It’s time to skip the excuses and get cracking on the most important meal of the day. From the world’s simplest three-ingredient pancakes to made-for-morning cookies the whole family will love, these snappy, low-key breakfasts are just what you need to stay ahead of the game.
3-Ingredient Banana Pudding
Weekday mornings can be a little chaotic, so kickstart your day with this stress-free pudding that will fill you up in no time. We promise you’ll go bananas for its sweet and nutritious ingredients. If your yellow fruit is a little browned, try one of these brilliant ways to use overripe bananas.
Simple Scrambled Eggs
If you’ve got some time to spare, cooking eggs over low heat ensures a soft and luscious scrambled dish. Once it’s almost ready, stir in half a cup of your favourite shredded cheese, such as aged Cheddar or Gruyere, for an added dash of flavour.
3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
These scrumptious pancakes are a cinch to make — and include a dash of pumpkin pie spice that takes it to the next level. Want more? Try one of these 70 pancake recipes that will make you drool.
Ultra-Creamy Avocado Smoothie
We all like to laugh at the narrow window of time we have to eat avocados. Well, it definitely rings true in this case: the riper the avocado, the sweeter the shake. If you have matcha (green tea powder) on hand, add some for a boost of antioxidants, nutrients and fibre.
Powered-Up Cereal Bowl
This isn’t so much a recipe as it is a suggestion on how to pack a nutritional punch in your kids’ favourite cereal. Think outside the cereal box, because the possibilities are endless. Top it off with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries, dried dates, mango, apples or any other chopped fruits or nuts.
3-Ingredient Cookies
When gluten-free cookies pack a nutty punch like these ones, we definitely consider them a breakfast snack. This unbelievably easy recipe is also a great way to use up those extra mixed nuts in your pantry.
Keto Avocado Pudding
Smooth, creamy and satisfying, the combo of avocado and chocolate is so incredible together that you’ll want this for breakfast every single morning. Avocado lovers will also appreciate these creative and tasty ways to eat the fruit.
Maple-Pepper Bacon
Brighten up your morning routine with this impossibly delicious — and totally Canadian — breakfast recipe that is crisped to perfection.
Cloud Eggs
Move over, poached eggs, because there’s an even better way to enjoy everyone’s favourite breakfast staple. Add a little sunshine to your morning routine with these adorable nests of puffy whipped egg whites with a yolk centre.
3-Ingredient Banana Petit Fours
If you’re strapped for time and struggling to get the kids out the door with food in their bellies, whip up this tasty breakfast treat that your little ones will gobble up in no time. After all, you can’t go wrong with bananas, Nutella and trail mix!
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Although we don’t want to admit it, hard-boiled eggs can be a little trickier to perfect than we think. Try this quick and stress-free Instant Pot recipe that guarantees you creamy yolks every time.