24 15-Minute Breakfasts You’ll Want to Make Forever By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 5, 2025 Close Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Start your day with one of these flavorful breakfast recipes. These recipes take just 15 minutes to prepare, so you can be ready and out the door in no time. They all have four- and five-star ratings, so we know you’ll love these delicious recipes, too. Recipes like our Egg, Tomato & Feta Breakfast Pita or our Creamy Orange Smoothie are breakfasts you’ll want to make on repeat. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 24 Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This creamy smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying. View Recipe Save 02 of 24 Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This yogurt parfait is a delicious and nutritious breakfast that relies on the natural sweetness of ripe bananas to create a creamy, flavorful base. Banana and peanut butter is a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein. View Recipe Save 03 of 24 Egg, Tomato & Feta Breakfast Pita Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This breakfast pita is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious start to their day! This easy breakfast combines fresh veggies and feta cheese with za’atar, a fragrant spice blend that enhances the taste without adding sodium or sweeteners. View Recipe Save 04 of 24 Creamy Orange 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. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor here, but you can substitute ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in its place if you prefer. View Recipe Save 05 of 24 Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This shredded wheat bowl is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats from the nuts and dried fruit. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal. View Recipe Save 06 of 24 Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie Jen Causey Loaded with banana, papaya, pineapple and kiwi, this refreshing smoothie is a tropical-flavored beverage that tastes great and can help you tame bloating. View Recipe Save 07 of 24 BLT Breakfast Sandwich Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This open-face sandwich is a delicious way to start your day. Turkey bacon provides savory flavor and crunch while keeping fat and calories in check. Country-style whole-wheat bread (or sourdough) often comes without added sugars, making it the best choice here. View Recipe Save 08 of 24 High-Protein Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt “frosting,” this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch. View Recipe Save 09 of 24 Spinach & Feta Mug Scrambled Eggs Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whip up eggs with a few simple ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, and you have the makings of a breakfast that’s prepped, seasoned and will be ready to eat in a little more than a minute before running out the door. View Recipe Save 10 of 24 Orange-Mango Smoothie Ali Redmond The vitamin C from the oranges in this smoothie helps support immune health, making it a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. View Recipe Save 11 of 24 Ricotta Toast with Peaches & Prosciutto Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This ricotta toast with peaches and prosciutto offers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and savory flavors. For even more flavor, drizzle the toasts with a bit of honey or balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh herb like basil or mint. View Recipe Save 12 of 24 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. View Recipe Save 13 of 24 Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco It doesn’t get easier than this healthy breakfast taco that’s ready in just five minutes. Kale or arugula will work just as well if you don’t have spinach on hand. View Recipe Save 14 of 24 Blistered Cherry Tomato & Fried Egg Toast Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Here, a crusty slice of whole-wheat bread gets slathered with an herbaceous ricotta spread and topped with juicy, blistered tomatoes and a fried egg. View Recipe Save 15 of 24 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Smoothie Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong This rich and creamy smoothie mimics the flavors of the classic candy. Frozen banana lends body while the topping of melted, hardened chocolate over the top adds a crunch to the creamy drink. For an extra dose of peanutty goodness, top it off with crushed peanuts or a swirl of peanut butter. View Recipe Save 16 of 24 Copycat Dunkin’ Avocado Toast Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek We love the flavors of creamy, mashed avocado spread over a slice of toasted sourdough bread, topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and texture. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the original without having to leave your house! View Recipe Save 17 of 24 Pesto Breakfast Sandwich Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall This vibrant green veggie pesto sandwich is the perfect way to get your day started. This 10-minute breakfast features microgreens, which are young vegetable sprouts harvested just after the first true leaves develop. If you can’t find microgreens, alfalfa sprouts or chopped baby lettuce can be used in their place. View Recipe Save 18 of 24 Goat Cheese-Tomato Toast Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This sweet-and-savory combo makes a perfect breakfast. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a little heat. You could also drizzle with a bit of honey and sprinkle with some fresh herbs like basil or mint. View Recipe Save 19 of 24 High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl Ali Redmond While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. View Recipe Save 20 of 24 Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy, with a velvety texture thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid. View Recipe Save 21 of 24 Chopped Lox & Veggie Bagel Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Chopping the veggies and smoked salmon together with the cream cheese allows for an even distribution of ingredients, ensuring the perfect bite every time. We like the flavor and additional fiber that a whole-grain everything bagel adds, but any kind of bagel works well here. For a fun twist, use a flavored cream cheese. View Recipe Save 22 of 24 Cottage Cheese Toast Ali Redmond 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. View Recipe Save 23 of 24 Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat. View Recipe Save 24 of 24 Lemon-Berry Ricotta Toast Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Creamy ricotta cheese keeps fresh, sweet berries in place in this quick and simple breakfast. Good, crusty whole-grain bread will make all the difference here. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or a mix of the three all work well. 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