13 Easy Gut-Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Make for Busy Mornings

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

Serve one of these flavorful and satisfying casseroles for dinner tonight. Each dish offers at least 15 grams of protein per serving from ingredients like poultry, seafood and legumes to help you stay full for longer. Plus, this collection features other delicious foods like whole grains, fish, vegetables, legumes and unsaturated fats like olive oil that also align with the Mediterranean diet, one of the most sustainable and nourishing eating patterns around. Recipes like our Chicken Marsala Casserole and Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole are nutritious and tasty meal options any night of the week. 

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Orange-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Alex Huang.

This sunny orange-turmeric smoothie gets its vibrant hue and earthy flavor from fresh turmeric, while frozen mango and banana add creaminess and natural sweetness. Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3s, making this a refreshing and nourishing way to start your day.

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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.

This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.

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Pineapple, Mango & Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

Tropical fruits and warm spices make this smoothie the perfect way to start your day. Chia seeds add fiber and healthy fats, while dates provide natural sweetness without the need for added sugar. Coconut milk beverage and Greek-style yogurt balance the flavor and add creamy texture.

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Chickpea & Kale Toast

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Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

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

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

This fruit smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base. Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s and a slight thickness to the smoothie as they soak up the liquid.

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Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

This chocolate-cherry protein shake—made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter—is a protein powerhouse, perfect for a post-workout refuel or a satisfying snack. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar. Everything blends together in a shake that's both nutritious and delicious!

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Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts

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Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. Read the label and opt for brands that contain 0 grams of added sugar.

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High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 18 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.

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Raspberry-Kefir Power Smoothie

Keeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you're always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats.

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

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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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

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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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

Credit: Jen Causey
Credit: Jen Causey

This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.

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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie. Mango provides plenty of sweetness without having to add juice, but if it's too tart for you, a touch of agave will do the trick.

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