20 Easy Spring Breakfasts in Just One Step

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

If you’re looking for simple but delicious ways to start your day, these easy spring breakfast recipes are calling your name! They’re packed with spring produce, making them perfect for enjoying the season’s best plus, these easy recipes are ready in just one step, so you’ll be dining in no time. Whether you decide to make our Watermelon-Peach Smoothie or our BLT Breakfast Sandwich, you’re in for a tasty meal that requires minimal effort.



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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Ali Redmond

Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

With a mix of carrot juice, banana, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie captures all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a glass.

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BLT Breakfast Sandwich

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This open-face sandwich is a delicious way to start your day. Turkey bacon provides savory flavor and crunch while keeping fat and calories in check. Country-style whole-wheat bread (or sourdough) often comes without added sugars, making it the best choice here.

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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, this high-protein smoothie is inspired by the Indian drink and keep you full and energized for your busy day! 

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Chopped Lox & Veggie Bagel

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Chopping the veggies and smoked salmon together with the cream cheese allows for an even distribution of ingredients, ensuring the perfect bite every time. A whole-grain everything bagel adds flavor and additional fiber to this meal. 

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Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

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Ricotta Toast with Peaches & Prosciutto

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

This ricotta toast with peaches and prosciutto offers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and savory flavors. For even more flavor, drizzle the toasts with a bit of honey or balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh herb like basil or mint.

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Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.

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Orange Smoothie

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health.

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Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

It doesn’t get easier than this healthy breakfast taco that’s ready in just five minutes. Kale or arugula will work just as well if you don’t have spinach on hand. 

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Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie

Jen Causey

Jen Causey

This refreshing tropical smoothie may help reduce bloating. Kiwi, banana, papaya, yogurt and ginger can all help with symptoms of bloating, plus they taste great too. Add pineapple to the mix and you’ve got a deliciously tropical beverage.

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Chia Seed Pudding

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

We top our chia pudding with sliced strawberries and almonds, but you can change up the toppings depending on what you have on hand. Coconut milk, cashew milk or cow’s milk would all work well in this recipe, too.

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Cottage Cheese Toast

Ali Redmond

Ali Redmond

Had your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning. 

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Berry-Green Tea Smoothie

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This smoothie combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink.

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Goat Cheese-Tomato Toast

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Whip up this goat cheese–tomato toast to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer any time of the year. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a little heat. You could also drizzle with a bit of honey and sprinkle with some fresh herbs like basil or mint.

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Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

This protein shake made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter is a protein powerhouse. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar. Everything blends together in a shake that's both nutritious and delicious!

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Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast

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

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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Mango-Turmeric Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Kick-start your mornings with this speedy smoothie packed with tropical fruit flavors. Its lively yellow hue is boosted by anti-inflammatory turmeric. Ginger provides a zesty kick,

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High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

This grab-and-go breakfast delivers 8 grams of fiber, plus probiotics from kefir that may help support a healthy digestive system. We love sweet fresh raspberries to top off this easy breakfast, but any of your favorite berries or chopped fresh fruit will work well.

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Tropical Gut-Healthy Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) that combine to help support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.

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