14 10-Minute Breakfasts for Better Gut Health

two tall pint glasses filled with green smoothie next to hot pink napkin
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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

 It can be tricky trying to maintain a healthy gut, but making some simple adjustments to your meals can help. These breakfast recipes meet our gut-healthy parameters by featuring fiber-rich ingredients, as well as probiotics and prebiotics, all of which can assist in supporting a healthy gut microbiome. Even better, these recipes take no more than 10 minutes to make, so they’re perfect for busy mornings when you need a quick meal. Start your day with these gut-healthy breakfasts, like our Chickpea & Kale Toast or Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie. 



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Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie

a recipe photo of the Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey

Start your day off right with this tasty smoothie featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach provides antioxidants that help eliminate damaging free radicals, while raspberries contain polyphenols that have their own anti-inflammatory effects. If you prefer your smoothie a touch sweeter, feel free to add an additional date.

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Chickpea & Kale Toast

Chickpea & Kale Toast
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite. A little crumbled feta cheese makes the perfect topping.

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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie

two tall pint glasses filled with green smoothie next to hot pink napkin

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that's not your thing—it's just as delicious without.

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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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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For this healthy breakfast, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If you’re taking breakfast to go, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. Try some fun toppings like mini chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds and cinnamon, too.

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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

mango raspberry smoothie
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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Mushroom Omelet

Mushroom Omelet
Photography / Victor Protasio, Styling / Ruth Blackburn and Christina Daley

For a quick breakfast, learn how to make this mushroom omelet. Sautéing the mushrooms with garlic adds a punch of flavor in this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Avocado Toast with Burrata

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Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a weekday-friendly breakfast.

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Blueberry-Banana Smoothie (Batido)

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Refreshing and colorful fruit smoothies called batidos are served at Cuban snack bars all over Florida—try this recipe with blueberries and banana for a vacation in a cup.

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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl that’s topped with berries, coconut and sliced almonds.

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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

a photo of a plated Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
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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Berry-Kefir Smoothie

3 glasses of Berry-Kefir Smoothie with strawberries and blueberries in small dishes

Ana Cadena

Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe.

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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

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Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you're ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains 6 grams of fiber—almost a quarter of your daily quota.

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Greek Yogurt with Strawberries

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Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying breakfast.

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