25 Most Popular Breakfasts with 5 Ingredients or Less 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 27, 2025 Close Credit: Ali Redmond Five delicious ingredients are the key to a tasty breakfast when it comes to these recipes! Simple but full of flavor and nutrients, these easy breakfast recipes are some of our most popular. Whether you start your day with dishes like our Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes or our Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake, there’s no shortage of healthy options to choose from. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 25 Orange-Mango Smoothie Ali Redmond The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, making this smoothie a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work. View Recipe Save 02 of 25 Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. View Recipe Save 03 of 25 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter. View Recipe Save 04 of 25 Cottage Cheese Toast Ali Redmond Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! 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 05 of 25 Orange Peel 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. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health. View Recipe Save 06 of 25 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait Alexandra Shytsman This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go. View Recipe Save 07 of 25 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 08 of 25 Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado. View Recipe Save 09 of 25 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie This creamy and rich smoothie is full of chocolaty flavor. It’s so delicious, you can even enjoy it for dessert. View Recipe Save 10 of 25 Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein. View Recipe Save 11 of 25 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency—perfect for smoothies. View Recipe Save 12 of 25 Slow-Cooker Oatmeal Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food Stylist: Breanna Ghazali Here’s an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency. View Recipe Save 13 of 25 Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie Strawberry and watermelon combine in this easy, four-ingredient healthy fruit smoothie recipe. View Recipe Save 14 of 25 Spinach Omelet Carson Downing This delicious spinach omelet is ready in just 10 minutes for a nutritious breakfast. Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor. View Recipe Save 15 of 25 Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This easy smoothie calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring. View Recipe Save 16 of 25 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast 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. View Recipe Save 17 of 25 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. View Recipe Save 18 of 25 Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts Photographer: Alexander Shytsman This protein-packed dish gets a touch of sweetness from apple and crunch from walnuts. Feel free to pick your favorite fruit and nuts to personalize your dish. View Recipe Save 19 of 25 Carrot Smoothie Diana Chistruga This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home. View Recipe Save 20 of 25 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe Save 21 of 25 Mango & Kale Smoothie Casey Barber The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile. View Recipe Save 22 of 25 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast Christine Ma This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. View Recipe Save 23 of 25 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk. View Recipe Save 24 of 25 Muesli with Raspberries Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast, featuring juicy berries and tasty muesli. View Recipe Save 25 of 25 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie 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. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Breakfast Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit