Classic Simple Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
These classic simple breakfast recipes are perfect for busy mornings, offering quick and delicious options to start your day right. Featuring overnight oats, scrambled egg and avocado toast, and a yogurt parfait with granola and berries, these recipes are easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste.
Equipment
- Jar or small bowl
- Spatula
- Toaster
- Non-stick pan
- Glass or bowl
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Fresh fruit, nuts, seeds for topping
Scrambled Egg & Avocado Toast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk or cream optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 slice bread
- 1/4 - 1/2 ripe avocado
- Chili flakes, everything bagel seasoning, lime/lemon juice optional toppings
Yogurt Parfait with Granola & Berries
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/2 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen, thawed
- Honey or cinnamon optional
Instructions
Overnight Oats
- In a jar or small bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, optional chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, and optional vanilla extract.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure they are well-distributed and the oats are submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until the oats have absorbed the liquid and softened.
- In the morning, stir the oats and add your desired toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or an extra drizzle of honey.
Scrambled Egg & Avocado Toast
- Place a slice of bread into a toaster.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with optional milk or cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, then pour in the egg mixture and gently push the eggs from the edges to the center with a spatula until just set but still moist.
- While the eggs are cooking, mash or slice the avocado and season with salt, pepper, and optional lime or lemon juice.
- Once the toast is ready, spread or layer the avocado onto it, then top with the warm scrambled eggs and any optional toppings.
Yogurt Parfait with Granola & Berries
- Spoon about half of the yogurt into the bottom of a glass or bowl.
- Add half of the berries, then half of the granola, layering them over the yogurt.
- Spoon the remaining yogurt over the granola, then top with the rest of the berries and granola.
- Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
These recipes are designed for customization. Feel free to adjust ingredient quantities and toppings based on your preferences and dietary needs. For the overnight oats, consider adding protein powder for an extra boost. When scrambling eggs, cooking them slowly over medium-low heat helps achieve a creamier texture. For the yogurt parfait, using Greek yogurt can increase the protein content. Prepping ingredients the night before, such as portioning oats or washing berries, can save even more time in the morning.