15 Quick 3-Ingredient Breakfasts for Busy Days

a recipe photo of the Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast
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Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco

These breakfasts are as delicious as they are simple. Not only are they ready in just five to 10 minutes, but you also only need three ingredients or less to make them (not counting salt, pepper and oil). Recipes like our Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie and Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast can be an easy and flavorful start to a busy day.

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

colorful smoothies on a plate with scattered pieces of fruit

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

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Muesli with Raspberries

muesli with raspberries

Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast.

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Pesto Scrambled Eggs

Pesto Scrambled Eggs
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis

Pep up breakfast (or dinner) with a little pesto. And be careful not to overcook your eggs. Scrambled eggs are at their best when you see soft, creamy curds. Serve with a slice of whole-grain toast and sliced tomatoes.

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Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast

a recipe photo of the Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast

Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco

Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado.

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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

yogurt bowl with fruit and honey

A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich

Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich

Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast.

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Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter

rice cakes with peanut butter

Top multigrain rice cakes with creamy peanut butter for a nutritious snack with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full.

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Diner-Style Scrambled Eggs

Diner-Style Scrambled Eggs recipe on a white plate for serving
Jennifer Causey

These are the eggs you probably grew up eating: quick, easy to make, homey and comforting. A little butter adds richness. We use just a tiny amount of salt here, because it's easy to oversalt eggs. Pull them from the heat the instant they're done so they don't turn tough and rubbery. And as with all egg dishes, dig in right away—they're not getting any better as they cool off.

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Pecan Butter & Pear Toast

Pecan Butter & Pear Toast
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

For a quick breakfast or snack, try this three-ingredient toast. Pecan butter adds a nutty flavor, which gets balanced by the natural sweetness of the pear.

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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.

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Fig & Honey Yogurt

Fig & Honey Yogurt

In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

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Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs

Overhead view of a gray plate of two Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs recipe with two pieces of toast

Alexandra Shytsman

Heat control is crucial here. Too much heat, and the whites will toughen and brown at the edges. Not enough, and the yolks will cook partway through by the time the whites are set. Listen to the pan, and watch the whites for cues that your pan is properly heated. We use a little extra oil in this dish so there's enough for basting. The hot oil baste lets you set the whites without covering the pan and clouding the yolks. Season after the eggs are done so the basting doesn't wash off the salt and pepper.

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Cashew Butter & Clementine Toast

Cashew Butter & Clementine Toast
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

This three-ingredient toast uses a fresh clementine and cashew butter for a twist on the classic PB & J. Enjoy this toast for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Whole Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter

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Swap out a typical bagel with a mini whole wheat bagel for a lower calorie and higher fiber breakfast. Pair with peanut butter to keep you fuller longer.

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