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20 Gut-Healthy Breakfasts That Help Support Digestion

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Getting in more fiber and foods rich in prebiotics and probiotics can help you support your gut health and keep your digestive system in tip-top shape. These recipes are high in fiber, boasting 6 grams per serving, and include plenty of gut-healthy ingredients, like apples, oats and yogurt, to start your day on a high note. Recipes like our Chai Chia Pudding and Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie are healthy breakfasts that will help you stay satisfied and refreshed until lunch.

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

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Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

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Powdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family.

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

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For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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Chai Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. This healthy breakfast recipe has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

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Overnight Matcha Oats with Berries

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Blueberries and raspberries top these matcha overnight oats for a quick, meal-prep-friendly breakfast.

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Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin

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Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

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Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. Creamy mango and coconut combine in this healthy breakfast recipe for a taste of the tropics.

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Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash

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Quick and easy hashes are fabulous one-pot meals for those nights when getting dinner on the table fast is a priority.

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Strawberry-Mango-Banana Smoothie

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Making fruit smoothies at home saves time and money. For this easy smoothie, combine strawberries, mango and banana with a bit of cashew butter and ground chia seeds for body and richness.

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Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries

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Have chocolate for breakfast with this unbelievably healthy chia pudding recipe. The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine.

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

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Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.

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Tropical Overnight Oats

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Loaded with coconut, pineapple and mango, this easy overnight oats recipe will transport you to the tropics. Meal-prep a big batch for ready-to-eat breakfasts throughout the week.

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Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

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A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

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Make these easy vegan overnight oats with whatever nondairy milk you have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin--plus, you can multiply the recipe to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the whole week.

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Banana

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It takes just a few minutes to prepare these overnight oats and you will be all set with 4 packable healthy breakfasts to enjoy throughout the week. Use whatever milk you have on hand for this easy meal-prep breakfast recipe.

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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding

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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.

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Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

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The addition of chia seeds in the quick "jam" topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

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Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.

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Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

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Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies.

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Berry Chia Pudding

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Chia seeds are a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus they have fiber, iron and calcium. Here they're mixed with a fruity base and refrigerated until the chia seeds expand to form a thick, creamy texture similar to tapioca. Pudding for breakfast? We're in.

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    1 of 20 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
    2 of 20 Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
    3 of 20 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
    4 of 20 Chai Chia Pudding
    5 of 20 Overnight Matcha Oats with Berries
    6 of 20 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin
    7 of 20 Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
    8 of 20 Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash
    9 of 20 Strawberry-Mango-Banana Smoothie
    10 of 20 Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries
    11 of 20 Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
    12 of 20 Tropical Overnight Oats
    13 of 20 Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
    14 of 20 Pumpkin Overnight Oats
    15 of 20 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Banana
    16 of 20 Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
    17 of 20 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin
    18 of 20 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
    19 of 20 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
    20 of 20 Berry Chia Pudding

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