Never Skip Breakfast Again! On the hunt for simple breakfast ideas, you can enjoy in minutes? Keep reading! Today we’re sharing three great recipes you’ll be dying to try.
The Importance of Breakfast
When you’re rushing out the door in the morning, breakfast is often the last thing on your mind. The problem is, by 11:00 AM, your energy is lacking, your stomach is rumbling, and you’re more likely to reach for something unhealthy.
There’s a reason they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It really can set you up for success when you start your day with a nourishing and nutrient-dense meal.
(We also talk more about the value of eating breakfast in this post)
Simple Breakfast Ideas
To help make it easier than ever to start your day off on the right foot, here are three of our favorite simple breakfast recipes. The best part is, they can be ready in just minutes!
Oatmeal With Peanut Butter and Banana
Oats don’t have to be boring! Jazz up your morning oats with some peanut butter and banana. Not only will these ingredients taste great together, but they also help keep you full for longer.
You can find the full recipe here, but this is what you’ll need:
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 2 Tbsp agave syrup
Baked Egg with Spinach and Mushrooms
This hearty, filling breakfast can be on your table in only ten minutes. It’s protein-packed, and it’s also a great way to start your day with a serving of greens.
Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe from Eat This, Not That:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices Canadian bacon or deli ham, cut into thin strips
- 1⁄2 (10 oz.) bag frozen spinach, thawed
- 1⁄2 (7 oz.) can roasted green chiles
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
(Are you struggling to get your family on board with healthy eating and as interested in simple breakfast ideas as you are? This post will help!)
Raspberry Peach Smoothie Recipe
Beginning your day with the crisp, refreshing taste of a smoothie is hard to beat! When you can incorporate protein and healthy fats into a fruit smoothie, you’ve got yourself a well-rounded and nutrient-dense simple breakfast recipe you’ll return to time and time again. Thanks to ingredients like Greek yogurt and orange juice, this raspberry peach smoothie recipe can satisfy your sugar cravings while also keeping you full for hours.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 5.3-oz cartons nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices
- Ripe banana, cut into 2-inch chunks, and frozen for at least 2 hours
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
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