If you’re wanting to start the day off strong, then having a good, balanced breakfast is a total must. But for most of us, the reality is that we don’t have time to cook an entire meal! When we’re rushing out the door in a hurry to get to work or take our kids to school, it’s easy to resort to picking something up on the way or skipping breakfast all together. The solution? Find recipes that ACTUALLY work for busy mornings!
Today, we’re solving the breakfast dilemma once and for all by sharing our favorite, real-life, BEST EVER Quick & Healthy Weekday Breakfast Recipes that can all be either prepped the night before and/or made in 5 minutes or less!
The BEST Healthy Weekday Breakfast Recipes (Quick & Easy)
1. Classic Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie
Classic Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie made with creamy peanut butter, wholesome rolled oats, greek yogurt, almond milk, organic protein powder, and sweetened with honey. Make this smoothie in 5 minutes or less!
2. Healthy Apple Crumble Parfait
Healthy Apple Crumble Parfait that’s perfect as an easy breakfast recipe in 5 minutes or less! (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar Free)
3. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and only take 5 minutes to make. A delicious and healthy breakfast on-the-go and the best start to the day!
4. Granola & Yogurt Bowls
Because every morning needs to start off with a bang! And these Granola & Yogurt Bowls do just that. So yummy, so delicious, and they each only take about 5 minutes to make!
5. The BEST Easy Avocado Toast Recipe
Topped with goat cheese spread, fresh avocado, arugula, grape tomatoes, and sprinkled with a dash of salt and pepper. This Easy Avocado Toast Recipe is great for a quick, delicious, and savory breakfast!
6. Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
Creamy, sweet, DELICIOUS Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats that I’m currently obsessed with. Make this easy vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast in about 5 minutes and take it with you on-the-go the next day!
7. Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
Refreshing, nutritious, and perfect for an easy, healthy breakfast. This Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl recipe can be made in less than 5 minutes (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)!
8. Easy Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats
Throw these Easy Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats together in just a few minutes the night before, take them on-the-go in the morning. Perfect for busy weekday mornings!
9. Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
Creamy and sweet Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie. This super healthy smoothie is perfect for starting the day off in a healthy and energizing way!
10. Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast
Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast GOODNESS. This super easy recipe is great for a quick and healthy breakfast, pre-workout, or post-workout meal!
11. The BEST Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Sweet, chewy, chocolate chip Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars that are just the BEST. Make these at the beginning of the week and have them on hand for busy mornings on-the-go!
Angela Campos says:
There are so many amazing recipes to choose from here! The PB smoothie will be the first one I try!!
Julie says:
THese look SO good! Love how you added the cheese to your avocado toast.
Congrats on baby #2 too!!!
Natalie says:
Great breakfast options. Love them all. Everything looks so healthy, filling and delicious. Already saved few from the list. Will give it a try.
Abby Langer says:
Okay, you seriously had me at the PB oatmeal smoothie. Your pictures are mouthwatering, if that is even possible!
Rachel Frutkin says:
These all look delicious!
Deborah Brooks says:
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! I will have to check out some of your oatmeal recipes
Deryn says:
Uh, sign me up for every single one of these!! thanks for gathering these up. I can’t wait to EAT!
Lorie says:
How in the world will I decide which to make first?! Yum!
Jessica Levinson says:
Everything looks so delicious! This is a great collection for easy, quick, and healthy breakfasts!
Alisa Fleming says:
Such great ideas! It’s been ages since I’ve had a granola and yogurt bowl – that could be breakfast tomorrow.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, friend! That’s my all time fave. Enjoy!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says:
Thanks so much for including my Superfoods Acai Bowl. They all look delicious!
Christine McMichael replied:
Absolutely, Karen! It looks AMAZING!
Karla says:
It’s so nice when quick and easy and healthy all come together in the same sentence! This is a great list and I can’t wait to try them all. Thank you, Christine, for adding our Cinnamon Oatmeal Quinoa Breakfast Bowl to the mix.
Christine McMichael replied:
Right??? I agree, Karla! 🙂 Of course! It looks too amazing not to feature 🙂
Brie@ToasterOvenLove says:
This list is fantastic with so many healthy yummy options! We eat “breakfast food” for any meal of the day in my house so I’ll have plenty of chances to try them all. Thanks for including our Persimmon Banana Breakfast Cookies 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Brie! Us too, breakfast is ALWAYS a great meal in our household! Of course! They look amazing 🙂