If breakfast has started to feel less like the most important meal of the day and more like a rushed compromise between hunger, convenience, and whatever is left in the fridge, we’re here to help. Because starting your day intentionally actually makes a huge difference (and could maybe even turn you into a morning person).
The good news is that this does not have to mean obscure powders, expensive berries flown in from Japan, or a breakfast that tastes like punishment. Instead, think high-protein and filling breakfast filled with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, along with herbs and spices like ginger and turmeric (all of which are anti-inflammatory).
Read on for three simple anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes that you’ll be able to whip up, even when all you want to do is hit the snooze button.
Berry oats with chia and walnuts
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup milk or unsweetened plant milk
1 small banana, sliced
A handful of berries or chopped strawberries
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
A pinch of cinnamon
Cook the oats in milk until creamy. Top with banana, berries, chia, walnuts, and cinnamon. If you want it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey.
Turmeric eggs on sourdough with avocado
2 eggs
¼ tsp turmeric
Black pepper
Salt
1 slice sourdough or whole-grain toast
A few slices of avocado
A drizzle of olive oil
Scramble or fry the eggs with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Spoon over toast and finish with avocado and a little olive oil.
Yogurt with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup fruit, chopped
A few spoonfuls of pomegranate
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
A pinch of cinnamon
Spoon the yogurt into a bowl, pile on the fruit, finish with pumpkin seeds, and your spice of choice.
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