Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Healthy, Quick & Easy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 15 Quick 3-Ingredient Breakfasts for Busy Days 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 Published on March 19, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco These breakfasts are as delicious as they are simple. Not only are they ready in just five to 10 minutes, but you also only need three ingredients or less to make them (not counting salt, pepper and oil). Recipes like our Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie and Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast can be an easy and flavorful start to a busy day. 01 of 15 Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This easy fruit smoothie recipe 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 02 of 15 Muesli with Raspberries Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. View Recipe 03 of 15 Pesto Scrambled Eggs Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis Pep up breakfast (or dinner) with a little pesto. And be careful not to overcook your eggs. Scrambled eggs are at their best when you see soft, creamy curds. Serve with a slice of whole-grain toast and sliced tomatoes. View Recipe 04 of 15 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 05 of 15 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 06 of 15 Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast. View Recipe 07 of 15 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 08 of 15 Diner-Style Scrambled Eggs Jennifer Causey These are the eggs you probably grew up eating: quick, easy to make, homey and comforting. A little butter adds richness. We use just a tiny amount of salt here, because it's easy to oversalt eggs. Pull them from the heat the instant they're done so they don't turn tough and rubbery. And as with all egg dishes, dig in right away—they're not getting any better as they cool off. View Recipe 09 of 15 Pecan Butter & Pear Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh For a quick breakfast or snack, try this three-ingredient toast. Pecan butter adds a nutty flavor, which gets balanced by the natural sweetness of the pear. View Recipe 10 of 15 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 11 of 15 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe 12 of 15 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast. View Recipe 13 of 15 Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs Alexandra Shytsman Heat control is crucial here. Too much heat, and the whites will toughen and brown at the edges. Not enough, and the yolks will cook partway through by the time the whites are set. Listen to the pan, and watch the whites for cues that your pan is properly heated. We use a little extra oil in this dish so there's enough for basting. The hot oil baste lets you set the whites without covering the pan and clouding the yolks. Season after the eggs are done so the basting doesn't wash off the salt and pepper. View Recipe 14 of 15 Cashew Butter & Clementine Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This three-ingredient toast uses a fresh clementine and cashew butter for a twist on the classic PB & J. Enjoy this toast for a quick breakfast or snack. View Recipe 15 of 15 Whole Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter Swap out a typical bagel with a mini whole wheat bagel for a lower calorie and higher fiber breakfast. Pair with peanut butter to keep you fuller longer. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit