25 Most Popular Breakfasts with 5 Ingredients or Less

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Photo: Ali Redmond Five delicious ingredients are the key to a tasty breakfast when it comes to these recipes! Simple but full of flavor and nutrients, these easy breakfast recipes are some of our most popular. Whether you start your day with dishes like our Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes or […]

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cottage cheese topped toasts with different toppings
Photo: Ali Redmond

Five delicious ingredients are the key to a tasty breakfast when it comes to these recipes! Simple but full of flavor and nutrients, these easy breakfast recipes are some of our most popular. Whether you start your day with dishes like our Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes or our Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake, there’s no shortage of healthy options to choose from.

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Orange-Mango Smoothie

Ali Redmond

The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, making this smoothie a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.

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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

side shot of a light brown smoothie in a tall glass with a striped napkin behind
side shot of a light brown smoothie in a tall glass with a striped napkin behind

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.

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Cottage Cheese Toast

Ali Redmond

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. We’ve added six variations, both sweet and savory, perfect for kick-starting your morning or powering through the afternoon.

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Orange Peel Smoothie

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health.

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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

Alexandra Shytsman

This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

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Berry-Green Tea Smoothie

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink.

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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.

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Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This creamy and rich smoothie is full of chocolaty flavor. It’s so delicious, you can even enjoy it for dessert.

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Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.

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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.

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Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Here’s an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency.

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Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry and watermelon combine in this easy, four-ingredient healthy fruit smoothie recipe.

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Spinach Omelet

Carson Downing

This delicious spinach omelet is ready in just 10 minutes for a nutritious breakfast. Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor.

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This easy smoothie calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

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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.

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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.

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Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts

Photographer: Alexander Shytsman

This protein-packed dish gets a touch of sweetness from apple and crunch from walnuts. Feel free to pick your favorite fruit and nuts to personalize your dish.

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Carrot Smoothie

Diana Chistruga

This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.

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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

A simple combination of Greek-style 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.

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Mango & Kale Smoothie

Casey Barber

The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

Christine Ma

This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

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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.

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Muesli with Raspberries

Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast, featuring juicy berries and tasty muesli.

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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.

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