Short on time or ingredients? Each of these ten breakfasts uses five ingredients or less, from banana peanut butter toast to breakfast skewers.
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1. Banana and peanut butter toast
- Toast 2 slices of bread.
- Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter on each slice.
- Top with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey.
2. Yogurt parfait
- Layer 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup granola, and 1/4 cup fresh or frozen berries in a jar or glass.
- Repeat the layers until full.
- Top with chopped nuts if you like, and eat cold.
3. Hard-boiled eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit 10-12 minutes.
- Move the eggs to cold water until cool enough to handle.
- Peel, slice, and serve with toast or crackers.
4. Oatmeal with fruit
- Cook 1/2 cup rolled oats according to the package instructions.
- Stir in 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) and 1/2 cup diced fruit, like apples or berries.
- Top with honey or chopped nuts if you like.
5. Chia seed pudding
- Mix 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of cinnamon in a jar or bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Stir, then top with diced fruit, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes.
6. Breakfast smoothie bowl
- Blend 1 banana, 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 1/2 cup yogurt, and 1 tablespoon honey until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and top with diced fruit, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes.
7. Egg and avocado toast
- Toast 2 slices of bread.
- Mash 1/2 an avocado with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt, and spread it on the toast.
- Fry 1 egg in a little oil until the white is set and the yolk is done to your liking.
- Place the egg on top of the avocado toast.
8. Breakfast burrito bowl
- Scramble 1-2 eggs in a little oil over medium heat.
- Layer the eggs over 1/2 cup cooked grains, like quinoa or rice, and 1/2 cup beans.
- Top with diced avocado, diced tomato, or hot sauce.
9. Breakfast sandwich
- Fry 1-2 eggs in a little butter or oil until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking.
- Toast 2 slices of bread while the eggs cook.
- Stack the eggs on one slice and add cheese, bacon, tomato, or avocado.
- Top with the second slice.
10. Breakfast skewers
- Preheat the grill or broiler to medium-high.
- Thread cooked bacon, diced vegetables, and diced cooked meat onto skewers.
- Grill or broil 2-3 minutes per side, until the vegetables are tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve with scrambled eggs or toast.
All of these come together in minutes. Keep a couple in rotation for rushed mornings.
