Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Healthy, Quick & Easy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 20 15-Minute Breakfasts with 3 Steps 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 September 20, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Start your morning with one of these quick and easy breakfasts! Ready in 15 minutes or less with no more than three steps, these dishes are a great choice for busy mornings. Add options like our Pesto Breakfast Sandwich or our Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco for a nourishing meal that will keep you satisfied and ready for the day ahead. 01 of 20 Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. View Recipe 02 of 20 Pesto Breakfast Sandwich Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall This vibrant green veggie pesto sandwich is the perfect way to get your day started. This 10-minute breakfast features microgreens, which are young vegetable sprouts harvested just after the first true leaves develop. If you can’t find microgreens, alfalfa sprouts or chopped baby lettuce can be used in their place. View Recipe 03 of 20 Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco It doesn’t get easier than this healthy breakfast taco that’s ready in just five minutes. Kale or arugula will work just as well if you don’t have spinach on hand. If you want an over-hard egg instead, and notice the egg is browning too quickly, add a tablespoon or two of water to the pan to help steam the egg and set the yolk faster. View Recipe 04 of 20 Ricotta Toast with Peaches & Prosciutto Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This ricotta toast with peaches and prosciutto offers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and savory flavors. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or a light snack. For even more flavor, drizzle the toasts with a bit of honey or balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh herb like basil or mint. View Recipe 05 of 20 Copycat Dunkin’ Avocado Toast Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This copycat Dunkin’ avocado toast is inspired by the popular menu item. We love the flavors of creamy, mashed avocado spread over a slice of toasted sourdough bread, topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and texture. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the original without having to leave your house! View Recipe 06 of 20 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 07 of 20 Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey Start your day off right with this tasty smoothie featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spinach provides antioxidants that help eliminate damaging free radicals, while raspberries contain polyphenols that have their own anti-inflammatory effects. If you prefer your smoothie a touch sweeter, feel free to add an additional date. View Recipe 08 of 20 Lemon-Berry Ricotta Toast Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Creamy ricotta cheese keeps fresh, sweet berries in place in this quick and simple breakfast. Good, crusty whole-grain bread will make all the difference here. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or a mix of the three all work well. View Recipe 09 of 20 Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat. View Recipe 10 of 20 Goat Cheese-Tomato Toast Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Whip up this goat cheese–tomato toast to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer any time of the year. This sweet-and-savory combo makes a perfect breakfast, lunch or snack. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a little heat. You could also drizzle with a bit of honey and sprinkle with some fresh herbs like basil or mint. View Recipe 11 of 20 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 12 of 20 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 13 of 20 Tomato Toast with Herbed Cream Cheese Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling This tomato toast is ideal for showcasing sweet, fresh heirloom tomatoes at their summer peak. Topped with a smooth, creamy cream cheese mixture infused with fresh herbs like chives and dill, this recipe highlights the best of seasonal flavors. While we love dill and chives, any soft herb can be used in their place. View Recipe 14 of 20 Cucumber & Ricotta Toast Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This light and invigorating breakfast pairs the crispness of cucumber with the creamy richness of ricotta, offering flavors that awaken the senses and energize your morning routine. Enjoy this easy toast when cucumbers are at their best during the summer. View Recipe 15 of 20 Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy, with a velvety texture thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid. View Recipe 16 of 20 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 17 of 20 Chopped Lox & Veggie Bagel Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Chopping the veggies and smoked salmon together with the cream cheese allows for an even distribution of ingredients, ensuring the perfect bite every time. We like the flavor and additional fiber that a whole-grain everything bagel adds, but any kind of bagel works well here. For a fun twist, use a flavored cream cheese. View Recipe 18 of 20 Cherry-Berry Smoothie Bowl EatingWell This healthy smoothie bowl features three of the best foods to eat to reduce inflammation: tart cherry juice, spinach and avocado. If you don't have spinach on hand, swap in another dark leafy green. This smoothie bowl provides 18 grams of fiber—enough to help keep you full until lunchtime. View Recipe 19 of 20 High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!) Ali Redmond While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. View Recipe 20 of 20 Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf The kale, hemp seeds and green tea in this bright, lemony smoothie all contain antioxidants that can help fight inflammation. If you can’t find baby kale, baby spinach will work well in its place. Banana adds natural sweetness. If you want it a little sweeter, just a touch of honey will do the trick. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit