I've developed a new tradition with my family of making a superclean (but delicious!), light, and healthy breakfast while cooking holiday meals (Thanksgiving dinner, chiefly). When we've got some seriously indulgent feasting on the agenda, we don't want to totally overdo it and leave our bodies feeling not-so-great. While we'd never skip our favorite treats, no matter how heavy or sugar-laden they are, we also know if we eat like that all day, we'll be left in a food coma with some digestive woes (and that's on the luckier end of the spectrum).
The new game plan usually involves a morning walk or run [1] on the beach, some fresh-squeezed juice and spice shots (this immunity shot with turmeric [2] is our favorite), and a clean but filling breakfast that'll keep us energized while we cook and bake up a storm for supper. It's become my favorite part of the holiday routine, and you can apply it to any kind of big dinner plans! If you've got a birthday dinner or celebration on deck, then try any of these healthy recipes to fuel you while going easy on your diet. Then, of course, bon appétit!
Sweet Potato Pie Protein Smoothie
Get the recipe: sweet potato pie protein smoothie [4]
Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker apple pie quinoa [5]
Coffee Smoothie
Get the recipe: coffee smoothie [6]
Apple Ginger Smoothie
Get the recipe: apple ginger smoothie [7]
Sweet Potato, Apple, and Cinnamon Pancakes
Get the recipe: sweet potato, apple, and cinnamon pancakes [8]
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Get the recipe: carrot cake smoothie [9]
Golden Milk Protein Smoothie
Get the recipe: golden milk protein smoothie [10]
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding [11]
Tropical Acai Bowl
Get the recipe: tropical acai bowl [12]
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Get the recipe: apple cinnamon smoothie [13]
Cranberry Smoothie
Get the recipe: cranberry smoothie [14]
Cauliflower Breakfast Porridge
Get the recipe: cauliflower breakfast porridge [15]
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie smoothie [16]
Sweet Potato Kale Scramble
Get the recipe: sweet potato kale scramble [17]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie
Get the recipe: pumpkin cheesecake smoothie [18]
Yogurt-Filled Cantaloupe Bowl
Get the recipe: yogurt-filled cantaloupe bowl [19]
Pear Detox Green Smoothie
Get the recipe: pear detox green smoothie [20]
Pumpkin Pancakes
Get the recipe: pumpkin pancakes [21]
Ginger Pear Green Smoothie
Get the recipe: ginger pear green smoothie [22]
Creamy Vegan Buckwheat Porridge
Get the recipe: creamy vegan buckwheat porridge [23]
Pumpkin Spice Almond Milk Smoothie
Get the recipe: pumpkin spice almond milk smoothie [24]
Spinach Quinoa Scramble
Get the recipe: spinach quinoa scramble [25]
Green Apple Smoothie With Pomegranate
Get the recipe: green apple smoothie with pomegranate [26]
Asparagus and Salmon Bundles
Get the recipe: asparagus and salmon bundles [27]
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Get the recipe: pumpkin spice smoothie [28]
Coconut Chia Pudding
Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding [29]
Pear Overnight Oatmeal Crisp Smoothie
Get the recipe: pear overnight oatmeal crisp smoothie [30]