Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy 22 5-Minute Portable Breakfasts You Can Bring to Work 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 October 25, 2024 Close Don't let a hectic morning keep you from enjoying the first meal of the day. These unbelievably quick breakfasts promise to get you out the door in five minutes—and you can enjoy them on your commute or wait until you're at your desk. Whether you prefer a hearty avocado toast or a creamy smoothie, there's something you'll love in this mix of healthy recipes. With our Really Green Smoothie and Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin on the menu, hungry mornings will be a thing of the past. 01 of 22 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 22 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. If you can’t find passion fruit at all, substitute with frozen pineapple. View Recipe 03 of 22 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 22 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 05 of 22 Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich Sara Haas This open-faced sandwich feels like something you would get at a fancy breakfast spot, but you can make it at home in just five minutes! Don't skip the step of tossing your sprouts in the mustard-lemon juice mixture; it ensures each bite is full of peppy, bright flavor! View Recipe 06 of 22 Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado. View Recipe 07 of 22 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 08 of 22 Cottage Cheese Toast Ali Redmond Had your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning. View Recipe 09 of 22 Coconut-Mango Oats Sara Haas Give plain oats a makeover with this quick, five-minute breakfast idea. Adding just a bit of toasted coconut, some vanilla extract and fresh (or frozen) mango provides plenty of flavor. We use oat milk here, but feel free to switch it to dairy or any other plant-based, unsweetened milk too. View Recipe 10 of 22 Pecan Butter & Pear Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh For a quick breakfast or snack, try this three-ingredient toast. Pecan butter adds a nutty flavor, which gets balanced by the natural sweetness of the pear. View Recipe 11 of 22 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. View Recipe 12 of 22 Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Kale, cherries and beets team up in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. All three of these fruits and veggies contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help stave off diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. View Recipe 13 of 22 Cashew Butter & Clementine Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This three-ingredient toast uses a fresh clementine and cashew butter for a twist on the classic PB&J. Enjoy this toast for a quick breakfast or snack. View Recipe 14 of 22 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 15 of 22 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe 16 of 22 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. View Recipe 17 of 22 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions. View Recipe 18 of 22 Spinach & Egg Tacos Johnny Autry Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity. View Recipe 19 of 22 White Bean & Avocado Toast Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack. View Recipe 20 of 22 Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work. View Recipe 21 of 22 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie is so delicious, you might want it for dessert, too. View Recipe 22 of 22 Nut & Berry Parfait In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit