15 5-Minute Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 31, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Breakfast can be quick and easy while also being delicious and filling. These breakfast recipes only take 5 minutes to make, so they're great options for busy mornings. Plus, with balanced ingredients like fruits and veggies, whole grains and eggs, these meals fit seamlessly into the Mediterranean diet, one of the easiest and healthiest eating patterns to follow. Recipes like our Egg Salad Avocado Toast and Quick-Cooking Oats are tasty dishes to help you meet your nutritional goals. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 15 Egg Salad Avocado Toast View Recipe Save It's like egg salad and avocado toast had a baby in this 5-minute healthy breakfast. 02 of 15 Really Green Smoothie View Recipe Save The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend this creamy smoothie a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. 03 of 15 Mascarpone & Berries Toast View Recipe Save Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast. 04 of 15 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin View Recipe Save Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions. 05 of 15 Quick-Cooking Oats View Recipe Save Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Sometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. The flavorings and toppings are up to you. 06 of 15 Avocado Toast with Burrata View Recipe Save Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast. 07 of 15 Pistachio & Peach Toast View Recipe Save This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. 08 of 15 Muesli with Raspberries View Recipe Save Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. 09 of 15 White Bean & Avocado Toast View Recipe Save 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. 10 of 15 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies View Recipe Save Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. 11 of 15 Ricotta-Berry Crepes View Recipe Save Make a big batch of these easy 3-ingredient crepes to stash in your freezer so you always have a healthy breakfast on hand. A dollop of ricotta adds protein to a store-bought crepe, while the berries give a burst of sweetness and a little fiber. 12 of 15 Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie View Recipe Save A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended. 13 of 15 Spinach & Egg Tacos View Recipe Save Johnny Autry Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity. 14 of 15 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl View Recipe Save For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. 15 of 15 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie View Recipe Save Ali Redmond Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Regional Mediterranean Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit