Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Healthy, Quick & Easy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Healthy 10-Minute Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 24 10-Minute Breakfast Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 22, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Does your morning rush have you stressing over what to eat for breakfast? These easy dishes are the perfect solution! These tasty recipes have no more than five ingredients (excluding salt, pepper and oil) for a simple and delicious meal. Plus, they take just 10 minutes or less to make, so you can enjoy them in no time. Try options like our Spinach & Feta Mug Scrambled Eggs and Mascarpone & Berries Toast for a quick and nutritious breakfast that’ll have you looking forward to waking up! 01 of 24 Spinach & Feta Mug Scrambled Eggs Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whip up eggs with a few simple ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, and you have the makings of a breakfast that’s prepped, seasoned and will be ready to eat in a little more than a minute before running out the door. If you don’t want to store the mixture in individual mugs, you can store it in an airtight container then transfer to a mug when you’re ready to cook it. View Recipe 02 of 24 Mango-Turmeric Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Kick-start your mornings with this speedy smoothie packed with tropical fruit flavors. Its lively yellow hue is boosted by anti-inflammatory turmeric. Grate fresh turmeric with a microplane grater or use ground turmeric in its place. Ginger provides a zesty kick, but feel free to omit it for a milder flavor. View Recipe 03 of 24 Mascarpone & Berries Toast Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast. View Recipe 04 of 24 Coconut Blueberry Smoothie Ali Redmond Give your blueberry smoothie a tropical update with the rich flavors of coconut milk and coconut cream. Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to this healthy smoothie recipe, but if you're short on time, bottled will work just fine. View Recipe 05 of 24 Egg, Spinach & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich Brie Goldman Fill yourself up with this ultra-quick egg, spinach and Cheddar breakfast sandwich. It's not only fast, but there's a good chance you already have the ingredients on hand that you'll need to pull it together, so you can skip a trip to the store before your busy workweek. View Recipe 06 of 24 Ricotta-Berry Crepes Make a big batch of these easy 3-ingredient crepes to stash in your freezer so you always have a healthy breakfast on hand. A dollop of ricotta adds protein to a store-bought crepe, while the berries give a burst of sweetness and a little fiber. View Recipe 07 of 24 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Ali Redmond Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in. View Recipe 08 of 24 Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich Sara Haas Whole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren't available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich. View Recipe 09 of 24 Apple & Peanut Butter Toast A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast. View Recipe 10 of 24 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. View Recipe 11 of 24 Goat Cheese, Blackberry and Almond Topped Toast Drizzled with honey, this goat cheese and berry toast is so delicious! View Recipe 12 of 24 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency—perfect for smoothies. View Recipe 13 of 24 Southwestern Waffle This open-faced egg sandwich has a bit of Southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you'd normally expect it served on toast or an English muffin, we've switched things up by serving it on a whole-grain waffle. View Recipe 14 of 24 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too. View Recipe 15 of 24 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe. View Recipe 16 of 24 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk. View Recipe 17 of 24 Soft-Boiled Eggs & Soldiers Soft-boiled eggs with toast soldiers are a classic English breakfast. Simply cut toast into strips and serve with dippy eggs for a fun, kid-friendly breakfast recipe. View Recipe 18 of 24 Muesli with Raspberries Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. View Recipe 19 of 24 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter. View Recipe 20 of 24 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe 21 of 24 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg. View Recipe 22 of 24 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront. View Recipe 23 of 24 Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs Make a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun brunch. View Recipe 24 of 24 Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit