If your idea of cooking breakfast is pouring cereal into a bowl and adding milk (this is the correct order, and we will not be taking questions at this time), you’re in the right place. We put together a list of our three favorite easy breakfast ideas that require little-to-no cooking skills and can be whipped up in about five minutes. Easy, healthy, delicious, and fast? Yes, please. Get the recipes below.
Not Your Average Avocado Toast
Recipe Type:Breakfast
Dietary Info:Gluten-Free/Vegan
Serving Size:1-2
INGREDIENTS:
2 slices of gluten-free bread (we recommend Canyon Bakehouse)
2 teaspoons ghee
2 tablespoons vegan pesto
1 ripe avocado
Chili flakes (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Toast gluten-free bread.
2. Spread a thin layer of ghee on top of toast.
3. Add a tablespoon of vegan pesto to each slice, and spread evenly.
4. Slice the avocado and either spread out or leave chunky on each piece of toast, atop pesto.
5. Add salt and chili flakes to taste.
Avocado toast is a breakfast staple for obvious reasons: it’s simple, tasty, and nutritious. For a spin on the classic, try adding vegan pesto à la the recipe above.
Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Recipe Type:Breakfast/Snack
Dietary Info:Dairy-Free, Organic, Vegan
Serving Size:1 serving
Prep Time:2 min.
Total Time:5 min.
Is there anything easier than tossing some toppings on a cup of yogurt? This recipe uses coconut milk yogurt to make it vegan.
Southwest Mug Scramble
Recipe Type:Breakfast
Dietary Info:Gluten-free
Serving Size:1 serving
Prep Time:3 min.
Cook Time:2 min.
Total Time:5 min.
INGREDIENTS:
2 eggs, mixed
1/4 cup black beans
1/4 cup red bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon shredded cheese
1/2 teaspoon CCN taco seasoning (see below)
Coconut oil spray
Toppings: avocado and fresh tomatoes
CCN Taco Seasoning Mix:
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending how spicy you like it)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spray inside of a microwave-safe mug with coconut oil. Add the beans, peppers, and seasoning and mix until incorporated. Drop in the mixed eggs, do not stir. Top with cheese.
2. Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Cooking time may vary a bit depending on the strength of your microwave so watch closely the first time.
3. Remove from the microwave and top with avocado and fresh tomatoes.
Nutritionist Cara Clark, owner of Cara Clark Nutrition, shared this recipe with us as one of her favorite breakfast hacks—and it does not disappoint. The ingredients are mixed into a mug and then microwaved, so it’s super easy to make and doesn’t dirty a bunch of dishes.
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