Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mira, Prop Stylist: Breanna Gazzari
If you want to start your morning with delicious breakfast recipes that will satisfy even your sweet tooth, you’ve come to the right place!These dishes are made with No added sugar However, fresh fruits such as apples and mangoes, as well as dried fruits such as raisins and dates, add natural sweetness.
eating too much added sugar Increased risk of chronic diseases such as inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. So these sugar-free options will help you keep your mornings sweet while protecting your health. Options like Apple Pomegranate Overnight Oats and Shredded Wheat with Raisins and Walnuts are perfect for a nutritious morning meal to start your day healthy.
apple pomegranate overnight oats
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mira, Prop Stylist: Breanna Gazzari
Apple and Pomegranate Overnight Oats combine the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oats for a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. The tartness of the pomegranate brings out the sweet and crunchy flavor of the apple. For the best flavor and sweetness, consider using sweet apple varieties such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Gala.
Served with shredded wheat, raisins and walnuts
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Props Stylist: Lexi Juhl
This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast option when you want something quick and packed with fiber and healthy fats. Be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal for breakfast without added sugar. Read the label and choose a brand with 0 grams of added sugar.
orange mango smoothie
For Dylan Dryer, co-host of “Today’s 3rd Hour” and meteorologist for NBC News, this smoothie is a household staple during cold and flu season. The vitamin C in oranges supports immune health so she and her kids feel their best. Plus, it tastes like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, you can substitute other dairy or non-dairy milks.
pumpkin dates overnight oats
A combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and dates make these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option to support gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, yogurt adds acidity, and a healthy dose of probiotics to jump-start your day.
tropical gut healthy smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie contains prebiotic kiwi and probiotic coconut milk yogurt, combined to support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a beautiful golden hue to smoothies, but green kiwis work just as well.
banana peanut butter yogurt parfait
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Props Stylist: Lexi Juhl
This Banana and Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait harnesses the natural sweetness of ripe bananas to create a creamy, flavorful base for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack. The combination of banana and peanut butter is a classic combination that provides an increase in healthy fats and protein. This easy parfait is the perfect way to start the day or as a midday pick-me-up.
Anti-inflammatory strawberry and passion fruit green smoothie
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This anti-inflammatory smoothie derives its bright, tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit, available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets and natural food stores.
Mascarpone & Berry Toast
Creamy mascarpone is topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright, easy and healthy breakfast toast.
Breakfast smoothie with anti-inflammatory properties
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
This mango green smoothie gets bright tartness from frozen passion fruit and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. Coriander may not be your typical smoothie ingredient, but we love the herbal flavor it adds to this smoothie. If you don’t like that, you don’t have to include it. It’s just as delicious without it.
cherry pineapple smoothie
Cherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C, and polyphenols, and these nutrients can help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart juices of pomegranate and cherry pair well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt.
Lemon blueberry smoothie with anti-inflammatory properties
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
The kale, hemp seeds, and green tea in this bright lemony smoothie contain antioxidants that help fight inflammation. If you can’t find baby kale, you can use baby spinach instead. Bananas add natural sweetness.
bowl of cottage cheese and berries
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This sugar-free berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries and enhances the flavor with a hint of vanilla. It’s an easy snack that can be prepared in advance, but adding the cereal right before serving will leave it with a crunchy texture.
Anti-inflammatory beet smoothie
This vibrant beet smoothie combines sweet and earthy beets with berries, banana, and orange juice for a balanced flavor. Look for packaged cooked beets, which are sold in pre-cooked fruits and vegetables. Beets are rich in veratin, an antioxidant that reduces inflammation in the body. Other nutrient-rich ingredients, such as anthocyanins in blueberries and gingerols in ginger, further boost anti-inflammatory power.
Muesli with raspberries
Start your day with whole grains, fiber, and protein to give you energy. Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. An easy breakfast that goes well with juicy raspberries.
Anti-inflammatory raspberry and spinach smoothie
Start your day off right with this delicious smoothie packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach contains antioxidants that help scavenge harmful free radicals, and raspberries contain polyphenols, which have unique anti-inflammatory properties.
Sprouted grain toast with peanut butter and banana
Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of nutritious bananas. A perfect addition to crispy slices of toast, rich in creamy peanut butter and fiber.
Anti-inflammatory cherry and spinach smoothie
This healthy smoothie is based on creamy, gut-friendly kefir and anti-inflammatory ingredients like cherry, avocado, almond butter, and chia seeds. Spinach contains a variety of antioxidants, and raw ginger provides a stimulant, containing a compound called gingerol, which preliminary research suggests may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease. I am.
