If breakfast for you often looks like an apple and a granola bar, that's okay, but just know you're worth so much more. A truly good breakfast — one that lures you out of bed and gives you energy — doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Need proof? Here are 21 easy breakfast recipesthat take 15 minutes or less to make, and are worth sacrificing a tiny bit of sleep for — we pinky promise.
Key Lime-Avocado-Mango Toast
Upgrade your usual avocado toast with a fruity edge thanks to this yogurt toast. It'll make it more flavorful *and* more colorful, plus give it some more protein. You literally can't go wrong. (via Samantha Cassetty/Brit + Co)
Fancy AF Egg Clouds
Egg clouds look impressive, plus they come together with a simple mixture of egg whites, parmesan, and (optional, but necessary) bacon. Serve with buttered toast triangles for the best yolk drippage. (via Brit + Co.)
Vegan Muesli
This breakfast recipe replicates the creamy texture of traditional muesli (made with cream and whole-fat yogurt) with vegan-friendly almond milk, coconut cream, and coconut yogurt. We like to stir in apples, raisins, and shredded coconut, but you can use any add-ins you like! (via Brit + Co.)
The Best Soft Scrambled Eggs
We know, we know. What’s so special about scrambled eggs? When you cook them over low heat with extra butter until soft and custardy, you’ll be a believer too. (via Brit + Co.)
Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl gets its creaminess from coconut milk and frozen banana, and its dreamy hue from blue algae powder. The best part? The flavors work with any toppings, from fruit to seeds to nut butter. (via Brit + Co.)
Egg-in-a-Hole Breakfast Sandwich
How do you level-up classic egg in a hole? You add another slice of bread to turn it into a sandwich — specifically, a sandwich with juicy tomato, melty cheddar, and creamy avocado. (via Brit + Co.)
Instant Pot Eggs en Cocotte
Any combination of eggs and herbs works wonders in this creamy egg dish, which cooks in less than five minutes and is the ideal accompaniment to toasted bread. (via Brit + Co.)
Fluffy AF Pancakes
You’ll want to commit this simple and customizable pancake recipe to memory for, you know, very serious breakfast party purposes. (via Brit + Co.)
Parchment Baked Eggs
Sweet potatoes get the breakfast treatment with runny eggs, shredded mozz, and sliced scallions. (via Brit + Co.)
Protein Pancakes, 3 Ways
Making pancakes on a weekday feels *much* more justified when they’re composed of healthier ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and banana. (via Brit + Co.)
Hangover Fried Rice
Whether you’re actually hungover or just really like savory breakfasts, you’ll be a fan of this rice dish, which satisfies your craving for salty morning-after food but is actually full of veggies. (via Brit + Co.)
Fruit Potstickers
Find a creative use for summer berries with these potstickers, sprinkled with lemon zest and powdered sugar. The berries cook inside of the potsticker wrappers, so they’ll end up tasting like pie filling. (via Brit + Co.)
Shakshuka
Say hello to your new favorite way to consume eggs: cooked into an incredibly aromatic mixture of tomatoes, onion, red pepper, harissa, and tons of spices. (via Brit + Co.)
Green Shakshuka
Suddenly in a shakshuka mood? Try this green version, too, packed with kale, spinach, tomatillos, and herbs. (via Brit + Co.)
Cinnamon French Toast Fingers with Raspberry Mascarpone Dip
French toast becomes the ultimate shareable breakfast when sliced into sticks and served with a bowl of raspberry cheesecake-esque dip. (via Brit + Co.)
Twice-Baked Sweet Potato Egg Boats
Have a leftover roasted sweet potato from last night’s dinner? Put it to use by filling it with an egg, baking it once more, and topping it with bacon and avocado. (via Brit + Co.)
Patriotic Chia Pudding
Make a three-ingredient chia pudding, chill overnight, and combine with blueberries and a raspberry-agave mixture for a deliciously patriotic breakfast. (via Brit + Co.)
Rainbow Toast
You need only cream cheese and produce to turn plain toast into eye candy. Go the savory route with green avocado and cucumber or the sweeter route with raspberry and pomegranate. (via Brit + Co.)
Brûléed Grapefruit
This three-ingredient breakfast demonstrates the magic of the broiler. Top a halved grapefruit with honey and cinnamon, broil for 15 minutes, and enjoy an elegant fruit-based meal. (via Brit + Co.)
Chickpea Flour Pumpkin
We give you full permission to eat these vegan pumpkin spice pancakes even when it’s not fall. (via Brit + Co.)
Blood Orange Banana Smoothie
Switch up the typical banana-berry combo with this citrusy smoothie, which is pink from blood orange juice and protein-rich from Greek yogurt. (via Brit + Co.)
Full English Breakfast Burrito
This breakfast burrito is as simple as breakfasts get – just assemble it, then get on the go! (via Brit + Co.)
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Additional reporting by Kate Thorn and Meredith Holser
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