23 No-Cook Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less (2024)

When you're pressed for time, turn to these easy no-cook breakfast recipes. Whether it's sweet or savory, these recipes take no more than 10 minutes to make. Recipes like Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl and White Bean & Avocado Toast are the perfect way to start any morning on a healthy and delicious note.

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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

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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.

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Muesli with Raspberries

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Unlike granola, muesli isn't baked with sweeteners or oil. Make your own or find your favorite brand in most supermarkets--we like Bob's Red Mill.

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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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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.

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

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This easy fruit smoothie with yogurt recipe calls for just three ingredients--yogurt, fruit juice and whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack you'll never get bored with.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

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

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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl

This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.

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Avocado & Caper Flagel

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Flagels, aka flat bagels, give you more surface area for healthy toppings, like heart-healthy avocados, for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

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White Bean & Avocado Toast

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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.

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Mango-Ginger Smoothie

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Red lentils are a sneaky source of plant-based protein in this healthy smoothie recipe. The lentils add 3 grams more protein than an equal-size portion of nonfat plain yogurt and 4 grams more fiber than a typical serving of protein powder.

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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

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This healthy yogurt parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek 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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Loaded Pita Pockets

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Stuffing a whole wheat pita pocket with delicious, healthy ingredients is great way to make an on-the-go breakfast. Plus, these loaded pita pockets are sweet and savory with a tasty crunch!

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Bagel Gone Bananas

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Talk about a grab-and-go breakfast: this bagel topped with nut butter and banana slices is ready in just 5 minutes and easy to eat on the run.

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Berry Orange Smoothie

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Keeping a bag of frozen mixed berries on hand is a great way to ensure you get a daily dose, and frozen berries are often less expensive than fresh. Plus they make smoothies a cinch: they can go straight from the freezer to the blender.

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Smoked Sablefish & Radish Flagel

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Top flagels, aka flat bagels, with smoked sablefish (black cod) for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Sablefish has a firmer texture than smoked salmon. Look for it with other smoked fish in the seafood department at your grocery store or substitute an equal amount of smoked salmon.

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Peach-Blueberry Parfaits

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Layers of flavored yogurt, crunchy cereal, peach, and blueberries in a parfait glass make a quick but satisfying breakfast or snack.

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Strawberry-Kiwi Cheesecake Toast

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In a hurry? It takes just 5 minutes to toss together this cheerful strawberry-kiwi toast.

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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

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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.

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Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Flagel

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Goat cheese has bolder flavor than cream cheese. We love it schmeared on a flagel (aka flat bagel) for a healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch idea.

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Honeydew Smoothie Bowl

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Blending frozen melon with just enough liquid yields an almost ice cream-like texture. Make this a traditional, pourable smoothie by adding a touch more liquid before whizzing everything together. It's a cool way to start off a hot and humid day.

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Breakfast Parfait

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A little low fat dairy and some vitamin-rich fruit and you've just started your day right, nutritionally speaking.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.

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Smoked Trout & Cream Cheese Flagel

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Smoked trout has a milder flavor than smoked salmon but still gives this flagel, aka flat bagel, a protein and omega-3 boost.

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Yogurt and Fruit Parfait

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For a fun, flavorful way to get 25 percent of your daily calcium needs, whip up a quick Yogurt and Fruit Parfait.

23 No-Cook Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less (2024)

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23 No-Cook Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less? ›

So I keep these eight healthy, no-cook breakfast ideas in my back pocket to save the day. Peanut (or seed) butter and banana on toast or in a whole wheat pita. Plain yogurt with honey (not for kids 1-year-old or younger), maple syrup, or jam, and topped with fresh fruit. Add granola if you're fancy.

What should I eat for breakfast without cooking? ›

No-cook breakfast recipes
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  • Breakfast banana split. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. ...
  • Turmeric smoothie bowl. ...
  • Pear & blueberry breakfast bowl. ...
  • Avocado & strawberry smoothie. ...
  • Pistachio nut & spiced apple Bircher muesli. ...
  • Creamy mango & coconut smoothie. ...
  • Vegan smoothie.

What is a healthy breakfast when you don't have time to cook? ›

So I keep these eight healthy, no-cook breakfast ideas in my back pocket to save the day. Peanut (or seed) butter and banana on toast or in a whole wheat pita. Plain yogurt with honey (not for kids 1-year-old or younger), maple syrup, or jam, and topped with fresh fruit. Add granola if you're fancy.

What is a high protein breakfast that you don't have to cook? ›

Avocado/guacamole on whole grain bread. Nuts & mixed Berries in Greek yogurt. No bake peanut butter oatmeal breakfast cookies/bars. Premade protein Shakes don't require cooking.

What are three foods that can be eaten without cooking? ›

What can I eat?
  • raw fruits and raw vegetables.
  • dried fruits and vegetables.
  • freshly made fruit and vegetable juices.
  • soaked and sprouted beans, other legumes, and grains.
  • raw nuts and seeds.
  • raw nut butters, such as peanut butter and almond butter.
  • nut milks, including almond milk.
  • coconut milk.

What are two things you don't eat for breakfast? ›

Answer: Lunch and Dinner!

What is a high protein breakfast to lose belly fat? ›

Here are a few examples of high-protein breakfasts that can help you lose weight: Scrambled eggs: with veggies, fried in coconut oil or olive oil. An omelette: with cottage cheese and spinach (my personal favorite). Stir-fried tofu: with kale and dairy-free cheese.

What happens if you don't eat anything for breakfast? ›

Skipping it deprives the body of essential nutrients, leading to fatigue, irritability, and impaired cognitive function. Some of the long-term consequences include weight gain, nutrient deficiencies, and an increased risk of chronic diseases.

What is a healthy food when you don't have time to cook? ›

Start with a base of healthy grains, such as brown rice, quinoa or farro (you can buy these pre-cooked, or cook up a large batch and store in your fridge or freezer). Add in any of the following: assorted greens, chopped veggies, canned tuna or beans, pre-cooked chicken or hard-boiled eggs, nuts, seeds and/or fruit.

What is the best breakfast for a cold? ›

A big step up from regular toast and jam, avocado is rich in healthy fats that reduce inflammation and support immune health. Use whole-grain bread for even more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Oatmeal. This breakfast classic is satisfying and nourishing any time of the day.

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