotenoid lutein. Unlike most fruits, avocados are a good source of vitamin E, a micronutrient with anti-inflammatory effects."  I love adding eggs to my avo toast for additional protein and healthy fat.

4. Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oats

• Serving: 1 bowl
• Calories: 385 kcal
  
• Nothing tastes better in the morning than a hot breakfast. The anti-inflammatory properties of oats have been demonstrated in studies.

5. Egg White Scramble + Sweet Potato Hash

• Serving: 5 meals
• Calories: 217 kcal per meal
  
• This healthy breakfast meal prep recipe contains spinach, sweet potatoes, and egg whites. The carotenoids and xanthophylls from the spinach and phytochemicals in the sweet potatoes work to prevent and reduce oxidative stress known to cause inflammation.

Most of the time we're all so busy with work, family, and business that we forget to get the nutrients our bodies need. We think that "any" food will do but that's not true. If you're a fan of structure and support when trying something new, check out this 5 Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan. It covers anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes, as well as lunch and dinner!

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