Breakfast is often hailed as the most important meal of the day, andfor good reason.
One way to elevate the health benefits of your breakfast is by addingsuperfoodsto your meal.
But what exactly are superfoods?
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Below, we’ve compiled 15 breakfast recipes that incorporate one (or more) superfoods.
Then, check out these13 Superfood Smoothie Recipes.
First, berries are potent superfoods rich in antioxidants.
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These antioxidants have been found to helpslow age-related cognitive declineand reduce therisk ofheart disease.
This smoothie also calls for avocado, a superfood rich in healthy fats and fiber.
Get our recipe forAvocado-Berry Smoothie.
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Starting off strong with the yogurt itself, this superfoodis rich in protein, B vitamins, and calcium.
This breakfast also contains pineapple and kiwi, two antioxidant-rich fruits packed full of health benefits.
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Kiwis are another tasty superfood fruit.
Get our recipe forGreek Yogurt with Fruit.
Unfortunately, however, many Americans aren’t getting enough of this nutrient on a daily basis.
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To enjoy the tasty benefits of these beans, try this simple Black Bean Omelet.
To increase the meal’s superfood power even more, add some avocado slices on top.
Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelet.
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Many people don’t realize just how powerfulchia seedscan be.
Get our recipe forAcai-Berry Smoothie Bowl.
But the best part about this breakfast?
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Its main superfood ingredient, spinach!
Get our recipe forSpinach and Ham Quiche.
Salmon isn’t the only superfood in this breakfast scramble recipe, though.
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Many consider eggs to be superfoods because of their rich nutrient content.
Throw in asparagus and goat cheese for extra flavor, and enjoy this tasty, nutrient-dense morning meal.
Get our recipe forSalmon Scrambled Eggs.
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As we mentioned previously, yogurt is a potent superfood full of protein and calcium.
Along with the yogurt in this recipe, the strawberries and blueberries are also superfoods packed with beneficial nutrients.
Get our recipe forFruit and Granola Yogurt Parfait.
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It can also improve your bone health and blood sugar levels.
Want to incorporate even more superfoods into your banana bread?
confirm to include roasted walnuts, which arefull of healthy fats and antioxidants.
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Get our recipe forBanana Bread.
For one, matcha (like other forms of green tea)is extremely rich in antioxidants.
These antioxidants can help reduce your risk of chronic disease and help your body fight oxidative stress.
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Green tea and green tea powders have also been found tohelp youlose weight and manage weight loss.
Get our recipe forMatcha Mint Smoothie.
Made in under 10 minutes, this recipe contains three powerful superfoods: eggs, spinach, and mushrooms.
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However, most mushrooms contain some level of selenium, vitamin D, potassium, and fiber.
One thing that you’ll find in all mushrooms is powerful levels of antioxidants.
Get our recipe forBaked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach.
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Get our recipe forSweet Potato Breakfast Hash.
Butternut squash is considered a superfood because of its long list of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants.
Get our recipe forButternut Squash Hash.
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Get our recipe forCarrot Cake Smoothie.
The best part about this breakfast meal is that it still manages to pack in a major superfoodkale!
Get our recipe forKeto Frizzled Eggs.
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Research fromFrontiers in Nutritionfound that tofu can help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Get our recipe forChocolate Tofu Smoothie.
