Special Diets Anti-Inflammatory 15 Three-Step Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 25, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Chronic inflammation often brings about some pesky symptoms, like digestive issues, joint pain and fatigue, but a balanced, anti-inflammatory eating pattern can help! These dishes feature inflammation-fighting ingredients like dark leafy greens, eggs and whole grains to help you start the day feeling your best. Plus, they’re ready to eat in just three steps or less, making breakfast prep easier than ever. Recipes like our Egg, Spinach & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are mouthwatering and nutritious options for any morning. 01 of 15 Egg, Spinach & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Fill yourself up with this ultra-quick egg, spinach and Cheddar breakfast sandwich. It's not only fast, but there's a good chance you already have the ingredients on hand that you'll need to pull it together, so you can skip a trip to the store before your busy workweek. View recipe 02 of 15 Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf 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 it a little sweeter, just a touch of honey will do the trick. View recipe 03 of 15 Easy Sheet-Pan Eggs with Mushrooms & Spinach Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly Make these easy sheet-pan eggs the next time you're serving a crowd for breakfast or brunch. Mushrooms add texture and flavor, while spinach adds a pop of color. You can also make these eggs for a meal-prep-friendly breakfast. View recipe 04 of 15 Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Carrot cake for breakfast? We say yes! These carrot cake overnight oats taste just like the classic dessert—complete with a frosting-like layer—but with far less added sugar. We like layering some of the frosting in between layers of oats, but you can just dollop it all on top if you prefer. View recipe 05 of 15 Air-Fryer Spinach-Pepper Egg Bites Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter With just 10 minutes of active time, you can make a veggie-packed breakfast. Here, we use spinach and bell pepper, but you can try other filling ideas like sausage and mushroom, zucchini and mozzarella, or smoked salmon and pepper (see Tip). View recipe 06 of 15 Chickpea & Kale Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This healthy toast recipe combines chickpeas, kale and feta for a savory bite. View recipe 07 of 15 Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach Johnny Autry A cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice. View recipe 08 of 15 Vegan Chickpea Frittata Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis This vegan chickpea frittata is a delicious breakfast or dinner that is loaded with veggies. Made with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast and plenty of spices, this dish doesn't skimp on flavor. View recipe 09 of 15 Cheddar & Kale Quiche Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall This flavorful vegetarian Cheddar and kale quiche is filled with kale and gets a sweet and savory note from the shallots. The two Cheddars work in harmony to provide sharpness and tang with a hint of nuttiness. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch or dinner! View recipe 10 of 15 Cherry-Berry Smoothie Bowl Verywell Fit. This healthy smoothie bowl features three of the best foods to eat to reduce inflammation: tart cherry juice, spinach and avocado. If you don't have spinach on hand, swap in another dark leafy green. This smoothie bowl provides 18 grams of fiber—enough to help keep you full until lunchtime. View recipe 11 of 15 Spanakopita Breakfast Sandwiches Jason Donnelly Traditional spanakopita gets a morning twist in these tasty breakfast sandwiches. Wilted spinach and arugula add color, while a fried egg adds a boost of protein. We break the egg yolk here, but you can keep it intact if you prefer a runnier one (just be careful when you flip it!). View recipe 12 of 15 How to Make a Frittata Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props stylist: Julia Bayliss, Food stylist: Ana Kelley Learn how to make a frittata with just about anything you have in your crisper drawer with this easy formula. We like to start with onions (any type will do!) then add sweet peppers, earthy mushrooms and leafy greens before topping it with cheese and popping it in the oven. But if you have other veggies on hand, like zucchini, cherry tomatoes or even leftover roasted vegetables, those will work well too. Swap out the Cheddar cheese for another melting cheese like smoked Gouda or fresh mozzarella. Once you get the hang of how to make a frittata, the sky's the limit! View recipe 13 of 15 High-Fiber Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl EatingWell Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don't have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale. View recipe 14 of 15 Yasai-To-Tofu-no-Misoshiru (Hearty Miso Soup with Vegetables & Tofu) Rick Poon Miso soup can be enjoyed any time of the day, but it is traditionally a Japanese breakfast soup. Many restaurants serve it with just a few morsels of seaweed and tofu, but at home, miso soup can be hearty, packed with just about any vegetable. You can skip the process of making the dashi and use low-sodium broth instead. View recipe 15 of 15 Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole Greg Dupree This delightful spinach, mushroom and egg casserole is layered with earthy cooked mushrooms and baby spinach, fluffy eggs and nutty cave-aged Gruyère that deepens the flavor. Serve this easy casserole for breakfast, brunch or even dinner with a green salad on the side. View recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit