Feel like you barely have enough time in the morning to get yourself ready for the day, let alone make a nourishing breakfast? Yep, you’re totally not alone. Breakfast can be one of the trickiest meals of the day, as many of us simply don’t have tons of extra time during the morning rush. But, if you find yourself starving and reaching for a sugary snack around 10 AM, enjoying a nourishing breakfast may be exactly what you need to get through until lunch. We’re sharing eight of our go-to no-cook breakfast recipes that will make breakfast a total breeze no matter how much time you have — simply grab and go (seriously).
8 No-Cook Breakfast Recipes That You Can Take on the Go
#1 Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
Peanut butter and chocolate for breakfast? Sign us up — this chunky monkey overnight oat recipe makes an easy no-cook breakfast that’s the perfect combo of healthy and delicious.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- Drizzle of pure maple syrup
Directions:
- Add the oats, almond milk, and chia seeds to a mason-style jar container and mix well. Set in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning before serving, top with cacao nibs, peanut butter, flaxseeds, and pure maple syrup.
- Enjoy!
#2 Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
When no-cook breakfast ideas have cinnamon roll in the title, it’s a yes from us. This easy no-cook breakfast makes it possible to enjoy all the flavors of a traditional cinnamon roll without the added sugar. Toss all ingredients into the blender, blend, and go! We told you healthy no-cook meals could be easy.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 scoop JS Health X FitOn Cinnamon Roll protein powder
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Sip and enjoy!
#3 Decadent Dark Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
If you have a bit more time to sit down and enjoy breakfast, smoothie bowls are delicious no-cook breakfast ideas that never disappoint. Plus, this healthy treat requires zero cook time and tastes just like dessert.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- For topping: fresh fruit of choice, granola, flaxseeds
Directions:
- Add the banana, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk to a blender and blend until it turns into a soft-serve ice-cream-like consistency.
- Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
#4 Vanilla Cinnamon Chia Pudding
One of the best things about no-cook breakfast ideas is they can be prepped ahead of time like this Vanilla Cinnamon Chia pudding. Plus this no-cook breakfast packs in a ton of nutritional value thanks to its rich fiber levels. Take this satiating breakfast on the go or enjoy it as a delicious snack to keep you feeling full and energized between meals.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- For topping: fresh fruit of choice, granola, raw cacao nibs, almond butter
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk well. Pour into two individual mason-style jars and set in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, top with desired toppings and enjoy!
#5 Tropical Green Smoothie
Smoothies are always great no-cook breakfast ideas that require very little prep and cleanup time (yes, please!) This smoothie is a great way to start your day with a healthy dose of greens — P.S. you won’t even detect the spinach, making it a simple way to squeeze more veggies into your diet. And did we mention this easy no-cook breakfast is full of protein? What’s not to love?
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mango cubes
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 scoop JS Health X FitOn protein powder
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy as a simple on the go breakfast.
#6 Strawberries & Cream Yogurt Bowl
If mornings are a mad rush for you, make your life easier by prepping healthy no-cook meals, like this yummy yogurt bowl, the night before. You can just grab it from the fridge in the morning for a tasty and filling way to start your day.
Heads up — if you need to make this breakfast dairy-free, simply swap out the dairy yogurt for your favorite dairy-free option like coconut or almond-based yogurt.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granola
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp raw honey
Directions:
- Add the yogurt to a serving bowl and top with granola, strawberries, chia seeds, and almond butter.
- Drizzle with raw honey and enjoy!
#7 Avocado Toast
Ok, so technically this requires one small “cooking step,” but if you have a few minutes to spare, this is one of those no-cook recipe ideas you’re bound to love. All you have to do is pop some bread in the toaster, slab on some avocado, and top with a sprinkle of hemp seeds for a nourishing breakfast that’s ready in just five minutes.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of gluten-free bread
- ½ avocado
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- Lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt & pepper
Directions:
- Start by toasting the bread. Mash the avocado and add to the toast.
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds and drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
#8 Breakfast Banana Split
Dessert for breakfast? Yep, and this recipe is proof that healthy eating can absolutely be delicious. It only takes a few minutes to prep, and it may just make breakfast your favorite meal of the day.
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
- ¼ cup granola
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- Fresh berries
Directions:
- Start by slicing the banana in half lengthwise and top each half with almond butter or Greek yogurt, cacao nibs, granola, a sprinkle of hemp seeds, and berries.
- Enjoy!
No-Cook & Minimal Prep Breakfast Does Exist
See, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated! Especially when you have no-cook breakfast ideas that are simple, easy to prep, nourishing, and mouth-wateringly delicious.
If you’ve been struggling to get a nourishing breakfast in lately, give these easy no-cook breakfast recipes a try. They may completely transform how you fit breakfast into the morning rush.
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