Mornings can be hectic, but starting the day with a nourishing breakfast does not have to be complicated. These three quick breakfast ideas rely on just five ingredients or less and come together in minutes, making them ideal for busy schedules. From a savory egg and veggie bowl to a yogurt parfait and a fruit-forward smoothie, each recipe offers a simple, satisfying way to fuel your morning!

Microwave Egg & Veggie Breakfast Bowl

This 5-ingredient recipe only takes 5 minutes! You can’t beat it for a heart-healthy egg dish with the garden-fresh taste of spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Tbsp Water
• 2 Tbsp Baby Spinach, Thinly Sliced
• 2 Tbsp Mushrooms, Chopped
• 2 Tbsp Fat-Free Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
• 2 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced

Instructions

1. COAT 8-oz. ramekin or custard cup with cooking spray. ADD egg, water, spinach and mushrooms; BEAT with fork until blended.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. MICROWAVE until egg is almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.
3. TOP with cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:
*The USDA recommends cooking eggs until the yolk and whites are firm.

Frosted Mini Wheats Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

Want to make a masterpiece out of what you have on hand? This simple parfait combines yogurt, honey, fruit and your favorite cereal. Quick to make and oh-so berry delicious!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¾ cup Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites® Chocolate cereal, lightly crushed
• ½ cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries

Instructions

1. In small bowl mix yogurt and honey.
2. In large glass layer ¼ cup crushed KELLOGG’S® FROSTED MINI-WHEATS LITTLE BITES® CHOCOLATE cereal, ⅓ of the strawberries and ¼ cup of the yogurt mixture.
3. Repeat layers once.
4. Garnish with remaining KELLOGG’S® FROSTED MINI-WHEATS LITTLE BITES® CHOCOLATE cereal and strawberries.

Strawberry Walnut Date Smoothie

This tasty smoothie is an easy recipe for a breakfast – or snack – on the go. You’ll love the nutty flavor naturally sweetened by fresh strawberries and dates.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups hulled, quartered strawberries
• ½ cup California walnuts
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or 1 5.3-oz. cup)
• ½ cup walnut milk (may substitute dairy milk)
• 3 pitted dates, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a small blender or food processor and process until smooth.
2. Garnish with additional walnuts, if desired.

The recipes in this post first appeared in The Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Have A Plant® blog.

1. Microwave Egg & Veggie Breakfast Bowl
2. Frosted Mini Wheats® Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
3. Strawberry Walnut Date Smoothie