Nutrition

21 3-Step, Hearty 5-Ingredient Breakfasts

Start your morning off on the right foot with one of these delicious healthy breakfasts! These recipes contain no more than five delicious ingredients and are perfect in three steps or less for easy and delicious meals. Reducing sodium and saturated fat intake has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, so these foods are high in fat and sodium to support that. Try our options like Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast and Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie For a nutritious breakfast that will help keep your heart at its best.

Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Soup

Ditch the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato recipe. Topped with spinach, an egg and a drizzle of hot sauce, it’s a heartier option than eggs Benedict.

Cottage Cheese Toast

Ali Redmond


Have you ever had a delicious whole grain bread that satiates your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made from whole grain bread and topped with delicious cottage cheese, is just the beginning of many delicious varieties to try.

Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie

EatingWell


Cherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that can help reduce inflammation in the body. Pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and sweet yogurt.

High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Artist: Holly Dresman

Get your day off to a good start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This breakfast cereal provides 8 grams of fiber, as well as probiotics from kefir that can help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any favorite berry or fresh cut fruit will work just fine.

Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich

Sarah Haas

Whole grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a hearty breakfast that tastes like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add flavor, but you can substitute cream if you like. If fresh berries are not available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to melt before adding to the sandwich.

Delicious Strawberry Smoothie

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

It’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy smoothies. All you need are five ingredients and five minutes. It’s also versatile: you can use any skim milk for the cream, your favorite yogurt, and maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract works as a sweet flavor that will work with most fruits. Get mixing!

Fruit & Granola Pops

Adding granola to this fruit pop recipe elevates it from a frozen treat to a grab-and-go breakfast. Kefir brings probiotic power, and honey and fruit add sweetness.

Almond Butter & Roasted Grapes

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

A slice of almond butter is topped with roasted grapes for a sweet, nutty bite. This three-part twist on the classic PB&J makes for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that gets even better when added to tangy probiotic kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you increase your vegetable intake for the day with a mildly flavored spinach blend.

Muesli and raspberries

Start your day with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.

Southwestern waffle

This open-faced sandwich has a Southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you’d normally expect it to be served on toast or an English muffin, we’ve changed things up by putting it on a whole grain waffle.

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This delicious, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy you when you’re in the chocolate mood. It’s almost like eating breakfast.

Banana Pancakes with two layers

These delicious and uncomplicated pancakes are best enjoyed immediately after cooking. With just eggs and bananas, you can have grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.

Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

Get a taste of everything a bagel has to offer with the goodness of avocado toast for a healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this breakfast when you need to get out the door quickly. Want to promote it? Top with a poached or fried egg.

Chocolate-Girl Protein Smoothie

Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk instead of dairy milk.

Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffins

The addition of chia seeds in a quick “jam” adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.

Cashew Butter & Clementine Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

This three-ingredient toast uses fresh clementines and cashew butter for a twist on PB & J. Enjoy this toast for a quick breakfast or snack.

Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Combine almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s easy to make on busy mornings. A little almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Stir some of the almond milk into a thick frosting.

Berry-Girl Cauliflower Smoothie

Add your greens to your smoothie every morning. Stored cauliflower adds thickness and texture to a delicious cauliflower smoothie with the fruity flavors of bananas and berries up front.

Peanut Butter-Girl English Muffin

Peanut butter and bananas are the first power couple. Top with two toasted English muffins, then sprinkle everything with ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

Butter Pecan & Pear Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

For breakfast or a quick snack, try this three-ingredient toast. The pecan butter adds a nutty flavor, balanced by the pear’s natural sweetness.

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