12 Turmeric Breakfast Recipes That Will Lower Inflammation

Turmeric breakfast recipes are full of anti-inflammatory properties that will give you a nutritious start to your day.

Image Credit: Liudmyla Yaremenko/iStock/GettyImages We know turmeric for its sunshine yellow coloring and its association with Indian and Spanish-inspired dishes, but it’s also full of nutrition and health benefits, too.

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 "Turmeric's main active component is curcumin," Mia Syn, RD of Nutrition by Mia says. "Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, and it's been linked to helping exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, arthritic pain and other inflammatory conditions." It's also what gives this spice that golden glow we all know and love.

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  The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric have been linked with a lower risk of conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer's and even cancer, according to an April 2020 review in Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry. Not to mention, it's been linked to improving dental health by reducing inflammation on the gums and teeth when used as an oral rinse, per January 2017 research in the International Journal of Oral Care & Research.

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 Ahead, we rounded up 12 tasty turmeric-infused breakfast recipes that are ideal if you're looking to control inflammation.

Cozy Turmeric Porridge
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This turmeric breakfast recipe is both gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. Image Credit: Minimalist Baker “Steel-cut oats add a chewier texture and nuttier flavor to this porridge recipe than traditional rolled oats,” Syn says. And they also offer more protein and fiber, too.
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Turmeric Citrus Sunshine Smoothie
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Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to add nutrients to this morning drink. Image Credit: Sherry Castellano/LIVESTRONG.com If you’re not eating enough fruit in your diet, Syn says this recipe is a great option. “You can also add in a handful of mild-tasting veggies like cauliflower or spinach to sneak in a serving of vegetables without affecting the taste.”
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Mango Turmeric Chia Pudding
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The sweetness of this pudding comes from fresh fruit. Image Credit: Lively Table Chia seeds not only help create the perfect consistency for this pudding, but they’re also full of nutrients like fiber and healthy fats, Syn says.
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Masala Omelet
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This spicy take on a classic omelet has 13 grams of protein per serving. Image Credit: Adobe Stock Eggs are a great way to start off your morning because they’re loaded with protein. “To lower the total and saturated fat of this recipe without changing the protein significantly, replace half of the eggs with egg whites,” Syn suggests.
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Meatless Mexican-Inspired Breakfast Wrap
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This plant-based meal is sure to keep you full until lunchtime. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Tofu is a great protein source for this dish because it takes on the flavor of turmeric very nicely. If you’re looking to keep sodium low, opt for no-salt-added canned beans, Syn says.
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Savory Vegetable Muffins
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Just one of these muffins has 5 grams of protein. Image Credit: ElaVegan “Chickpea flour adds more plant protein and fiber to this recipe than traditional flour,” Syn says. And the addition of nutritional yeast gives a cheesy flavor without adding dairy.
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Southwest Tofu Scramble
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Tofu is a great plant-based swap for eggs in this recipe. Image Credit: Short Girl Tall Order To add even more nutritional value to this recipe, Syn recommends loading up on veggies. “This recipe can be customized with whatever vegetables you have on hand for a a protein and fiber-packed breakfast.” Get the Southwest Tofu Scramble recipe and nutrition info from Short Girl Tall Order.
Golden Glow Turmeric Flourless Muffins
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Unsweetened applesauce is the key to a sweet and moist muffin without extra oil and sugar. Image Credit: Real Food Whole Life “If you want to make this recipe naturally gluten-free, opt for almond flour,” Syn suggests. “Or for a lower-fat, high-fiber version, use oat flour.”
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Turmeric Oven-Scrambled Eggs
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This easy breakfast meal is ready in just 20 minutes. Image Credit: Cotter Crunch This recipe is great for breakfast meal-prep. To make it a well-balanced meal, consider adding a handful of spinach and serving with a side of fruit or a piece of whole-grain toast. Get the Turmeric Oven-Scrambled Eggs recipe and nutrition info from Cotter Crunch.

Grapefruit, Ginger and Turmeric Smoothie

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Hemp hearts and almonds add plant protein to this smoothie.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com “Because apples and grapefruit add natural sweetness, omitting ingredients like honey and vanilla Greek yogurt may not compromise the flavor, but can save you a significant amount of empty calories from added sugar,” Syn warns. Get the Grapefruit, Ginger and Turmeric Smoothie recipe and nutrition info here. 11. Golden Milk Chia Pudding

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This pudding is paleo, gluten-free and vegan.

Image Credit: Wholesomelicious “This recipe calls for an 8:1 ratio of full-fat coconut milk to unsweetened dairy-free milk,” Syn says. “While full-fat coconut milk creates a thick texture, using a higher ratio of unsweetened diary-free milk will significantly lower the total fat to make it a more heart-friendly recipe.”

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Turmeric Golden Milk Oatmeal

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Add your favorite toppings to this oatmeal recipe like nuts, seeds and even additional spices.

Image Credit: Lively Table If you’re looking to add protein to this recipe, opt for low-fat dairy milk, Syn says. “It offers 8 grams of complete protein per cup plus 12 essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin and potassium.” Get the Turmeric Golden Milk Oatmeal recipe and nutrition info from Lively Table. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative

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  references
  
      Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry: Traditional Uses, Therapeutic Effects and Recent Advances of Curcumin: A Mini-Review
    
      International Journal of Oral Care & Research: Turmeric: A Boon to Oral Health
       




  references
  
      Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry: Traditional Uses, Therapeutic Effects and Recent Advances of Curcumin: A Mini-Review
    
      International Journal of Oral Care & Research: Turmeric: A Boon to Oral Health
    




Turmeric breakfast recipes are full of anti-inflammatory properties that will give you a nutritious start to your day.

Image Credit: Liudmyla Yaremenko/iStock/GettyImages

        Visit Page
        https://minimalistbaker.com    


This turmeric breakfast recipe is both gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.

Image Credit: Minimalist Baker

Get the Cozy Turmeric Porridge recipe and nutrition info from Minimalist Baker.

        Visit Page
        https://www.livestrong.com    


Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to add nutrients to this morning drink.

Image Credit: Sherry Castellano/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Turmeric Citrus Sunshine Smoothie recipe and nutrition info here.

        Visit Page
        https://livelytable.com    


The sweetness of this pudding comes from fresh fruit.

Image Credit: Lively Table

Get the Mango Turmeric Chia Pudding recipe and nutrition info from Lively Table.

This spicy take on a classic omelet has 13 grams of protein per serving.

Image Credit: Adobe Stock

Get the Masala Omelet recipe and nutrition info here.

This plant-based meal is sure to keep you full until lunchtime.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Meatless Mexican-Inspired Breakfast Wrap recipe and nutrition info here.

        Visit Page
        https://elavegan.com    


Just one of these muffins has 5 grams of protein.

Image Credit: ElaVegan

Get the Savory Vegetable Muffins recipe and nutrition info from Ela Vegan.

        Visit Page
        https://shortgirltallorder.com    


Tofu is a great plant-based swap for eggs in this recipe.

Image Credit: Short Girl Tall Order

Get the Southwest Tofu Scramble recipe and nutrition info from Short Girl Tall Order.

        Visit Page
        https://realfoodwholelife.com    


Unsweetened applesauce is the key to a sweet and moist muffin without extra oil and sugar.

Image Credit: Real Food Whole Life

Get the Golden Glow Turmeric Flourless Muffins recipe and nutrition info from Real Food-Whole Life.

        Visit Page
        https://www.cottercrunch.com    


This easy breakfast meal is ready in just 20 minutes.

Image Credit: Cotter Crunch

Get the Turmeric Oven-Scrambled Eggs recipe and nutrition info from Cotter Crunch.

Hemp hearts and almonds add plant protein to this smoothie.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Grapefruit, Ginger and Turmeric Smoothie recipe and nutrition info here.

        Visit Page
        https://www.wholesomelicious.com    


This pudding is paleo, gluten-free and vegan.

Image Credit: Wholesomelicious

Get the Golden Milk Chia Pudding recipe and nutrition info from Wholesomelicious.

Add your favorite toppings to this oatmeal recipe like nuts, seeds and even additional spices.

Image Credit: Lively Table

Get the Turmeric Golden Milk Oatmeal recipe and nutrition info from Lively Table.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative

      Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry: Traditional Uses, Therapeutic Effects and Recent Advances of Curcumin: A Mini-Review
    
      International Journal of Oral Care & Research: Turmeric: A Boon to Oral Health