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Our 19 Most Popular Heart-Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Improving your heart health can be as simple as making one of these delicious breakfast recipes tomorrow morning. These dishes, beloved by EatingWell readers, all have reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium, meaning they meet our parameters for a heart-healthy meal. With ingredients like whole grains, yogurt and berries, recipes like our Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie or Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups will keep you energized throughout the day and may help your heart at the same time!
Dylan Dreyer's Orange-Mango Smoothie
For Dylan Dreyer, 'Today's 3rd Hour' co-host and NBC News meteorologist, this smoothie is a staple in her household during cold and flu season. The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, so she and her kids can feel their best. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don't have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.
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Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Peach-oatmeal bars are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy them as a midday snack. Made with fiber-rich oats, ripe peaches and a touch of brown sugar, these bars hold together beautifully, making them the perfect thing to grab during the dash out the door.
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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
This fruit smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that's perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base. Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s and a slight thickness to the smoothie as they soak up the liquid.
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Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
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. Store these oats in individual airtight containers (like Mason jars) for an easy breakfast on the go.
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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie
This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few more minutes of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, this oatmeal recipe can be your go-to morning staple for a filling, healthy breakfast.
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Homemade Plain Greek Yogurt
Learning how to make Greek yogurt at home is simple with this easy recipe. Start by making homemade yogurt by heating milk, combining it with a little bit of already-cultured yogurt and letting it sit in a warm spot until the milk turns into yogurt. Making protein-rich Greek yogurt takes one step beyond regular yogurt: straining the yogurt to thicken it. You can add the leftover liquid—also known as whey—to smoothies, or you can use it in place of buttermilk in baking.
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Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups.
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Raspberry-Oatmeal Muffins
Before reaching for a muffin at the coffee shop or bakery, consider making your own nutritious muffins at home for a week's worth of breakfasts on the go. These raspberry-oatmeal muffins are made with whole-grain oats and flour and burst with juicy, nutrient-packed raspberries. The combination of whole grains and raspberries offers plenty of fiber for staying power that will keep you feeling full for longer.
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Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats
The combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates makes these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.
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Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Banana Protein Muffins
These healthy banana muffins are packed with protein, thanks to ingredients like peanut butter and Greek yogurt, while white whole-wheat flour gives them a fiber boost. Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack.
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Banana Oatmeal
This banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.
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No-Bake Breakfast Cookies
These no-bake breakfast cookies are the sweet start your morning needs! Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep you feeling full, as well as healthy fats and plant-based protein for lasting energy. They're easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Just grab-and-go for a breakfast you can feel good about!
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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.
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Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie
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 the smoothie a little sweeter, a touch of honey will do the trick.
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High-Protein Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal
Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt 'frosting,' this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch.
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Berry–Green Tea Smoothie
This berry-green tea smoothie recipe is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink. It's perfect for starting your day or as a post-workout recovery drink. Your favorite berry or a blend of berries will work well here.
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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie
This watermelon-peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that's perfect for warm days. Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.
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