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Summer is in full swing, which can mean hot days full of sunshine. While this weather is great for activities like going for a swim or tending to a garden, it might not be so great for turning on your oven or stove. Luckily, you don’t need to use any heat to make a delicious and nutritious meal.Especially in the morning, I want a meal that will wake me up and help me feel refreshed, which is where these no-cook recipes come in. Plus, each dish is packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike berries, leafy greens, nuts and whole grains to help relieve symptoms ofchronic inflammationlike joint pain, digestive discomfort and elevated cholesterol levels. Smoothies like our Mango & Kale Smoothie and our Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie are great ways to add in fruits and vegetables to start the day. And avocado toast is a staple for me all year round, especially when it’s too hot to cook. Overnight oats and yogurt parfaits are other terrific options to feel fueled for the day ahead, and our Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats is so easy and flavorful that I make it at least twice a week. Whatever the summer weather brings, know you can have a healthy breakfast in minutes without turning on the heat. For more beginner- and budget-friendly recipes, check outThrifty.
Summer is in full swing, which can mean hot days full of sunshine. While this weather is great for activities like going for a swim or tending to a garden, it might not be so great for turning on your oven or stove. Luckily, you don’t need to use any heat to make a delicious and nutritious meal.
Especially in the morning, I want a meal that will wake me up and help me feel refreshed, which is where these no-cook recipes come in. Plus, each dish is packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike berries, leafy greens, nuts and whole grains to help relieve symptoms ofchronic inflammationlike joint pain, digestive discomfort and elevated cholesterol levels. Smoothies like our Mango & Kale Smoothie and our Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie are great ways to add in fruits and vegetables to start the day. And avocado toast is a staple for me all year round, especially when it’s too hot to cook. Overnight oats and yogurt parfaits are other terrific options to feel fueled for the day ahead, and our Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats is so easy and flavorful that I make it at least twice a week. Whatever the summer weather brings, know you can have a healthy breakfast in minutes without turning on the heat. For more beginner- and budget-friendly recipes, check outThrifty.
01of 15Mango & Kale SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberThe blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.
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Mango & Kale Smoothie
View Recipe
Casey Barber
The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.
02of 15Cinnamon-Roll Overnight OatsView RecipeIt takes just minutes to assemble this healthy no-cook breakfast, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week.
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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats
It takes just minutes to assemble this healthy no-cook breakfast, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week.
03of 15Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana SmoothieView RecipeAli RedmondPeanut 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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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Ali Redmond
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.
04of 15The Last Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever NeedView RecipeJamie Vespa MS, RDThis is the easiest—and the last—avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need to know. Memorize the recipe, then use it as a jumping off point for your favorite avocado toast riffs. Put an egg on it, top it with tuna salad or crown it with fluffy alfalfa sprouts for a healthy and satisfying meal. You can mix up the toppings too—we love Japanese furikake or everything bagel seasoning.
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The Last Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Jamie Vespa MS, RD
This is the easiest—and the last—avocado toast recipe you’ll ever need to know. Memorize the recipe, then use it as a jumping off point for your favorite avocado toast riffs. Put an egg on it, top it with tuna salad or crown it with fluffy alfalfa sprouts for a healthy and satisfying meal. You can mix up the toppings too—we love Japanese furikake or everything bagel seasoning.
05of 15Really Green SmoothieView RecipeThe 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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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.
06of 15Blueberry-Banana Overnight OatsView RecipeBlueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
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Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats
Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
07of 15Ricotta & Yogurt ParfaitView RecipeReminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.
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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait
Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.
08of 15Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein ShakeView RecipeThis 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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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
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.
09of 153-Ingredient Overnight Berry MuesliView RecipeCarolyn HodgesUsing prepared muesli is an easy way to add different grains, nuts and dried fruit to your overnight oats, without needing to buy them separately. Opt for frozen mixed berries instead of fresh as frozen berries will release juices as they thaw in the fridge.
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3-Ingredient Overnight Berry Muesli
Carolyn Hodges
Using prepared muesli is an easy way to add different grains, nuts and dried fruit to your overnight oats, without needing to buy them separately. Opt for frozen mixed berries instead of fresh as frozen berries will release juices as they thaw in the fridge.
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Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toasts
11of 15Berry-Banana Cauliflower SmoothieView RecipeSneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
12of 15Peanut Butter Protein Overnight OatsView RecipePowdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family.
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Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
Powdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family.
13of 15Everything Bagel Avocado ToastView RecipeGet all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.
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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.
14of 15Nut & Berry ParfaitView RecipeIn this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
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Nut & Berry Parfait
In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
15of 15Apple-Cinnamon Overnight OatsView RecipeIt takes just a few minutes in the evening to mix rolled oats and almond milk and you have a head start on a healthy breakfast the following morning. In the morning, top the oatmeal with fresh fruit and toasted nuts. Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
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Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats
It takes just a few minutes in the evening to mix rolled oats and almond milk and you have a head start on a healthy breakfast the following morning. In the morning, top the oatmeal with fresh fruit and toasted nuts. Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
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