Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Healthy Cholesterol 19 All-Time Favorite Breakfasts to Help Lower Your Cholesterol By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). High levels of LDL cholesterol (often referred to as the “bad” kind) can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease over time. But HDL cholesterol can actually help protect you from heart disease by removing excess LDL cholesterol from the body. To help keep both types of cholesterol in check, these highly rated breakfast recipes contain at least 6 grams of fiber per serving and are lower in saturated fat. They also have several ingredients that can help raise your HDL cholesterol levels and lower LDL cholesterol, like oats, apples, beans and avocados. Try options like our Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie and Pumpkin-Spice Latte Overnight Oats for a tasty morning meal that will leave you satisfied. 01 of 19 High-Protein Peanut Butter, Banana & Blueberry Overnight Oats Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek These overnight oats pack 17 grams of protein per serving thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk. We sweeten these oats naturally with banana, and add blueberries for more fruity flavor. Divide the mixture into Mason jars for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. View Recipe 02 of 19 Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf The kale, hemp seeds and green tea in this bright, lemony smoothie all contain antioxidants that can help fight inflammation. If you can’t find baby kale, baby spinach will work well in its place. Banana adds natural sweetness. If you want it a little sweeter, just a touch of honey will do the trick. View Recipe 03 of 19 Pumpkin-Spice Latte Overnight Oats Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this recipe for pumpkin-spice latte overnight oats! It’s a convenient make-ahead breakfast inspired by the beloved fall drink, complete with real pumpkin and a creamy yogurt topping. Blending all the ingredients gives the oats a smooth texture and helps meld the flavors that you’ll reach for again and again. View Recipe 04 of 19 Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado. View Recipe 05 of 19 Peach Pie Overnight Oats Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling These peach pie overnight oats are packed with the classic flavors of peach pie, featuring warming spices and layers of cooked summer-ripe peaches bringing dessert-like flavors to breakfast. If peaches aren’t in season, you can substitute with frozen peaches—just thaw and drain them before cooking. View Recipe 06 of 19 Chia Seed Pudding Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Learn how to make chia seed pudding with this easy breakfast recipe. We top our chia pudding with sliced strawberries and almonds, but you can change up the toppings depending on what you have on hand. Coconut milk, cashew milk or cow’s milk would all work well in this recipe, too. View Recipe 07 of 19 Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Kale, cherries and beets team up in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. All three of these fruits and veggies contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help stave off diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. View Recipe 08 of 19 Caramel Apple–Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield This easy, meal-prep-friendly recipe takes all the flavors of a caramel apple and imparts them into breakfast. Applesauce ensures the texture is creamy yet light while also providing balance to the sweet-tart flavor of the oats. Crushed honey-roasted peanuts mimic the coating of a caramel apple, but any salty-sweet nut would be delicious. View Recipe 09 of 19 Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash Quick and easy hashes are fabulous one-pot meals when getting a tasty meal on the table fast is a priority. View Recipe 10 of 19 Banana-Mango Smoothie William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey Start your day with a flavorful fruit smoothie. This smoothie is delicious for breakfast, but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty dessert. View Recipe 11 of 19 Lemon-Blueberry Overnight Oats Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman These lemon-blueberry overnight oats are layered with creamy oats and a sweet blueberry syrup, with a garnish of fresh blueberries and lemon zest to bring the flavors together. Frozen blueberries work well too, but to get the right texture for the syrup you will need to use 2¼ cups frozen blueberries, 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice. View Recipe 12 of 19 Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat. View Recipe 13 of 19 Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This easy overnight oats with chia seeds recipe is naturally sweetened with peaches, but any chopped fresh or frozen fruit works well here. Chia seeds thicken the mixture as it sits, and they offer a healthy dose of fiber and omega-3 fats. View Recipe 14 of 19 Strawberry-Banana Green Smoothie This green smoothie recipe is sweetened only with fruit and gets an extra dose of healthy omega-3s from flaxseeds. View Recipe 15 of 19 Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying. View Recipe 16 of 19 Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It's made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with the classic flavor combo of apples and cinnamon, with pecans for added crunch. View Recipe 17 of 19 High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman Get your day off to a healthy start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well. View Recipe 18 of 19 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency—perfect for smoothies. View Recipe 19 of 19 White Bean & Avocado Toast Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack. View Recipe Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit