And when you choose the right breakfast recipes and ingredients, it provides you with anti-inflammatory benefits, too.

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Blair Flynn is a yoga instructor in Massachusetts.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

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Warming spices like cinnamonmake your muffins taste even better.

Matcha turns a pile of pancakes into an energizing morning staple.

And oats give your body a boost while keeping you full until your next meal.

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These anti-inflammatory breakfast recipe make your first meal of the day count.

Theyre good for your health and truly delicious.

The best anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes

1.Matcha pancakes

Candice Kumais pancakes arent just mouth-watering.

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Theyre also anti-inflammatory thanks to the matcha.

Whisk the flour, matcha, and baking soda together in a large bowl.

Set the dry ingredients aside.2.

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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently whisk to combine.

Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips; the batter will be thick.3.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Coat the pan or griddle top with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook the pancakes until the outer edges firm up and the bottom is golden-brown, about two minutes.

Flip and cook the other side until golden-brown, about two minutes more.

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Repeat, making pancakes with remaining batter.

Crack the eggs into bowl and beat with the spices and milk.2.

Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half and remove the seed.

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Scoop out the flesh and mash it with the lemon juice and a little salt.4.

Do not stir the eggs.

Remove from the heat when the mixture is still just slightly liquid.5.

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Spread the toasted sourdough with the mashed avocado and spoon the scrambled eggs on top.

Sprinkle with chili flakes and serve immediately.

Theyre also completely dairy-free.

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.2.

Grease a muffin tin.3.

Whisk the spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt together in a large bowl.4.

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Make a well in the center of the flour and pour into the pumpkin mix and combine.6.

Divide the batter into the tins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

4.Chai baked oatmeal

Past studieshave shownoats have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2.

Garnish mixture with chosen fruit.4.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.5.

Sprinkle almond butter over baked oatmeal.

Thatalong with all the vitamin-packed avocados, broccoli, and zucchinimakes this savory breakfast bowl so great.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.2.

Arrange the broccoli florets and sliced zucchini on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the broccoli is browning + zucchini is crispy.3.

Meanwhile, place the chard in a large pot.

Add 1/4 cup water and season with salt + pepper.

Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chard has wilted, about 4 minutes.5.

Make the green goddess sauce.

Add the roasted broccoli, zucchini, chard, and edamame.

Fan the avocado slices over the veggies.

Top with cooked eggs.

Drizzle with the green goddess sauce and garnish with cilantro.

Shake it all up and let it sit overnight.2.

Top with bananas, nut butter, and some extra chia seeds.

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