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Published on May 26, 2023
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Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia
Reviewed by DietitianMaria Laura Haddad-Garcia
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All you need is 5 minutes to whip up one of these nutritious breakfast recipes. Highlighting prebiotic and probiotic-rich ingredients like bananas, kefir, watermelon and yogurt in each bite, these easy breakfasts can help support your gut health and healthy digestion. Recipes like our Pecan Butter & Pear Toast and Creamy Strawberry Smoothie are quick and healthy choices for busy mornings.
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Apple & Peanut Butter Toast
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A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.
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Creamy Strawberry Smoothie
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It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending!
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Peanut Butter-Banana Roll-Ups
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These healthy roll-ups with peanut butter and bananas make eating lunch fun! Kids will love the bite-sized version of this sandwich. Try sunflower seed butter as an allergy-friendly alternative.
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Pecan Butter & Pear Toast
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For a quick breakfast or snack, try this three-ingredient toast. Pecan butter adds a nutty flavor, which gets balanced by the natural sweetness of the pear.
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Muesli with Raspberries
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Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.
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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
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Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.
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Berry-Kefir Smoothie
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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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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
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This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
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This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
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Raspberry-Kefir Power Smoothie
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Keeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you're always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats.
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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
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This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
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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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Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie
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Strawberry and watermelon combine in this easy, 4-ingredient healthy fruit smoothie recipe.
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Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
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Almond butter adds nutty flavor plus 7 grams of protein to this healthy, protein-rich banana smoothie.
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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
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A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.
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