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Antioxidant-rich matcha pairs with nutrient-dense fruits and veggies in this smooth and satisfying breakfast bowl.

The infinitely customizable smoothie bowl gets a radiant reboot with vitamin C-rich hibiscus.

If you're looking to amp up the flavor of your favorite healthy frozen treats, try this super simple technique.

With the texture of oatmeal but with no oats, this seed-studded “notmeal” fills you up with proteins and healthy fats, and it’s naturally sweetened with banana and fresh berries.

We’ve got you covered with this marbled Bundt cake that’s reminiscent of your favorite ice cream with bananas, walnuts and heaps of chocolaty goodness – the best part is that it’s sweetened with only dates and monk fruit drops, so you can enjoy a treat without the subsequent energy slump.

Ground turmeric adds anti-inflammatory power to this vibrant smoothie with coconut milk and warming spices.

Avocado adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to this rich smoothie, while just ½ banana adds enough sweetness for two servings. You can skip your morning coffee and simply add instant coffee right into this drink.

Let the kid in you jump for joy over this luscious banana loaf that the grownup in you can whip together in 10 minutes flat. For best results, use very ripe bananas.

Toasted pecans offer some crunch to these muffins, and they're sweetened with pineapple and mashed banana.

If pressed for time in the morning, fully prepare these protein-stacked pancakes the night before and reheat them in the toaster the next morning.

Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! This smoothie will keep you feeling full from whole-food additions, such as beans, spinach and banana. Choose a protein powder that doesn’t contain any added sugar.

No need for an ice-cream maker to create this luscious dessert. We do it all in the food processor with just a handful of ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

This veggie-packed smoothie is a potent health and beauty elixir full of mineral-rich greens for more energy and glowing skin.

Make breakfast a breeze and whip up this irresistible french toast smothered in bananas.

Any morning is glorious when this loaf is ready and waiting. It’s grain-free and packed with good-for-you ingredients, but the coconut butter glaze almost takes this breakfast into dessert. Remember to use coconut butter, not coconut oil, for the glaze.

This super-fast smoothie bowl contains satiating protein yet tastes like decadent cherry cheesecake.

This high-protein, high-fiber smoothie will keep you energized throughout the day.

Dark sweet cherries, frozen bananas and dark chocolate combine to create a luscious, rich dairy-free dessert.

This rich, dairy-free nice cream is one of our favorite summer treats.

Peanut fans, this is the breakfast for you – protein-rich PB is blended with yogurt and cocoa powder, while chopped salted peanuts add a savory crunch.

Power up your diet with this dairy-free smoothie.

This chocolate chia pudding is quick and healthy, nut-free and dairy-free. It also fits into a Paleo-friendly gluten-free diet.

Have your pancakes and eat them, too. These gluten-free green banana flour pancakes are fluffy and delicious.

These muffins are a delicious combination of carrot cake, banana bread and oatmeal muffins, all in one bite.

A luscious butterscotch-flavored pudding layered with caramelized bananas and a toasted oat crumble makes this a must-try dessert.

This nutrient-packed breakfast bowl will give you a morning energy boost.

These portable parfaits have two fruity layers: a cherry and a banana layer, all topped with chopped plums and crunchy almonds for a filling breakfast. Get creative with chopped fruit and nuts of your choice for sprinkling between layers and on top.

Buckwheat is not only full of robust flavor, but it's also a fiber-rich nutrition powerhouse that's naturally gluten-free.

This four-ingredient vegan pudding makes a perfect protein-packed breakfast. No berries? Top with whatever fruit you have on hand.

A creamy ginger and lemongrass–infused dressing makes this bowl a tropical treat, while hemp hearts and toasted unsweetened coconut add a bit of crunch.

Blue Majik is a natural extract of spirulina that’s mainly composed of phycocyanin, a bright blue pigment with antioxidant effects that may help boost your immune system and fight cell and DNA damage. Phycocyanin is also a natural anti-inflammatory that may help relieve pain 
after workouts.

Reap heart-healthy benefits every morning with this purple power smoothie recipe.

Almond and coconut flours give these gluten-free pancakes a boost of
 fiber and protein to keep you well-fueled through the morning. 
There’s no added sugar, so be sure to use ripe bananas – the riper they 
are, the sweeter your pancakes will be. Top with sliced bananas and/or 
berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or raw honey, if you like.

According to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, nutrition research has found that people who regularly consume tree nuts such as cashews are less likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease. Just be careful not to go overboard – the US Food and Drug Administration suggests keeping daily consumption to 1 ounce (or one handful) of nuts a day.

The bright color of pink pitaya 
(aka dragon fruit) gives this bowl its distinctive hue. We love the ease of using a packet of the frozen purée, but if you can find the fresh fruit, you can always purée and freeze it yourself.

Each of our smoothie bowls is designed to serve one hungry person – and each recipe takes less than 
15 minutes to assemble!

Carrot cake for breakfast, anyone? We’ve infused this bowl with all the delicious flavor you’d expect from an indulgent carrot cake – but in a frosty, layered bowl.

Brimming in antioxidants and collagen, 
this beautifying drink fights the ravages of time so you’ll be on your way to more radiant, younger-looking skin.

Try our Spiced Maple Oats with Chia, a glamorized version of humble oatmeal that can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of time.

Bananas are the secret ingredient that help keep this coffee cake so deliciously moist. Always go for bananas that are well ripened for a more flavorful cake.

Clean Eating reader Naomi Granger submitted this delicious and detoxifying beet smoothie recipe. The addition of citrus adds a punch of flavor and vitamin C, helping to boost your immunity as winter approaches.

Enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast with this acai purée blended with creamy coconut milk and banana, then layered with colorful fruit and nuts.

Sweet, rich and creamy bananas are a great source of fiber, minerals (such as potassium) and vitamins. Additionally, carrots are soaring with vitamin A and are known for their supply of the antioxidant beta-carotene. These orange root veggies are also filled with numerous other antioxidants and nutrients.

Avocado, bananas and unsweetened cocoa powder form the base of this rich pudding. For a creamier and sweeter pudding, use ripe bananas and avocados.

This classic muffin is a total crowd-pleaser, packed with sweet banana, crunchy walnuts and fragrant cinnamon. We opted for mini chocolate chips for chocolaty flavor in every single bite.

Whole-wheat cinnamon raisin bread is layered with bananas and covered with an egg and milk mixture before baking. An oat crumble topping adds a touch of sweetness and texture.

With just 169 calories a pop, these nutty and chocolaty frozen pops satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.

These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, from our September 2014 meal plan, can be made ahead and frozen for a fantastic breakfast treat anytime.

Smoothies just got easier with our make-ahead packs – simply pile the ingredients into freezer bags, then when you’re ready, add to a blender with almond milk.

These sinfully sweet frozen yogurt scoops make the perfect summer treat for your pet, with ingredients so simple and pure that even you can enjoy them too!

If you think your oatmeal has no place in the cold breakfasts of warm summer mornings, pull it back out! Cool and creamy overnight oats layered with frosty fruit purée is kind of like eating ice cream for breakfast, but with a lot less guilt.

Perfect for time-pressed adults, this super-quick fruit-and-dairy combo can be adjusted to suit any taste: simply swap in a different variety of all-fruit jam or nuts.

One of the poster-children for antioxidants, sweet blueberries lend a burst of color to classic banana bread, while walnuts give each tender slice a textural kick.

Don't pay in pounds because you want a delightfully decadent brunch! These waffles are also delicious topped with low-fat ricotta and fresh berries.

Determined to mimic her mother's classic banana bread, this reader ditched the calorie-laden Crisco for raw honey, applesauce and healthy oils. Better yet, even mama approves of this Clean Eating banana bread!

This pie is reminiscent of the chocolate peanut novelty cones doled out by ice cream trucks every summer and those chilly, chocolate-robed frozen bananas of childhood. Sweetened only by the bananas themselves, the thick custard-like filling sits in a peanutty crust for a cold indulgence on a hot night.

If Elvis had a signature cookie, these banana peanut butter cookies would be it! Not only will these satisfy your peanut butter and banana cravings, but they're also packed with omega-3-rich flaxseeds.