Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch 17 Easy 5-Ingredient Breakfasts to Help Support Heart Health By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 1, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is 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 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Besides helping to maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, these easy, heart-healthy breakfast recipes also help you start the day deliciously. These breakfasts are low in saturated fats and sodium and are packed with nutritious foods like fruit, eggs and whole grains to help you stay satisfied all morning. Plus, each dish has five ingredients or less so they’re easy to prepare even on busy days. Recipes like our Parmesan Cloud Eggs and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are healthy, flavorful and energizing dishes to help you tackle anything the day brings your way. 01 of 17 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! View recipe 02 of 17 Peanut Butter & Berries Waffle Sandwich Sara Haas Whole-grain freezer waffles make the perfect base for a nourishing breakfast that tastes just like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use crunchy peanut butter to add texture, but you can swap in creamy, if you prefer. If fresh berries aren't available, you can use frozen ones; microwave them in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to thaw before adding to the sandwich. View recipe 03 of 17 Parmesan Cloud Eggs These light and fluffy eggs are loaded with Parmesan and scallions for tons of flavor, plus there's a luscious runny yolk on top. And don't worry, this impressive brunch recipe is easy enough for anyone to master. View recipe 04 of 17 Southwestern Waffle This open-faced egg sandwich has a bit of southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you'd normally expect it served on toast or an English muffin, we've switched things up by serving it on a whole-grain waffle. View recipe 05 of 17 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 06 of 17 Almond Butter & Roasted Grape Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A slice of almond butter toast gets topped with roasted grapes for a sweet, nutty bite. This three-ingredient twist on a classic PB & J makes for a quick and tasty breakfast or snack. View recipe 07 of 17 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin 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. View recipe 08 of 17 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait Alexandra Shytsman This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go. View recipe 09 of 17 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. View recipe 10 of 17 Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie EatingWell Cherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt. View recipe 11 of 17 Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter Top multigrain rice cakes with creamy peanut butter for a nutritious snack with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full. View recipe 12 of 17 Muesli with Raspberries Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. View recipe 13 of 17 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. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg. View recipe 14 of 17 Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe. View recipe 15 of 17 Nut & Berry Parfait In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey. VIew recipe 16 of 17 Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts Alexander Shytsman This protein-packed healthy breakfast recipe gets a touch of sweetness from apple and crunch from walnuts. Feel free to pick your favorite fruit (try berries or pears) and nuts (maybe almonds or pistachios) to personalize your healthy oatmeal. View recipe 17 of 17 High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: HOLLY DREESMAN Get your day off to a healthy start with these raspberry-vanilla overnight oats. This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well. View recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit