We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But just because you know this meal is crucial doesn’t mean you always have time to whip up something delicious. From school outings to busy commutes to working out, weekday mornings can often be our busiest time of day. Or maybe you’re sick of your toast or bagel and need ideas for quick and easy breakfasts.
8 quick and easy breakfast ideas for busy mornings
That’s what we’re here for – to give you all the information you need, whether you want healthy muffin recipes or easy egg recipes or healthy smoothie recipes to really make your day better.
We collect the best breakfast recipes, fast, tasty and abundant that will get you out of bed for your morning meal (yes, even on Mondays), including make-ahead options, great breakfast sandwich ideas, and sweet (but secretly healthy) options that make breakfast taste like dessert.
Best of all, many of these quick breakfasts take less than five minutes to prepare or contain five or fewer ingredients. And since you’re saving so much time on breakfast, you’ll be able to cook one of our favorite healthy lunch ideas or easy dinner recipes later in the day.
Scrambled eggs with bacon, spinach and Gruyère cheese
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and broken into pieces
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 100 grams of Gruyére cheese, grated
Instructions
- For this quick and easy breakfast recipein large bowl, mix eggs, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the eggs and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula every few seconds, to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium-soft eggs.
- Stir in bacon, spinach, and Gruyère cheese.
3 fruit smoothies for quick and easy breakfasts
Super Simple Summer Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 C. fresh summer fruit (blackberries, raspberries, peeled strawberries, chopped peaches, and/or nectarines), chilled
Blueberry Banana Walnut Smoothie
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp. almond butter
spinach smoothie
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup mango and 1 pineapple, frozen
Directions In a blender, add ingredients in order listed. Blend the ingredients until smooth.
Tomato toast with ricotta
- 6-8 slices gluten free whole grain bread (or bread of your choice), toasted
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup julienned mint
- a pinch of salt
Directions Top the toast with ricotta, sliced tomatoes, julienned mint and a pinch of salt. Cut the toast in half and serve.
Blueberry overnight oats, quick breakfast and easy to consume in the morning
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon maple / agave / maple syrup, pure
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain or vanilla yogurt (dairy-free or regular)
- 1 tablespoon of crushed nuts
- 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the oatmeal, chia seeds, honey, protein powder, almond milk, and blueberries.
- Mix very well to combine.
- Place in the refrigerator and let sit overnight, or at least 5 hours.
- In the morning before eating, microwave for 30 seconds, then top with any or all of the optional toppings.
Fruit salad with quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup of blackberries
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 mango diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons of pure honey
- 1 tablespoon of basil chopped to decorate
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare quinoa according to package. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, and mango.
To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey and lime juice. Drizzle over fruit salad and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil.
Banana, Peanut Butter, and Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the banana, milk, and peanut butter. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and add the chia seeds.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours overnight.
- Stir the mixture before serving. Can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 1 week.
microwave spinach quiche
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (or 1/2 cup packed fresh spinach)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 slice of chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you’re using fresh spinach, place it in a cup with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high for one minute. Remove from the microwave and drain the water and liquid from the spinach well.
- If you’re using frozen spinach, make sure it’s completely thawed and drained, and add it to the bowl. (If there is too much liquid, the quiche will be runny. Crack the egg into the bowl with the spinach and add the milk, cheese, bacon (if using), and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Cover with a paper towel and microwave on High for 3 minutes (see time note below), or until cooked through.
Notes: If you have a powerful microwave, you may need less time. If you’re not sure, check it at 2 minutes, then again at 2 1/2 minutes. If the eggs seem watery, they need more time. But if they’re solid, you’re good to go. Sometimes even a paper towel isn’t enough to prevent a microwave disaster. If you find that the eggs tend to pop and get messy, you can dampen the paper towel to fluff it up a bit, or even cover it with a small plate.
Apple Bites with Granola and Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 apples cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granola your favorite
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup semisweet dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Cover the top of the apple slices with peanut butter and sprinkle with granola and cinnamon.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave, stirring in 30-second increments, until melted. Be careful not to overheat.
- Drizzle the segments with melted chocolate, put in a large bowl and serve.
Zucchini Oatmeal Bread
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup organic rolled oats
- 1 cup of water or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chopped walnuts on top
- 1 tablespoon of compacted brown sugar to cover
- 1 banana, sliced optional
Instructions
- In a small pot, add the milk/water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat, stirring a few times ~ 3 min.
- Add the chia seeds and grated zucchini. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes until desired texture is achieved.
- When cooked, remove from heat and add the vanilla and brown sugar. Top with chopped nuts and sliced bananas.