We know, mornings are hard. But that doesn’t have to mean no breakfast! These easy breakfast ideas will save you on busy mornings.
You’re busy. We’re busy! We totally get it. Mornings can be one of the hardest times to stick to healthy eating, especially if you’re running out the door. So, we’ve compiled a few of our very favorite easy breakfast ideas to make your mornings easier!
Now, let’s be honest. Eating breakfast is going to require some prep. Many of these recipes are batches that you’ll only have to cook one time: then you’ll have a bunch on hand for breakfasts throughout the week. Others are breakfasts you can whip up in a few minutes! But either way: we promise this list has no homemade pancakes or waffles. Those are for weekend brunches: which are also really fun too. (Here are 35 brunch ideas for weekends.)
PS don’t forget coffee! Try our best cup of coffee or easy cold brew.
And now…our top easy breakfast ideas!
Want to eat more breakfast vegetables? You’re not alone. Eating more veggies to start the day is starting to trend. Let’s infuse veggies into the first meal of the day, too. How to eat vegetables for breakfast? Try this Breakfast Vegetable Scramble! You can make it two ways: with eggs or tofu, depending on your diet. It’s full of savory flavor…and loaded with nutrients, too!
Here’s a recipe that’s so full of flavor, you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life. Meet this incredible easy and healthy baked oatmeal! It works for either serving for guests or quick mornings! Bake up a pan in advance, and then grab a square to go. It’s beyond easy, and the combination of the cinnamon, allspice and maple makes magic. In fact, we could not stop eating it. It’s that irresistible! So beware when you whip up a pan.
Also try: Banana Baked Oatmeal
Looking for a 5-minute breakfast idea? Well, here’s a recipe that’s all three at once. (Audible gasp.) Meet these amazing egg tacos! This is one of our favorite kitchen tricks and we’re so excited to share it with you. Did you know that eggs can taste like meat? Yes, somehow the spiced scrambled eggs filling channels the flavor of taco meat plus chorizo...and it's so easy to whip up.
Here's an easy make-ahead breakfast idea: mini frittatas! Basically a muffin made of egg, they’re easy to meal prep and grab as you’re headed out the door. Refrigerate or freeze ’em, and you can eat off them all week. The best part: they’re so tasty! They’re filled with colorful veggies and crunchy pecans for added protein and nutrients.
Next up in our easy breakfast ideas: homemade Instant Oatmeal! How fun is this? You actually make your own instant oatmeal mix with oats, nuts, dried fruit and spices, and put it in a big jar. It takes about 5 minutes to put together. Then on busy mornings, you combine with water and microwave for 2 minutes. What’s better than a 2 minute breakfast?
Next up in our easy breakfast ideas: almond butter toast! It’s easy to forget about the simplest of ideas when you’re in a rush. We love nut butters for breakfast and lunch because they are packed with protein and super filling. Try our Homemade Almond Butter or Homemade Nut Butter to put this toast over the top. You can top with any berries or sliced fruit you have on hand: and a little drizzle of maple syrup makes it extra special. (If you're into baking, try it with our Homemade Bread!)
Does this breakfast sandwich really take 5 minutes? You bet it does. (A BuzzFeed writer actually tried it, timed it, and wrote about what she thought!) Here we’ve got a fried egg, purchased pesto, and quick sauteed arugula, topped on a toasted English muffin. It’s simple, but the combination of flavors is perfection. It’s one of our favorite easy breakfast ideas when we have a few extra minutes. (5, in fact!)
If you happen to have our Flaky Homemade Biscuits on hand, they'd also make a killer breakfast sandwich...
This easy breakfast idea is perfect for whipping up in advance of your busy mornings! Make it the night before, and you’ll have a huge jar of granola that keeps on giving throughout the week! Many granola recipes are packed with sugar and oil, but this one is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and designed to have less calories per serving by using puffed rice and oats! Also, it’s seriously delicious. Serve it up with yogurt or almond milk (our 2 year old eats it every day!).
These fluffy scrambled eggs come together in no time! Using goat cheese crumbles adds creamy pockets of rich goodness, and a tangy flavor. If you've got them on hand, add thinly sliced chives for a garnish. It all comes together in less than 10 minutes!
Here’s another easy breakfast idea that you can make in advance: breakfast cookies! These “cookies” are healthy, made with oats and nuts and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It’s basically like taking your bowl of oatmeal, to go! You can pop them in the freezer for long term storage and then just grab one on your way out the door.
If you have a few extra minutes in the morning, you can blend up this acai bowl recipe for a seriously delicious easy breakfast idea! Now, you might have time to style all the toppings as beautifully as above. But, you can throw on a few berries and a drizzle of almond butter and you’ll be in business. One idea is to make the acai bowl puree in advance and store it in the freezer: then you can defrost gently when it’s time for breakfast.
This toasted oatmeal recipe is a fan favorite easy breakfast idea: because it tastes incredible and only requires a bit of time! Toasting the oats before making the oatmeal gives them a nutty flavor: you’ll never be able to go back to your old oatmeal again! Our favorite toppings: all natural peanut butter and strawberry jam. They'll keep you full all day long!
See also: Easy Instant Pot Oatmeal
You'll be surprised how much this tofu scramble has the flavor and texture of scrambled eggs! It's a healthy, savory plant based breakfast that takes only 10 minutes to whip up. If you'd like, serve it with a veggie saute: red onion, peppers and greens sauteed until tender. Add toast and you've got a filling way to start the day!
Here’s another fancy toast recipe: this time, avocado toast with a poached egg! Of course, a fried egg would be even quicker (though not as bright yellow!). Top your toast with mashed avocado, egg, and some sesame seeds: it’s a nutritious breakfast in a flash!
Another of our easy breakfast ideas to whip up in advance: these “famous” healthy banana bread muffins! These muffins have been super popular with our followers on Instagram because they’re so simple and healthy! Simply throw oats, bananas, eggs and maple syrup in a blender (and a couple spices), and blend them up! They come out fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. We store ours in the refrigerator and eat off of them all week!
And last in our easy breakfast ideas, our blueberry smoothie! This really is the BEST blueberry smoothie, we promise! This one hits all the right notes and takes only a few minutes to blend. It’s got the perfect creamy texture, tastes like pure blueberry, has no added sugar, and is full of real, whole food ingredients. And the best part? It’s got a hint of cinnamon, too.
Are you a choco-holic? Try Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Looking for more breakfast recipes?
Outside of our favorite easy breakfast ideas, here are a few more that we love:
- Best Scrambled Eggs
- Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese
- Turmeric Vegan Blueberry Muffins
- Eggs with Chives
- 54 Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Easy Cheese Omelette
- Glowing Green Smoothie
- Tart Cherry Post Workout Protein Bowl
Breakfast Scramble & More Easy Ideas!
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This breakfast scramble is the ultimate easy breakfast idea! It’s got lots of colorful veggies to start the day right (and a vegan option).
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper (or 1/2 red and 1/2 orange)
- 4 cups baby kale or spinach
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or other fresh herbs
- 4 eggs or this Tofu Scramble
- ¼ cup shredded Colby cheese or crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Avocado slices, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Thinly slice the red onion. Large dice the bell pepper.
- Prep the eggs or tofu: In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together until well-beaten. Stir in the shredded cheese, fresh herbs, kosher salt, and plenty of fresh ground pepper. Or, complete Step 1 of the Tofu Scramble.
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. When hot, add the onion and peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender and just starting to brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add a pinch of salt and the baby greens. Cook for 30 seconds until wilted. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the eggs or tofu: Keep heat on low. Pour in the eggs. Cook for 20 to 30 seconds. When the eggs just start to set, use a flat spatula to scrape sections of eggs, gently stirring constantly until cooked but still soft, about 1 minute. Or, complete Step 2 of the Tofu Scramble.
- Add the vegetables and serve: Add the veggies back to the pan with the eggs or tofu. Stir for a few seconds until combined and warmed. Serve immediately.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas, Easy Breakfast Ideas
Last updated: September 2020
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