3 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes to Reduce Inflammation

t’s no secret that inflammation is a huge risk factor for a number of serious health conditions. It can also be a significant factor in weight gain.

Luckily, you can help reduce inflammation and make your weight-loss efforts more effective by swapping out some of the inflammatory foods in your diet for some high-protein breakfast recipes.

Here are three healthy and delicious high-protein breakfast recipes that can help reduce inflammation.

1. Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, thanks to the mangoes and almonds. It's also high in protein—great for muscle recovery after a good workout.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup frozen chopped mango
• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup frozen sliced banana
• ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
• 5 tablespoons unsalted almonds, divided
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ cup raspberries
• ½ teaspoon honey

Directions:

1. Blend mango, yogurt, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, and allspice in a blender until very smooth.
2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with raspberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds, and honey (Recipe Source: Eating Well).

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2. Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

This delicious parfait is a perfect way to start your day—it's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy carbohydrates! It is made with whole foods and contains healthy fats, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup granola

Directions:

1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and let stand until the berries start to release juice, about 5 minutes.
2. To assemble parfait, layer yogurt and the strawberries with their juice in a 2-cup container. Top with granola (Recipe Source: Eating Well).

3. Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

If you're looking for a high-protein breakfast that's also delicious, look no further than this peanut butter-banana cinnamon toast. It's super easy to make and will give you all the protein you need to start your day off right.

Ingredients:

• 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 small banana, sliced
• Cinnamon to taste

Directions:

1. Spread toast with peanut butter and top with banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste (Recipe Source: Eating Well).

We hope you’ll try some of these delicious and nutritious recipes, you just might find yourself a new favorite.

Learn more:

• Incorporating an Anti-Inflammatory Diet into Your Lifestyle
• Simple Lifestyle Changes To Reduce Inflammation
• Improve Memory and Focus: Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Brain
• For more healthy breakfast recipes, check out our class: Healthy Breakfast Ideas and Recipes